Get TMNet to Refund You RM10 Per Day

Here’s something I bet not a lot of people know about. Because if word got out, I betcha TMNet will crumble soon. One of my business network members was complaining about how his Internet connection was up and down. Worst part is when he sends an email the connection goes down.

Anyway, he related his connection problem to you know who and was left frustrated in the end – as usual. Later he found out from another friend, you has the right as the subscriber to demand a daily refund whenever the connection is down for more than 24 hours. Each day is supposedly around RM10. During this time of turmoil, RM10 is enough to fill a quarter pertrol in my MyVi.

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How to Start an E-Commerce Business in Malaysia?

With the advancement of online (web) applications, starting an e-commerce website and selling products online has never been easier. The best part is it sounds easy and it IS easy. So what do you need to start an e-commerce business today? I’d say, around RM10,000 or USD3000 for the investment.

And I wasn’t kidding about the figures. If you’re asking, why are the figures so high? It’s because I’m talking about professionally designed, real search engine optimized, online advertising and marketing type e-commerce businesses. If you’re still saying; but you said it’s so easy to start selling online today, yes I did say it but easy doesn’t always equal to cheap. Let me give you a quick breakdown of where the investment would and should go if you wanted to start an e-commerce business.

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TMNet Monopoly Will Fall Soon

If I had the money, I’d sue them for mental disturbance and health related issues. For one, I believe an Internet subscriber could probably get grey hair from stressing out over a lousy Internet connection daily. And, the connection has been a b*tch the past few days.

I sure hope when the 4 Malaysia Wimax license holders; Green Packet Bhd, REDtone International Bhd, YTL E-Solutions Bhd and Asiaspace Dotcom Sdn Bhd, release the new Internet wireless standard then TMNet will crumble. But I wonder how does Wimax really work?

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I Need More Bloggers for Advertorial

Previously I was tasked to help a client seek 50 bloggers for advertorial. Thank you to bloggers who applied and I’m sorry to bloggers who haven’t been selected. I’m not sure if this is unfortunate or good luck because they’d like me to find more bloggers to write advertorial for them.

In the last round, the requirements I advised the client were very lenient therefore this round I’m going to be less lenient. It’s not because I want to be the bad guy here but I’d like to ensure most of the bloggers applying will fit the clients requirements. Better fit means better chances of the client selecting you for advertorial.

So here are the new blogger requirements:

1. Must own a blog. (not necessarily with personal domain)
2. Written in either English, BM or Chinese.
3. Minimum 3 MONTHS blogging.
4. Minimum 1000 UNIQUE VISITORs per month.
5. Must have a site analytics tool like Google Analytics, Sitemeter or others.

If you meet the requirements, please email (etsuko.lyn at gmail.com) with the following subject line; Blogger Enrollment.

Including the following information:

Real Name:

Blog URL: http://

Blog Genre:

Attach: Screenshot of the last 30 days absolute unique visitor numbers.

Application closes on July 18, 2008.

Disclaimer:
Though you may fit the requirements, there is no guarantee you will be selected because client will do final selection of blogs they feel most confident in awarding the advertorial too. And I apologize in advance if your blog wasn’t selected.

Is Maxis Bringing iPhone 3G to Malaysia?

This is breaking news and it’s been openly announced on the Internet. Just a few minutes ago, one of my commenters shared a source with me. Apparently, Maxis Malaysia is bringing in the iPhone 3G to Malaysia.

Whether or not its true all we have from here on is skepticism and blank bullets to fire off. However, I’ve checked the source and they seem to be a reputable place of information. They openly said:

Its understood that Maxis will offer the iPhone 3G in Malaysia at a competitive price below RM1,000.

Source: The Malaysian Insider

I’m rather stunned by this. I know rumours were Maxis was planning on bringing the iPhone to Malaysia but I’m quite shocked its true. Don’t know why.

What do you guys think about Maxis bringing the iPhone 3G to Malaysia?