Digital Camera - Plaza Low Yat

Volume 3 • Issue 2
MAY – JUL
2014
Digital Camera
B U Y I N G
G U I D E
How to Pick the Camera
That’s Right For You
INSIDE
WIRELESS
PHOTO SHARING
Make the Most of Your
Camera’s Built-in Wi-Fi
POWER
AND MOBILITY
Upgrade Ideas for Desktop
and Notebook PCs
PLUS: EVENT HIGHLIGHTS @ PLAZA LOW YAT
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NEW F&B OPTIONS!
A must-read
magazine for
news on events &
gadgets in
Plaza Low Yat
{ Directory }
MALAYSIA’S
LARGEST I.T.
LIFESTYLE
MALL
°About Plaza Low Yat
laza Low Yat first entered the
shopping scene in 1999, and
within a short time frame gained
strong prominence as the country’s
premier IT lifestyle shopping mall, right in
the epicenter of the Bukit Bintang
shopping belt. With over 500 retail outlets
operating within the 7 themed retail floors,
Plaza Low Yat is a complete and indulging
one stop destination to fulfill all your
digital needs at exceptional value!
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THE IT LIFESTYLE CONCEPT • In
line with the ever evolving IT trends,
Plaza Low Yat is positioning itself as a
total lifestyle based IT mall. Each floor
is zoned accordingly for easier and
quicker accessibility, with retail categories
ranging from Gadgets, Cameras, Digital
Games, Telecommunications & Services,
IT Hypermarkets , IT Concept Stores &
Service Centers. Plaza Low Yat also have
in place, selected non-IT retailers, such
as Restaurants & Dining, Bookstores,
Fashions, Hair and Beauty, Hobby Shops,
etc, to operate and cater to the other
lifestyle needs of today’s generation of IT
savvy shoppers.
AWARDS • After 10 glorious years,
Plaza Low Yat is still at it, changing,
evolving and revolutioning to keep up with
its position as the premier IT mall. Due to
its efforts, The Malaysian Book of Records
has come to officially recognize Plaza Low
Yat as “Malaysia’s Largest IT Lifestyle
Mall” in March 2009. Plaza Low Yat is
indeed a truly integrated IT lifestyle mall
with all the intensity in digital hardware
and software , as well as the present day
digital lifestyle diversity.
Plaza Low Yat Location Map
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Plaza Low Yat
Management Office
B3-A7, Basement 3 Plaza Low Yat,
No.7 Jalan Bintang, Off Jalan Bukit
Bintang, Bukit Bintang Central,
55100 Kuala Lumpur
TEL: 603 21483651
FAX: 603 21483664
ENQUIRIES:
Property Leasing
Elaine Liew (ext. 301)
Leong Yen Ching (ext. 305)
Evelyn Wong (ext. 304)
Media Advertising /
Promotional Leasing /
Marketing Communications
Chandra Nair (ext. 401)
Sue Ann Lai (ext. 404)
Jenn Hau (ext. 403)
Find us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/plazalowyat
Floor Directory
Level 4
• IT Hypermart, Service Centers
Level 3
• IT Hypermarket, Smartphones/Tablets
Level 2
• Information Technology
Level 1
• Telecommunications
Level UG
• 3C (Computers, Consumer Electronics
& Communications), Gaming
Level G
• ICT Concept Stores, Cafes &
Restaurants, Customer Service
Level LG
• Food & Beverage, Convenience Stores,
Banking & Financial Services
Level B1
• Entertainment
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{ What’s New }
°What’s New
Things are always changing around Plaza Low Yat!
Find out what’s the latest to do around here!
IT
F&B
Check out the latest products
and the numerous value
deals when you visit the
comprehensive IT concept
stores available right here at
Plaza Low Yat.
Whether you’re looking for a
quick lunch or to chill out after
a long day, you will be spoilt for
choice with the various cafés,
restaurants and pubs you can
find here.
Lenovo
(Level G [G-023A], Plaza Low Yat)
Dao Kia
(Level LG [LG-K025D],
Plaza Low Yat)
Maxis
(Level G [G-022], Plaza Low Yat)
Oppo
(Level G [G-031], Plaza Low Yat)
Espresso Lab
(Level G [G-023B],
Plaza Low Yat)
Ninja Joe
(Level LG [LG-030],
Plaza Low Yat)
SERVICES
Plaza Low Yat is also home to
service centers and other retail
stores for the convenience of
shoppers and tourists alike.
Rev-Up
(Level LG [LG-K025E],
Plaza Low Yat)
Rev-Up
Espresso Lab
Tutti Fruitti
(Level LG [LG-K025A],
Plaza Low Yat)
Petal Florist
(Level LG [LG-023B],
Plaza Low Yat)
Oppo
Lenovo
Maxis
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{ What’s New }
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Ninja Joe
Tutti Fruitti
Dao Kia
Seng Ling
Petal Florist
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{ General Information }
°Shopping Tips
With over 600 retail outlets, you’ll be spoilt for choice when shopping
at Plaza Low Yat. Here are some useful tips to help you get the most out
of your shopping experience!
Themed Floors • Each floor
Check Item • Do ensure everything is
in order before making your purchase.
encapsulates a specific merchandise
category to help you to get what
you’re looking for.
Browse and Ask • Take your time,
browse around and ask for details
on both form and function of the
products that interest you.
Compare Prices • Create a shopping
checklist, compare prices and/or any
bundled promotional package with
other retailers.
Warranty • Choose from either
brand manufacturer warranty or
limited retailer warranty, which
may affect the purchase price.
Insist on your Receipt • Always
insist on a full receipt for every
purchase or services rendered.
Return Policy • Limited returns and
product exchanges may be allowed
subject to terms and conditions.
Insist on Genuine Software •
Always insist on genuine software,
as the buying and selling of
illegal or counterfeit software is
punishable by copyright laws.
Information Desk • Need assistance
or information? Head on over to
our Information Desk located at the
Ground Level Concourse.
Helpdesk • Head to the Information
Desk or the Management Office at
B3 should you require any further
assistance.
°Upcoming Events
Note: All dates and times on
upcoming events are subject
to change.
m ay
june
j u ly
5th May – 11th May
17th Anniversary
Roadshow
2nd June – 8th June
Jayacom Roadshow
30th June – 6th July
Nokia Roadshow
9th June – 15th June
TBC
7th July – 13th July
Lenovo Roadshow
16th June – 22nd June
Leather Avenue
Roadshow
14th July – 20th July
Honda Roadshow
12th May – 18th May
Samsung Roadshow
19th May – 25th May
Desa Home Roadshow
26th May – 1st June
House of Leather
Roadshow
23rd June – 29th June
Toyota Roadshow
21st July – 27th July
Plaza Low Yat
Gadget Fair
28th July – 3rd August
TBC
12th – 18th May
Samsung
Roadshow
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23rd – 29th June
Toyota
Roadshow
21st – 27th July
Plaza Low Yat
Gadget Fair
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Pick Your Poison
ROCCAT Kone Pure
OCCAT Studios celebrates the 5th
anniversary release of the Kone gaming
mouse by introducing the special limited
edition Kone Pure Color. Kone has always been
regarded for its outstanding performance and
innovative design. The new mice come as a
R
direct response to the expressed wishes of
ROCCAT customers, with only a limited number
of the special edition models being produced.
The limited edition will be available in four
different designs: Hellfire Red, Polar Blue, Inferno
Orange, and Phantom White.
Meet Your Alter Ego
Hot 4G Action
riced at RM599, the IPRO Sense
Ego is a stylish, affordable
smartphone with a large
5.5-inch IPS display and a 8MP
rear camera with LED flash. Powered
Android 4.2.2 OS and a quad-core
1.3GHz processor, the Sense Ego is
available in black or white, and allows
expandable memory of up to 32GB.
tiny Wi-Fi hotspot that
packs a mighty punch,
the Yes Huddle XS lets
you work and play in just about
anywhere you want. Just share
your private Wi-Fi hotspot to
your smart devices, and you’re
all set to connect to the Internet,
even on the road. Choose from a
wide selection of Super Postpaid
Plans and sign up to receive a
Huddle XS free! Promotion valid
till June 30, 2014.
IPRO Sense Ego
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Visit IPRO Malaysia’s
Facebook Fan Page
www.fb.com/IPRO.Malaysia
Visit Gaming @ Brightstar
(Level 4)
www.fb.com/GamingBrightstar
Yes Huddle XS
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Visit the Yes Concept Store
(Level G)
www.yes.com.my
All-Round Protection
Norton 360 Multi-Device
ffering comprehensive
protection to PCs, Mac,
iPhones, iPads, and
Android smartphones
and tablets, Norton 360
Multi-Device actively protects
all your devices from online
threats, and allows automatic
backup to disc, USB device or
online storage. Designed for
compatibility with the new
features of Windows 8.1, Norton
360 Multi-Device also provides
users with Identity Safe to
protect and remember
usernames and passwords,
while Remote Locate and
Scream Alarm alert users to the
location of their misplaced
mobile device.
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World’s Fastest AF
Sony Alpha 6000
he Alpha 6000 is one of
the most versatile
interchangeable lens
cameras available today,
delivering outstanding image
quality with its new 24.3MP APS
HD CMOS sensor and BIONZ X
T
processor. The camera also
excels in terms of autofocus,
capturing an impressive 11
photos in a second, while
ensuring your subject is crisp
and clear with its superior AF
tracking performance.
Available at Sony Centre
(Level G)
www.sony.com.my
Available at Jayacom
(Level 3)
www.jayacom.com.my
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{ Camera Buying Guide }
°Digital Camera Buying Guide
What to Look Out For in Your Camera Purchase
MICRO FOUR
THIRDS
Developed by Olympus and Panasonic and announced in 2008, the Micro Four Thirds takes the sensor
that was made for a DSLR and fitted it into a smaller package by omitting a mirror and pentaprism.
The result is an interchangeable lens camera that is more portable than a DSLR, yet capable of taking
quality pictures.
Olympus OM-D E-M1
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM1
nown for its fast and high-quality photos and videos, this
camera is feature-packed. It is weather-sealed to protect itself
from the elements, making it a perfect companion for the
adventurous photographer who’s not into dragging a large DSLR
around. But, remember to get a matching weather-sealed lens for full
protection. The camera, however, is more suitable for the enthusiasts and
its vast selection of modes and settings could prove daunting to the
beginner. It also takes a little finessing to get the most out of the camera.
Nevertheless, we cannot overlook the pedigree that is Olympus.
quality camera, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM1 has
everything one would expect from a modern digital
camera. It has a reliable iAuto mode that is very useful
for beginners, or those who just want to point, shoot, and get the
best out of what they paid for. Portable and capable, the camera
supports shooting in RAW and the kit lens that comes with it is
quite impressive. It is also fitted with a crisp touchscreen display
that we wished could swivel. Still, this is a great camera right out
of the box.
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MIRRORLESS
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The Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera (MILC) is a class of camera with many names and many
sensor specifications. It basically refers to any camera with an interchangeable lens system but omits
the mirror reflex viewfinder, much like the Micro Four Thirds. However, the size of the sensors varies
from 1/2.3-inches to full frame.
Sony Alpha 6000
Nikon 1 J4
porting a huge 23.5 x 15.6mm 24.3MP Exmor HD CMOS
sensor, the Sony Alpha 6000 is no stranger to accolades.
Capable of producing fantastic pictures, the camera
continues Sony’s recent streak of exceptional digital cameras. It is
also fitted with a digital viewfinder that will make composing pictures
simpler and easier than cameras that solely rely on the LCD screen.
As it’s not equipped with a touchscreen, navigating through the
camera options may need some getting used to, but it is worth it.
he legendary DSLR camera maker’s entry into the
mirrorless scene created a splash and spawned many
iterations. Its latest, the Nikon 1 J4, is touted to be
speedy with the ability to capture 20 frames per second in burst
mode. It is also capable of capturing full resolution still images,
while recording in 1080p at 60 FPS. This means that you will
never miss a moment. The camera is also small, so small that it
uses a microSD instead of a standard SD card as storage.
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{ Camera Buying Guide }
One of the most important aspects of choosing a digital camera is the form
factor. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, ranging from portability to
versatility to image quality. Here, we take a look at the four basic types of digital
cameras, including some of our recommendations, to help you make your decision.
ADVANCED
POINT AND
SHOOT
MICRO
FOUR
THIRDS
MIRRORLESS
ADVANCED
POINT AND
SHOOT
DSLR
Point and shoot cameras are simple and easy to use. Simply point the camera at a subject and take a
picture. However, its compact size and fixed lens attracted many enthusiasts who want more features,
more capabilities – all in the same compact design. The demand created a new class of cameras, the
Advanced Point and Shoot.
Olympus STYLUS 1
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
his small camera is capable of producing fine quality pictures,
thanks to its excellent 10.7x zoom, f/2.8 lens. Its shooting
performance is notable especially when compared to other
cameras of its ilk. Its picture quality, however, may require a little
tweaking. In typical Olympus style, the STYLUS 1’s settings are fully
customizable, giving it a DSLR feel. On top of it all, the camera also
features a touchscreen and an electronic viewfinder.
eed something small to shoot landscape and far-away
objects? Then, the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS may be the
camera you’re looking for. The travel zoom camera features
the latest image processing engine from Canon, the DIGIC 6. Its
biggest feature is its 25mm-750mm f/3.2-6.9 lens. It may not be the
brightest lens on a compact, but it certainly does the job well. For
easy connectivity, the camera also has Wi-Fi and NFC
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DSLR
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The Digital Single-Lens Reflex camera is the symbol of quality in photography. Loved by professionals
and enthusiasts alike, no other digital camera could match the quality and performance of a DSLR.
However, what makes it unique: its interchangeable lens, and mirror and pentaprism viewfinder
technology, is similar to that used in the days of film photography.
Nikon D7100
Canon EOS 70D
he name of the game is speed and the Nikon D7100 is speedy
with 51-point autofocus system. It also has a startup time to
match. It’s well designed and also comfortable to use, both very
important features of the large and relatively bulky DSLR. The camera
also has very good low light performance at high ISO. Its picture quality
may be only slightly better than its cheaper sibling, but it more than
makes up for it in speed.
anon’s most recent workhorse, the EOS 70D, has a notable
autofocus performance and feature sets specifically
targeted towards its audience. Controls are easy and hands
on, although the camera also has a touchscreen display. Sharing
photos directly from the camera is also easy with its built-in Wi-Fi
connectivity.
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{ Editorial }
°Sharing is Caring
Make the Most of Your Camera’s Built-in Wi-Fi
A photo not shared might as well not exist and what easier way
to share a photo then to use Wi-Fi or your smartphone? Camera
makers understand this sentiment and have included built-in Wi-Fi
capabilities into their cameras. There are three basic ways in which
Wi-Fi is implemented in a camera:
Direct Connection
to the Web
Pairing Camera
to a Smartphone
Using a Smartphone as
Remote Viewfinder
ameras like the new Samsung NX
mini is built for sharing. It has the
capability to connect to a Wi-Fi
network and upload pictures directly to
social networks without the need of
intermediaries. Pictures taken using the
camera can be uploaded to the social media
network of choice almost instantaneously.
i-Fi is not always available wherever
you travel, but more often than not,
your smartphone would have a
signal. The Samsung NX mini, for example,
lets the phone connect and browse the
content of the camera through direct Wi-Fi
connection. The phone can then upload the
pictures online.
sing the Samsung NX mini as an
example again, it lets you use your
portable device as a remote
viewfinder. This is can be used for group
photography, or to take creative pictures in
hard-to-reach locations.
However, cameras like the Samsung
NX mini makes using the camera’s Wi-Fi
feature easier by coupling it with NFC.
Simply tap the camera and your mobile
device together and they are ready to be
paired through Wi-Fi.
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{ Smart Upgrade for Desktop and Notebook PCs }
°POWER AND
MOBILITY
POWER, PERFORMANCE AND MIND-BLOWING GRAPHICS. SPEED,
MOBILITY AND LIGHTNING-FAST CONNECTIVITY. THESE ARE SOME
OF THE FACTORS THAT ONE CONSIDERS WHEN CHOOSING OR
UPGRADING A DESKTOP SYSTEM OR NOTEBOOK COMPONENTS.
HERE’S OUR LITTLE SMART GUIDE TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT
THESE COMPONENTS DO AND HOW THEY HELP YOUR SYSTEM.
The PC Conundrum
DESKTOP PC UPGRADES
Motherboard
he motherboard is the equivalent of the human spine to the
PC. Without it, your components will not function.
Depending on the size of your PC, motherboards come in
different sizes: mini-ITX, M-ATX, ATX, XL-ATX and even E-ATX. If your
intention is to build a small form-factor PC, then a mini-ITX or M-ATX
size motherboard would be more than enough. If you’re a gamer
building a high-performance PC or an overclocking enthusiast, then
you have a choice from anything in the ATX size motherboards, all
the way to the extreme performance E-ATX motherboards.
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Memory Modules
he memory modules are just as important as all the other
components. This component is essential in helping your
system perform volumetric and computational
calculations at breakneck speeds. Additionally, memory modules
today are divided into different categories as well, from basic
performance RAM to high-performance RAM with overclockable
memory speeds.
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CPU
f the motherboard is the spine, then the CPU is the heart
of the entire PC. The CPU is the main processing unit
which, in layman’s term, delivers orders directly to all
other components about how they should work. Depending on
your preference, you may choose between Intel’s Core processors
or AMD’s APUs. On a side note, your choice of processor is also a
determining factor on the type of motherboard you will need.
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Graphics Card
his component is the heart of all gaming PC and is usually
found inside the heart of a high-performance PC. This
component runs independent from the CPU and is solely
used to process graphical computations and images. There are two
major brands: NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon. Once again,
depending on your preference and budget, both companies
provide cards from the “bang for your buck” variant graphics card,
all the way to the “money isn’t a problem” top-tier graphics cards.
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{ Smart Upgrade for Desktop and Notebook PCs }
Power Supply
f course, you can’t run anything on your PC without a
steady source of power. This is where the Power Supply
Unit (PSU for short) comes in. The standard PSU used in
most ordinary PCs usually run at 550W. If your PC is a powerhouse,
then you’ll definitely need a PSU that provides a bare minimum of
750W or more. Keep in mind, the component that tends to draw
the most power is the graphics card, so depending on how many
graphics cards you have in your system, the PSU that is needed
differs exponentially.
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Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid State Drives (SSDs)
DDs have been around since the arrival of the PC. These
days, HDDs are still widely used by PC owners, simply for
their sheer storage capacities that reach as high as 4TB.
HDDs, however, are relatively slow when compared to the new SSDs.
These storage devices are fast, providing users with near
instantaneous boot-up times and shorter loading times between
programs. The only thing an SSD lacks is the massive storage
capacity in which the HDD possesses. The type of storage you want,
therefore, depends on whether you’re looking for capacity or speed.
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1. Motherboards all come in different sizes.
2. Intel or AMD. The choice is yours.
3. The RAM is just as important as the other components.
4. Graphics processing requires a graphics card.
5. Without a PSU, nothing will work.
6. Massive HDD storage, or lightning fast SSD boot-up speed.
Mobility Power
NOTEBOOK PC UPGRADES
WHEN IT COMES TO A NOTEBOOK PC, THERE ISN’T VERY MUCH THAT
YOU CAN CHANGE ABOUT IT. HOWEVER, THERE ARE ONE OR TWO
COMPONENTS IN WHICH YOU CAN CHANGE TO EITHER MAKE YOUR
DEVICE A MASSIVE STORAGE BAY OR INTO AN EXTREMELY FAST AND
STEADY MOBILE WORKSTATION.
HDDs and SSDs
ost notebooks today come equipped with either a HDD or
an SSD. The difference between the two formats are stark:
if you want to physically carry your media content with you
wherever you are, then an HDD would be more suitable as they
usually have larger capacities, the largest being 2TB for the 2.5-inch
form factor. If you’re looking for fast boot-ups and short loading
times instead storage capacity, then the SSD should be your
weapon of choice.
Unlike HDDs, SSDs are made out of the same flash memory
modules in which many manufacturers used to build memory
modules. Additionally, because they have less moving parts, the
majority of SSDs on the market are practically shock-absorbent.
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1. SSDs are usually the storage format of choice for notebooks.
2. Your notebook’s performance also depends on your memory module.
Memory Modules
otebook PCs and Ultrabooks in general use a very different
kind of memory module compared to the PC. It’s known as
SO-DIMM and is actually smaller in size. The memory
modules in notebooks are actually also primary contributors
towards how fast a programs boots up. Before you go all out on
upgrading the RAM, just remember that the majority of laptops
only support a maximum capacity of 16GB. Only a selective few
notebooks are capable of supporting a 32GB capacity.
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{ Food Trip }
°Chillin’ with a Cuppa
Not only can you satiate your tech needs at Plaza Low Yat, you’ll also find plenty of eateries here. From sweet
to savory, there’s bound to be something to satisfy your craving. With an ever-expanding list of food and beverage
outlets, you’ll never need to take a step outside of Plaza Low Yat for food! Here are the highlights from this issue:
Ninja Joe
s one of the first independent burger brands in the country,
Ninja Joe is all about making pork burgers accessible to the
non-Muslim masses. Serving mouth-watering burgers using
only the best and freshest ingredients, the brand has since introduced
a variety of hotdogs, sandwiches and snacks, as well as veggiefriendly choices to satiate your cravings.
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Level LG
Plaza Low Yat
EspressoLab
Tutti Frutti
true Malaysian success story, EspressoLab prides itself in
offering specialty grade coffee beans, sourced from the
top 20 percent of coffees produced in the world, which are
carefully roasted and brewed in small batches to preserve
freshness. All EspressoLab’s baristas are highly knowledgeable and
are more than happy to customize each and every drink to suit your
particular taste buds.
re you in the mood for some yummy frozen yogurt? Then
come on down to Tutti Frutti and choose from a variety of
frozen yogurt flavors, including 8 delicious soy flavors for
the health conscious. But that’s not all, as Tutti Frutti also offers a
delectable selection of toppings, such as Hershey’s chocolate
syrups, gummy bears, marshmallows, cornflakes, and more!
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Level G
Plaza Low Yat
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Level LG
Plaza Low Yat
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{ Event Gallery • Exclusives }
°All Under One Roof
From crazy sales to the best of entertainment, Plaza Low Yat indulges you with the finest and best in lifestyle
and fashionable living. In this section, we take a look at the events that we have hosted exclusively for our shoppers,
visitors and loyal customers.
Gadgets Galore
Consumers Choose Their Gadget of Choice
at the Two-Week Gadget Fair
he 2014 Gadget Fair,
which was held in
conjunction with the 1
Malaysia Grand Prix Sale from
February 24 to March 9, was a
success, with the shoppers
getting a chance to catch the
best deals that each participating
brand had to offer. For customers
looking for a new notebook PC,
there was no shortage of
machines for them to choose
from, as brands like Lenovo, Dell
and its Alienware lineup saw a
tremendous presence at the
Concourse area.
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It wasn’t just notebook PCs
either, as newcomer to Malaysia,
Oppo, was also showing off its
flagship Oppo N1 smartphone,
less than a month after having
made its debut in the country.
Even Alcatel had a presence with
its bright blue booth, showing
off its new smartphone lineup
as well. Telcos such as Yes were
also present during the Gadget
Fair, hoping to give consumers
a chance to experience the
lightning-fast speed of 4G
connectivity.
The Craze is Back
The April Edition of Plaza Low Yat’s ICT
Carnival Successfully Held
he first ICT Carnival for
2014 started off with
bang, with many of the
attendees rushing to participate
in the event’s popular ‘Buy, Dip,
Buy’ promotion. All shoppers had
to do was spend a minimum of
RM200 in a single or combined
receipts at a combination of
places that include Plaza Low
Yat, Federal Hotel and bbpark to
dip into the treasure boxes and
purchase the item at up to 70
percent off.
These shoppers are also
entitled to win prizes in the
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2 Hourly Special Rewards
segment, as well as a chance
to win a brand new Perodua
Myvi 1.5SE. It wasn’t all just
prize-hunting and competition
either, as Plaza Low Yat also held
different forms of entertainment
for the crowd, which include
clowns who walked around
making balloon animals or
playing pranks, as well as street
magicians who conjured up
illusions and tricks to entertain
the young ones. There were also
tattoo counters that specialized
in the traditional ‘Henna’ tattoos.
{ Event Gallery • Specials }
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°The One and Only
More than just the place to work, play, share and experience in terms of food, music, art and culture, Plaza Low
Yat is also a happening venue where some of the most unique, special and exclusive events take place. VIBES takes a
look on some of the hottest events that have graced its floors.
Congratulations to the
Lucky Winners
Happy Customer Walks Away
with New Car
ith the first 2014 ICT
Carnival concluded on
April 6, Plaza Low Yat
wasted no time in announcing
the three lucky winners who have
taken part in the ICT Grand Prizes
giveaway. The grand prize is a
Perodua Myvi 1.5SE and all the
winners had to do in order to
stand a chance to win the prize
was to make a purchase of more
than RM200 in a single or
combined receipt, spent at Plaza
Low Yat, Federal Hotel and
bbpark. The three winners are:
owards the end of April,
Plaza Low Yat held the
prize-giving ceremony
for its first 2014 ICT Carnival.
Winning the grand prize was
Mohd. Syahrul Ridhwan bin
Zailani, a 30-year-old from
Sabah, who walked away with a
brand new Perodua Myvi 1.5SE.
Apart from Ridhwan, Abu Rizal
bin Mohd Ghazi Syaris and Jan
Mark Ashwan went home with
smiles on their faces, winning
second and third prize
respectively.
ICT Carnival 2014’s Grand Prizes
Winners Announced
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Grand Prize Winner
(Perodua Myvi 1.5SE)
Mohd Syahrul Ridhwan bin Zailani
Second Prize Winner
(RM5,000 Plaza Low Yat
Gift Vouchers)
Ridhwan Abu Rizal bin Mohd
Ghazi Syaris
Third Prize Winner
(RM2,000 Plaza Low Yat
Gift Vouchers)
Jan Mark Ashwan
Perodua Myvi 1.5SE Awarded to Lucky
Customer from ICT Carnival 2014
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Both Rizal and Ashwan won
shopping vouchers from Plaza
Low Yat, with Rizal’s winning
amounting to RM5,000 and
Ashwan’s to RM2,000. At the
event, Michael Lee, General
Manager of Plaza Low Yat was
present to give out the prizes.
During the ceremony, Lee said
that this was just one of the
many ways in which Plaza Low
Yat gives back to its customers.
“We hope that many more will
participate in events such as this
in the future.”
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{ Event Gallery • Specials }
°The One and Only
More than just the place to work, play, share and experience in terms of food, music, art and culture, Plaza Low
Yat is also a happening venue where some of the most unique, special and exclusive events take place. VIBES takes a
look at some of the hottest events that have graced its floors.
Eat to Win
Winners of the Dining Passport Contest
Celebrated with Presentation
he month of January
saw Plaza Low Yat
celebrating the winner
of its Dining Passport contest.
The winner, Wong Yoke Fong,
took home the grand prize of
RM10,000 shopping voucher
after she was announced as
the winner. Ms. Wong had won
because she was one of the
many contestants who had
spent RM10 on the ‘Eat Your
Way’ contest at five different
venues under the Low Yat
Group. This include the
Federal Hotel, Capitol Hotel,
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Federal Arcade, bbpark and
Plaza Low Yat.
The second and third prize
winners, Lee Lok Kent and
Yue Tang Wee, walked away
with RM5,000 and RM3,000
vouchers, respectively.
Other than the top three
winners, there were five other
consolation prize winners,
who also walked away with
their own set of prizes, which
ranged from the Samsung
GALAXY Note 3, Sony Xperia
Z1, to the iPad Air.
Have a Cuppa
Coffee Company EspressoLab Opens Outlet
on Ground Floor, Plaza Low Yat
f you’re big into coffee
and the culture that it
brings, you’ll be glad
to know that homegrown
company, EspressoLab, has
opened a new outlet on the
Ground Floor of Plaza Low Yat
in March. Concurrent to its
grand opening, the company
had also teamed up with
Tencent Holdings Ltd, the
parent company of the
messaging system, WeChat.
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To commemorate the
opening, both companies
came to an agreement that
saw WeChat users getting as
much as 50 percent off from
any of their favorite coffee at
Espresso Lab during the month
of March. “Social Media and
Mobile platform have become
an important tool to engage
fans in order to be ahead of the
competition,” Kelly Leong, CEO
of EspressoLab commented.
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°The Joy of Life
When it comes to the festivities, what’s more important than spending time with your loved ones? Here at Plaza
Low Yat, we offer not only the best of live entertainment and lifestyle, but also the joy and comfort of knowing that
this is the place to be to experience true Malaysian culture and life with your family and friends.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Valentine’s Day
n celebration of the
Year of the Horse for
Chinese New Year,
many retailers in Plaza Low Yat
were giving out special deals
and discounts. One such outlet
was Leather Avenue, who held
a special discount of RM100 in
instant cash rebate. All
customers needed to do in
order to quality for the cash
rebate was to spend a
minimum of RM350 on any
products at their outlet and
they would receive RM100 off
their total receipt.
very year, Plaza Low
Yat celebrates
Valentine’s Day with a
contest themed around love
and partners. This year’s theme
focused around the question of
“Why does my partner deserve
my heart?”, drawing out deep,
thoughtful answers from the
contestants who took part in
the event. To participate,
contestants first had to like
Plaza Low Yat’s Facebook fan
page. After they had done that,
they then filled out an entry
Outlets Celebrate Chinese New Year with
Great Deals
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Of course, it just wouldn’t
be a Chinese New Year
celebration without the usual
festivities of fireworks and lion
dances. Outside at the main
entrance, the Low Yat Group
ushered in good fortune and
prosperity by having a lion
dance troupe perform. As
always, there were acrobatic
stunts performed by the
dancers, accompanied by loud
synchronized drums.
Plaza Low Yat Celebrates Valentine’s Day
with Contest
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form which would put them in
the running for any of the
contest runs.
Three winners were
chosen based on their style
and creativity of their answer.
The Grand Prize winner was
Afifah Aishanuddin, who won
a Diamond Love Pendant. The
second and third prize winners
were Angie Ng and Sean Ong.
Ms. Ng won a pair of Beats by
Dr. Dre headphones, and Mr.
Ong won a pair of watches.
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