Samsung Electronics unveiled the first smartphone – Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which running Google‘s latest version of the Android operating system on Tuesday, 18th OCT 2011 at an event in Hong Kong. The global launch of this next generation of smartphone co-developed by Samsung and Google kicks off in NOV 2011 and comes as competition intensifies between Samsung and Apple Inc. to win market share in the booming tablets and smartphones industry. The official introduction of this latest smartphone previously has been delayed until this week as a tribute to the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
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Distinction for property developments in Malaysia has no other name than that of the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award, the annual awards define the gold standard for building projects not just nationally but all over the world. The Quill Group of Companies and UEM Land Berhad were the big winners at the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2011 organised by the Malaysian chapter of FIABCI, the international real estate federation, on last Saturday night, 15th OCT 2011 at One World Hotel, Bandar Utama. Both Quill and UEM Land won multiple awards each amid much fanfare at the premier national property award which recognises the best in the country’s property projects.
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Nike is bringing you back with Nike’s We Run KL 10K marathon race next month on Sunday, 27th NOV 2011 at Padang Merbok, start from 7AM. With the route including some of the most scenic and iconic paths in the heart of Kuala Lumpur this time, this historically and culturally infused race aims to take you for a run down memory lane this year. Hosted by three countries – Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines will be carrying the banner with the goal to expand and extend the running community within the South East Asia region, in hopes to build connections, inspire and motivate a new generation to develop a love for the sport.
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People in the house! Another street dance contest, Gatsby Dance Competition Malaysia 2011 is about to begin on this weekend. The Gatsby Dance Competition is Asia’s biggest dance event, connecting eight countries in the Asia region including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Japan through the medium of street dance. Previously Malaysian have been champions for two years in a row in this one of the Asia’s biggest dance event. So what are you waiting for? Get yourself ready for represent Malaysia to retain the champion title by scoring the hat-trick!
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Photographic talents and enthusiasts will gather together this weekend as Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival 2011 (KLPF) is going to be held from tomorrow, 7th-9th OCT 2011 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre with doors open at 11AM-9PM. With the support of exhibitors and more than 100,000 visitors KLPF 2010 was a great success. This year, KLPF 2011 brings to you an unforgettable classic experience with the theme ”Black & White”, which often connotes something classic, nostalgic, historic, artistic or elegant.
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All the rumors and speculation have finally ended now regarding the next generation of Apple iPhone, as you all already know it will be the iPhone 4S. In an event held on Tuesday, 4th OCT 2011 at California, Apple had announced the new iPhone 4S by the newly appointed Apple CEO Tim Cook. A whole new set of surprisingly low prices were also let loose for the whole iPhone series comparing past prices of the siblings.
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Attention to all mixologists and bartenders! A competition is going to be held for you, judged base on your skills – 50% flair and 50% cocktail. Flair Mixologist Search 2011 is looking for talented mixologist who are capable of creating creative blends of liqueurs and sodas amongst other things to form tasty cocktails to be part of the competition. The event promises to be a great platform for aspiring mixologists to meet others in the same field and maybe even exchange some secrets of the trade among each other.
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Back in AUG 2011, a new self-making short films competition titled MyPhone Shorties had been announced by local leading mobile service provider, Digi Telecommunications with an initiative to promote and celebrate the 1Malaysia spirit in conjunction with Malaysia Day. This contest require the participants to create a short Public Service Announcements (PSA) using the movie-making features on their smartphones by working around the theme of “Terima Kasih, Malaysia”.
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In a bid to promote financial awareness among Malaysian youth, one of the local leading retail financial services group Prudential Assurance Malaysia has partnered with local indie band Busco to launch a music video contest – R U Ready. The contest encourages Malaysian aged 18 and above to upload either pictures or videos that best represents what is going on in their lives on the official Facebook page. Prudential intend to help educate the younger generation and guide them to a bright financial future through this contest.
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The 68th Annual Venice Film Festival, which began from 31st AUG 2011 came to a close with the Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening, 10th SEPT 2011. Asia put in a strong showing in this year’s affair. Hong Kong actress, Deanie Yip won Best Actress Award through her stellar performance in A Simple Life by portrayed a lonely elderly woman with extremely accurate. China’s People Mountain People Sea helped director Cai Shangjun won the Silver Lion in best direction. Meanwhile the Best Actor Award went to Michael Fassbender, who played a New York man struggling with sexual obsession in Shame.
(clockwise from top-left) Aleksandr Sokurov, Cai Shangjun, Deanie Yip, Michael Fassbender
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