Over A Cuppa Tea

Are you familiar with the Ninetology brand? Well, I’m not sure if you’re familiar with it, but I certainly am. It’s one of the world well-known brand that produces smart-phones. Ninetology Marketing Sdn Bhd is an ASEAN mobile device technology company; strongly driven by people’s pride and importance of being on par with global technology progression and renowned international standards. Ninetology had proven its capabilities when the brand had emerged tremendously and had earned a significant market share in Malaysia’s mobile device industry. Ninetology’s objective is to transform the way of traditional communication into the revolutionary era of smart phones. This prominent transition will assure enhancement of people quality with enhanced intelligence. Ninetology had just recently been launched in Indonesia last September and shall continue its progression to other ASEAN countries.

I’m one of their user in fact. I owned a green Ninetology Pallette. Got it at at Rm99 at a rebate price under the 1Malaysia Youth Program. Original Price was Rm399. Rm200 rebate from the government and Rm100 rebate from manufacturer. Cool, huh? Rm99 for a mid range spec Android smart-phone. But I’m not going to review my Ninetology Pallette today. Instead, I’ll be reporting about what Ninetology has unveiled during the Youth Spirit Conference in  Grand Dorsett Hotel, Subang Jaya, Malaysia not long ago.

2013 marked a new milestone in the technology-communication era with the collaboration between Ninetology, Tune Talk and Qualcomm. The signing of the Synergistic Strategic Alliance ceremony between Mr. Sean Ng Chee Heng (Chief Executive Officer, Ninetology Marketing Sdn Bhd), Mr. Jason Lo (Chief Executive Officer, Tune Talk) and Mr. Mantosh Malhorta (Senior Director of Business Development Country Head Philippines, Singapore & Malaysia, Qualcomm Incorporated), was held on 10 April 2013 at the Grand Dorsett Hotel, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.

Tune Talk is the fastest-growing Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Asia, officially launching commercial services in Malaysia in 2009.Their target is to provide super low rates and exciting incentives to the market. Their prepaid service offers voice, SMS and data packages that meet the demands for a simple, value-for-money product with easy accessibility and a wide distribution reach. As a member of the Tune Group of companies, they also have the advantage of providing a completely unique lifestyle service with offers by Tune Money, Tune Hotels, Tune Insurance, BIG Loyalty Programme and AirAsia. (Visit www.tunetalk.com for more info if you’re interested about it)

The hall entrance had a Lamborghini Gallardo on display with event model girls, massage chair for pleasure of guests and several personnel providing free massage services, courtesy of Relax Time. While within the hall, there were arrays of posters depicting the event’s theme.

Along with the many speeches by the event organizers was a performance by the winner of Malaysia Tag-team Beatbox Battle 2011, Koujee. Also in presence was also another speaker, Mr. Goh Thih Liang, Business Development Manager, Qualcomm Incorporated.

One of the highlights of the event was the unveiling of the Ninetology’s Pearl Mini, a bold statement for the young as it boasts on its compact and sleek body frame. Spelling undisputed convenience for energetic lifestyle movements, Pearl Mini is fit for every alpha individual who longs for superb technology on the go.

The awesome Pearl Mini will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon platform and would be packaged with Tune Talk’s prepaid service, which would include RM50 FREE Talktime (comes preloaded with SIM) and RM100 Airtime Rebate (RM10 x 10). To get this rebate, one needs only to reload RM20 or more in any denominations each month. For more information on the Tune Buddies SIM pack, visit HERE

The Pearl Mini’s is available now at all Ninetology and Tune Talk retail outlets nationwide at a recommended retail price (RRP) of RM399.

Another prominent tablet on display was the newly launch Ninetology’s Outlook Pure, an evolution of mobile tablet technology which is derived from the very essence of purity in today’s era of communication. Pure defines familiarity with family bonds in experiencing love and care, progressive learning and cherishing priceless moments, that peace of mind in your family’s growth. Recommended retail price (RRP) is at RM599. RM599 for a tablet, now that sounds quite a reasonable price, don’t you think?

I have yet to get a real hands on on these babies, but I’m definitely looking forward to review them if I’m a given a chance to do so. With my experience with their older model, Ninetology Pallete,  I really have high expectation on these newly launch smart-phone and tablet.

Anyway, in colloboration of the event, and as part of its on-going Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Ninetology also presented a GOLD Cheque worth RM50,000 to Yayasan Bakti Khidmat Masyarakat Malaysia (YBKMM), Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (RM30,000) and Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Taman Megah (PPKKCTM) (RM10,000).

Ninetology has also announced it’s branding and marketing direction via Malaysia’s largest Basketball Tournament, Ninetology All Star 2013, organized by XBallerto, to encourage more youths to be fit and healthy. This tournament shall take place from May till November 2013. Details of this tournament can be found at www.xballer.com.

Children grow through play. As they transition quickly from the infant and toddler stages to become pre-schoolers, parents are on a constant lookout for new ways to educate, entertain and play with them.

Fisher-Price®, a trusted name in quality toys and gear, is known to keep these little ones engaged in a fun and stimulating manner through the various stages of growth.

From rockers and gyms to high chairs and even jumperoos, Fisher-Price® has always focused on creating innovative toys and gear that enrich and celebrate childhood.

Fisher-Price® Malaysia recently went on a hunt to find parents who share similar views in raising children by enriching their lives through play. As a result, the company today launched the expansion of their Play Ambassador Programme, with the introduction of local parenting blogger Diyana Yang as well as Vince and Melissa Tan – proud parents of ‘the Happy 3 Bubs’ (triplets) as new ambassadors for Fisher-Price®. Together, under the guidance of initial ambassador Belinda Chee, they will further instil the ‘Joy of Learning’ to parents throughout Malaysia.

Personally speaking, it is a relief to see that there are plenty of parents out there who believed in the power of play. Yours truly believes that children should be allowed to explore and simply be children and as parents we should not be too caught up in the rat race. Children should always enjoy their childhood instead of being told to excel academically. It saddens me each time I see parents gets worked up whenever their children fail to meet their expectation, academically speaking; even in kindergarten. Childhood should be enjoyed, not just cramming for ridiculous kindergarten or school exams.

Cleffairy: It’s not the end of the world, even if your children does not excel academically. It’s important to nurture a well-rounded individual rather than just a study machine.