What's up TechNavers? We are already coming to the end of November and once again, there isn't much news around except for a couple of smartphone releases and promotions. In anticipation of Christmas, vivo Malaysia has dropped the price tag on the Vivo V11i and the Y81i starting from RM499, the Realme C1 was on a special sale for just RM399, the HONOR Play – Player Edition Red x Audi Sports LMS lucky draw has begun on HONOR Malaysia's #Fansgiving Campaign, and the quad-cam Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) got a rather quiet release for RM1999 (which is a pretty good deal if you ask me).
That said, OPPO Malaysia was the only smartphone brand to do something this week which was the release of the much-teased R17 Pro. As beautiful as it looks, the triple-cam device (well, sort of) is actually priced at RM2699 which we didn't expect at all. To be honest, the price is a kind of out there for a mid-range device but I guess we have to consider its new processor (QUALCOMM SNAPDRAGON 710 BABY), as well as its 8GB + 128GB memory, the 6.4-inch AMOLED display, a switchable aperture, a 50W SuperVOOC Charging technology and more.
Moreover, the emerald model is also the same price but then again, there are other affordable flagships around that price range as well like OnePlus and Xiaomi. Just sayin'. Anyway, without further ado... here are this week's NewsBytes!
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire by ILMxLAB and The VOID is coming to Resorts World Genting
So perhaps the most intriguing news of the bunch here, Resorts World Genting and The VOID will be bringing a first-of-its-kind hyper virtual reality experience to Malaysia. Dubbed as Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, it will be held at the Skytropolis Funland on 6 December 2018. Ticket sales will be available for preorder to the public on 30 November 2018 at RM130 each.
In collaboration with ILMxLAB, Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire brings guests directly into the Star Wars universe on the planet Mustafar, allowing guests to hear, feel, touch and even smell for a super immersive experience. You will be disguised as a stormtrooper alongside with droid K-2S0 (you know, that sarcastic droid from Rogue One) to recover an Imperial intelligence on Mustafar, navigating through an enemy facility, solving puzzles, and blasting them blasters against giant lava monsters. Also, don't be surprised to see Darth Vader, it's his home ground after all.
TikTok hosting See Music Campaign
TikTok seems to be doing well with its social events, they just recently launched its See Music Campaign in collaboration with KKBOX, Warner Music, Universal Music Group and Sony Music. Just like America's Got Talent, the campaign is to discover and support original, independent musicians in hoping to find the next superstar in the music industry.
Several well-known judges such as Paul Lee and Peter Lee, Singaporean composer, Gem Tsang, Hong Kong singer-songwriter, David Tao, famous R&B Taiwan singer, Jay Chou appointed lyricist Vincent Fang alongside famous composers including Steven Shao-Wen Hao, Wang Chi-ping, Mingyang Lin, Jason Huang, Kevin Lin, Erika Lee and Ding Xiaowen will also be part of the judging panel.
Winners stand a chance to receive TikTok platform resources, famous producer-customized songs and KKBOX promotional material. If you want to know more about it, you can head over here to check it out.
Maxis’ M Squad volunteers with the students and teachers of SKJT Ladang Escot
Then during Deepavali, more than 40 Maxis employees headed to SJKT Ladang Escot in Tanjung Malim, to help give the school a makeover and bring joy to the students as part of Maxis’ Deepavali Festive Charity 2018. Known as the M Squad, the team did various tasks including cleaning the school’s storage areas, equipped the school’s ICT room with six new PCs, WiFi broadband, a flatscreen TV and printer.
Besides that, the M Squad volunteers also conducted a Google ‘Be Internet Awesome’ Workshop for the students and teachers. The training session taught the importance of security and passwords, responding to cyberbullying, and trustable information, which is relevant to today’s society, especially the youth.
New Celcom #ICanCareMY Campaign
From L-R: Batu MP, P. Prabakaran, Zuraida Jamaluddin, Chief Corporate Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad, Pei Yee (the cat's owner), Purrteri (the fury ambassador), Zuraida Kamaruddin, Minister of Housing and Local Government Malaysia, Grace Chan, Head of Brand and Marketing of Celcom Axiata Berhad and Dr. Rizal Razman, Deputy Director of Center of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Malaya (UM) at the launch of Celcom #ICanCareMy
In collaboration with University of Malaya (UM), Celcom Axiata Berhad has launched a new campaign called #ICanCareMy. As the name implies, the purpose of the campaign is to reduce the number of stray cats in Klang Valley. Yes, stray cats. It's not a typo. STRAY CATS.
Celcom’s #ICanCareMy was launched by Zuraida Kamaruddin, Minister of Housing and Local Government Malaysia, who was also joined by Batu MP, P. Prabakaran, Zuraida Jamaluddin, Chief Corporate Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad, and Dr. Rizal Razman, Deputy Director from the University of Malaya. The campaign is also made to spread awareness on animal welfare and the public can take part of it to pledge their support via #ICanCareMY’s website with Boost.
For more details on upcoming #ICanCareMy activities, please visit www.icancare.my.
Lelong Customer Wins New Proton SUV Before Market Launch
Richard Tan, Co-Founder and MD of Interbase Resources Sdn. Bhd. with the winners
On the other hand, Lelong.my just recently concluded its social contest and handed the keys of a brand-new Proton X70 car to a lucky winner, Denise Anak Julie from Sarawak as the winner of "Shop and Win" from Lelong’s 20th anniversary last Friday (16 November 2018).
If you're a car enthusiast, you'd know that the new car has yet to make its debut in the Malaysia market and this effectively makes Denise as one of the first owners of Malaysia's first-ever local SUV. The contest previously ran from 13 August to 16 September, where customers only need to spend a minimum of RM60 on the Lelong website or mobile app to stand a chance to win the exclusive grand prize.
Besides that, other 55 lucky participants also won other lucky prizes such as a vacation getaway worth up to RM10,000, as well as Lelong.my’s exclusive 20th Anniversary Party Box, RM200 vouchers, Fujifilm Mini Instax 9, Mini Drones and TGV Indulge experience.
Realme Image Store is now open at Sunway Pyramid
Realme Malaysia recently announced the grand opening of their Realme Image Store in Sunway Pyramid. The value busting Realme 2 Pro and other Realme products should be available at the store for offline purchases especially if you want to take a closer look at them before you buy.
That's all folks, stay tuned for more NewsBytes at TechNave.com!
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