Panasonic Unveils Revolutionary G,S and X Plasma and LCD Series.

In order to cater wider range of consumers from home to business ,Panasonic Malaysia has unveils a new exciting line-up for 2009 Viera plasma and LCD TV models in three series-G,S and X with screen sizes from 32 to 50 inches ,offering high quality image functions that will excite film fans plus networking functions that will definitely delight entertainment seekers.

According to Tony Endoh,Managing Director of Panasonic Malaysia,"This year's Viera plasma and LCD models have evolved further on the technology,picture quality with higher efficiency and thinner in dimensions than the previous models,smart networking and environmental performance.We aim to offer more to the consumers the usage of Viera by making it a centre of consumer life where consumers can enjoy personal pictures,home videos or even favourite movies and games with their family and friends with Panasonic easy to use SD Card link.

In conjunction with the launch that showcased the world's largest 150-inch plasma and ultra slim 8.8 50-inch Neo Plasma together with a super high-efficiency 42-inch Neo Plasma with triple luminance efficiency Panasonic has also launched Viera Caravan Roadshows .The City Caravan carries the theme"Digital,Home Entertainment Roadshow will be launched at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre and will move to major cities while the Rural Caravan which carries the theme "World of Full High Definition Roadshow" will travel to rural areas in Penisular Malaysia.All caravan roadshows will start from April until September 2009 displaying many products from home appliances,health and beauty items to LUMIX cameras and SD Camcorders.

UMW Pennzoil:Optimistic of Bigger Market Share with "Feel The Clean" New Penzoil Motor Oil Range

UMW Pennzoil Distributors Sdn Bhd is optimistic that its recent launched of new range of Pennzoil motor oils,formulated with 'active cleansing agents' would ultimately increase its market share in the passenger car motor oil sector.The new range Pennzoil motor oil with 'active cleansing agent' is designed to improve engine responsiveness,overall driving experience and enhance prevention of dirt and deposits in the engine by cleaning out 15% to 46% of sludge built-up.

We are optimistic that the breakthrough in the formulated Pennzoil motor oil would help enhance our market share as the preferred and premium quality motor oil in the passenger car sector," Mr Ibrahim Abu Bakar, Director of UMW Pennzoil said at the launch of the new Motor Oil Range, featuring 'Feel the Clean' tagline by UMW Pennzoil together with Dato' Abdul Halim Harun, Group Managing Director & CEO, UMW Holdings Berhad.

In his speech, Dato' Abdul Halim said, "A good car is usually defined by the performance of its engine. That's where Pennzoil comes in where as Pennzoil new range of products would benefits all passenger car owners. For new cars, the oils provide complete engine protection from the onset, thus ensuring engine responsiveness and performance. For older, well-maintained models, the motor oils would help enhance engine durability and performance.

In adopting its new rallying call - Beyond Boundaries - UMW is set to play a leading role in shaping the future of its industries globally.The new motor oils range will be marketed through Pennzoil's network of distributors. We would also be focusing on independent workshops and service centers, thereby making it convenient for our customers with new and older cars.

Tele Dynamics Sign Partnership with Mc Donald's Malaysia

Teledynamics Sdn Bhd an established and trusted total business systems and solutions provider in information & communication Technology(ICT) for more than 28 years has recently signed an agreement with Golden Arches Restaurants Sdn Bhd to provide in-bound call centre management services for its McDonald's Malaysia nationwide 24-Hour McDelivery Service.The 148-seat in-bound call centre which located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and occupied 6200sq.ft of office space will runs on a 24-hour basis and is capable of handling more than 20,000 calls per day,

Tele Dynamics Sdn Bhd, Chief Executive Officer,Mr Takashi Watanabe said "With our management experience staff dedication ,Tele Dynamic is poised and committed to delivering the best services possible to McDonald's in achieving their continued busines success.He added ,This business partnership forms part of our expansion into our new business direction of providing outsourcing solutions that address current market needs.It also demonstrates our full corporate commitment and dedication towards providing outstanding solutions."

McDonald's Managing Director,Mr Azmir Jaafar shared,McDonald's has always been on the forefront of serving and meeting consumers' needs.We are always in touch with consumers' insights-knowing people's needs and expectations,and we strive to realize it.This is why we have embarked on providing greater convenience and McDelivery Service is one of the key convenience channels that we will continue to focus on".

Carrefour Brings Down the Price On Essential Items

Carrefour Malaysia has recently initiates the launch of "Stretch Your Ringgit" Campaign which focusses on pegging prices for many essential everyday products.Ths is Carrefour's commitment and continuous investment towards supporting the Government's Second Stimulus Package plan: to ease the burden of the people,in particular the vulnerable groups,so that they will still be able to do their normal groceries,despite the global economic slowdown.

The essential items on the reduced price list,among others are milk,rice,noodles,bread,cooking oil,detergent,baby diapers and fresh items such as fruits and vegetables.The items selected for this campaign are among top products surveyed constantly which reflect the customers' needs and immediate preferences.

Now,anyone can buy essentials items like 5kg Cooking Oil for RM10,10kg of Super Special Rice at RM19, Jacob Cream Cracker 800kg at RM10.These are among some 45 items with a pegged price and additionally,there are among more than 1,000 other essential items being offered with serious savings for the consumers. It is Carrefour's intention to help the consumers stretch their Ringgit while weathering the current financial hurdles.All 17 Carrefour stores nationwide are also launching the campaign simultaneously in celebrations dedicated to their customers.

Casa Del Rio (M) Sdn Bhd Secured RM50 Million Fund From Bank Pembangunan

Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad has recently signed a loan agreement of a RM50 million term loan facility with Casa Del Rio (M) Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur.The term loan facility under the "Tourism Infrastructure Fund" is for the purpose of financing the construction of a 4-storey 64-room boutique hotel known as Casa Del Rio( Spanish) or "Home by the river" located in the heart of Melaka town.Casa del Rio (M) Sdn Bhd has teamed up with Bank Pembagunan to build the boutique resort project in Melaka at development value of RM102 million scheduled for completion end 2010.Bank Pembangunan who provided the "Tourism Infrastructure Fund" under the supervision of Ministry of Finance & Tourism has uptodate approved a total of RM165 million loan facilities for the development of tourism sector in Melaka inclusive of the RM50 million term loan facilities to Casa del Rio Sdn Bhd.
The event also witnessed a signing of second agreement between Sing Seong Hing Sdn Bhd (Developer) and Casa Del Rio (M) Sdn Bhd.Chief Minister of Melaka,Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Hj Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam who was accompanied by Melaka State Secretary,Yang Berhormat Datuk Wira Omar Kaseh witnessed the signing ceremony between Yang Amat Dihormati Tan Sri Syed Yusof Tun Syed Nasir,Group Managing Director of Casa del Rio (M) Sdn Bhd and Yang Berbahagia Dato' Tajuddin Atan President/Chief Executive Officer of Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd together Mr Ong Hock Lai,Managing Director of Sin Seong Hin Sdn Bhd(Contractor).

RHB Investment Management Offers First Capital Protected Fund

RHB Investment Management Sdn Bhd (RHBIM) officially launched the RHB China Averaging Capital Protected Fund (RCACPF) recently,the first capital protected fund in the country that applies the principle of Dollar Cost Averaging while investing in the potential recovery of the China market.Aside from Dollar Cost Averaging,China is also chosen as the theme for the RCACPF due to its strength in withstanding the global financial crisis.

The combination of Dollar Cost Averaging with 100% capital protection in Ringgit Malaysia(If held until maturity) on the investment will appeal to investors during this volatile period because it lessens their worry about investing at the right or wrong time,"said Ms Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali,Managing Director of RHBIM.

RCACPF is linked to the performance of the Stabiliser China Index,which is subjected to a dynamic risk adjustment linked to the realised volatility of the underlying index,the Hang Seng China Enterprise Index (HSCEI).The Stabiliser China Index comprises H-Shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange where they are included in the Hang Seng Mainland Composite Index.These H-Shares' companies generate at least 50% of their revenues from Mainland China and represent a diverse range of industries and sectors.

A 3-year closed-end structured fund,RCACPF will be investing up to 10% in Options and at least 85% in Zero Coupon Negotiable Instruments of Deposits to provide capital protection.The Fund is open for subsription from 2 March 2009 and will be available for purchase until end of the month,31 March 2009.Its main distributor is RHB Bank.

Genting Launches GICC Worldcard to help ease Business Partners

In the wake of the economic downturn, Genting-City of Entertainment,leader in Intergrated Resort has launched another exciting membership card called Genting International Convention Centre WorldCard (GICC Worldcard) to help companies save cost when organising their events or functions at Genting-City of Entertainment and Awana Hotels and Resorts.The new GICC Worldcard is specially designed in a way that the total amount spend on each function is converted to points where every RM1 spent on convention faciliites(banqueting,meeting room usage, conferences,team building activities,product launches etc)will entitle the member to 2.5 Worldcard points.

The accumulated can be redeemed for all GICC facilities as well as products & services at properties owned by Genting- City of Entertainment and Awana Hotels and Resorts.In addition,GICC WorldCard members will get to enjoy preferential rates on hotel reservation,company travel packages,shows & concert tickets organized at Genting International Showroom and Arena of Stars.In conjuntion with the launch ,double WorldCard reward points will be given to members who book and confirm function by June 2009 via eQuatation platform at http://mice.genting.com.my/


Present to the launch the new exciting GICC Worldcard were Mr Paul Chan Meng Yeong-Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Resorts World Bhd,Mr Edward Arthur Holloway-Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations of Resorts World Bhd ,Mr Thomas Ng Seng Siew-Senior Vice President of eService of eGenting Holdings Sdn Bhd,Mr Stanley Ng -Senior Vice President of Business Development at Asiatic Centre for Genome Technology Technology and other invited guests.

Feel the Added Excitement with Shell's Latest Limited Edition of Ferraris

Riding on the success of the first two Shell-Ferrari model car campaigns of 2007 & 2008,Shell Malaysia has launched its latest and hottest set of five limited edition Shell-Ferrari model cars at 1 Utama Shopping Centre on the 3 March 2009.The launch was officiated by Dato' Mohzani Abdul Wahab,Managing Director,Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd.

Embarking on their third campaign this year,Shell aims to reinforce the Shell-Ferrari partnership to the Malaysian public.

The five Shell-Ferrari model cars available in the latest Shell-Ferrari collection are the 430 Scuderia,FXX Evoluzione,599 GTB Fiorano,612 Scaglietti and the 360 GTC.Each car is a detailed 1:38 scale replica and has a unique Touch Steering function on the underside,giving directional control of the cars.This distinctive function allows owners to program the model cars to steer up to 15 different directions for each pull-back.

During the launch, Dato' Mohzani said Malaysia, a leading market for Shell V-Power Racing is the first to launch these Shell-Ferrari model cars in the world.We expect this campaign to be very well received by the public,as the previous collections yielded tremendous response.That is why we are bringing in more cars this year,over 3.2 million of them.

The Shell-Ferrari models are available now in all Shell station nationwide for RM6.90 each when the driver fill-up a minimum RM40 on Shell V-Power Racing whilst filling up with Shell Super, Shell Regular or Shell Diesel will allow the dirver to attain it at RM8.90.Customers can also attain two Shell-Ferrari model- the exclusive yellow Ferrari 599GTB model car with dynamic engine soundcar and the Ferrari 430 Scuderia for RM6.90 when they purchase Shell Helix Ultra HX7 or HX7 Diesel (4L) lubricants or RM8.90 with the purchase of Shell Helix HX5 (3 or 4 L).The play mat for touch steering function models is also available for race fans.

Maserati Italy Appoints Naza Italia as Malaysia's Sole Distributor

Maserati Italy, which produced some of world's finest automotive has appointed NAZA Italia Sendirian Berhad as the sole importer and distributor for Maserati bringing in its complete Quattroporte and GranTurismo ranges and services to Malaysian shores. In return Naza Italia has invested RM10 million to mark its total commitment and dedication to the long term success of the Maserati brand in Malaysia. To outline its development and expansion of NAZA Italia, the company has undertook the building of Naza Italia showroom(45,000 sq.ft), which is situated next to NAZA Auto Mall PJ, is considered as the largest automative showroom in Malaysia (recorded in the Malaysian Book of Records).

Speaking at the media briefing, Group Chief Executive Officer of NAZA Group of Companies & NAZA Italia CEO, SM Faisal said, The present economic climate will provide the challenging time for Maserati, opportunity comes with right brand & timing…i believe there is a potential for this exclusive niche product in certain segment, also a strong following by loyal customers within the NAZA group. Maserati Asia-Pacific Managing Director, Mr. Simone Niccolai said, “Sales of Maserati cars were 8500 units, a growth of 17% from 2007…”.
Priced above RM1,000,000, the luxurious Maserati will be available with The Maserati personalisation programme which offers each car owner the privillige to choose personal style stamements.

Mofaz Group Bids to Extend It's Global Market Reach via World Series Motorsports.

Malaysia has recently created another history in the motorsports world when Mofaz Group,a company wholly owned by Malaysian businessman Mr Hj Mohamed Fauzy Abdul Hamid launched Mofaz Fortec, Malaysian first World Series racing team.The launch was graced by Sepang International Circuit chairman Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir,Automobile Association of Malaysia chairman Tunku Mudzaffar Tunku Mustapha,Motorsports Commission of Malaysia chairman Datuk Azman Yahya and Fortec team boss Richard Dutton.

In tandem with the launch of Mofaz Fortec team in World Series Motorsports,Mofaz Group which produce unique healthy products such as Macho, Diva and La Femina health drinks has signed a partnership with it's china counterpart Dongguan Qiaoyu Trading Company (DQTC) from the Dongguan province to extend it's marketing reach of 1.3 million consumers in China through more than 3,000 coffee shop outlets owned by the Chinese corporation,DQTC .A trading arm of Cheng Yuan Property Investment Group, DQTC which owned assets worth more than RMB5 billion has targeted a sales turnover of RMB 3000 million (RM150 million) from the Mofaz health products in the first year before rising towards RMB1.2 billion (RM600 million) in third year.In the future, Mofaz will continue to spread its wings to the Middle East,Australia,South East Asia,Europe and eventually the USA through similar smart partnerships with local marketing operators.

For the upcoming season,the team has already signed Estonian Sten Pentus who is strongly backed by his nation's Governmental programme under Visit Estonia.Slated to take the remaining seat in the car is Malaysian driver Fairuz who is yet to be comfirmed.The season will see nine stops in eight different Europena nations with a total of 17 races.And for the first time in the history of the sport,all races will be aired live on Eurosport (Channel 814 on Astro).Mr Fauzy,who is also the team principal Mofaz Fortec believes Mofaz centrestage involvement in the motorsports world will also present an excellent high image branding for all it's Mofaz products.