1BestariNet Program strengthened by YTL Communications’ new work with Intel-based integrated 4G devices
• Intel supports Malaysia’s 1BestariNet programme and YTL Communications effort to create national learning cloud as a new model for the world
• Intel & YTL Communications have a common goal to bring about a holistic transformation through the provision of Chrome and Android devices based on Intel Architecture
• Intel & YTL Communications have signed an MoU towards introducing Intel-based integrated 4G devices such as laptops and tablet solutions for Chrome & Android platforms
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4, 2013 – YTL Communications and Intel Malaysia today formalized an agreement towards introducing Intel-based integrated 4G laptop and tablet solutions supporting Chrome and Android for the education sector in Malaysia. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by both organisations to accelerate progress in the 1BestariNet Program. This program, which seeks to deliver a cloud-based virtual learning platform and high-speed Internet connectivity to 10,000 schools nationwide, is supported by YTL Communications and Intel Malaysia.
“At YTL Communications, we believe that access to knowledge via quality Internet connectivity should be readily available to all Malaysians, particularly Malaysia’s next generation. Since 2011, we have been working to equip more than 10,000 primary and secondary government schools nationwide with high-speed 4G Internet connectivity on our Yes 4G network and a proven cloud-based virtual learning platform, the Frog Virtual Learning Environment (Frog VLE) via the 1BestariNet program,” said Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Francis Yeoh, Managing Director, YTL Group of Companies, at the event.
“We’re impressed by Intel's technology innovation in enabling next generation mobile devices and the substantial efforts they are putting into the Chrome and Android ecosystem. Having brought the first 4G Chromebook to Malaysia with Google, we now will further proliferate more 4G devices including tablets and others. Towards that end, we are looking forward to partnering with Intel to bring innovative 4G Intel Architecture based devices to Malaysia to enable next generation learning and other applications,” Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Francis Yeoh added.
In its efforts to empower today’s students to keep pace in an increasingly competitive global economy, the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MoE) introduced the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013-2025. As part of the Education Blueprint the MoE introduced the 1BestariNet, which will equip all primary and secondary government schools across Malaysia with high-speed 4G Internet connectivity (Yes 4G network) and a proven cloud-based virtual learning platform, the Frog VLE. 1BestariNet is the first program on this scale worldwide, and the signing of YTL Communications and Intel Malaysia MoU aims at furthering the long term success of the Education Transformation goals a reality.
“Intel believes in the power of education to change lives,” said Gregory Bryant, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Group and General Manager, Intel APAC and Japan. “The right technology solutions are essential in order to realize that power,” he continued. “Intel has been in Malaysia for over forty years, and is proud to work with YTL Communications in helping realize the country’s goal of education transformation.”
“We recognize YTL's strong vision in using its nationwide 4G network to enable an Internet based economy in Malaysia. What it is doing in education through the 1BestariNet is a great example of that. With Intel’s focus in education and its firm commitment in technology innovation in powering up the next generation of mobile devices, our partnership with YTL Communications will help bring the benefits of Mobile Internet to more Malaysians,” Bryant said.
This hardware program isn’t the only initiative that Intel provides in support of taking the teaching and learning process to the next level. Intel has also been running programs to support teacher and student development alike though programs including the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), The Intel Higher Education Program and Intel® Teach Program.
"The web gives students new opportunities to access the world’s information and work collaboratively. More than 30 million students, teachers and parents around the world use Google Apps for Education, and 5,000 schools have already deployed Chromebooks. 1BesteriNet in Malaysia is an example of a large-scale education initiative that makes the most of the web, and we look forward to working with more education leaders and driving discussions about how technology can make a positive, lasting impact on our children’s futures,” said Caesar Sengupta, Vice President of Product Management, Google.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
YTL Communications and Intel Malaysia Collaborate to Help Improve Education in Malaysia
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Broadband Plan Comparison in Malaysia
Broadband plan internet users in Malaysia are continuously growing. According to a report called Measuring the Information Society 2013 commissioned by the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Malaysia had the highest rate of “digital natives” among fellow developing nations across the globe. Digital natives is a term used to describe those who are the most technologically savvy; accept technology ahead of their peers, and those who use their smart phones frequently.
With the growing number of students and professionals accessing internet connection in their day-to-day lives, it is no wonder that various broadband and cellular service providers have become competitive in offering the best broadband plans to its users.
Below are some of the cheap broadband plans offered by various Malaysian service providers categorized into fiber broadband and wireless broadband plans:
Fiber Broadband Plans
Fibre is a type of broadband internet connection which uses fibre optic cables to send signal through pulses of light. The speed of this broadband plan is usually not influenced with the distance, and as light travels fast, it usually provides a quicker connection than more traditional connections such as the ADSL. Here are some fiber broadband plan service providers in Malaysia:
Maxis’ Fibre broadband plans are divided into three speed categories. Their 10 Mbps package costs RM148 per month. For faster internet connection, Maxis offer a 20 Mbps package for RM198 per month. Finally, if you want a super-fast connection which allows you to watch streaming videos without buffering, you can get their 30 Mbps fibre package for RM248 per month. Maxis’ fibre broadband internet plan comes with free calls worth RM30 to all mobile, fixed numbers and IDD destinations, along with unlimited downloads for your internet use.
On the other hand, P1 Fiber broadband plan costs RM169 to RM269 per month with a download and upload quota of 50GB to 200GB. P1’s contract is valid for 24 months.
UniFi offers three packages as well under their Video, Internet and Phone (VIP) Services. VIP 20 offers 20 Mbps as the name suggests and costs RM249 per month. VIP 20 can allow up to 120 GB of monthly download and uploads, comes with a free modem, free wireless router, phone and set-top-box that feature 18 free TV channels. VIP 10, on the other hand, provides 10 Mbps and is priced at RM199 per month. Its maximum monthly download is 90GB. Lastly, VIP 5 provides 5 Mbps for a monthly fee of RM149. It has a maximum download capacity of 60 GB. Users may also save RM2 by choosing the autopay option, which charges RM147 per month.
Wireless Broadband Plans
Wireless may be used for home or on-the-go. For home use, a WiFi router is needed while on-the-go users need to connect a broadband USB stick or dongle to their computers to be able to use wireless internet out of their homes. For mobile internet users, a 3G mobile phone network or mobile phone network is needed to get internet connection. Here are a few wireless broadband plan service providers in Malaysia:
Celcom provides different plans for iPad, PC & Notebook, and Smartphone use. Celcom’s iPad and PC& Notebook plans are both priced at RM48 to RM138 per month at the speed 1.5 to 7.5 Mbps. The bandwidth cap is from 1.5GB to 10GB per month. Meanwhile, their Smartphone plan costs RM68 to RM88 per month with a bandwidth cap of 3 to 5GB per month. The speed is also estimated at 1.5 to 7.5 Mbps. According to Celcom, speed of all three plans can increase by up to 10x with 4G LTE compatible devices.
Maxis’ home wireless broadband plans are divided into five categories according to volume of use. All plans come with a RM150 activation fee. Light users are charged RM49 per month for a 3GB bandwidth cap (1.5 + 1.5). This package comes with 100 free minutes plus a free 7.2 home WiFi modem and a free DECT phone worth RM80. A casual surfer on the other hand, will be charged RM69 per month for an 8GB (4 + 4) bandwidth cap. Casual surfers also get the same freebies as light users of 100 free minutes plus a free 7.2 home WiFi modem and a free DECT phone worth RM80. Both light users and casual surfers are also entitled to a rebate of RM10 per month for the first 12 months of use. For a higher bandwidth cap, there’s the regular streamer package, which offers a RM99 monthly fee for a 20GB (5 + 15) bandwidth cap. Freebies include 200 free minutes, a free 21 Mbps modem and a free DECT phone. The heavy downloader plan costs RM139 a month for a 28GB bandwidth cap (7 + 21). This comes with free 200 minutes plus the free 21 Mbps modem and the DECT phone. Finally, the power user plan costs RM169 per month for a 48GB (12+36) bandwidth cap. This package comes with the same benefits offered to heavy and regular users: the 300 free minutes plus the free 21 Mbps modem and a free DECT phone. Regular, heavy and power users are all entitled to a rebate of RM10 per month for the first 5 months.
P1 offers four wireless broadband plans: OnePlan, ForHome, ToGo Prepaid, and ToGo Postpaid. OnePlan is for on-the-go and home users and costs RM109 to RM169 per month for an 8GB bandwidth cap at 1-4 Mbps speed. The contract runs for 12 to 24 months. ForHome is for home users and costs RM79 to RM139 per month for a 8GB to 35GB bandwidth cap with a speed of 1-4 Mbps. Contract is for 12 to 24 months. ToGo Prepaid is for those who ants to pay-as-they-use. A starter kit is worth RM199, and it comes with a 4GB bandwidth cap valid for 30 days, with a speed of up to 800 Kbps. For reloads, the RM20 plan offers a quota of 500MB, with a download speed of up to 800 Kbps and valid for 15 days. RM50 plan offers a quota of 2GB, with a similar download speed of up to 800 Kbps, valid for 30 days. Finally ToGo Postpaid is for those who prefer to be charged monthly. The cost is RM39 to RM99 per month for a 3GB to 15GB bandwidth cap and a speed of 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps. Contract for this plan rund from 6 to 24 months.
Other wireless broadband service providers include U Mobile Broadband and YES Broadband.
With all the many options available to Malaysian internet surfers, you will surely find the best internet connection deal. All you need to do is research a lot, outline your actual needs versus your wants, and factor in your budget to decide.
Friday, November 8, 2013
TED Prize winner at the Leaps of Knowledge Conference
Sugata Mitra, alongside prominent thinkers and leaders to share ground-breaking ideas on Internet-enabled education
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 NOV 2013 — 1BestariNet virtual learning platform provider FrogAsia will present the second installation of the Leaps Of Knowledge series.“The Future of Learning” Conference on 5 December, will feature 2013 TED Prize winner Professor Sugata Mitra. Mitra is professor of educational technology at Newcastle University and Chief Scientist, Emeritus, of the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT).
Mitra’s 1999 “Hole in the Wall” experiment proved that children could learn how to use computers without formal training. That experiment has since been repeated at many places and acclaimed in literacy and education studies around the globe, inspiring other educators as well as the Oscar-winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire”.
Mitra will appear in Kuala Lumpur as a keynote speaker in the Leaps of Knowledge series, following on from motivational speaker Nick Vujicic earlier this year. Leaps of Knowledge seeks to engage parents, educators and prominent thinkers in discussions about how education can be transformed through the use of technology and the Internet; and to inspire them with what is possible today.
Other speakers include author, facilitator and leadership coach Alvin Ung and Intel APAC and Japan Vice President Gregory Bryant. Conference speakers will also join three luminary figures in education and government in a panel dialogue.
Guests on the panel are:
● Lord Stewart Sutherland, who previously held the positions of Vice-Chancellor of Edinburgh University, Vice-Chancellor of the University of London, Principal of King’s College London and Chief Inspector of Schools in the UK
● Dato Seri Idris Jala, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department and CEO of PEMANDU.
● Dr. Ganakumaran Subramaniam, Head of Faculty of Arts and Education at University of Nottingham (Malaysia Campus), and President of the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA)
The theme of this year’s conference is centered around Mitra’s US$1 million TED-prize winning vision, “The Future Of Learning”. Mitra’s keynote will share his findings on how children can self-organise and achieve their learning objectives with minimal supervision. Ung will share his inspiring experiences in a Malaysian school in the jungles of Pahang that became this year’s most improved school in the country. Bryant will talk about cloud technology and the learning possibilities now available with the advent of devices such as Google’s Chromebook.
The full-day conference will include workshops aimed to equip and empower educators and parents to prepare the students of today for a digitally-driven future.
FrogAsia Executive Director, Lou Yeoh, said Leaps of Knowledge is another FrogAsia initiative to highlight how innovations in technology can revolutionise learning for this and the future generation of Malaysian students.
“Mitra is globally changing the future of education as we know it. His approach to learning is at once simple and ground breaking. FrogAsia is working to realise this exact vision in all 10,000 Malaysian government schools. With Yes 4G connectivity, the Frog Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the FrogStore, our online education marketplace, and Google Apps for Education — we are equipping our schools with the tools to make possible the future of learning,” Yeoh said.
Seats to Leaps of Knowledge “The Future of Learning” Conference are limited. The event is presented in partnership with Yes 4G. It is sponsored by YTL Foundation and supported by Intel, Google and TedX.
Conference details are:
DATE: Thursday, 5 Dec 2013
TIME: 9.00 am to 5.30pm
VENUE: JW Marriott Hotel, 183 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
FEES: RM100 per person (1BestariNet ID holders)
RM300 per person (public)
Group of 5 (1BestariNet holders): RM75 per person
Group of 5 (public): RM225 per person
EARLY BIRD: There is an early bird discount of 50% for participants who register before 16 Nov.
For more information and to register for the conference please log on to http://www.leapsofknowledge.com.
Monday, October 7, 2013
90 HOLIDAY PRIZES UP FOR GRABS IN “YES AMAZING HOLIDAYS CONTEST”
Customers who sign up during contest period can stand a chance to win holiday stays
Kuala Lumpur, 7 October, 2013 – Just in time for year-end holidays, 4G internet service provider Yes kicked off its first ever “Yes Amazing Holidays Contest”, where 90 holidays prizes with total worth of RM100,000 are to be won every day from now until 31 December 2013.
“This contest is one of the ways for Yes to promote the availability and uptake of mobile 4G internet in Malaysia in line with our vision to bridge digital divide and making Internet accessibility easier to all users,” shared Wing K. Lee, Chief Executive Officer of YTL Communications. “Consumers who are seeking for high-speed internet on-the-go can choose from our range of affordable Yes prepaid and postpaid Internet plans best suited to their needs, including our new Super 59, 79 and 109 Postpaid Plans with generous monthly data quota of 6GB, 15Gb and 21GB respectively.”
Wing added “In today’s hectic lifestyle, we understand many consumers in Malaysia have to juggle the high demands of work and family. This contest is a timely opportunity for them to improve their way of life with unlimited 4G Internet surfing via their mobile devices on Malaysia’s largest 4G network, and at the same time, be in the running to win fantastic holiday prizes for a well-deserved break.”
One holiday prize will be given away each day throughout the 90-day long contest period, including luxurious five-star hotel stays at Gaya Island Resort in Pulau Gaya, Sabah; The Surin in Phuket, Thailand and Spa Village Resort Tembok in Bali, Indonesia. The contest culminates on 31 December 2013 with the grand prize of four-day, three-night holiday for two in Sydney Harbour Marriot Hotel complete with return flights and a helicopter tour of the Australian city.
During the contest period customers who purchase Yes Prepaid Starter Packs with Go Dongle, Huddle, Huddle XS, or Zoom, or sign up for Super Postpaid Bundle Plans (Go Dongle, Huddle, Huddle XS, Zoom), Unlimited FIZ 1Mbps Plan, Yes 4G Chromebook Plan or Bestari Chomebook Plan are eligible for multiple daily entries.
To participate, customers have to log onto the website www.yes.my/amazingholidays, become a fan of Yes’ official Facebook page www.facebook.com/Yes4G and answer the question of the day via an online contest form. First participant to correctly answer the question will win the holiday prize of the day. Winners will be announced weekly on Yes’ contest website, official Facebook page and notified via emails.
For more information about “Yes Amazing Holidays Contest” and official contest terms and conditions, please visit www.yes.my/amazingholidays.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
YTL Communications and Red Hat Transform the Way Students are Educated in Malaysia with E-Learning
Red Hat enables YTL Communications to deliver flexible learning opportunities in schools on schedule and within budget
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – September 18, 2013 – Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the completion of its collaboration with telecommunication service provider, YTL Communications to deliver a scalable, cost-effective cloud platform for e-learning in schools. Red Hat’s enterprise open source solutions have enabled YTL Communications to complete the cloud platform project – known as 1BestariNet – six months ahead of schedule and within budget, while achieving lower cost of ownership and reducing project risks.
“Red Hat was selected as a key partner for the 1BestariNet project due to its ability to provide a cost-efficient platform by leveraging open source software. Red Hat’s highly scalable, affordable, open source model was the most effective in running a large-scale cloud deployment project like the 1BestariNet,” said Wing K. Lee, CEO, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd.
Building a virtual learning infrastructure for 10,000 schools in 12 months
In December 2011, YTL Communications was contracted by the Ministry of Education to equip 10,000 primary and secondary public schools in Malaysia with a virtual learning infrastructure and provide high speed 4G Internet network access in just 12 months. Meeting the aggressive timeline required an unconventional departure from the traditional approach of deploying application servers in schools, to a cloud-based approach where 10,000 virtual learning environments (VLEs) and schools are deployed into the 1BestariNet cloud. This approach would enable all schools to access their individual school’s VLE via 1BestariNet or through any Internet connection.
YTL Communications based its search for a cloud solution based on criteria such as reliability, support, performance, and scalability. After evaluating solutions from various vendors, YTL Communications selected Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, and Red Hat Satellite Server, which met all of the above requirements.
The 1BestariNet VLE system currently runs on 60 Dell and Intel Xeon-based servers with 2,400 cores for virtualization hypervisors to support the distribution of applications to the schools.
Flexibility and Scalability with Enterprise Open Source Technology
Built on a flexible Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization infrastructure, the VLEs can continue to scale and support additional processing or storage capacity as and when needed. “This can be achieved by scaling out horizontally and through adding more physical processing and storage capacity to the virtualization farms,” Wing explained.
Cloud Environment Increases Efficiency of Application Deployment
Adopting a cloud-based approach has enabled YTL Communications to standardize and control its IT infrastructure, as well as roll out new applications, application modules, updates and content to schools in an efficient manner – all which contributes to meeting its deployment and budget requirements.
With Red Hat’s open source solutions, VLEs for 10,000 schools were built and deployed within the first six months of the project. Today, 5.5 million students, 500,000 teachers, and 5 million parents have access to the cloud-based VLE in 1BestariNet.
The success of this project has spurred YTL Communications to take the VLE one step further. “We are in the midst of rolling out further applications and promoting the use of mobile devices to access the cloud environment,” said Wing.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Yes 4G launches World’s First Samsung 4G Chromebook in Malaysia
The Samsung 4G Chromebook has built-in connectivity to Malaysia’s largest and widest 4G network, designed to work with Yes IDs
KUALA LUMPUR 22 May 2013 – Yes today launched the world’s first Samsung 4G Chromebook. Developed by Google and Samsung, the 4G Chromebook is another game-changing product in Yes’ innovative portfolio that enables everyone to live, learn, work and play in a simpler, smarter and lighter way.
“Yes is about driving positive change at a national level by delivering to Malaysia one of the most sophisticated 4G networks in the world. Based on this guiding principle, we have been working tirelessly to build the largest 4G network in Malaysia,” said YTL Communications Chief Executive Officer Wing K. Lee. “As a result of our expansive network, many Malaysians already have access to high-speed Internet through our portfolio of innovative devices and services.”
Sundar Pichai, Senior Vice President for Android, Chrome and Google Apps at Google reiterated that he is “particularly excited at the pace at which 4G connectivity is being rolled out throughout the country.” He further added, “What's happening in Malaysia can be a role model for many other countries around the world.”
The Samsung 4G Chromebook is a new type of computing device, designed by Google, to be fast, simple and safe for everyone to use. It boots in seconds and comes with popular Google apps like YouTube, Gmail and Drive, so users can work and play right out of the box. The Samsung 4G Chromebook also comes with 100GB of Google Drive storage that is free for two years. Unlike other computers, it keeps getting faster over time with seamless updates and built-in virus protection.
Perfect for those on-the-go, the Samsung 4G Chromebook is one of the lightest laptops on the market. It is a mere 17.5 mm thin and weighs just 1.1 kilograms, with a 7-hour battery life.
“Over the past few months, Chromebooks have become a part of everyday life for many people -a computer for the kitchen, for when on-the-go, or for sharing with the family,” said Caesar Sengupta, Product Management Director at Google. “Many of you around the world have told us you're eager to get your hands on a Chromebook, so we've been working with our partners to make this possible. Today we're happy to say we're one step closer to making Chromebooks truly ‘for everyone’ - or rather, ‘untuk semua orang’.”
The Samsung 4G Chromebook retails at RM988 with a 24-month RM88 postpaid plan which comes with a monthly data quota of 3.5 GB. The device alone retails at RM1299. It is now available at Yes Stores nationwide and its online store, (http://shop.yes.my). The device is also available to 1BestariNet Yes ID holders through the FrogStore at (http://frogstore.my) and at Bestari roadshows nationwide for RM988 with a 24-month RM69 plan which comes with a monthly data quota of 3.5GB.
“The Samsung 4G Chromebook will be a first device for many people. It is affordable, secure and always connected to the Internet. No one will be left out of the Internet age,” Lee added.
For more information, visit www.google.com.my/Chromebookor www.yes.my/Chromebook
Yes 4G在马来西亚推介世上首架三星Chromebook
● 三星4G Chromebook专为YES IDs而设计，拥有内建芯片，以连接至马来西亚最大最广的4G网络。
（吉隆坡22日讯）马来西亚最快的4G移动互联网与通讯供应商——Yes于今日早上10时30分独家推介世上首台三星4G Chromebook。由谷歌与三星联合开发，Chromebook是Yes创新组合中又一崭新产品，旨在让每个人能够更简易、精明与轻便地工作、学习和生活。
YTL通讯首席执行员Wing K. Lee表示，三星4G Chromebook与Yes携手合作，除了将消弭数码鸿沟外，也将让云端计算功能能在马来西亚更普及开来。
“通过世上其中一个最先进的4G网络，Yes即将在马来西亚引领这项能引起正面回响的潮流。秉持这个的信念，我们一直努力不懈地打造本区域最快的4G网络及具创意的设备与服务，目的只为改善我们客户的生活。”
“为了提升产品采用度，我们独创与国家汽车制造商普腾（Proton）进行合作，以让高速4G移动网络连接成为最新普腾车款的标准。此外，我们还在长途巴士上安装4G流动WiFi热点，以为全国最大的巴士业者——Konsortium Transnasional Berhad的乘客提供服务。”
三星4G Chromebook内建4G芯片能保证无缝与持续连线的网络。其设计完全是为了配合Yes ID而定做。支持高达20Mbps的数据流量，Yes已是马来西亚最快的4G网络。该网络自30个月出台以来，每月皆被NetIndex评估为马来西亚最快的无线数据网络。
超过4000台的4G基站，覆盖了半岛超过70%的人口，最近还覆盖了沙巴州，Yes让马来西亚成为推介世界上第一台三星4G Chromebook的绝佳地点。轻量级与实惠的Chromebook上网本使用简单、安全及运作快速。
三星4G Chromebook是由谷歌设计的新型电脑，能给大家带来畅快与安全感。它可在几秒内启动、休眠后可立刻恢复运作，并且有多层的内建保安与病毒保护程式。电脑里也安装了谷歌著名的应用程序，如YouTube、Gmail和Drive等，让用户可在拆开包装后即可工作与娱乐。这台云端电脑也让用户免费使用高达100GB的谷歌Drive容量长达两年。与其它电脑不同，Chromebook越用越快，越用越安全。病毒防护也是内建，无需载入或更新。
三星4G Chromebook适合居无定所的用户，因为它是市场上其中一架最轻的笔记本电脑。它只有1.1公斤，约17.5厘米薄，电池寿命超过6小时。
谷歌产品管理董事Caesar Sengupta表示，在过去数个月，Chromebooks已经成为许多人生活的一部分——一部能在厨房里、旅行时，还有家庭生活中使用的电脑。
“许多人告诉我们，他们想要有一部Chromebook。因此，我们与伙伴们努力让他们的梦想成真。今天，我们很荣幸地宣布，我们在让‘人人都能拥有Chromebook’的这个理想上又迈进了一步。”
三星4G Chromebook的零售价为1xxx令吉。其长达24个月的每月付费合同包含了每月xGB的数据流量。若单是购买电脑，零售价则是1xxx令吉。现在大家可到Yes商店、零售伙伴商店或上网到shop.yes.my/chromebook去购买。1BestariNet Yes ID持有者可在FrogStore（frogstore.my）以及Bestari的全国展销会上以988令吉购得该电脑，并签购长达24个月每月xGB流量的付费合同。
Wing K.Lee表示，三星4G Chromebook将会是许多人的首台电脑。它实惠、安全还能随时随地使用马来西亚最大最广的4G网络。在这个网络时代，没有人会被排除在外。
更多详情，请浏览www.google.com.my/Chromebookor www.yes.my/Chromebook。
Thursday, January 31, 2013
YES AND KONSORTIUM TRANSNASIONAL BERHAD IMPROVE CNY TRAVEL WITH YES 4G WI-FI SERVICE ONBOARD SELECTED NICE & PLUSLINER BUSES
CNY Travelers Can Enjoy Malaysia’s Fastest Mobile Wi-Fi While Traveling Back Home On KTB’s NICE and Plusliner Bus Lines; 30MB Free Sample to Each Traveler
KUALA LUMPUR – 31 January 2013 - Yes, one of the most advanced 4G networks in the world, today announced a revolutionary partnership with Konsortium Transnasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest and widest express bus service, to bring Malaysia’s fastest mobile Wi-Fi to travelers on selected NICE and Plusliner bus lines, just in time for Chinese New Year.
Yes 4G Wi-Fi service will enable NICE and Plusliner passengers to enjoy high-quality, high-speed mobile Internet on any Wi-Fi-enabled device, including laptops, iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets.
“Konsortium Transnasional Berhad provides all its passengers with comfort, performance and speed, and the performance and speed of the constant Yes 4G connectivity aligns perfectly with our mission. We chose Yes because of their extensive 4G coverage along the expressways, allowing for constant connectivity for the entire balik kampung journey. Yes also provide unparalleled connection speeds of up to 20 Mbps and we will have all of our KTB liners equipped with Yes 4G WiFi service,” said Tengku Hasmadi Tengku Hashim, Executive Director of Konsortium Transnasional Berhad.
“Yes is proud to supercharge NICE and Plusliner buses with our highest-quality, highest-speed mobile Yes 4G Wi-Fi, so that passengers can stay productive and connected to their life, work and play even while traveling. We applaud KTB for their progressive attitude toward bringing Malaysia’s Yes 4G revolution to the balik kampung journey, and making traveling on expressways more enjoyable and comfortable than ever, especially during the festive season,” said Jacob Yeoh, Deputy CEO of YTL Communications Sdn Bhd.
Passengers on NICE buses can also use NICE tablets holstered at each seat if they do not have any Wi-Fi enabled Internet device with them.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
LTE is here! Gear Up for Higher Speeds in 2013! MCMC Issues Spectrum for 4G Mobile Broadband in the 2600 MHz Band
Cyberjaya: 5 December, 2012 --- Malaysians may not have to wait much longer to enjoy higher mobile broadband speeds. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced the allocation of the much anticipated 2600 MHz spectrum band, paving the way for Malaysians to enjoy 4G services which could offer mobile broadband speeds in excess of 100 Mbps.
The technology promises many news services to consumers such as high definition video streaming, enhanced user experience on real-time applications and better connectivity for mobile and consumer electronic devices.
Since the introduction of 3G and WiMAX technology in Malaysia, the demand for better quality mobile broadband service has intensified. This allocation is in line with similar initiatives in developed countries like the US and some European states. Market readiness for 4G technology is also reaching its maturity as increasingly, many of the latest devices in the global market support the use of this technology; hence the economies of scale will bring much benefit to the country.
Eight (8) companies will be allowed access to the 2600 MHz spectrum band. They are, in alphabetical order, Celcom Axiata Bhd, DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, Puncak Semangat Sdn Bhd, REDtone Marketing Sdn Bhd, U Mobile Sdn Bhd and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd.
MCMC Chairman Dato’ Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi said, “MCMC is always committed to finding the right balance between the needs of consumers, investors and other stakeholders of the industry. We believe that the balance struck between ensuring healthy competition in the market and promoting industry development will help spur continued growth for existing service providers and provide opportunity for new market entrants.”
Existing service providers may use the 2600 MHz allocation to further expand and enhance the capacity of their mobile broadband networks to meet increasing consumer demands whilst the introduction of a new player is expected to bring fresh ideas and innovation to the market.
Service providers are also expected to enter into smart partnerships and sharing agreements between them which include spectrum and radio access network sharing in order to utilise larger bandwidths, lower the cost of roll out and offer better 4G-experience and affordability to consumers. Additionally, smart partnerships mean shared infrastructure thus reducing the duplication of physical transmission towers. 4G wholesale MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Service) will also be offered to other service providers that do not get access to the allocation.
“With this new technology, the people can look forward to improvements in their digital lifestyle. For the business community, cloud services, teleworking, teleconferencing and video type applications can be better experienced whilst on the move,” said Dato’ Mohamed Sharil.
2.6 GHz Spectrum Allocated to P1
Kuala Lumpur, 6th December 2012 – South East Asia’s leading and one of the world’s first 4G service provider, Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (“P1”) has been allocated the access to 2.6 GHz spectrum by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
Michael Lai, CEO of P1 said, “We are thrilled to have been granted access to 20MHz of 2.6 GHz TD spectrum, and we thank the government, our Ministry and MCMC for their confidence in P1. Being one of the pioneers in the 4G world, we are definitely excited to be able to offer this next generation of 4G technology to Malaysians.”
“Being one of the Steering Committee Members of the Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI), we are excited to be able to serve our subscribers with the 4G Time-Division Long-Term Evolution (TD-LTE) technology. Our subscribers will be among the first to taste and experience the latest 4G LTE technology. Continuing our mission of “Broadband for All”, this spectrum allocation will allow us to continue our commitment in bringing cutting-edge broadband technology to every single Malaysian. And simultaneously, contribute to our national broadband agenda and initiative,” he elaborated.
“We are ready for this, and we look forward to serving our customers even better with complete range of services from 4G wireless, Fiber, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) services and wireless internet leased line,” Lai added.
U MOBILE AWARDED LTE SPECTRUM
Kuala Lumpur, 6th December, 2012 - U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s most dynamic and innovative telco service provider, is pleased to be awarded a 20MHz block of the 2.6GHz spectrum by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
In a letter issued by MCMC yesterday, it was outlined that U Mobile was awarded a spectrum block which the company notes as strategic.
“The position of our block of spectrum is strategic in that it provides U Mobile with the option of sharing spectrum and possibly collaborating through smart partnerships with other telcos,” said Jaffa Sany Ariffin, U Mobile CEO. “By sharing spectrum we would hope to benefit from reduced rollout costs and pass those savings onto our consumers.”
Jaffa added, “When LTE services are commercially available, the benefit will be an enriching and exciting mobile experience for our customers and it will undoubtedly bring significant change to the way we experience mobile communication services. We thank the MCMC for awarding us the spectrum and we look forward to providing our customers with even faster mobile internet services.”
The allocation of the 2.6GHz spectrum blocks by MCMC to eight telecommunications players signifies the next phase of the evolution of mobile internet in Malaysia, as it provides the gateway for 4G or Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology.
Through its LTE services, U Mobile will aim to provide an even better value proposition to its customers with improved technology delivering mobile internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps, better smartphones and applications.
As a result of the spectrum allocation, U Mobile is well placed to play its role in assisting the Government in achieving its national agenda to provide high speed mobile data services for all Malaysians.
To get the latest updates on U Mobile products and services, please visit www.u.com.my.
Yes Announces the Winners of the Yes Huddle XS – Small & Powerful Movement
Cultivating a random-act-of-kindness idea into a real life deed
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 December 2012 –YES, the Fastest 4G Mobile Internet with Voice, announced the 14 winners for the Huddle XS – Small and Powerful Movement, focusing on random acts-of-kindness with the potential to effect positive changes within our society.
The Huddle XS – Small & Powerful Movement was conducted from 4 July 2012 until 31 August 2012 via www.yes.my. The public were encouraged to submit their ideas on random acts of kindness that would create positive changes in our community. The campaign garnered diverse and inventive responses from the public, eager to share their ideas to make the world a better place not only for their friends and family members but also for the wider community as a whole.
(L to R) Chua Siong Woan, - Project Director of Kechara, Jacob Yeoh – Deputy CEO of YTL Communications together with and Huddle XS – Small & Powerful Movement winners. Muhammad Ariff Bin Hamzah and Chong Siew Khim.
Amongst the 14 shortlisted winning entries was the idea of feeding the poor and needy. To bring life to the idea, Yes began working with PERTIWI Soup Kitchen on 28 November 2012 to contribute and distribute food packs and drinks to over 600 people in need within Kuala Lumpur’s inner-city. PERTIWI Soup Kitchen is a program under PERTIWI, an NGO that focuses on outreach, social work and the education of women, teens and children, and also provides free basic medical service, a Help Desk service and free street haircuts.
“Yes is championing this movement with the hope of inspiring small yet powerful selfless acts from the ever increasing net native generation by promoting the globally recognized ‘Pay-It-Forward’ concept. It is a reminder for today’s society to continuously perpetuate the importance of the human touch and values to ensure mankind’s virtues are not lost even as high-tech devices enable more remote, far-reaching online interaction,” said Mr. Chee Pok Jin, CMO of YTL Communications.
(from left to right) Chua Siong Woan - Project Director of Kechara, Celeste Koay – VP, Digital Marketing of YTL Communications, Jacob Yeoh – Deputy CEO of YTL Communications, Chee Pok Jin – CMO of YTL Communications.
“At Yes, our mission is to bring positive change to the nation and our 4G network is built to cultivate collaboration and interaction between every person through the Internet as well as in the flesh. We hope that initiatives like this will encourage everyone to take their own steps in creating a positive change within our society. You will never know what your little act of kindness could change in one person’s life,” added Mr.Chee Pok Jin as he joined the winners of the Huddle XS – Small & Powerful Movement distributing food with PERTIWI Soup Kitchen volunteers.
Chong Siew Khim, one of the winners for Huddle XS – Small & Powerful Movement said, “I am happy that my idea has been realised by YES and I hope that the food distribution act will show everyone has a part to play in making a positive impact to society regardless whether it is a big or small gesture.”
YES is also participating in another food distribution drive today in collaboration with Kechara Soup Kitchen, a community action group that distributes food, basic medical aid and counselling to the homeless and urban poor of Malaysia.
The winners of the Huddle XS – Small and Powerful Movement were chosen based on their inspiring ideas and each of them will be rewarded with a unit of Yes Huddle XS (RRP: RM480). The Huddle XS is a small and powerful mobile WiFi Hotspot device which allows connection sharing for up to 5 friends/devices. The winners and their submissions can be viewed online via www.yes.my
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Yes Announces the Winners of the Yes Huddle XS – Small & Powerful Movement
Cultivating a random-act-of-kindness idea into a real life deed
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 November 2012 –YES, the Fastest 4G Mobile Internet with Voice, announced the 14 winners for the Huddle XS – Small and Powerful Movement, focusing on random acts-of-kindness with the potential to effect positive changes within our society.
The Huddle XS – Small & Powerful Movement was conducted from 4 July 2012 until 31 August 2012 via www.yes.my. The public were encouraged to submit their ideas on random acts of kindness that would create positive changes in our community. The campaign garnered diverse and inventive responses from the public, eager to share their ideas to make the world a better place not only for their friends and family members but also for the wider community as a whole.
Amongst the 14 shortlisted winning entries was the idea of feeding the poor and needy. To bring life to the idea, Yes began working with PERTIWI Soup Kitchen on 28 November 2012 to contribute and distribute food packs and drinks to over 600 people in need within Kuala Lumpur’s inner-city. PERTIWI Soup Kitchen is a program under PERTIWI, an NGO that focuses on outreach, social work and the education of women, teens and children, and also provides free basic medical service, a Help Desk service and free street haircuts.
“Yes is championing this movement with the hope of inspiring small yet powerful selfless acts from the ever increasing net native generation by promoting the globally recognized ‘Pay-It-Forward’ concept. It is a reminder for today’s society to continuously perpetuate the importance of the human touch and values to ensure mankind’s virtues are not lost even as high-tech devices enable more remote, far-reaching online interaction,” said Mr. Chee Pok Jin, CMO of YTL Communications.
“At Yes, our mission is to bring positive change to the nation and our 4G network is built to cultivate collaboration and interaction between every person through the Internet as well as in the flesh. We hope that initiatives like this will encourage everyone to take their own steps in creating a positive change within our society. You will never know what your little act of kindness could change in one person’s life,” added Mr.Chee Pok Jin as he joined the winners of the Huddle XS – Small & Powerful Movement distributing food with PERTIWI Soup Kitchen volunteers.
Chong Siew Khim, one of the winners for Huddle XS – Small & Powerful Movement said, “I am happy that my idea has been realised by YES and I hope that the food distribution act will show everyone has a part to play in making a positive impact to society regardless whether it is a big or small gesture.”
YES will also participate in another food distribution drive on 5 December 2012 in collaboration with Kechara Soup Kitchen, a community action group that distributes food, basic medical aid and counselling to the homeless and urban poor of Malaysia.
The winners of the Huddle XS – Small and Powerful Movement were chosen based on their inspiring ideas and each of them will be rewarded with a unit of Yes Huddle XS (RRP: RM480). The Huddle XS is a small and powerful mobile WiFi Hotspot device which allows connection sharing for up to 5 friends/devices. The winners and their submissions can be viewed online via www.yes.my
Thursday, October 4, 2012
YES ANNOUNCES MARKET’S FIRST WEB-BASED MOBILE VOICE AND SMS SERVICE
New Yes Life Web Puts Yes 018 Mobile Numbers on Web Browsers, Makes Voice and SMS as Easy and Accessible as Email
KUALA LUMPUR – 4 October 2012 —Yes, one of the most advanced 4G networks in the world, today announced the release of Yes Life Web, a new service that makes mobile voice and SMS usable from any connected web browser.
Yes Life Web requires no software to download and install, and allows Yes customers to easily use their Yes 018 mobile number on any connected web browsers, locally or internationally, without incurring expensive international roaming charges.
“Yes is delighted to provide our customers with Yes Life Web, a one-stop communications solution that makes mobile voice and SMS as easy and accessible as checking email on the web. With the web browser now becoming the most important and used application on our computers, Yes Life Web’s seamless blend of mobile voice and SMS with email, synchronized contacts, and cloud-based storage will save our customers time and money, while allowing them to easily reach and be reached by the people important in their lives,” said Wing K. Lee, CEO of YTL Communications Sdn Bhd.
“Yes Life Web perfectly complements our innovative Yes Life apps for iPhones and iPads, Android handhelds and tablets, and Windows and Mac PCs, as well as the built-in telephony capabilities in our Eclipse 4G Smartphone and Zoom 4G Gateway. This remarkable innovation in real-time mobile voice and SMS communications demonstrates the power of our converged 4G network which is still the first and only in the world. Across the world, convergence has been embraced as the model for 4G evolution, and we are delighted the Yes 4G network has positioned Malaysia as a global leader in this arena ,” he added.
Yes Life Web is included with every Yes account. Yes customers can sign in with their Yes ID and password at http://web.yeslife.my/, and immediately access features including:
• Type an SMS as quickly and easily as instant messaging, from a full-sized keyboard
• Real-time notifications of incoming calls and SMS messages
• Quickly and easily dial or SMS address book contacts – or any telephone number
• Easy, fast uploads to Yes Life Web’s cloud storage
• Click to share links to cloud storage files via email or SMS, saving time and tonnage
• Yes’s market-leading low rates of 9 sen domestic calls and SMS, and the lowest IDD rates to the countries that Malaysians call most
• Never any voice or SMS roaming charges when using Yes Life from any internet-connected browser or device
The public is invited to visit the Yes 4G exhibition at the ground level of Low Yat Plaza through 7 October 2012, to experience Yes Life Web first-hand.
Yes Life Web is enhanced with technology solutions from Atmail, a leading provider of enterprise and consumer communication solutions, based in Australia.
Ben Duncan, CEO of Atmail said, “We’ve enjoyed working closely with YTL to develop a unique product offering and are looking forward to scaling up to a full rollout to the ‘yes’ customer base. We can’t wait to see how it’s used by real users - we think this will change people’s expectations of what telecommunication carriers should be providing their customers - a full anytime, anywhere, anyway communications solution.”
Full details about Yes Life Web, iOS, Android, Windows and Mac are available at http://www.yeslife.my/.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Xchanging Forms Joint Venture with YTL Communications in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia; 4 April, 2012 – Xchanging (LSE:XCH), the business process and technology services provider and integrator and YTL Communications, a subsidiary of YTL Power International Berhad listed on Bursa Malaysia, announce the signing of an agreement for the establishment of Xchanging Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a 50-50 joint venture to develop and deliver enhanced mobile internet and cloud-based hosting offerings in Malaysia. The joint venture will combine Xchanging’s technology, delivery expertise and international domain knowledge with YTL Communications’ award winning 4G network and market reach to deliver next-generation, mission-critical cloud solutions and platforms.
“Establishing the Xchanging-YTL joint venture is an important step in enhancing our presence in South East Asia and in the mobile internet market,” said Ken Lever, Xchanging’s Chief Executive. “Because YTL Communications has the fastest wireless network in Malaysia, the technical innovations we co-develop and implement have the potential to be game-changers for our customers.”
YTL Communications Chief Executive Wing K. Lee said, “Xchanging brings to this venture a wealth of systems integration experience and best practices. We are excited to join forces in bringing relevant and impactful cloud based solutions throughout Malaysia using our advanced nationwide 4G network. We firmly believe in the transformative power of mobile Internet and this is yet another tangible commitment we are making to provide a level playing field for businesses and verticals to compete locally and globally.”
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
YES INTRODUCES THE ALL-NEW UNLIMITED SUPER POSTPAID PLANS
The fastest 4G mobile internet service with voice now comes with postpaid subscription, giving customers the best combo of value and performance
KUALA LUMPUR —March 06, 2012 —Driven by a strong demand for value and performance by consumers, Yes, one of the most advanced 4G networks in the world, is proud to announce the official launch of its all-new Unlimited Super Postpaid Plans today.
The Yes Unlimited Super Postpaid Plans are the best postpaid internet plans in the country offering unmatched combinations of performance and value. The plans were created to meet the needs of different segments of users from low-data to high-data users, both for personal and work purposes. The four plans are designed to give consumers flexibility and freedom based on their usage pattern:
SUPER 48: RM48 monthly susbcription for data usage up to 1.5GB generally for light users and casual surfers who also check e-mails, read news, and download apps on the go.
SUPER 68: RM68 monthly susbcription for data usage up to 4GB mainly for steady social users who update their status with pictures and videos.
SUPER 98: RM98 monthly susbcription for data usage up to 6GB more for power users with multi-devices who juggle work with play and often send and download large e-mails or play online games.
SUPER 168: RM168 monthly susbcription for data usage up to 10GB ideally for business executives and video users as well as content lovers who watch and share a lot of online videos and love to video-chat.
All plans come with unlimited data usage, speed as fast as 20Mbps across all plans and free Yes devices with commitment. Subscribers can also enjoy the lowest calls and SMS rate at 9 sen per minute / SMS and the best IDD rates with Yes Life. With one Super Postpaid plan users can connect multiple Yes devices to get the internet and telephony services and receive only one bill.
“All our customers love the amazing speeds, stability, and consistency of our 4G network but some of them want the convenience of unlimited data usage and use-now-pay-later option of a postpaid subscription. We listen intently and we’re pleased to offer them with exactly what they want. Yes now offers a complete portfolio of price plans that provides the best value and performance, either postpaid or prepaid, any which way you look at it,” said Wing K. Lee, Chief Executive Officer, YTL Communications.
“We believe that customers want a fair deal. When we designed our Super Postpaid plans, regardless of what customers pay us on a monthly basis, all of them will get to enjoy benefits of full 4G speed”, he added.
The Yes Unlimited Super Postpaid Plans are now available today at our Yes Stores, Yes Kiosks and Yes Retail Partners. For more information, visit www.yes.my.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Festive New Year celebrations at PC Fair 2011 Johor Bahru
Celebrate the New Year with cool bargains & hot savings at PC Expo 2011 Johor Bahru this week at Persada Johor International Convention Centre, December 30, 2011 to January 1, 2012.
DECEMBER 27, 2011, KUALA LUMPUR – Shop at PC Expo 2011 Johor Bahru this week and enjoy many New Year offers and bargains for consumer digital lifestyle devices like tablets and accessories. The three-day Expo will be held at Persada Johor International Convention Centre, from December 30, 2011 to January 1, 2012. According EM Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd project director Jeslynn Wong Lee Chen, this is the first time the Expo will be held “straddling” two years. “We will be ushering in this unique occasion with plenty of activities, fun games and special draws for visitors and shoppers alike,” she said.
The popular Expo will see a wide array of participating exhibitors including major participants like Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Hewlett-Packard (M) Sdn Bhd, Logitech Singapore Pte Ltd, MCL Bhd and Sony (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. It will also feature local digital consumer retailers like Camera Zone Sdn Bhd, Grex Multimedia, ITStore Sdn Bhd, Khin Guan Corporation Sdn Bhd, Navotech Technology Sdn Bhd and Style Vision Sdn Bhd.
“As school reopens next week, we anticipate a large turnout at the Expo. Most students, families and entrepreneurs would take this opportunity to shop at the Expo and make ready for the coming new year,” she said, adding more than 70,000 shoppers are expected at the Expo this week. PC Expo 2011 is created and organised by EM Exhibitions.
She said Expo visitors are best placed to take advantage of year-end offers and bargains, especially for alternative tablets. For example, Andron IT Solutions Technology Sdn Bhd will be offering an Android 2.3.3 -based tablet, complete with a built-in 4GB memory and 2.0 mega pixel digital camera at RM299 instead of its retail price of RM499.
Another exhibitor, Grex Multimedia, will be offering the Lenovo K1 Tablet at RM999, instead of its retail price of RM1,299 while PCS Telecommunications will be touting a range of tablets from Samsung and HTC, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0plus, both at RM1,699 each and HTC Flyer (Model P510e) at RM1,299. MaxQ Multimedia Sdn Bhd will also be offering its new Android-powered 7-inch tablet, MaxQ X7-3G, at an introductory offer of RM799 instead of RM999. “Tablet devices are currently trendy. Based from our observation, there exists pent-up demand for tablets at the RM1,000 price category. Shoppers will find a variety of options of tablets in this specific price category at the Expo this week.”
Apart from tablets, entry-level digital cameras, large screen LCD TVs and surprisingly digital projectors are also in demand. For example, Khin Guan, will be offering special deals for 19-inch to 32-inch LED and LCD television sets from as low as RM399 (for a 19-inch Toshiba LCD Model 19HV10E) to RM999 (for a 32-inch Toshiba LCD Model 32PB10E). On the higher end, visitors can also shop and opt for LG 3D monitors, at RM1,599 for a 32-inch LG 3D monitor, complete with two sets of 3D eye wear or full HD, 42-inch LG TVs at RM1,699. “Consumers understand the LCD or LED TV has evolved to essentially become a digital hub for the family with numerous functions like viewing digital images, video clips and more. This notion has taken a life of its own and becoming a lifestyle.” However, she said 3D displays are still viewed as novelty items but has a large potential.
Meanwhile MCL will be rewarding shoppers with a series of New year presents for purchases of InFocus IN122 at RM1,399 including a RM200 voucher or 6 feet projector wall screen or 2.1 speaker system. The IN122 is rated at 2,700 ANSI Lumens with a 6,000 hours lamp life and displays at a resolution rate of 800 X 600 (SVGA). MCL will also be offering special purchase-with-purchase offers including a Sensonic F10 2.1 Speaker System at RM29.90, Sensonic HVX220 cordless headset at RM49.90 and Sensonic UX6000 cordless keyboard and mouse at RM49.90. These offers are valid for any purchase above RM50.
Mobile and fixed line broadband operators like Celcom Mobile Sdn Bhd, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Berhad and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd are also participating. Visitors can expect a variety of mobile and fixed line broadband subscriptions packages, like entry level rate of RM19 per month from P1, she said.
There will be surprise visits from “God of Wealth” (Choy San) to the Expo, generously rewarding mystery gifts including shopping vouchers, T-Shirts and more to visitors. “Chinese New Year is actually in four weeks and the presence of the “God of Wealth” will be both exciting and auspicious for our visitors,” she said adding the “God of Wealth” is scheduled to visit three times at 2.00pm, 4.00pm and 8.00pm.
Special offers like RM10 for a 4GB Sandisk USB drive and RM169 for a 500GB Buffalo External Hard disk are also expected to attract visitors. The special offers will be available at two sessions per day; for the former at 12.00pm and 5.00pm while the latter at 1.00pm and 6.00pm. Every session will have 20 units of each device on offer. Visitors can take part in “Register and Win”, where prizes for lucky winners include Samsung Galaxy SII, Acer Ultrabook S3 and Asus Transformer Slider, and “Lucky Draws”, which has numerous prizes including shopping vouchers.
Surprisingly, momentum for PC Expo Facebook has been fast building. The number of friends on PC Expo Facebook has already exceeded 15,000 as of this month. “Our PC Expo Facebook following has been successful and we are organising “Like & Win”, which is a special contest for our Facebook Friends. We are giving away a new Apple iPhone 4S as the top prize,” she said. The Expo will make its way to its final leg January 6, to 8, 2012 at Penang International Sports Arena in Penang. Visit http://www.pcexpo.com.my for details.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Yes 4G: one of the Most advanced Wireless Networks in the World
Through innovation, Yes sets the standard for mobile networks of the future, designed to perfectly meet the explosion in the demand for mobile data
Kuala lumpur — October 24, 2011 — YTL Communications’ drive to bring positive change through innovation is today validated with an IDC study that finds the Yes 4G network and its related services to be one of the most advanced in the world. In addition, IDC says that the Yes 4G network, which is perfectly designed to meet the explosion in mobile data usage, is an excellent model of a wireless network for the future.
The study which looked at the state of mobile communications industry in Malaysia, highlights YTL Communications’ core believe in delivering positive change to Malaysia and Malaysians through innovation. In addition, the study gives a clear indication of the advanced nature of the YTL Communications WiMAX-based Yes 4G network incorporating features and services that are truly unique and not currently available anywhere else in the world. This is an amazing feat for a network that is just only coming to its first anniversary this November.
“IDC’s findings bring credence to what we have been saying all along. Yes is the most advanced 4G network in the world and Malaysians should be proud of this fact. With the Yes network, Malaysia has become a model country for how mobile networks of the future should be engineered and built. This is truly amazing considering that it has only been a year since we began commercial operations in November 2011,” said Wing K. Lee, Chief Executive Officer, YTL Communications.
Several key innovations built into the Yes 4G network that sets it apart from other wireless networks currently available in the world include:
At its core, the Yes 4G network architecture is among the best and most advanced in the world, capable of offering services not available anywhere else such as user ID-based unified communications, session concurrency for data and telephony and a high-performance mobile data network that delivers superior data connectivity even at high speeds (mobile connectivity at speeds up to 160km/h)
A highly flexible mobile telephony and text messaging service that sets the standard for mobile networks of the future. Yes is the only network in the world that allows multiple and concurrent connections providing subscribers with flexibility and significant cost savings because they only need one account for telephony and data services even when using multiple devices and locations.
A suite of applications called Yes Life that is free for all customers. Yes Life works perfectly on Mac and Windows computers as well as iOS (iPod touch, iPhone, iPad) and Android devices. Yes Life enables these devices with full mobile phone functionality. Harnessing the power of the Yes ID, which comes with a dedicated mobile number, Yes subscribers can make and receive calls and SMSes from anywhere in the world (including Malaysia), on their favourite devices at a low RM0.09/min of voice call or RM0.09/text message to all Malaysian numbers. Customers can also enjoy the benefits of not paying expensive roaming charges when using Yes Life when traveling overseas.
A true mobile broadband service with consistent speeds three to five times faster than any wireless network in the country.
Commenting on the mobile communications landscape in Malaysia, the IDC study also looked into the two dominant 4G technologies in the country – LTE and WiMAX – and the prospects of the two technologies in Malaysia. IDC found that although LTE would be a strong competitor to WiMAX in the future, it is doubtful that the future LTE operators in Malaysia would deploy networks in a similar manner to Yes’ unified communications approach (with VoIP being a very integral part of the network) for fear of cannibalizing 3G voice cash flows.
Furthermore, YTL Communications’, monumental deployment of over 2,000 base stations currently and an extensive 65% population coverage footprint since day one (largest 4G network in Malaysia) is not likely to be emulated by other operators looking to deploy its own 4G network. This network is currently support by a sales channel that has grown rapidly from 600 outlets in December 2010 to over 2,000 to date.
In essence, the IDC study reveals that while technology standards play an important role in the development of 4G networks in Malaysia, what is even more important is the willingness for operators to undergo a paradigm shift from a predominantly voice-centric business model to a data and service-centric business model.
While operators are willing to adopt new technologies to deliver better data performance, innovating the traditional mobile communications business, can prove to be an even bigger challenge.
“We are tremendously inspired by IDC’s findings and this will spur us to bring even more innovations to our customers. More importantly our short-term goal will be to expand the reach of the Yes 4G network even further thus enabling communities to leap from 2G to 4G to enjoy the many benefits of our advanced network services ” Wing concluded.
Earlier this month, Yes was awarded “Best New Service” at the prestigious 2011 Broadband InfoVision Awards. With the win, YTL Communications joins an elite list of operators from around the world including, British Telecoms, Australia’s Telstra and Hong Kong’s PCCW, all of which have been past winners at the annual Broadband InfoVision Awards.
Notable excerpts from the IDC report:
“YTL wants to differentiate its service from its competitors by offering true mobile broadband speeds with more consistent coverage than what the 3G operators are delivering today. At the same time, YTL wants its users to experience broadband UC such as video calling in the mobile environment, which is virtually impossible with 3G today in Malaysia.”
“YTL wanted from the outset an Internet compatible, SIM-less architecture that offers users device independence. Thus, the handset does not need to use a SIM card to access the network. Entry into the Yes service begins with the selection of a User ID (Yes ID) and each Yes ID comes with a Malaysian mobile number. YTL has also designed a novel mechanism to enable service concurrency. The end result is that for the first time, a customer can use the same account for all his devices and products. This simple but elegant approach results in tangible savings and added convenience for the customer.”
“One of the key challenges in the planning of the Yes network was to ensure that there would be enough coverage and capacity from day one so that users can experience continuous mobile broadband service even along the highways. YTL launched its Yes 4G service in November 2011 with coverage of 65% of the population with 1,200 BTS (base-stations). Over the last six months, it has increased coverage to 1,700 cell sites including full mobile Internet coverage on Malaysia's North-South Expressway that runs from the Singapore border to the Thai border — a first in Malaysian history. So far, YTL has invested some US$250 million. It has contracted Samsung to provide 2,500 BST which means it still has the ability to deploy and cover more areas and to further increase capacity.”
“In terms of its speed, at the time of writing, its average download and upload speeds surpasses all other major mobile operators including its 4G rival, P1.”
“The Yes 4G service offers what IDC would consider true mobile broadband bandwidth (i.e., more than 1mbps downlink most of the time) with consistent coverage, so that users can experience UC (unified communications) with video calling in a mobile environment which is virtually impossible with 3G today. The only technologies that can compete with 802.16e in terms of performance would be HSPA+ and LTE. LTE will not come into the picture until 2013 in Malaysia. As for HSPA+, Maxis just rolled out this service in a limited scale last year and Celcom has only moved forward with upgrade plans this year.”
“YTL chose a prepaid billing system with real-time charging but offers postpaid-like service packages. In particular, users can use their credit cards to top up their accounts on a pay-as-you-go basis or purchase reload cards. On top of that, YTL has provided the ability to carry over unused data, minutes, or SMS to the next month with its Valuepack offerings. The advantage of the prepaid billing system is that it has realtime charging capabilities and the postpaid services are actually provisioned on top of the prepaid system. This architecture gives YTL great flexibility to offer packages suitable to the changing needs of the market.”
“YTL's UC (unified communications) solution is unique in that it would work even if users do not have a WiMAX device. The Yes service allows inbound and outbound calls and SMS messaging through their mobile devices and desktop/laptop software, while still tied to the same mobile station international ISDN (MSISDN) number. YTL is pioneering the multi-device UC concept where the receiver of a call, when contacted via his phone number, will have a concurrent ring across devices. This gives the user the choice of accepting the call either on his/her mobile phone, computer, or regular PSTN phone connected through the Yes home gateway.”
“YTL launched its 4G WiMAX service in November 2010 in a market that is considered to be underserved in terms of fixed and wireless broadband access but well served in terms of mobile (GSM) voice access.”
“YTL's venture into the WiMAX space would represent the first in Asia/Pacific and possibly globally to offer mobile voice services over the WiMAX data channel putting it ahead of its 4G competitors; but this also means YTL will be in competition with the three big mobile players Maxis, Celcom, and DiGi.”
“YTL's Yes service currently offers two distinct competitive advantages compared to the other operators. It is the only provider to offer a UC solution with a single-number reach concept for the consumer. On top of that, network performance is above its competition. If YTL can execute its coverage expansion as planned and can deliver mobile broadband smoothly to end users while managing exploding traffic demands, then IDC believes it can play an exciting and disruptive role in the Malaysia mobile market by raising the bar for mobile broadband on the go and in the home or office”
“IDC believes that YTL, despite its network being new and needing more time to build a critical mass of users, has made technology and business choices that offer an excellent example of innovation that 4G operators (LTE and WiMAX) will need in order to survive the challenge of exploding traffic usage, broadband + social networking + video, and to have the tools to better understand user usage patterns in real time. Unlike most of the 3G community that are extremely cautious in deploying VoIP over LTE, YTL is not shying away from it but rather embracing it wholeheartedly.”
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Yes Expands Sales Channel to East Coast to meet Growing demand
Expansive sales network of over 37 authorised retailers and distributors to serve growing demand of internet hungry customers in the East Coast
KUANTAN — October 22, 2011 — Yes, one of the most advanced 4G networks in the world, today announced that it has expanded its sales network to Malaysia’s East Coast to meet a growing demand for mobile internet services in the region. The Yes sales network comprising over 37 authorised retailers and distributors will support its customers in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan to help boost broadband penetration in outlying cities and towns within these states.
In conjunction with the announcement, Yes also launched its first official East Coast outlet in East Coast Mall, Kuantan, Pahang. The fully operational outlet located on the second floor of the mall comes complete with demo stations and registration counters and is opened seven days a week from 10am to 10pm. Customers can look forward to experiencing true 4G performance that is three to five times faster than 3G, along with a host of other innovative services including Yes’s unique unified communications solution.
Unlike conventional mobile networks, Yes’s unified communications solution replaces physical SIM cards with a single user ID to offer subscribers seamless connectivity across multiple devices concurrently. The Yes service allows subscribers to be contacted on any device, whether mobile phone or computer using just one single 018 number. This innovation is the first of its kind in Malaysia and the world.
“I am tremendously delighted that with the expansion of our sales channel and the launch of our first ever East Coast outlet, Yes is now able to serve even more Malaysians with our advanced 4G network. We look forward to bringing world class mobile Internet, telephony and more to enable East Coast cities with a level playing field to fundamentally improve the way people live, work and play. With a network that delivers three to five times faster speeds than any 3G network in the country and with some of the most competitive price points in the industry, this marks another significant milestone in enabling Malaysia’s goal of becoming a high-income economy. No other operator in Malaysia can offer the same performance or value!” said Wing K. Lee, CEO, YTL Communications.
In November 2010, Yes launched its 4G mobile Internet with voice service on a nationwide scale. With its network spanning over 65% of Malaysia’s population, the company has deployed over 2,000 base stations with more than 2,000 others to be built by 2012. Yes is the only wireless operator that can offer uninterrupted 4G data and voice connectivity along the full 966km span of the North-South Expressway – Malaysia’s longest highway. And with the launch today, we are pleased to announce the availability of our superior mobile broadband connectivity on the East-West Expressway. Barely a year old, Yes has over 380,000 subscribers to date.
Globally recognized at the Broadband World Forum 2011 in Paris recently, Yes won the prestigious Broadband InfoVision Awards 2011 under the ‘Best New Service’ category. This is a strong validation of the innovation YTL Communications is pioneering.
In addition to expanding its sales network to serve key markets beyond West Coast, Yes is also planning to supplement its current offerings with new plans and packages that make its world-class services even more affordable to markets outside urban centres. Yes is confident that the new soon-to-be released packages will serve as a catalyst for Malaysians outside city centres to adopt its innovative mobile broadband with voice that will improve their lives.
“The East Coast market is very important to us. We see a lot of potential for growth in these three states. There is also an increasing awareness and demand for internet, especially with high performance mobile broadband. At the same time, we also understand that offering these world-class services at a competitive price point is crucial to make mobile Internet enticing and a true pathway to close the digital divide.” Mr. Lee concluded.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Yes wins “Best new Service” in prestigious global 2011 Infovision Awards
Barely a year old, Yes earns a prodigious place amongst global leaders in the broadband industry in innovation and value
Kuala lumpur — October 3, 2011 — YTL Communications, a global frontrunner in mobile 4G, earned a prodigious place amongst global leaders in the broadband industry recently by winning the “Best New Service” in the prestigious Global 2011 InfoVision Awards with its innovative Yes 4G service – Malaysia’s fastest mobile internet with voice.
Almost a year into its operations, the win comes as a clear acknowledgement that Malaysia is at the forefront of the world when it comes to the adoption of next-generation wireless technologies, thanks to one of the most advanced and innovative 4G networks in the world – Yes 4G.
World’s best 4G service: YTL Communications received "Best New Service" at the Broadband InfoVision Awards 2011 gala dinner awards ceremony that was held at the Bateau Diamant on the river Seine in Paris recently. Receiving the award on behalf of YTL Communications is Executive Director and Deputy CEO, Jacob Yeoh (right) pictured here with Gavin Whitechurch, Director of Broadband World Forum 2011.
YTL Communications’ novel approach in operating its mobile internet platform, with the use of the Yes ID, unified communications and cloud-based offerings, won over an elite panel of judges comprising senior industry executives and experts including Dr. Zhao Huiling (Vice-President of Beijing Research Institute at China Telecom), Dr. Yoon-Young Park (Senior Vice President, Head of Technology Development Office at Korea Telecom), Daniel Brower (EVP Convergence Technology at Deutsche Telekom Group) and Amaru Chavez (Group Chief Technology Officer at Etisalat).
The Yes 4G service impressed the judges among a distinguished list of finalists including Etisalat from Saudi Arabia and telecommunications giant, Huawei, from China. With the win, YTL Communications joins an elite list of operators from around the world including, British Telecoms, Australia’s Telstra and Hong Kong’s PCCW who have all been bestowed such honour in the history of InfoVision Award.
The Yes 4G service is a mobile internet platform that facilitates rapid and continuous innovation unlike any other in the world, offering a ground breaking architecture that gives users unmatched performance, convenience and cost savings by bringing together mobile broadband, mobile telephony (voice and SMS) and cloud-based services across multiple devices, all in a single account.
“Identity-based architecture is a key Internet precept. We engineered our network to be identity driven, where every account is defined by a single user ID (the Yes ID) that comes with Internet access plus a mobile number and a set of cloud-based services such as push email, synchronised address book and content services that can be used across multiple devices. No other operator in the world offers such an innovation,” said an elated Wing K. Lee, CEO of YTL Communications.
“The award is another validation of the vision and dedication that went hand-in-hand in the creation of Yes 4G and our drive to bring positive change to Malaysia. We are honoured and humbled by this distinction at a global level. I salute my teammates at YTL Communications – amazing things happen when you say Yes!” Wing concluded.
The Broadband InfoVision Awards have long been established as the industry’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in the broadband industry. The Gala Dinner Awards ceremony was held at the Bateau Diamant on the river Seine in Paris recently.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
YTL COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTS NEW CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Experienced marketeer to spearhead sales and marketing activities for Yes 4G Mobile Internet with Voice service
KUALA LUMPUR — August 12, 2011 —YTL Communications, the world’s first operator with a fully converged mobile 4G network, today announced the appointment of Mr. Chee Pok Jin as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
In this capacity, Mr. Chee will oversee the overall sales and marketing as well as product development activities including portfolios in advertising, public and media relations, customer retention, digital and experiential marketing.
“We are tremendously delighted to have Mr. Chee on board. He is a seasoned marketing professional who brings a great deal of sales, marketing, branding, and project development experience to YTL Communications. As we look forward to bring more innovation and positive change to Malaysians through Yes, Mr. Chee will serve as a valuable resource and leader to position our services and value propositions to an expanding customer base,” said Wing K. Lee, CEO of YTL Communications.
Mr. Chee has more than 30 years of working experience in retail operations, brand management, technology and consumer sales and distributions, marketing, IT and corporate affairs experience garnered from various industries ranging from FMCG, banking as well as telecommunications both local and abroad. Mr. Chee joins YTL Communications after a successful tenure at Celcom Axiata Berhad where he was the COO of New Business before assuming the role as the CMO.
As the COO of Celcom, Mr. Chee drove Mobile Broadband as a new, successful business for the company. He led the sales team to create new distribution channels, simplified pricing and communications plan. He also turned Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) into a profitable venture making Celcom the most successful Service Provider in MVNO deployment.
In his capacity as the CMO, he developed a full fledge Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM) Division to focus on sales and after sales business management in a holistic view. He also deployed an effective Partnership Program with the Blackberry Smartphone manufacturer, RIM, and made Celcom the most preferred Blackberry carrier in the country.
Prior to his stint in Celcom, Mr. Chee was the COO in PT Mobile-8 Telecom Tbk in Indonesia, CMO in DiGi, Senior GM in Harpers Trading, Head of Marketing and Product Management in Maxis, Head of Sales in Citibank and Director of Sales – Singapore and Malaysia for Procter & Gamble.
“I am very excited to be a part of YTL Communications and to lead the marketing efforts of one of the most advanced mobile Internet networks in the world. YTL is a brand that has a rich tradition of innovation and excellence. It is an honour to continue this tradition at YTL Communications with Yes. With an excellent team behind me, I look forward to delivering positive change and engage with our customers who are now familiar with the consistency, performance and value that the Yes brand brings” said Mr. Chee.
