Win a Porsche with UOB card
United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (UOB) is running a “Swipe Your UOB credit or debit card” contest from 26 October until 31 January 2013. Every RM50 and above spent on a single receipt via UOB credit or debit during campaign period will entitle the card holder to stand a chance to win a Porsche Cayenne. For more info about the contest, please visit www.uob.com.my. By Terry...
Firefly runs “Fly Firefly to win your next holiday” contest
From now to 16 December 2012, Firefily passengers who purchase Firefly Travel Protection from its website, www.fireflyz.ocm.my will stand a chance to win holiday packages for two worth up to RM30,000 for travel anytime in 2013. The objectives of the “Fly Firefly to win your next holiday” contest are to appreciate the passengers using the protection and to highlight the importance of a well-planned and protected journey. Besides the...
The Star introduces its new online shopping portal – StarBuys
In collaboration with Dealmates, a joint venture between the Catcha Group and Intel Capital, The Start launched StarBuys (http://starbuys.thestar.com.my), a new hassle-free online shopping portal offers variety products, from gadgets to fashion apparel and accessories, home and living items to goodies for both adults and kids. by Terry...
The powerful of images to close online sales
Like words, images are symbols that are the building blocks of persuasive messages. Images communicate in ways that words cannot. 1) Use of dots, lines, shapes, direction, and balance all serve to indicate stability or excitement. 2) Space and proportion also communicate meaning to viewers. 3) Colors is one of our most profound visual cues, conveying many different ideas to viewers. 4) Camera angles and lighting of a picture can be...
Microsoft: Skype merges with MSN
The proprietary voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) service and software application provider, Skype who was acquired by Microsoft Corp last year, replaced Microsoft Messenger (MSN) for online chat service, according to Skype’s online statement. With the release of the latest Skype software, version 6.0, millions of MSN users will be able to access Skype using Microsoft account and reach their MSN friends on Skype, either via instant...
Brand new AirAsia.com
The leading low-cost carrier AirAsia has revamped its website, airasia.com to a new look which will bring a more improved web journey for their customers on the website, according to a statement published in AirAsia’s Facebook Fan page. by Terry...
2015: 3 giant ICT companies will be established under PUsh
Malaysia’s Primie Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak launched Push Initiative yesterday, to help elevate the performance of Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. This initiative will be jointly carried by the New Entrepreneurs Foundation and Malaysian Association of Bumiputera ICT industry and Entrepreneurs with provision fund of RM50 million under the 2013 budget. According to Najib, the...
First e-platform for takeovers regulators established
An e-platform for takeovers regulators is launched on 6 November 2012, to facilitate the exchange of ideas, views and resources on takeovers and related matters among regional experts in takeovers regulation. This online forum is jointly established by the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Securities and Futures Commission Hong Kong. by Alice Lee
MasterCard introduces first security token card in Singapore
In collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank Singapore, the global payment service provider MasterCard introduced the first payment card in the world with security token using its’ Display Card Technology. This new payment card is similar with credit, debit and ATM cards but it will be embedded with a security token which used to authenticate online banking activities such as transferring or making payments above certain amount,...
A DDoS cyber-criminal suspect arrested
A 41-year old man suspected launched distributed denial of service (DDoS), one type of cyber-attack on British government websites of Home Secretary Theresa May and her interior ministry was arrested by British police yesterday, The News Straits Times reported. The British police urged the public to consider their action and the consequences prior to posting any material online. by Alice...
