WeChat - The New Way to Connect

by Daniel Chiam

That's right people, you chat, I chat, we all chat and last night was the WeChat commercial launch at club Neverland, KL. A large numbers of bloggers, local celebrities, media members and partners had showed up to hype up the event.

Awi Rafael, one of the local celebrity performing that night.

As of January 2013, WeChat already have 300 million user accounts and I was there when they first launched WeChat in Malaysia. Back then I have to be very honest that I am not so fond of the app at all but today, with the newly improved user interface and functions that they have, I realized that I have been missing out a lot.

First of all you have to know that WeChat is absolutely free to download and it is available to all the major mobile platforms; iOS, Android, Symbian, BlackBerry and Windows Phone. In short, everyone can use WeChat. Now other than the basic functions that you have on a messenger - texting, calling, video call and location, WeChat also provide "Voice Chat" function which I find very useful and fun to use.

Any idea what we are talking about?

The WeChat's Voice Chat or Hold to Talk (is what I like to call it) is basically a voice recording function but I find it works faster and better on WeChat if compared to the existing messenger that I am using. I'm not sure how fast will this drain the data plan but for whats it worth and the convenient that it provides, I'm totally loving WeChat for this.

This works best when you are driving and stopped at the traffic light. Most of the time I find it very hard to concentrate between texting and my eyes on the traffic light but with WeChat, replying back to someone else is just as easy as holding a button only. Love it!

Here's a tv commercial of the WeChat 's 2 new ambassadors; Lisa Surihani and Shaheizy Sam using the voice chat function:

The WeChat's live chat works like a walkie-talkie and it's really fun to play with. Also with a lil' bit of creativity, you can actually make use of it specially when on a road trip with friends, event and any possible occasion that you think would need a walkie-talkie to keep in touch with one another.

WeChat's Live Chat

So far those are the two similar functions that I really had fun using and personally think that it really made a difference in how you connect with others. Can't wait to explore more of WeChat and see what other cool stuff that it can do. For more info do checkout www.wechat.com

"Seize the day, Caper Diem"

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Vivy Yusof Won the Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Flavour Election Campaign!

by Daniel Chiam

Vivy Yusof who won the Baskin Robbins ice cream campaign. Photo courtesy of Jess 

BURP! Excuse me. Ice cream overloaded. I was at the The Square, Publika for the finale of Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Flavour Election Promotion Campaign. As you all know by now, Vivi Yusof (proudduck.com) with her Pralines n' Cream flavour ice cream has won the campaign by you votes and you can find Vivi's flavour ice cream in the Baskin Robbins' menu for a year (till 23rd November 2013) and also free upsize with any Double Junior Scoop on weekdays from 10am - 3pm for a whole year starting Monday!!! Congratulation to Vivi =)

I won!!!!! Yayyy the whole of Malaysia will get a Free Upsize at Baskin Robbins in the whole of 2013. Thanks instagr.am/p/SX_l1yR6ur/
— Vivy Yusof (@vivyyusof) November 23, 2012

It was down to 5 bloggers with 5 flavours, 5 promises and only one winner. The other bloggers who were also campaigning are Hanis Zalikha with her World Class Chocolate and free toppings when you purchase double scoops ice cream, Kinky Blue Fairy with her Jamoca Almond Fudge and mini waffle sundae @ RM9.90+, KY Speaks and his Very Berry Strawberry and 31% off waffle berry sundaes, Sixth Seal with his Cookies n' Cream and buy 1 blast, 50% off the 2nd blast. Which is your vote?

Mynn from Red FM and Liang performing.

I managed to tried all of the ice cream flavours cause Baskin Robbins was kind enough to gave a free flow of ice cream to everyone who attended the finale that night. I do have to admit that I favor the taste of Pralines n' Cream, its really delicious! Can't really remember when was the last time I was so stuffed with that many awesome ice creams.

Anuar and Fareed eating like mad!

Talking about stuffed yourself with ice cream, there were also ice creams eating competition to determine who can finished up the most ice creams in the given time or finishes the amount of ice creams provided before the given time.

Our friend Fareed and Atika won the competition in two separate round and both are walking away with Baskin Robbins vouchers to be use for a year! Its a lot of vouchers! They were kind enough to gave us some of it, wooohooo! Thanks again guys!

Atika, Fareed, Anuar and me. Photo courtesy of Anuar.

It was really fun to meet some of the familiar blogger friends during the event. I kept seeing them queuing for ice creams, haha. All fun and ice creams - it really doesn't get better than this to kick-start the awesome weekend!

Group photo! Photo courtesy of Jess.

Baskin Robbins Malaysia Official Facebook Page.

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Malaysia First Ever 6-Star Asian Surfing Championship

by Daniel Chiam

Malaysia first ever 6-Star Asian Surfing Championship surfing competition will take place in Terrenganu at Batu Burok Beach from November 30th until December 2nd, 2012. This was announced by Rip Curl Malaysia during the press conference on 17th October.

The renowned Australia surf brand - Rip Curl (Malaysia) is proud to be the first surf brand in Malaysia to sponsor a 6-star rated ASC surfing competition with total prize money of RM36,500 (over $12,000 USD) across five surfing divisions; Men’s, Women’s, Longboard, Masters, and Bodyboard, plus a Skateboard Slalom Race and various specialty awards such as “Best Malaysian Surfer” and “Best Surf Wipeout” to name but a few. In addition there will also be RM22,500 ($7,500 USD) worth of Rip Curl products given out to the finalists.

Official Announcement of Terrenganu Rip Curl Pro 2012

There were also a fashion show before the press conference started to showcase the latest surf/beach wear from Rip Curl. It really made me feel like going to the beach after the show, and I am truly excited for the event happening end of next month.

Fashion Show by students from Amber Chia Academy

How often do we have such prestigious surfing competition happening right here in our own backyard? People from all around will be gathering at Batu Burok beach to witness the surfers takes on our Malaysian waves, and if possible, I don't want to miss that.

The Malaysian Surfers - Brenda Lee, Semmy, Bryan Ng and me

I believe surfing is not yet a popular sport in Malaysia and I strongly believe that this event is a great stepping stone to promote the sport to our Malaysian youngster. Hopefully our wave will be great enough in the monsoon for the surfers to perform their ultimate best.

Again, Rip Curl and the partnership with State Government of Terengganu will bring you Malaysia first ever 6-Star Asian Surfing Championship surfing competition that will take place at Batu Burok Beach, Terengganu, from November 30th until December 2nd, 2012. Extreme sports fan, make sure you be there!

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WeChat & Avast! Launch Event

The event was organized by APAC Venture Sdn. Bhd. at Zouk KL on the 20th June 2012, to launch AVAST newly improved version 7 and also the launch of it's social app WeChat in Malaysia. More than 200 bloggers, local celebrities, media members and partners showed up for the event.

The main highlight for the night would be the first hand experience of the WeChat application. It works similarly like the Whatsapp application and the obvious difference that WeChat offered is the 'Shake' function. You'll be able to 'Shake' your device and connects with other WeChat users both locally and internationally.

My friends and I agree that the 'Shake' function makes you feel like you are going for match making. Shake your device and wait to see who showed up on your screen. After viewing the person's profile and picture, then you'll be able to decide whether you wanted to add them in your friends' list or not.

Since WeChat is orginally from China and was just newly launched in Malaysia, almost all the user that you could find is mainly from China and only a handful are from Malaysia. Other than that, WeChat still works great as a normal messenger for text messaging, hold-to-talk voice messaging, photo/video sharing, location sharing and contact information exchange.

Thank you so much APAC Venture Sdn. Bhd. for inviting me for the event!

AVAST antivirus and Sensonic optical mouse as a door gift :D

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Miss Earth Sabah 2012

Calling all confident and nature loving pretty ladies, stand a chance to be the next Miss Earth Sabah 2012 by joining the audition that will be happening tomorrow onward at the listed venue below:

Keningau: (Hotel Juta Keningau) <--- MY HOMETOWN!

WED 11th April, 10.00am - 5.00pm

THURS 12th April, 9am - 3.00pm

Sandakan: (Swiss-Inn Waterfront Sandakan)

SAT 14th April, 10.00am - 5.00pm

SUN 15th April, 10.00am - 5.00pm

Kota Kinabalu: (MNE Productions Studio, Inanam Kota Kinabalu)

FRI, SAT, SUN 27th, 28th & 29th April 10am - 5.00pm

The fees are only RM25. All Sabahan Females, non-muslim, age between 18 -25 years old are invited to join this prestigious green journey. Dress code is white tops, long jeans and high heels.

Check out the Official Facebook Page: HERE

The winner of Miss Earth Sabah 2011

Until next time, see you around my friend =)

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