MRCA Chinese New Year Dinner 2011

Just came back from a corporate Chinese New Year dinner which I attended on behalf of my company, DiGi Telecommunications. Hosted by the Malaysian Retail Chain Association (MRCA) at One World Hotel., its attended by majority of the local retail chain owner. It's extremely tiring when you have to mingle with some 1,000 corporate figure, so I shall just upload 2 photo for the day.

Andy Goh, Managing Director of Fujihome Global Bhd

If you are shopping for Kitchen Appliances, let me know, I can get some good discount from him.

Henry Yip, founder of Dragon-I, Ms Law Hwee Ching, General Manager of Sushi King and her Marketing Manager

I'm dead tired and got an early meeting to catch tomorrow. Over and out...

DiGi to Launch Micro Sim soon

Although the ever popular gadget such as Apple iPad and Apple iPhone 4 has yet to arrive at our shore officially, many gadget enthusiast has found their own way to obtain those cool gadgets either by purchasing it abroad or from the grey market.

Once you've got your hands on those cool gadgets, the first problem you have is that the local telco does not have micro sim. For the record, both Apple iPad and iPhone4 required micro sim, your ordinary sim card wont be able to fit in the sim holder.

While there are some that manage to trimmed their normal sim card according to online guide easily available via google or youtube, there are some who prefer to obtain micro sim from the local telco.

I hereby share this good news with you. DiGi's has its micro sim stocks ready and will be launching it in the coming week along with the much awaited Apple iPhone4. Here's a sneak peak on how the brand new micro sim looks like:

Could you be the New Face of DiGi's advertisement?

Today DiGi Telecommunication launched a new event, scouting for fresh faces to be used in its advertisement. It's breaking away from the conventional marketing tactic of using supermodel or well known personally. Instead, they want to use ordinary people who are DiGi user at heart.

No details were given on the potential cash reward, but you will certainly get some fame when you picture is used in DiGi's advert on all major daily.

I've personally went for the audition just now and hopefully I will get some good news soon. If you wanna try your luck, here's the details:

Audition Details:
Venue: D'House(Studio), Lot 10, Jalan Delima 1/1, Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park, 40,000 Shah Alam.
Date: 25 & 26 August 2010
Time: 10am to 5pm

So what are you waiting for? Come try it out and you could be the next ambassador of DiGi.

Free 32GB iPhone 3GS from DiGi

DiGi Telecommunications launches its maiden partnership with Apple Inc. 3 months back and introduces the much awaited iPhone 3GS packages. At the same time, DiGi also introduces a sell one get one free program. This is to encourage all DiGi employees to help spread words to their friends and family. The marketing campaign prove fruitful as more than 1,300 employees successfully introduces their friends and family to sign up for the new iDiGi plan.

Back then, I introduced Katherine Ng's sister to sign up for the iDiGi Plan with 32GB iPhone 3GS which automatically made me qualify for one FREE 32GB iPhone 3GS.

The wait for the iPhone is finally over today at D'House.

Got this collection slip from the Registration Counter

I got myself registered at the registration counter to verify my identity and to obtain my collection slip. Proceeded to the collection counter with the slip to get my new iPhone 3GS.

Collection Counter

Trouble Shooting Counter

Wow, look at the stacks of iPhone 3GS all 1300 units.

This guy helping me to unbrick at the collection counter

This is it!!!!

My baby's warranty card

My brand new baby finally out of the box

I'm still hesitating whether to use or sell my new gadget. Honestly I've not been a fan of iPhone ever since the craze started across the globe.

A big thank you to Katherine and her sister for helping me qualify for my brand new baby.

DiGi's Wireless Broadband - Broadband Done Right

Finally I manage to get my hand on DiGi's Wireless 3G Broadband, one of the new kids on the block in term of wireless broadband service offering.

DiGi is one of last 3G Broadband service provider in town to roll out it's service because it has just obtained license about a year ago through Time.com Bhd. Since then it has been reported that DiGi embarked on an aggressive network expansion to support 3G technology on its network. The Broadband service has been launched in 3 strategic location, namely Klang Valley, Penang and Kuching.

The Broadband package is currently bundle with a HuaWei Wireless USB Modem. I took the Discover Package for RM58/month plus another RM15/month installment for the modem(12 months). That worked out to be RM180 for the modem which is still relatively cheap compare to what is available in the market today. Anyway, shall talk in details on the packages later. Lets start off with the packaging.

The Broadband Modem is compactly packed in a nice lunch box size package just like the picture below.

Features includes:
- HSPA/UMTS 2100 MHz and EDGE/GPRS/GSM900/1800/1900MHz
- Support up to 7.2Mbps high speed downlink packet access(HSDPA) and 4.5Mbps high speed uplink packet access (HSUPA)
- MicroSD Slot, supporting up to 8GB Memory size
- Plug and Play (Installation Software embedded in the modem)

System Requirement:
- Standard USB Interface
- Microsoft (R) Windows(R) 2000, XP, Vista and MAC.
- 50MB free disk space
- 128 MB Ram

What's in the package?

Well the package which I got comes with a HuaWei E230 HSPA USB Modem, a sim card(3G data enabled), 3 types of USB data cable (to connect the modem and your pc/laptop), modem clip(to clip the modem on your notebook screen), and a user guide book.

The 3G Data Service runs on IMSI 69 Sim Card

A closer look on the modem. its about 6cm long.


Step 1: Open the Sim card slot


Step 2: Insert your DiGi 3G Data Sim Card

Step 3: Connect any of the 3 USB Data Cable provided(depending on your preference)


Step 4: Connect the other end of the modem to your pc/laptop's USB Slot


Step 5: You will see a new drive(DiGi Internet) appear in My Computer(similar to plugging in your USB thumb drive)


Step 6: When you double click on the DiGi Internet Drive, you will see these files. Click on AutoRun.exe (program application)







Step 7: You will see these step by step installation guide. Just click next, next, next and wait for installation to complete. Then click finish.

Next double click on the DiGi Internet Icon on your desktop and you will see the interface below:

Step 9: Click on Connect..

Step 10: Tadaa. You are connected.

I've tried using the modem for the pass 1 month in several location, and I must say that I'm very impressed by the connection. I've tried using it at several location around SS2, TTDI, Subang, Bangsar Village, Bandar Utama and the connection I got were impressive. I've tried connecting at ComputerWars (a IT shop at SS2) and the download speed were as fast as 2Mbps with a minimum of 1.2Mbps. You can ask the 2 employees at ComputerWars, James and Yoong. They too were as impressed as I'm. I've also tried at TTDI and was amaze that the download speed were at 4Mbps to 5Mbps. The connection is stable during my trial and I didn't experience any interruption/disconnection. DiGi really did live up to it's claim Broadband Done Right!!!

This is one of the snap shot while trying at SS2.

When it comes to Broadband Connection, users will always have 2 main concern:

1.) Connectivity (Speed, Connection time, Stability)
In term on connection time, its really fast, as the modem gets a connection in less than 15 second after clicking on the Connect Button, The connection was stable and speed was above acceptable level, much faster compared to my Streamyx connection which cost me RM66 /month and still give me downtime once every 2 month.

2.) Price
The entry level plan is the discovery which is good enough for more user who needs a fast and stable connection to check emails, news, chats, stocks, blogging, YouTube and music download. However please bear in mind that all Wireless Broadband provider place a cap on the download. Once you hit the maximum data download for the particular month, your speed will be throttled to a lower speed.

Nevertheless, at RM58 its consider cheap compared to Streamyx. If you opt to get a modem outside, you will be a discount of RM5 off your monthly subscription, which means you only pay RM53/month. Plus you get another Rm5 discount if you sign up for Autobilling using your credit card. This will bring the price down to RM48 a month. Now at that price, its even cheaper than my Astro subscription and i certainly use the Internet more than my Astro Service.

If you would like to purchase your own modem, I would personally recommend that you purchase a Prolink HSPA Wireless Modem + Router. With that device, you will be able to plug in the DiGi 3G Data Sim Card into the Modem, follow the simple step to setup and you will have you very own WiFi hot spot running on DiGi Broadband. I've personally tried the Prolink modem with the DiGi Sim card and it works well. ** Take note that not all sim card based modem/router are compatible. Thus I advice you to try it out before buying or risk losing your hard earn cash.

3.) Coverage
This will be the only draw back using DiGi Wireless Broadband at the moment. At this point in time, the connection is only available in certain parts of Klang Valley, Penang and Kuching. Please take note that all Wireless Broadband provider are not able to guarantee that you 3G connection everywhere you go, as the connectivity depends very much on the geographical location. I'll suggest you check the coverage area before subscribing to the service. You may read more at the official website: www.digi.com.my/broadband

DiGI's Broadband Rediscover

Its officially out, DiGi finaly launches its much awaited 3G Broadband. This launch only covers Klang Valley at the moment, however to those who are residing elsewhere, don't worry because plan to spread the love is underway.

For more details please login to: http://rediscoverbroadband.com.my/ov.html

There will be roadshow showcasing this new service from the 19th to 22nd March 2009 at Highstreet Ground Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

See you guys there!!!

DiGi 3G Broadband is out to rock.

Project staMNPede

Yesterday, DiGi organised a project, codename StaMNPede. It's huge project with involved mobilising approximately 1,000 yellow army(consisting of DiGi's staff from various department) with 30 express buses. These yellow army were dispatch to various location around Klang Valley.

The objective is simple, to stomp the street and to create awareness among the public about Mobile Number Portability (MNP) and to convince people that DiGi is offers value for money.

If you happen to be around PJ and TTDI area from 11am to about 3pm, you will most probably have seen a bunch of people dress in yellow walking around the street.

Tesco Mutiara Dmansara:Even DiGi's CEO Johan were out on the field.

Damansara Uptown: DiGi's Army Singing DiGi MNP Song, yes DiGi has a new song.

The Oval - 1Utama New Wing: The final pit stop for the day, 1,000 DiGizen gathering fora group photo.

Its Raya Open House Again

Last Thursday DiGi organised a Hari Raya Open House. It was held at D'House, Lot 10, Jalan Delima, Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park, 40000 Shah Alam. Various stake holders such as its loyal customers, business associates, Government Agency such as MCMC, rivals such as Maxis, Umobile, Telekom Malaysia and Celcom also took the opportunity to visit DiGi's infamous HQ aka D'House. The event was hosted by Adibah Noor, a local celebrity.

Despite the heavy down pour which causes some part of Shah Alam to be flooded. The event was held at D'House multipurpose hall known as TownHall. This is the place where the top management would have meeting with all of DiGi's employees on a regular basis. It is also a place where DiGi's employees play various spot ranging from basketball, to badminton, to pingpong. or even futsal.

An applause should be given to the organising committee as they successfully transform the huge town hall into a rainforest to blend with this year eco friendly theme. There were greenry everywhere and most of the guest were just simply amazed.

A view from the enterance. Notice the big screen behind? Documentary were being played on the screen.

The lights turn red as the night comes to an end.

There were just so many people around. I couldnt even find a place to sit down and enjoy dinner.

Most of the food and beverages were prepared by Westin Kuala Lumpur. So its guarantee Five Star quality in term of food as well as services. If only I had the time to sit down and enjoy the food. sighhhh...

Jason Lo aka J.Lo & I

Tony Fernandes of Airasia were suppose to be here for the open house, but due to his busy schedule, he ask J.Lo to be his representative. For those who do not know, J.Lo is a Malaysian music artist, music producer, DJ, Entrepreneur and also the CEO of Tune Talk Sdn Bhd(Tony Fernandes fast growing empire.).

Just like Tony Fernandes, Jason said, if you need a job, send me your CV together with this photo. (That's what Tony told me not to long ago when he visit D'House.). Anyway, I dont think I will be leaving this wonderful company anytime soon, cause I'm just starting to get the hang of it and actually lovin it.

The nicely wrapped pots of greenery

As the night ended, all the guest were given a pot of greenery as they leave D'House. This is with conjunction with DiGi new project entitle Deep Green which focus on preserving mother nature. For more info on the project please visit DiGi Deep Green.

DIGI invading Seremban

Later at 7am I will be gathering at DiGi D'House(HQ lah) with my fellow comrades to do some final preparation before we depart from our base and head on to Seremban at 8am. DIGI will be invading this uncharted territory in a 2 days/1 night mission. My squad will consist of 10 comrades including myself. Do check out for more update tomorrow night at chaliechia.blogspot.com gives you the latest update all the way from Seremban.

Wish me luck in my first battle beyond the boundary of KL and Selangor.

Seeya

** Those who wants to wish me luck may sms or call me at 016-xxx xxx.

***Esther, so how's the arrangement for the Party? Dont FFK ya.

Free money at DiGi's D'House

How nice would it be to know that you could get your hands on some cold hard cash as and when you need it? What about having access to it right outside your office? One day when I was about to leave work(DIGI's D'House), something caught my attention, every car I walk pass has a name card slid by the window. So I take a closer look and this is what I see:

If you need quick cash, call 016-626 7713. Though its using 016, I can assure you that DIGI is not in anyway involve in this Illegal money lending business. If you need quick cash for business purposes, buy your girlfriend a diamond ring, or get a brand new RX8, you could try give the Along (illegal money lender) a call. However, please bear in mind that DIGI and Charlie Chia shall not be held liable should anything happen to you(when you fail to repay the extremely high interest rate of 3% a day).

DIGI starts chocolate production ?

After working hard, torturing your brain 5 days a week, What did your company gives you for Christmas? For me, DIGI Telecomunication give every staff a box of chocolate. And its not some cheap chocolate like Kit Kiat, or Mars, but its ROYCE. yum yum.

The Chocolate is nicely pack in a plastic bag

When I open the plastic bag, I see this aluminium bag

And this is the box of chocolate hidden inside the aluminium bag

I also found this ice pack placed on top of the box of chocolate in the aluminium bag.

Cant wait to open the box

Shit, another wrapper to open

Surprise, Surprise, after opening the box, there is another layer of plastic wraper and another plastic box to open before I could enjoy the chocolate.

Well the chocolate was really nice. It was once of the best corporate christmas give I've got so far. But that was not the end. In January 2008, DIGI decided to give its corporate client a treat, and bought some of its value corporate clients with a box of chocolate as a token of appreciation. One of my client who has just join DIGI's list of corporate client was so surprise to receive the box of chocolate asked me if DIGI has venture into Chocolate production? How I wish DIGI did, cause I will have access those tasty chocolate at a discount or maybe free, just like how I'm enjoying free call from my mobile phone now.

Nicely packed chocolcate in a yellow box with ribbon and a thank you card