Update : This is for 2010’s tax submission, not 2009.
E-filing system has now ‘opened’ for business as usual, for taxpayers to submit 2009 income tax form. It will be opened from early this month until 30th April for personal and 30th June for businesses. What’s cool this year until year 2012, taxpayers who subscribed to internet broadband will enjoy special tax relief amounting RM500 each year.
The special tax relief is one of the key initiatives announced by federal government during Malaysian Budget 2010, to boost internet broadband usage in Malaysia. Each individual taxpayer is eligible for the tax relief.
Telco companies which stand to gain the most from this initiative, has put up messages in their broadband webpage to remind users about this benefit, which acts as indirect promotion as well. Out of 3 major telcos that put up this message, Maxis has the most informative message. The message include the information about the tax relief itself with sample calculation, computer loans for civil servants as well as computer tax relief for non civil servants.
Go check out any affordable internet broadband package now, to ensure you’re not to miss this tax relief.
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Digi
Beginning last Thursday until 18 of March, Digi has opened the pre-order for iPhone, signaling that the launch date is nearing. No price or information about the plan available at this point of time, but soon will be emailed to those that pre-order the phone according to FAQ.
During pre-order period, one person only eligible to book one unit of iPhone , which will be available for self pick up at Digi Centre at Penang, KL and Kota Kinabalu. More detail about pre-order can be obtained here.
This is pretty exciting news to those that wish to use iPhone ever since Maxis launch it 2 years ago, but can’t afford for high cost of ownership, or loyal Digi customers who prefer to stay with the carrier network. I know you’re one of them (just kidding). I can sense some sort of price war going to happen soon!
On another side, Apple has 4th version of iPhone in pipeline due to release on June or July. You may notice the rumors that has circulated around on the net for sometime, it is pretty solid. I’m sure that you would want to consider that before jumping to the line.
l’ll stick to my first gen of iPhone until the next gen of iPhone offers completely different experience of smoothness, feels and design. And yes, iPad is just around the corner, do you think it’ll be here soon as well?
True to it’s early news, Digi is set to debut Blackberry Bold 9700 on 3rd March with 3 days roadshow. The so called Blackberry Crazy Deal roadshow will be held at Midvalley Mega Mall from 3-7 March 2010.
There are plenty of offer to choose from. Blackberry Bold 9700 is obviously the star of the show, offered with price starting from RM1299 with 24 months contract. Included in the contract is Digi’s BIS (rm58 permonth) plus Digi postpaid package, DG50 or DG150.
Customer that signup during the promo with enjoy RM58 rebate, which is the BIS’s first month subscription fee. Other Blackberry device available during the roadshow are Blackberry Curve 8520, Blackberry Curve 8900 and Blackberry Bold 9000.
More information about the promotion, FAQ, price are available below.
Summary of Promotions
| No |
Device |
RRP |
Device Price |
Mechanics |
Contract |
Advance Payment |
Termination Penalty Fee |
| 1 |
BlackBerry Bold 9700 |
RM1999 |
RM1999 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
NONE |
RM100 |
NONE |
| 2 |
BlackBerry Bold 9700 |
RM1999 |
RM1649 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
12 months |
RM300 |
Prorated Subsidy off RRP + RM100 Penalty Fee |
| 3 |
BlackBerry Bold 9700 |
RM1999 |
RM1299 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
24 months |
RM500 |
Prorated Subsidy off RRP + RM100 Penalty Fee |
| 4 |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 |
RM1199 |
RM1199 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
NONE |
RM100 |
NONE |
| 5 |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 |
RM1199 |
RM899 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
12 months |
RM300 |
Prorated Subsidy off RRP + RM100 Penalty Fee |
| 6 |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 |
RM1199 |
RM549 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
24 months |
RM500 |
Prorated Subsidy off RRP + RM100 Penalty Fee |
| 7 |
BlackBerry Bold 9000 |
RM2199 |
RM999 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
12 months |
RM100 |
RM500 |
| 8 |
BlackBerry Curve 8900 |
RM1599 |
RM699 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
12 months |
RM100 |
RM500 |
Device availability:
- BlackBerry Bold 9700 & BlackBerry Bold 8520 will be available throughout the duration of the roadshow.
- BlackBerry Bold 9000 & BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be available during selected times throughout the day, throughout the roadshow.
Business Rules for Device Promotions
- All offers will be made available on a first come first served basis, while stocks last
- All offers are only valid between 3rd to 7th March 2010 at the DiGi BlackBerry Crazy Deals Roadshow in MidValley
- Customers are only allowed to purchase or redeem 1 item per offer, and subject to DiGi’s business rules and credit assessment
- Port-ins only for no contract & 12 month plans. Customer can sign new line but cannot port into a 24 month contract
- DiGi customers with existing contract are allowed to take up the promotional plan as a new plan, but they are not allowed to convert their existing plan.
- This is a mass targeted plan. Enterprise customers may only sign up under as mass plan. This does not extend to Biz plans.
- DiGi reserves the right to make changes to the offers at any time, including the model and colour of each device
- DiGi reserves the right to refuse sales to any customer, and all decisions are final
- All postpaid business as usual deposit rules apply (eg. Foreigner deposit)
Frequently Answered Questions
- How can I buy the devices on offer?
You must visit the DiGi BlackBerry Crazy Deals Roadshow at MidValley Megamall between 3rd & 7th March 2010. Customers will only be allowed to purchase the devices at the roadshow. All devices are tied to signing up for a BlackBerry plan.
- Do I have to be a DiGi customer to purchase the devices at the special price?
You may be an existing customer or, you may also port-in, or sign up for a new line.
- Will I be able to buy the devices on any day between 3rd March & 7th March 2010?
Yes. BlackBerry Bold 9700 & BlackBerry Bold 8520 will be available throughout the duration of the roadshow.
BlackBerry Bold 9000 & BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be available during selected times throughout the day, throughout the roadshow.
All devices will be sold on a first come first served basis. We urge all existing DiGi customers to visit the roadshow early to avoid disappointment.
4. What is the mode of payment for the device bundles during this road show?
Cash and credit card. (3rd party credit card is allowed with the presence of the card holder)
5. Is there any penalty charged if I terminate my plans during my contract?
Yes, please refer to table in the offering summary.
Admin
3 March 2010
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I can guess, that this is the moment that every Digi customers are eagerly waiting for. Why not?? IPhone will soon run officially on Digi network, would you imagine that few months back??
That’s true folks, Digi will be the second telco in Malaysia to offer iPhone, after Maxis that claim that feat almost 2 years ago. In my past post, I have stated that possibility, although that assumption is based on the fact that Telenor, Digi’s parent company has secured that right last year.
I can feel that Maxis will soon lost this game if it doesn’t change immediately. Their current iPhone price and package is too expensive. Just look at how they were outplayed by Celcom in wireless broadband as well as Blackberry.
I’m sure that Digi will come out with affordable package, typical to their style in order to win the customer. I’d like to see how Maxis will react to this development. Or they just stand still??
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Digi become the latest telco/carrier to offer the new Blackberry Bold 9700. Compared to Celcom & Maxis, Digi is relatively new player in Blackberry market for consumer, having just launched their DG Smart Plan for Blackberry on November last year with only 1 device, Blackberry Curve 8520.
Digi’s entrance to Blackberry has sparked the price war with it’s bigger rivals. Celcom through it’s ‘Mega Sale’ offers free Blackberry access service during the weekend for 3 months for it’s Xpax customers, while Maxis has slashed the device price if customer paying 1 year Blackberry subscription fee upfront.
Being the last telco to offer Blackberry Bold 9700 doesn’t means that they’re preparing to lose. Expecting to see Digi to follows Celcom’s brilliant marketing technique, by selling the device at the ‘insanely’ discounted price to generate the buzz, just like what they did before.
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