Monthly Archives: September 2010

Disappear

By Calvin | September 15, 2010 - 10:04 PM | Personal Leave a comment

It’s 3 weeks’ before PMR is coming, and here’s wishing everybody good luck for your exams, be it UPSR, PMR, SPM or the others.

Happy studying all!

Thought of posting the PD trip but didn’t have time to, so here’s yet another teaser for you.

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ADV: Celebrate Ramadan with Maxis

By Calvin | September 8, 2010 - 2:23 AM | Adverts 3 Comments

Hari Raya is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate it with users than sharing some extras for being loyal users?

In conjunction with Hari Raya, Hotlink (Maxis’ prepaid plan) has released a new top-up ticket, which they named the ‘Hotlink Ramadan-Raya Hot Ticket’.

What’s so special, you ask me?

You get RM15 of credit, 120 minutes of free talktime, 300 free SMSes and a free meal. All for RM15. Now that’s their way of saying thank you for being a loyal customer!

Also, along with this, you get updates on times to break fast and prayer times automatically when you activate your Hot Ticket. Nifty, huh?

Fitri Abdullah (R) and Afiz Abdullah (L) of Maxis posing with the Ramadan Hot Tickets.

Fitri Abdullah, Maxis’ Senior VP and Head of Business Services also announced the release of the WAP micro-site where users can download and subscribe to Ramadan content straight into their phones.

Maxis and Hotlink customers may access the Ramadan WAP site by simply typing "GET RA" on their mobile phone and sending it to 26000. A link will be sent to your mobile phone and you are free to browse the portal.

the portal viewed on a mobile browser. nicely designed, eh?

So, what do you think? For all this value and service at the usual price. Me? I’m definitely going to get an extra few so that I can top up and enjoy the benefits while it’s available! And if you’re wondering, yes, it’s also available to non-Muslim customers! Way to go towards 1 Malaysia!

A big thank you extended to Hotlink for making this possible!

Press release:

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MAXIS BERHAD SPECIAL RAMADAN OFFERS FOR HOTLINK CUSTOMERS Customers enjoy extensive Ramadan mobile content, more talk time and SMS and free KFC Kuala Lumpur, 7 September 2010 In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, Hotlink (the prepaid brand of Malaysia’s leading integrated communications provider, Maxis Berhad) is pleased to offer its customers extensive Ramadan content, more talk time and SMS, and free Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) hot meals, redeemable at all KFC outlets nationwide. Maxis and Hotlink customers just need to purchase the Hotlink Ramadan-Raya Hot Tickets, available in denominations of RM15 and RM10, to redeem the offer. Fitri Abdullah, Maxis’ Senior Vice President and Head of Business Services said, “We are pleased to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan with our Muslim customers and to be part of their journey during the fasting month with mobile content specially created to help them access information such as daily prayer times and also times for the starting and breaking of fast. “In addition, the Hotlink Ramadan-Raya Hot Ticket offers much more talk time and SMS so that our customers may connect with their loved ones who are near or far. For instance, the RM15 Ramadan-Raya Hot Ticket provides customers with 120 minutes of talk time and 300 SMSes worth RM60. Finally, we are pleased to offer them a complimentary KFC two-piece chicken plate when they break fast at sunset. The Ramadan-Raya Hot tickets have been created for our Muslim customers although we expect that due their great value, they will also be attractive to other customers.” Free Ramadan mobile content, such as prayer times and times for the breaking of fast, is automatically triggered when the Hot Ticket is activated. If these services are not required, the customer simply has to type “Stop BP” and send to 22558. Hotlink’s Ramadan-Raya Hot Ticket is available from today at all Maxis centres, Maxis exclusive partners and dealers, and Hotlink dealers in the Klang Valley, and will be available nationwide throughout Ramadan and Syawal. Meanwhile, Afiz Abdullah, Maxis’ Vice-President and Head of Home Services, added that: “As more Malaysians embrace new experiences on their mobile phone, we continue to engage them in ways that feel more personal to them. We are thus pleased to present to Maxis customers a unique WAP micro-site called Ramadan on the Maxis WAP Portal where customers can subscribe to or download Ramadan content on their mobile phones.” The Ramadan WAP site offers a wide selection of mobile content such as SMS ALERTS for Buka Puasa times (free Imsak and breaking of fast times), Fadhilat Ramadan (daily Tazkirah reminders to reflect upon during Ramadan) and Solat times. Customers may also subscribe to MMS ALERTS such as Santapan Rohani (Quranic and prayer verses sent daily) or Zikir (contemporary Zikir readings via MMS.) In addition, wallpapers, true tunes and frees MMS greetings are available. Maxis and Hotlink customers may access the Ramadan WAP site by simply typing ‘GET RA’ on their mobile phone and sending to 26000. The Ramadan WAP site link will then be pushed to their mobile phones and customers need to only click on the link to access the Ramadan WAP portal. For more information on the initiatives above, please visit www.hotlink.com.my ABOUT HOTLINK Hotlink is the prepaid brand of Maxis Berhad. Launched in 1999, Hotlink became Malaysia’s leading prepaid brand within a year of launch, and has occupied the lead position in the market ever since. For more information, please visit www.hotlink.com.my About Maxis Berhad Maxis Berhad with its consolidated subsidiaries (together, ‘Maxis’) is the leading integrated communications provider in Malaysia with 12.97 million mobile subscriptions as of 30 June 2010. Since 1995, Maxis’ Malaysian business has been providing a full suite of communication services on multiple platforms to satisfy the needs of individual consumers, small and medium enterprises, and large corporations in Malaysia. Maxis has pioneered and led the Malaysian market in providing innovative mobile products and services. It was the first to launch 3G services, Maxis3G, in March 2005. In September 2006 it was among the world’s first to use HSDPA, a high-speed upgrade of the 3G network. In December 2009 it was first to introduce to Malaysia, HSPA+, the latest advancement in 3G/HSPA network capabilities, to further enhance its wireless broadband services. It was also the first telecommunication service provider to bring the BlackBerry™ and Apple iPhone™ smart phones to Malaysia. The company in April 2009 unveiled the first-in-the-world commercial near field communication service, which enables customers to use their phones for wave and pay transactions. Maxis’ growth and strong track record of enabling innovation, excellent customer experience and value to stakeholders have won the company numerous awards over the years which include Asian Mobile Operator of the Year by the Asian Mobile News Award in 2008 and Mobile Data Service Provider of the Year (Malaysia) by Frost & Sullivan in 2009. Maxis also received Asia’s Best Employer Award 2010 from Singapore’s Employer Branding Institute. Maxis Berhad listed in late 2009 in a successful IPO that was ranked as the largest ever in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, raising RM11.2 billion. The IPO was awarded Deal of the Year for 2009 by Finance Asia. Maxis’ vision is to bring advanced communications services to enrich its customers’ lives and businesses, in a manner that is simple and personalised, by efficiently and creatively harnessing leading edge technology, and delivering a brand of service experience that is reliable and enchanting. For more information, please visit: maxis.com.my

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MAXIS BERHAD

SPECIAL RAMADAN OFFERS FOR HOTLINK CUSTOMERS

Customers enjoy extensive Ramadan mobile content, more talk time and SMS and free KFC

Kuala Lumpur, 7 September 2010

In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, Hotlink (the prepaid brand of Malaysia’s leading integrated communications provider, Maxis Berhad) is pleased to offer its customers extensive Ramadan content, more talk time and SMS, and free Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) hot meals, redeemable at all KFC outlets nationwide. Maxis and Hotlink customers just need to purchase the Hotlink Ramadan-Raya Hot Tickets, available in denominations of RM15 and RM10, to redeem the offer.

Fitri Abdullah, Maxis’ Senior Vice President and Head of Business Services said, “We are pleased to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan with our Muslim customers and to be part of their journey during the fasting month with mobile content specially created to help them access information such as daily prayer times and also times for the starting and breaking of fast.

“In addition, the Hotlink Ramadan-Raya Hot Ticket offers much more talk time and SMS so that our customers may connect with their loved ones who are near or far. For instance, the RM15 Ramadan-Raya Hot Ticket provides customers with 120 minutes of talk time and 300 SMSes worth RM60. Finally, we are pleased to offer them a complimentary KFC two-piece chicken plate when they break fast at sunset. The Ramadan-Raya Hot tickets have been created for our Muslim customers although we expect that due their great value, they will also be attractive to other customers.”

Free Ramadan mobile content, such as prayer times and times for the breaking of fast, is automatically triggered when the Hot Ticket is activated. If these services are not required, the customer simply has to type “Stop BP” and send to 22558. Hotlink’s Ramadan-Raya Hot Ticket is available from today at all Maxis centres, Maxis exclusive partners and dealers, and Hotlink dealers in the Klang Valley, and will be available nationwide throughout Ramadan and Syawal.

Meanwhile, Afiz Abdullah, Maxis’ Vice-President and Head of Home Services, added that: “As more Malaysians embrace new experiences on their mobile phone, we continue to engage them in ways that feel more personal to them. We are thus pleased to present to Maxis customers a unique WAP micro-site called Ramadan on the Maxis WAP Portal where customers can subscribe to or download Ramadan content on their mobile phones.”

The Ramadan WAP site offers a wide selection of mobile content such as SMS ALERTS for Buka Puasa times (free Imsak and breaking of fast times), Fadhilat Ramadan (daily Tazkirah reminders to reflect upon during Ramadan) and Solat times. Customers may also subscribe to MMS ALERTS such as Santapan Rohani (Quranic and prayer verses sent daily) or Zikir (contemporary Zikir readings via MMS.) In addition, wallpapers, true tunes and frees MMS greetings are available.

Maxis and Hotlink customers may access the Ramadan WAP site by simply typing ‘GET RA’ on their mobile phone and sending to 26000. The Ramadan WAP site link will then be pushed to their mobile phones and customers need to only click on the link to access the Ramadan WAP portal.

For more information on the initiatives above, please visit www.hotlink.com.my

ABOUT HOTLINK

Hotlink is the prepaid brand of Maxis Berhad. Launched in 1999, Hotlink became Malaysia’s leading prepaid brand within a year of launch, and has occupied the lead position in the market ever since. For more information, please visit www.hotlink.com.my

About Maxis Berhad

Maxis Berhad with its consolidated subsidiaries (together, ‘Maxis’) is the leading integrated communications provider in Malaysia with 12.97 million mobile subscriptions as of 30 June 2010. Since 1995, Maxis’ Malaysian business has been providing a full suite of communication services on multiple platforms to satisfy the needs of individual consumers, small and medium enterprises, and large corporations in Malaysia.

Maxis has pioneered and led the Malaysian market in providing innovative mobile products and services. It was the first to launch 3G services, Maxis3G, in March 2005. In September 2006 it was among the world’s first to use HSDPA, a high-speed upgrade of the 3G network. In December 2009 it was first to introduce to Malaysia, HSPA+, the latest advancement in 3G/HSPA network capabilities, to further enhance its wireless broadband services. It was also the first telecommunication service provider to bring the BlackBerry™ and Apple iPhone™ smart phones to Malaysia. The company in April 2009 unveiled the first-in-the-world commercial near field communication service, which enables customers to use their phones for wave and pay transactions.

Maxis’ growth and strong track record of enabling innovation, excellent customer experience and value to stakeholders have won the company numerous awards over the years which include Asian Mobile Operator of the Year by the Asian Mobile News Award in 2008 and Mobile Data Service Provider of the Year (Malaysia) by Frost & Sullivan in 2009. Maxis also received Asia’s Best Employer Award 2010 from Singapore’s Employer Branding Institute.

Maxis Berhad listed in late 2009 in a successful IPO that was ranked as the largest ever in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, raising RM11.2 billion. The IPO was awarded Deal of the Year for 2009 by Finance Asia.

Maxis’ vision is to bring advanced communications services to enrich its customers’ lives and businesses, in a manner that is simple and personalised, by efficiently and creatively harnessing leading edge technology, and delivering a brand of service experience that is reliable and enchanting.

For more information, please visit: maxis.com.my