James Blunt to perform for the very first time in Malaysia

James Blunt to perform for the very first time in Malaysia

James Blunt rose to fame with the release of his internationally acclaimed debut album ‘Back to Bedlam’, achieving worldwide fame with songs like, ‘You’re Beautiful’, ‘Goodbye My Lover’.

This album sold over 11 million copies worldwide, topping UK Album Chart and peaked #2 in the US and was one of the best-selling album in the UK in 2000.

This success also granted this singer-songwriter, numerous awards and recognitions such as like two British Awards, MTV Video Awards, Ivor Novello Awards, 5 Grammy Award nominations.

With the success of his debut album, he went on to release 3 multi- platinum selling albums; All The Lost Souls, Some Kind if Trouble and Moon Landing

James released his fifth studio album The Afterlove in March 2017. In this album, James worked with a wide range of talent including Ed Sheeran, Ryan Tedder from One Republic and Johnny McDaid from Snow Patrol

The first single ‘Love Me Better’ is a new light, thanks in part to Ryan Tedder’s fresh and modern pop production, and the lyrics combine a heartfelt poignancy along with touches of Blunt’s classic, self-deprecating humour.

James is currently on The Afterlove World Tour across Europe and Asia Pacific, after touring and opening for Ed Sheeran’s North America Tour.

James will be performing for the very first time in Malaysia, bringing his The Afterlove tour to his Malaysian fans

Date : Sunday, 25th March 2018
Venue : Dewan Wawasan PGRM, Cheras
Time : 8pm

Tickets are priced from RM122 (including RM4 handling fees) and available online from www.BuyTickets.com.my or call 03-2280 0363 for phone booking.

Visit our Official Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/JamesBluntMalaysiaTour for more exciting activities.

Acer wins 12 iF Design Awards 2018

Acer wins 12 iF Design Awards 2018

Acer today announces that it has been honored with 12 iF Design Awards 2018 in recognition for design excellence. Among them, Predator gaming device, software and packaging designs led the way for Acer with six awards including the Predator Orion 9000 desktop, Predator Triton 700 notebook, Predator X27 monitor, Predator X34P monitor, as well as PredatorSenseTM software and Predator Gaming Gadget packaging design. The other award winners from Acer include the Acer Swift 7 notebook, Aspire S 24 all-in-one desktop, VG0 series gaming monitor, Holo360 and Vision360 cameras, and Pawbo Wagtag pet tracker.

“We are delighted to be taking home 12 iF Design Awards as it recognizes the outstanding capabilities and work of our colleagues in Industrial Design and Research & Development to ensure the synergy of form and functionality,” said Tiffany Huang, President of Corporate Marketing, Business Planning and Operations at Acer. “In addition, our results this year hold special significance for us as it is the first time designs pertaining to Predator gaming devices have led the way for Acer with six awards.”

Predator Orion 9000 Gaming Desktop

The commanding aesthetics of the Predator Orion 9000 series feature a black-and-silver spacecraft-like exterior with customizable RGB lighting along the sides of the front bezel. A massive side window panel showcases the striking and powerful interior with a design that keeps electromagnetic interference (EMI) levels in check despite the size of the opening.

Predator Triton 700 Gaming Notebook

The notebook’s svelte 18.9 mm (.74 inch), 2.6kg (5.7 pound) aluminum chassis houses a 15.6- inch FHD IPS display and best-in-class computing technologies for just the right balance of size and performance without sacrificing thermals, features or rigidity. Its understated black chassis features a minimalist design, with straight contours and angular front corners.

Predator X27 Gaming Monitor

The Predator X27 portrays astonishingly vibrant visuals without motion blur thanks to a high 4K (3840×2160) resolution at a 144 Hz refresh rate, a fast 4 ms response time and a 1,000 nit peak brightness with High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology. The chiseled diamond cut, all-metal stand is designed to be very robust to provide stability and ergonomic with adjustable tilt, swivel and height.

Predator X34P Gaming Monitor

Gamers will take in the full view with the Predator X34 series monitor via its curved, panoramic 1900R view and ZeroFrameTM design, which rids the display of a bulky bezel for more viewable screen and less obtrusive borders. Gamers, big or small, will be able to easily find their viewing sweet spot with its ergonomic design featuring tilt, swivel and height adjustment.

PredatorSenseTM

PredatorSense software enables gamers to control and optimize their Predator devices from one central interface, including CPU and GPU usage, as well as customize their system for optimal gaming performance such as defining hotkeys, initiating overclocking as well as adjusting keyboard backlight and accent light settings, and fan speed among others.

Predator Gaming Gadget Packaging

Predator Gadget products utilize a hexagonal geometric structure for packaging. This approach synergizes with the essence of the Predator brand and further delivers in areas of consistency, sophistication and brand expression. Beyond aesthetics and protection of the product, some of the packaging feature added functionality, for example the packaging of the Predator Galea 500 headset can be used as a headset mount.

Acer Swift 7

At just 8.98 mm thin, the new Swift 7 is an always-connected PC running Windows 10 that’s designed for mobility. The Acer Swift 7’s unmatched slim design is only the beginning of the features on offer. Blazing-fast, built-in Intel® XMMTM 4G LTE connectivity keeps users productive and always-connected, especially useful for professionals who wish to eliminate tedious wireless connection problems on the road so they can stay focused on the task at hand.

Acer Aspire S 24

The Aspire S 24 all-in-one desktop PC is Acer’s slimmest ever, featuring a display with a side profile of only 5.97 mm. The borderless display with black and matte gold color scheme ensures that the device will become a focal point of any home, adding a touch of functional elegance and luxury.

Acer VG0 Gaming Monitor

The Acer VG0 monitor is an entry-level gaming monitor that doesn’t compromise on color accuracy. Equipped with In-Plane Switching technology, VG0 series monitors provide high color accuracy, delivering the best all-round experience for work and play. It supports refresh rates up to 144Hz and Visual Response Boost technology (VRB), which achieves the effect of 1 ms MPRT for clear, blur-free visuals.

Acer 360-Degree Cameras and Pet Tracker

The Acer Holo360 camera combines the power to stitch videos in real-time, integrated LTE connectivity, and a 3-inch touchscreen for operation, to provide an all-in-one solution for shooting and livestreaming 360-degree videos. The Acer Vision360 is an in-car camera that captures 360-degree video to ensure that nothing is missed when a traffic incident occurs. The Pawbo Wagtag provides real-time tracking of pets for both indoors and outdoors, and sports unique features such as bark detection.

The iF Design Award is organized by the world’s oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH. The 63-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, judged over 6,400 entries from 54 countries vying to receive the seal of quality.

Volkswagen Malaysia – what a year !

Volkswagen Malaysia – what a year !

Volkswagen Malaysia – what a year !

From launching the all new Volkswagen Tiguan, to opening doors to its new Volkswagen Automotive Academy, collaborating with local artist in the #BeetleInspired campaign, and selling 12 units of the limited edition Beetle on Lazada Malaysia in just 20 minutes, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has been busy this 2017!

The Volkswagen Passat Highline was awarded the Best Large-Size Car (D-segment) category at the recent Carsifu Editor’s Choice Awards 2017.

“Volkswagen Malaysia is continuously striving to improve our offerings, product line-up through the different variants as well as enhancing our aftersales to improve overall ownership experience. All these efforts are in line with our aim to build and sustain Malaysians confidence in the brand” said Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM.

“We are constantly evaluating and improving our Sales and Aftersales Core Processes. We understand that the customers comes first and how else better to value our customers than to offer them a good ownership experience” Winter concluded.

The First of Many to come

Motivated with this belief, Volkswagen organized two landmark events – the first-ever Volkswagen Fest 2017 and the first online collaboration with Lazada Malaysia to sell limited edition Volkswagen Beetles in conjunction with 12.12 online sale.

This proved to be a milestone for Volkswagen as they were the first car maker to do such sales.
This shows that Volkswagen is committed to being an innovative player in the market and industry.

The same confidence was also shown by Malaysians as the final 2017 figures of Volkswagen cars sold stood at 6,536 units, with 94.5% of these figures from CKD models. This is an 8.1% growth compared to 2016.

When asked about the online sales on Lazada which is considered an unconventional method for the car manufacturer, Winter said,

“This was the first time for us and we must say we are very pleased with the response received. The first Beetle was swept up in to 26 seconds and all 12 Beetles were sold out in 20 minutes.”

The first-ever Volkswagen Fest 2017 took place on the 11-13 August at Setia City Convention Centre with thousands of visitors over the three-day event. There were activities for the whole family – which included test drives, sale of pre-registered Volkswagen cars, special deals, a display of both vintage and new Volkswagen cars, food trucks and entertainment for all.

Also unveiled at the event were 16 limited edition 60th Merdeka Beetles which was in conjunction with the 60th year of Malaysia’s independence day.

Artistic expression of VW

Design has always had a place in Volkswagen’s DNA so it was only natural that Volkswagen had an artistic side. In the last quarter of 2017, the brand celebrates the iconic Beetle by collaborating with nine upcoming and local talents to showcase their take and draw inspiration from the Beetle through their respective mediums. A variety of artworks were produced – from graffiti, paintings, calligraphy, doodles, illustrations, pins and various other forms during this campaign.

Outlook for 2018

Volkswagen has always strived to improve its aftersales service, and it is no different for 2018.

Working closely with dealers and partners, Volkswagen is planning for more engagements with car owners through the various Volkswagen clubs.

Views and feedback from the brand enthusiasts will certainly help Volkswagen to improve its users experience continuously as shown in Volkswagen’s ranking in the JD Power Customer Service Index (CSI) study – from 10th in 2016 to 5th in 2017.

2018 is the where the much anticipated and talked about Golf 7.5 will make its Malaysian debut. This is something that Volkswagen enthusiasts has been looking forward to. More style. More technology. More Driver Assistance features. No matter which Golf variant you choose, you get a more rugged, sleeker look than ever before.

The Volkswagen Golf is a model that has been in production for almost 44 years, and is one of the brand’s best-selling model. Little wonder that the upcoming Golf, the GTI and the iconic Golf R is highly anticipated.

Regardless which is the model you end up purchasing, Volkswagen is determined to give you an unforgettable experience.

Now, let’s imagine you are inside the all new sexy Volkswagen Golf. Done? Now let’s wait for it to come to the nearest Volkswagen dealer near you.

The Malaysia Website Awards Presentation Ceremony 2017

The Malaysia Website Awards Presentation Ceremony 2017

The Malaysia Website Awards Presentation Ceremony 2017

MALAYSIA, DECEMBER 4, 2017 – The Exabytes Group, the organizer of the prestigious Malaysia Website Awards 2017 (MWA 2017) today officially announces the date and venue of the upcoming Award Presentation Ceremony of Malaysia Website Awards 2017, which is slated to reward over 720 immensely talented local website designers with over 39 awards in 3 award categories.
The Malaysia Website Awards 2017 is the third in the series, seeking to recognize and reward the outstanding performance, talent and effort of the best web developers, web designers and web agencies, and at the same time encourage creativity, sharing and improvement of overall web design quality in the country.
Organized by Exabytes Group and sponsored by eGHL, MYNIC, Frambie, CO3 Social Office and among others, the Malaysia Website Awards 2017 features 3 award categories, namely personal, commercial and E-Commerce, and several awards, such as the Site of the Month Award, the Public’s Favourite Website Award, and the grand prize, Site of the Year.

The much anticipated award ceremony of Malaysia Website Awards 2017 will be witnessed by several highly regarded industry experts, veterans and honorable judges, such as Mr. Leong Wai Khong, Head of Multimedia Design Department of The One Academy Penang, Ms Rachel Tan, Marketing Lead of Shopee Malaysia, Muid Latif, Lead Project of Creative Commons Malaysia and Susilan Kesavan, Senior Manager Social Media of Webe Digital.

Event details of the exciting night are as follows:

Date : 27 January 2018 (Sat)
Venue : CO3 Social Office @ Puchong
Time : 1800 to 2200
Admission : Free
Attire : Smart Casual

According to the group CEO of the Exabytes Group, Mr. Chan Kee Siak, the Malaysia Website Awards 2017 is highly competitive, with the organizer receiving over 500 website submissions each month. In order to choose the best among numerous immensely talented website designers, MWA 2017 required all website submissions to be approved prior becoming qualified to participate. The judging criteria of Malaysia Website Awards 2017 range from Design, SEO, Accessibility, Performance and Content

For further information on Malaysia Website Awards 2017,visit:

http://www.mwa.my/2017/

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Geek Fam Emerges Malaysian Champ in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2018

Geek Fam Emerges Malaysian Champ in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2018

Geek Fam Emerges Malaysian Champ in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2018

Kuala Lumpur, 26 November 2017 – The Malaysian leg of the region’s biggest world-class gaming tournament, Asia Pacific Predator League 2018 by Acer came down to a thrilling final that saw Geek Fam conquering new worlds in a game that lasted 5 hours, and defeating Fire Dragoon. Geek Fam comprises two Filipinos Skemberlu and Playhard, and three Malaysians Chyuan, Oli, and March.

In addition to being the Malaysian champion, Geek Fam also took home the lion’s share (RM25,000) of the prize pool of RM55,000 cash and bragging rights of representing Malaysia in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2018 Grand Final that will be held in January 2018 in Indonesia.

“The game was fun and interesting, and this Malaysia Final was intense. The win was particularly sweet for Geek Fam as we are a new team, formed just six weeks ago. It was a good game and the machines were good; there was no delay or lag, giving us a smooth play,” said Lim Keat Kuang aka ‘Sheep’, Owner of Geek Fam.

Fire Dragoon which comprises BrayaNt, Ah Jit, KanGaroo, yaNG and Alacrity lost in the Best of 5 in the Malaysian Grand Final but was nevertheless still rewarded with RM10,000 cash for their effort.

Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd General Manager of Products, Sales and Marketing, Chan Weng Hong said,

“Gaming or eSports has grown tremendously over the past couple of years and its popularity is on an uptrend. Acer is very pleased to provide yet another avenue for gamers and gaming enthusiasts to pit their talents and fly the flag for the country in a regional tournament as well in the process. We are very excited to witness the birth of the inaugural Malaysian Predator League champion!”

“We hope all the teams had a great experience throughout the competition and got their skills sharpened in this exciting tournament. Acer Malaysia is looking forward to nurturing even more vibrancy in the growing eSports scene in Malaysia,” Chan added.

As many as 180 teams participated in the tournament that had two Open Online Qualifying rounds – the first was on 4-5 November 2017, and the second qualifier was on 11-12 November 2017. Only four teams qualified to join four invited teams to battle their way to becoming the very first Malaysian Predator League champion.

The teams in the Malaysian Grand Final were Geek Fam, Fire Dragoon, New Beginning, Objective Gaming, Team Flash, Team Highground, Team Thinker, and Estar.

The machine of choice that helped these teams conquer new worlds are the Predator Helios 300 gaming laptops, which are powered by overclockable NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 GPU, 7th Gen Intel Core i7 (7700HQ) desktop processor and 8GB DDR4 at its core.

The Asia Pacific Predator League 2018 Malaysian Grand Final tournament was streamed live at Acer Malaysia’s Facebook account at https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1733358676682950&id=138368236182010 over the three days of the battle where it had a reach of more than 2.2 million. The exhilarating tournament was also streamed on twitch.

The Malaysian Predator League champion will battle country champions from six other nations (Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand India and Hong Kong) for a shot at the USD150,000 total prize pool in the Grand Final that will be hosted by Acer Indonesia.

For more information, please visit Acer Malaysia Facebook account at

https://www.facebook.com/AcerMalaysia/

 

What Kind of Volkswagen Matches Your Personality?

What Kind of Volkswagen Matches Your Personality?

What Kind of Volkswagen Matches Your Personality?

A car is a big investment. More than a mode of transportation, a car projects what we want people to think of us.

Some people spend months to look for the right car that fits their personality.

And perhaps you want to discover which Volkswagen would be ideal for your character and personality.

Answer these simple 12 questions and find out which Volkswagen sedan matches your personality!