Alcatel Flash Launched Alcatel Flash 2 with Lazada Malaysia

Alcatel Flash 2 Ups The Level Playing Field in Mobile Photography

Alcatel Flash unveiled their latest prime model, the Alcatel Flash 2, with an even stronger focus on mobile photography than ever before. Fresh with their new brand color “Flash Green” signifying innovation, youth and energy, Flash 2 builds upon Alcatel Flash’s commitment in providing mobile users a unique mobile photography experience – mobigraphy.

The unveiling of Flash 2 in Malaysia was led by Mr. Albert Wong, General Manager, Alcatel Flash; Mr. Michael Chen, Product Director, Alcatel Flash; and Mr. Hans-Peter Ressel, Chief Executive Officer, Lazada Malaysia.

From Left: Mr. KL Kong (Malaysia Country Manager, Alcatel Flash, Yogi Babria (E-Commerce Director, Alcatel Flash), Hans-Peter Ressel (CEO of Lazada Malaysia), Albert Wong (General Manager, Alcatel Flash) and Michael Chen (Product Director, Alcatel Flash) 

“Mobigraphy is not just an action, but is now a lifestyle. We understand this from the very beginning when we created the Flash series,” said Mr. Wong. “What we have done for Flash 2 is to continue to improve on what we already have and make it better yet at the same time continue to provide accessibility and convenience to the users to shoot their best moments,” he added.

With Improved Camera Technologies, the Alcatel Flash 2 gSight. 13 Megapixels ƒ/2.0 rear camera provides sharper and clearer pictures. The accompanying RealTone Dual Flash provides an extra edge where users can take photos in low light conditions while maintaining the colors as true as possible to real life.

The Alcatel Flash 2 is ergonomically Design to Fit Perfectly in Your Hand! The non-slip and mark-free curved back keeps the device spotless and dirt-free at all times. Meanwhile, the balanced body gives easy access to all the functions by using just one hand.

The Sweet Intuitive Android L UI Experience that comes with Flash 2 is all about simple yet easy-to-use designs that understands the human behavior. The results is an overall user-friendly navigation and experience.

Built with the incredibly powerful 64-bit 8 core 1.3Ghz Cortex-A53 MT6753 Processor along with the 2GB LPDDR3 SDRAM, Alcatel Flash 2 delivers robust performance for heavy duty usage. The Robust 64-bit Octa-core Processor allows users to multitask seamlessly. For peak graphic performance, Flash 2 comes with the Mali-T720MP4 GPU.

“Malaysia remains an important market for our brand due its dynamic and ever-growing mobile phone market. We are confident that Flash 2, with its improved features and competitive price, will strike a chord amongst discerning Malaysian mobile phone consumers,” said KL Kong, Country Manager, Alcatel Flash.

"Following the success of the launch on Alcatel Flash Plus we are thrilled to partner with Alcatel once again to bring the latest of technologies exclusively to our customers. We at Lazada continuously strive to offer the best deals to ensure Malaysians enjoy the optimum value for their ringgit," said Hans-Peter Ressel, CEO of Lazada Malaysia.

Albert Wong (General Manager, Alcatel Flash)

Unboxing The Alcatel Flash 2

*Stay Tune for my review on The Alcatel Flash 2

Let's Mobigraph!

The prime phone model will be sold exclusively in Malaysia at Lazada, which is South East Asia’s No.1 online shopping and selling destination. Lazada’s unique flash sales for Alcatel Flash 2 will be held on 26 October 2015, from 10.00am to 2.00pm. The new model is available in Volcanic Grey and Mica White and comes at a recommended retail price of RM549.

Log on to www.lazada.com.my/alcatel-flash-2/ or www.alcatelflash.com/flash-2/ to know more about Alcatel Flash 2.

Samsung Galaxy Note5 Media Launch

Samsung Celebrates The Note Legacy with a Star-Studded List!

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The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is here! Samsung Mobile Malaysia launches its latest Samsung Galaxy Note5 at Sunway Pyramid on 3 September, 2015 with a star-studded line-up. Celebrating five outstanding years since Samsung first created its Galaxy Note series, Samsung is proud to celebrate The Note Legacy with Malaysians.

The Galaxy Note5 is a stunning compilation of the latest technology, the most powerful to-date in the Galaxy Note line. Members of the media, blogger and distinguished guests were present to be the first to check out the Note5 at the Media Launch. Marking the 5th anniversary since its first launch in 2011, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is going all out to commemorate the Galaxy Note5 with The Note Legacy and its five inspiring stories that formed this legacy.

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“The Galaxy Note series heralded exceptional innovation within the technology industry and launched a new standard in the smartphone culture. Every Note we create is more powerful than the last and today, the legacy lives on through our new Galaxy Note5. We are proud to introduce the most refined Note experience to-date by combining all the latest technology that users expect from the Note series,” said Lee Sang Hoon, President, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

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Lee Jui Siang, Vice President, Mobile, IT & Digital Imaging, Samsung Malaysia Electronics

Samsung Brand Ambassador, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei was also present to commemorate the event.

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Lee Jui Siang, Vice President, Mobile, IT & Digital Imaging, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, with Samsung brand ambassador Dato’ Lee Chong Wei and Lee Sang Hoon, President, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

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The Note5 is more powerful and more personal than ever. The sleek design of the Note5 allows it to fit ergonomically in one hand with a narrower bezel and curved back while looking gorgeously fashionable. The improved wide flat screen allows easy and smooth write on while the curved shape makes it easier to use the phone with one hand.

Engineered with the most powerful technology today, the Note5 has a lot to offer such as 5 Megapixels f1.9 (front) camera for better selfie, 16 Megapixels OIS (back) camera for brighter photos, Faster Charging functionality with a full battery charge within 1.5 hours, Enhanced Screen Write, Octacore Processor for faster functionalities, Customizable Air Command, OffScreen Memo, Live Broadcast, Smart Select, Collage Video, Wider Selfie and more. These can only mean faster, better, easier, wider, brighter and better functionalities overall for today’s generation of smartphone users.

The Note Legacy would not have been complete without the following Samsung Galaxy Note icons – award-winning producer, actress and passionate arts advocate Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina; actor, director and singer Aaron Aziz; talented singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Yuna; TV host, emcee and write Lynn Lim; and Malaysia’s hottest Youtube sensation duo, Jinny Boy and Rueben King.

It began in 2011 with five inspiring stories through five years that formed The Note Legacy. The original Note started a mobile revolution and a new standard in the smartphone culture in 2011 and was welcome by many.

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Then in 2012, Samsung worked with Yuna to create and compose her first ever music video, Sparkle, which was shot entirely on the Note II.

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In 2013, the charming Aaron Aziz helped build the Note3 story where he inspired Malaysian fans to widen their horizons and follow their dreams through his notes.

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Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina, Lynn Lim as well as Jinnyboy & Rueben took the S Pen functionality of the Note4 to its finest creativity in 2014 with their personal ‘live’ arts.

picture courtesy from Samsung Malaysia & Tian Chad.com

picture courtesy from Samsung Malaysia & Tian Chad.com

Leading to current, The Note Legacy holds special commemorations for many more years to come. As part of the Note Legacy, Samsung will be embarking on a series of activities with the five Note icons in the upcoming months, so stay tune!

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Samsung’s Notable icons Yuna, Aaron Aziz, Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina, with Luke Au, Head of Product Marketing, Mobile, IT and Digital Imaging, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Lee Jui Siang, Vice President, Mobile, IT & Digital Imaging, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei, Lee Sang Hoon, President, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Justin Joo, Business Advisor, Mobile, IT & Digital Imaging, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Jinny Boy and Reuben Kang, Lynn Lim.

picture courtesy from Samsung Malaysia & Tian Chad.com

picture courtesy from Samsung Malaysia & Tian Chad.com

Actor and director, Alan Yun was also present with friends

With so many reasons to own a Samsung Galaxy Note5, users are encourage to get an even better deal with at the Samsung roadshows! Visit any of the roadshows below, purchase a Samsung Galaxy Note5 and receive Free Battery Pack and Wireless Charger, worth up to RM538. 

More promotion detailsavailable here.

Samsung Galaxy Note5 Roadshows:

KUALA LUMPUR - Orange Concourse, Sunway Pyramid from 4 Sept to 9 Sept 2015

PENANG – Main Concourse, Gurney Plaza from 4 Sept to 6 Sept 2015

JOHOR BAHRU – Level 3, Concourse, Sutera Mall from 4 Sept to 6 Sept 2015

There are also more promotions going on including a Trade-in for your old Samsung Note so don’t miss the roadshows to get your hands and check out the latest Samsung Galaxy Note5!

www.samsung.com/my/galaxy/note5

For further information, please visit www.samsung.com/my or visit Samsung Mobile Malaysia Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/samsungmobilemalaysia

Hubba Hubba At Ceylon: The Global Charity Party

A Party For A Worthy Cause!

One of the latest restaurant and hangout place in the city kicked started their presence with a big buzz. SOUL Society’s latest addition, Hubba at Ceylon is proud to be the only venue in Malaysia to host the world renowned The Global Party late September.

Linking the world for a worthy cause, the philanthropic event started in 2011 at The Natural History Museum, New York City and aboard The Orient Express. It was truly the moment that unites the luxury industry of thousands of invited VIPs in support of The Global Charity Trust and the world’s benefiting causes. Since its launch in 2011, The Global Party has taken place in 216 cities annually throughout both September and March and continues to expand worldwide with a mission to occur in more than 360 cities worldwide. The Global Party has raised a total of RM8million for hundreds of benefiting charities.

“It is certainly our honour and privilege to be a host of The Global Party. This is something that’s right up our alley, we are in the business of giving people a good time and if that benefits the community, we are all for it. Plus, it’s Hubba Hubba’s first party so look out world, we’re gonna make it one helluva blast!” expressed Michele Kwok, Executive Director of the SOUL Society Group brimming with enthusiasm.

The evening was indeed a blast. Hubba at Ceylon exudes a super cool and funky décor. The whole place is flanked by container panels painted pink with lots of graffiti. A neon lit rectangle bar pretty much commands the attention to everyone who walks in. We loved the cool grey slate walls, the eclectic mix of furniture, groovy round light bulbs and more. Lots of balloons added a lovely touch and DJ was already spinning his list of music to set the mood.

Tickets are sold at RM150 per person and the proceeds go to The Global Charity Trust and Mercy Malaysia. We mingle with the crème de la crème of KL society whilst enjoying unlimited cocktails, sparkling wine, a deluge of canapés and cool grooves from guest DJ Hawk and a special performance by R&B songstress Sufiah Noor.

The Elixir of the night was the launch of Wamssler Mead or honey wine that originates from Germany created by third-generation winemaker, Jens Wamssler. This Elixir of Youth, often known as The Drink of Love, has been around since medieval age and is rich in anti-oxidant properties. Made with natural farm honey, spring water and a specially cultured yeast, there are three variants available - Sparkling Mead, Sparkling Mead Semi Dry and Drachenblut.

I loved the Drachenblut! The beautiful hue of rich amber and crimson balance portrays a love color. Its taste of rich sweet cherry notes sweetened with honey definitely oozes with loving sensation on the senses. The Sparkling Mead and Sparkling Mead Semi Dry shows off a vibrant gold amber hue and both have similar bubbly taste and sensation. Get your Wamssler Mead fix here!

We also sip on Hendricks cocktail, beers, sparkling wines. Canapés kept flowing throughout the evening and there were plenty of bold bites. From quail egg skewers to seared tuna, duck with orange, chicken roulade, sushi, salmon sashimi, squid salad, beef on pineapple to dessert canapés of flourless chocolate cake, caramelized banana and lychee lime ice, it was such a feast to savor while enjoying the evening’s ambience.

Since The Global Party, I have also returned to Hubba at Ceylon for a taste of their signatures. Stay tune for the menu…

For more information about The Global Party, check out the www.theglobalparty.com

HUBBA AT CEYLON

Invito Hotel Suites

1, Lorong Ceylon

50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone          +60 17-786 7611

Website: www.hubba.asia/ceylon

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Presents Master Davey and The Magic Tea House: Legend of the Blue Tiger

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Spearheads Fundraising Efforts for Lupus with a Limited Edition Tea Product and Storybook

My encounter with Blue Tiger, a storybook and Blue Tiger tea… not necessarily in that order! I am an ardent fan of tea. I have yet to find a tea I don’t like and I believe there are many teas perfect for many moments throughout the day.

A recent invite by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® was indeed a fruitful one. We were there for the launch of a limited edition rare blend of the Blue Tiger Tea together with a few more surprises.  Set to tingle tea enthusiast’s senses, the Blue Tiger Tea is created by Mr. David De Candia, one of the world’s leading tea experts and Director of Director of Tea, Buyer, Master Blender at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, together with children’s storybook titled Master Davey and The Magic Tea House: Legend of the Blue Tiger. The sole purpose of both Blue Tiger Tea and the storybook is to raise awareness and provide support for Lupus. In Malaysia, the proceeds raised will be contributed towards supporting the Malaysian Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Association (PSLEM).

I arrived fairly early in the morning and everything was beautifully setup with light refreshments served with tea. Beautiful mini sandwiches are just so yummy and the cold Southern tea is beautifully refreshing.

The event took off with Mr. David presenting the art of tasting tea. Every tea has its own unique aroma, character and taste. We were given a 101 lesson on how to enjoy the various types of tea. First of all, we should use our sight to differentiate the tea leaves. There are many types of tea in this world ranging from fine tea leaves to harsh or rougher tea texture and sizes. We get to sniff a few of the different tea include the Blue Tiger Tea.

After seeing and smelling the various teas, we were quickly told to see the color of the tea after it has been brew with hot water. There is also certain temperature water that best enhance the tea leaves. For those who cannot take the caffeine in tea, Mr. David suggested that the tea is brewed for 5 mins and then poured away as this is when the caffeine comes out. After the first 5 min brew is disposed, then add in more hot water for a second brew and this time, there will be hardly any caffeine in the tea.

After the tea was brew, Mr. David told us to take a quick and fast slurping sip from a spoonful of tea. Let the tea liquid roll around out mouth first without swallowing to allow the flavours to fill our taste sense. After a few seconds when our brain neurons project the flavours, then we can tell exactly how the tasting notes are for the tea.

The Blue Tiger Tea is a unique blend that comprises of lemon myrtle, malva flower and tea blossoms with a tinge of raspberry flavouring.  In addition to the health benefits which can be found in lemon myrtle and malva flower, the Blue Tiger Tea is light bodied, fruity yet lemony – providing an invigorating and tantalising experience for your taste buds. The color is light yellow and the scent is very fruity and soothing, indicating a perfect tea for relaxation. Children can also enjoy the Blue Tiger Tea!

“The three ingredients were chosen to give the Blue Tiger Tea its unique twist of flavour, they were also carefully selected based on the central themes of the book, which is to imagine, perceive and believe. The combination of these flavours aims to reconnect consumers with nature, bringing to mind the needs of communities around us,” said Mr David De Candia, Director of Tea, Buyer, Master Blender at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®.  De Candia is one of world’s leading tea experts, and his expertise in tea made him the man solely responsible for the research, buying, blending and packaging of the tea under the company.

Mr. David proceeded to present a storybook, Master Davey and the Magic Tea House: Legend of the Blue Tiger which he co-written together when he created the Blue Tiger Tea. The storybook highlights the magical journey of a young boy named Hopper, who goes on an adventurous search to save the ancient Blue Tiger Tea. It is indeed a beautiful book for children filled with lovely renderings and magical moments. Master Davey and The Magic Tea House: The Legend of a Blue Tiger is sure to change the way you enjoy your cup of tea.

After Mr. David’s presentation, we get to bottle up our own blend of tea! It’s pretty neat to see all the different ingredients that can go into a tea blend. I am sure there’s more but we have got some really neat ingredients. I made one blend with White Tea, Honey Bush, Rose Petals and Cut Mallows and another one with Taiwan Green Tea, Lemon Balm, and Lemon Peel. I really enjoy the light tea scented with flowers or Lemon Balm. There is something light and refreshing about the ingredients that enhance the teas very well.

The event ended with a speech by Ms Fiona Rodrigues, Director of Marketing & Development at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®.

“We are especially excited to introduce this unique and limited edition Blue Tiger Tea blend into the Malaysian market as The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is always looking to push the flavour boundaries to provide tea lovers a rewarding tea drinking experience. I hope you will experience magic in this exquisite blend of Blue Tiger tea, as we are sure this will be the perfect cup of tea you will share with your friends and family,” said Ms Fiona Rodrigues.

“Beyond the hallmark of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®’s philosophy of providing our customers with the finest tea and highest quality of coffee, making a social contribution has always been at the core of our business. We define such social consciousness through our Caring Cup initiatives and what we strongly advocate is to give back to community.  Locally, I should emphasise that the main driving force behind this Caring Cup initiative is consumer awareness. This year, the aim of our collaboration with Malaysian SLE Association is to help raise awareness of Lupus. Truth to be told, most people know very little about Lupus. We hope this initiative will provide a better understanding on this under-diagnosed disease to the public. This is critical in making advances in the management, treatment and search for a cure. For now, it has no known cause, yet research on Lupus remains underfunded relative to its scope,” added Ms Rodrigues.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Tea Range

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® will donate proceeds from the sales of the Blue Tiger Tea and Master Davey and The Magic Tea House: Legend of the Blue Tiger storybook to Malaysian SLE Association. This organisation promotes Lupus research, awareness and education as well as to serve the needs of the people with Lupus and their families. Customers can also support through donation boxes placed at participating CB&TL outlets and proceeds will be go towards setting up a Lupus Resource Centre.

Both limited edition Blue Tiger Tea blend and the Master Davey and The Magic Tea House: Legend of the Blue Tiger Tea storybook are only available in participating CB&TL outlets across Malaysia. Customers who purchase the set of tea and storybook will be entitled to a 20% discount off the retail price.

For more information, please visit The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®’s website: www.coffeebean.com.my

or Facebook: www.facebook.com/CBTLMalaysiaPage