But… no Xbox 360 Kinect bundle

Instead, Nokia Malaysia is going to offer its first 100 customers who purchase a Nokia Lumia 800 at the exclusive launch event @ Pavilion KL with a FREE Nokia Purity HD Stereo Headset by Monster + Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse + exclusive Nokia premiums worth up to RM1,000!

Wowowowowowow. Music freaks, rejoice! Nokia fans, rejoice!

If you’re wondering what’s so special about the Nokia Purity HD Stereo Headset by Monster, well probably because you haven’t heard of the discontinued partnership news between Beats & Monster… Now that you combine Monster’s recognition of superb audio performance with Nokia’s sleek design, it is one of the headphones which may attract the market segment of those who adores Monster Beats by Dr Dre headphones alike.

The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is also another great offering! Looking sleek, heard good reviews about it. If you’ve been looking for one, why not just get the whole Nokia Lumia 800 set? Superb deal, you know? :p

Can’t wait for the Nokia Lumia launch next Friday (10 February 2012) @ Pavilion KL!

Touched, fiddled, harrass played around with the Nokia Lumia 710 & Nokia Lumia 800 phone few weeks back @ Nokia HQ. I would say I think I love the integration of apps & the simplicity of the Windows Phone 7 Platform.

Hope to be able to get hold of the Nokia Lumia 800 once it is launched! Will you be getting one? Are you going to be the first 100 customers in line?

Not sure if you’ve read my past post regarding Petronas CNY event? I did mention that in line with its TVC as shown below, a photography contest themed ‘Reimagining Energy’, in collaboration with Leica Camera AG is also ongoing.

Here’s 4 extended version of the Chinese New Year TVC showcasing the casts from different countries coming home for CNY:

India

England

China

Malaysia

Back to the contest… Contestants have the chance to win exciting cash prizes and have their photographs exhibited at Galeri Petronas in KLCC. All YOU have to do is to submit snapshots of Chinese New Year celebrations that best portray the spirit of ‘Reimagining Energy’.

I had submitted mine! Did you spot it in the Petronas Photography Contest Facebook page? :p

The picture was actually taken during last year’s Chinese New Year, where I spotted a dragon dance troupe and I happen to have my camera with me. Took some snapshots here and there, who knew that I would be able to use one of the pictures I had taken for this Petronas CNY Photography contest? It suits the theme pretty well I’d say!

So, have you submitted yours?

I had previously updated about Ep. 1 Ben Spies & Ep. 2 Jorge Lorenzo; now it’s already on Ep. 8 which features the profile of the Petronas Syntium Moto Yamaha AHM riders!

It’s an online show showcasing the essence of the racing world & Petronas, hosted by the sassy Julie Woon. Check out some of the insights as well as getting to know the riders from Petronas Syntium Moto Yamaha AHM racing team, support Malaysian yo! Malaysia Boleh

Remember to check out PETRONAS MOTORSPORTS Facebook page to be updated with their latest campaigns & events, as well as the new videos uploaded on their YouTube channel too!

“For centuries, mankind have migrated from one place to another, in hopes of finding better opportunities. But no matter where they are, or how far they have come in life, they will always come home. This Chinese New Year, let’s celebrate the virtues that bind us all together — the spirit of resilience, determination and adaptability in turning challenges into opportunities and seeing the positive in the negative.“

Among others, the stories revolve around a dentist in India celebrating the new year with his family in his home country via Skype, and a young woman forced to celebrate the festival while working two jobs to make ends meet in London.

The story of the young Chinese girl in London celebrates the Lunar New Year with the customers she serves, is arguably the most heart warming of the bunch! The feeling of ‘coming home’ to your loved ones on special occasions is like no other, as many who will be battling the horrific traffic to reach their respective destinations this upcoming holiday weekend can attest to. In that regard, ‘Coming Home’ encapsulates the very core of any holiday season which is the simple warmth of home.

Let me know what do you think of the commercial?

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This Petronas commercial was actually being released during their launch event held in KLCC just few days ago.

Petronas Group Senior General Manager Corporate Affairs Division, Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah said this year’s commercial would bring a breath of fresh air into Petronas’ approach to the festive campaign.

“We have moved away from the narrative approach that we had adopted in our past commercials and this time, we want viewers to understand the underlying messages through visual poetry. TVC also incorporates the spirit of perseverance, adaptability and determination captured in each of the stories. This energy is something that should inspire us all as we navigate through life.“

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In line with its TVC, a photography contest themed ‘Reimagining Energy’, in collaboration with Leica Camera AG is also ongoing. Contestants have the chance to win exciting cash prizes and have their photographs exhibited at Galeri Petronas in KLCC. All YOU have to do is to submit snapshots of Chinese New Year celebrations that best portray the spirit of ‘Reimagining Energy’.

For more info, check out the photography contest page on Facebook HERE

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I’d like to end this post with a pleasant CNY holiday wish to all my readers, especially those ‘silent’ ones who doesn’t comment or anything but I still see you visiting my site even though it’s not being updated frequently haha.

Happy Chinese New Year & have a great holiday everyone!

Gong Hei Fatt Choi, Ang Pao Kia Lai! :p

Wong Fu Productions (WFP) will be visiting Malaysia on February 4th, 2012 @ Taylor’s University as part of their WFP Southeast Asia Tour!

Like seriously… If you don’t know them, you should go check out WongFuProductions YouTube channel and their videos will self-explain to you on why are they such a hype all around. The WFP founders – Wesley Chan, Ted Fu and Philip Wang have been making viral videos since 2003, before the start of YouTube. They’re a rising independent production company that has been at the forefront as an influential pioneer in utilizing new media distribution and creating projects with a positive message. They have been featured at a number of national and international film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival. They now have millions of fan base across the United States as well as around the world, working full-time creating online content, designing their own merchandises, and producing with other companies and artists with the recent being international pop star, Wang Lee Hom.

Okay I know you guys want the deets, so here it is:

Brought to you by M.E. Malaysia…

Wong Fu Productions will lead the two outstanding sessions that celebrates their work while defining who they are and showcasing why they are an inspiration to millions of fans. The first session (Mini Symposium) is aimed at early-career filmmakers, curious fans and film & video students, attendees will be given a rare opportunity to ask more about Wong Fu Productions’ professional development. The second session (Wong Fu For LYFE!) is the event you cannot miss! The boys will be giving a presentation as well as showing some of their recent and upcoming projects. They will be answering all our Q&As as well as a Meet & Greet session with the audience.

Certainly can’t wait for them to come! See you there?

Stay tuned to Inspire.ME Facebook for more info!

Who knows you might be able to win some tickets here on my blog as well? Yeahh, who knows right…

I have my favourite brands when it comes to buying pen; Paper Mate is one of them. Remember those Kilometrico ballpens? Those are pretty darn cheap yet long-lasting man! Back then it used to be like what, 50-80 cents each? It was quite value for money and because of Kilometrico ballpen, Paper Mate had gained my trust and reliability when deciding which pen to bring into the examination hall during test, which pen to recommend friends to buy, which pen to use for drawing and so forth.

And just recently, I had received a bundle of Paper Mate InkJoy pens to tryout! If I was still in high school, I would have cried to joy receiving so many pens with different colours for my own usage! Really… I really love having to see new pens in my stationary case, it gives me a sense of INKJOYfulness; don’t you too? :’)

The beautiful colours of Paper Mate InkJoy with different sizes – this is a new product line from PaperMate which are designed to be a lot smoother to write with than your standard ballpoint pen.

Although I have been a huge fan of PaperMate Kilometrico pens, I still wasn’t completely satisfied with the way it sits in the hand; it’s kinda skinny (like me lol) to be a truly comfortable pen to use. Especially during school exams, I would struggle a little with the Kilometrico because I’ll get a ‘pen mark’ on my fingers after using it non-stop for a few hours writing essays. Don’t get me wrong, they’re one of the best, affordable, long-lasting pens I have used! But fret not, I think PaperMate acknowledged the issue and their latest PaperMate InkJoy range eliminates that problem! InkJoy is a new inking system that mixes “optimized writing tips” with “ultra-low viscosity inks”. It is a great little pen, cheap and cheerful with a range of colours to satisfy any pen enthusiasts. It glides across the page without leaving messy blobs of ink, require less pressure to write with and is comfortable enough to use when writing.

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InkJoy 100

Features a triangular shape for comfort. Available in both clear and transparent colour-tinted bodies for classic or fresh and modern look.
(RM1.00/pc)

InkJoy 100 RT

Features a triangular shape for comfort with a retractable tip for convenience. The colourful tinted body and white refill give the pen a refreshing look.
(RM1.20/pc)

InkJoy 300 RT

A retractable pen that features an extended rubberized grip for optimal comfort and a metal clip for durability.
(RM1.50/pc)

InkJoy 700 RT

The perfect blend of understand elegance and modern style. Sporting solid metal accents which provide long-lasting durability, a retractable pen that features an integrated contour grip to provide both comfort and control while writing.
(RM3.90/pc)

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After using these pens for quite some time, I conclude that I do quite like these Paper Mate InkJoy pens and would recommend anyone who often uses ballpoints to give them a try. Probably you could get the InkJoy 100 if you see one; if you like it, pick up the InkJoy 300 or InkJoy 700 as your everyday pen because I think you’d like them if InkJoy 100 is your choice. My personal favourite? PaperMate InkJoy 300 RT because it has variety of colours that would make my notes much more interesting and JOYful!

Anyway, let me know if any of you wanna try out these Paper Mate InkJoy pens because I certainly can’t be finishing them all by myself. Sharing is caring!

Also, let’s join the InkJoy PicBadge Creative Awards Contest on Paper Mate Malaysia Facebook and See How It Feels™! The contest will run through 6th January 2012 till 2nd February 2012, stand a chance to win cash prizes + awesome goodie bags! Who knows you might get a big bag full of InkJoy pen variants too? I think that’s pretty awesome, so let’s join together!

Jorge Lorenzo began riding motorbikes at home at the tender age of three and within months of taking to two wheels was competing in his first minicross races. In 1995, aged eight, he won the Balearic title and followed that up the following year by taking the Island’s minicross, trial, minimoto and junior motocross titles. The precocious teenager, once again showing that age was no limit to a quick rise up the ranks of motorbike racing, made his first foray onto the world stage with Derbi at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez in 2002, the third round of the season. The 2008 Rookie of the Year, Jorge Lorenzo made an immediate impact on the MotoGP World Championship with a stunning first five races. The Fiat Yamaha rider took pole for his first ever premier class race –becoming the first man to do so since Max Biaggi ten years previously- and finished second on his debut in an astounding performance. He followed up the feat with pole at the next two races, becoming the first rider to go `three from three´ in his rookie season and turning both top spots into podium finishes.

A colourful character that is fond of theatrics, Lorenzo has a tendency for exuberant post-race celebrations, which make him a popular figure with the fans. Appearing as a Gladiator, as a boxer and planting ‘Lorenzoland’ flags at Grand Prix where he has conquered are all part of the show.
His nickname ‘Por Fuera’, is an allusion to a flamboyant philosophy and references his outside overtaking manoeuvre enacted on Dani Pedrosa when he claimed his first GP win in Brazil.

Wait for the third episode next week! I’m sure many of us would know or at least heard of this person who’s gonna be featuring in the next episode!
(Hint: Former Ferrari F1 Champion)

Ben Spies is no stranger to MotoGP. This season sees him continuing his journey within the Yamaha family. After a hugely successful first year in MotoGP in 2010 with the Tech3 Yamaha Team, Ben Spies took the well earned Rookie of the Year title, ending the season as not just the highest placed rookie rider, but the highest placed satellite rider with sixth in the standings. Ben Spies continued to display the form that won him the 2009 World Superbike Championship, adapting quickly to unknown tracks and scoring an impressive pole position start for his home race at Indianapolis along with two podium finished over the year. This season the young Texan steps up to partner reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo, riding together for the Yamaha Factory Racing Team.

There will be 3 episodes featured within the coming 3 weeks, looking forward to watch the next video already! Who’s going to be featured next? Guess… I had already mentioned his name in this blogpost

Remember to check out PETRONAS MOTORSPORTS Facebook page to be updated with their latest campaigns & events, as well as the new videos uploaded on their YouTube channel too!

The United Buddy Bears promote living together in peace and harmony on their global tour. Attended the launch of the United Buddy Bears exhibition at Pavilion KL few days ago, under the patronage of the Sultan of Selangor as well as with the support of the Kuala Lumpur Mayor, Tan Sri Ahmad Fuad Ismail.

Spotted some of the happening bloggers there too, now let’s see who…

143 bears are being displayed right at the entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang. There will be numerous charity activities taking place during the weeks of the exhibition. The programme of activities will include visits of children from various homes and schoolchildren, colouring activities for children as well as an auction of some of the life-size United Buddy Bears at the end of the exhibition to raise funds for Malaysian children charities.

Art and Culture:
Each Buddy Bear shows the individual design created by different artists on behalf of their native countries. The international artists’ different styles are joined together in one work of art, spreading zest for life. The diverse design of the Buddy Bears – always typical for the respective countries – enables the visitors to experience a journey around the globe.

Message:
The Buddy Bears stand together “hand in hand”, symbolising the future vision of a peaceful world. Each bear stands for the people of the different countries and their culture, yet not for political systems.

Charity:
Buddy Bear activities and aid for children in need have formed an inseparable unit. To date, around €1,800,000 (November 2011) have been raised through donations and auctions in aid of UNICEF and local children’s relief organisations.

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Do drop by and check out the United Buddy Bear within these two months! Try and spot the Malaysian Buddy Bears, take a picture and Twitpic it to me (@bryanlyt)!

Let’s unite and make this world a better place!

With the non-stop heavy beats and sound, Far East Movement had the crowd at the venue pumping whole night long. The show was opened by various DJ performers such as DJ Crystal, DJ Junior, DJ Ken, DJ Jakeman, and with DJ Earworm closing off the show for the LA Bass group. The Dirty Bass finally kicked off and took on the stage at a much delayed timing but it was all worth the wait for most of us!

Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, DJ Virman and the rest of their crew kept the energy going high throughout the performance with their awesome blend of hip-hop, pop, electro and dance music.

Truth to be told, I didn’t really pay much attention to Far East Movement‘s music apart from their chart-topping tunes. After the show, I’m sold – I’m a fan of their sick mix (DJ Virman does some sick mixtapes his own too, ranging from hip-hop, dance, pop, dubstep, etc. Go check it out!)

One of the best live shows everrrr!

Thanks SocialCentric & Universal Music Malaysia for the exclusive passes! Before you leave, check out my video below:

Come back again, Far East Movement 2012!