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TM&#39;s HyppTV progressively expanding in <b>Sarawak</b> – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 01 Nov 2013 04:39 PM PDT

Posted on November 2, 2013, Saturday

KUCHING: Sarawakians can now enjoy Telekom Malaysia Berhad's (TM) award-winning IPTV (Internet Protocal television) service HyppTV that is currently available nationwide.

According to TM Sarawak general manager Sarbini Hamdan, this service is available not only to UniFi subscribers but also to TM's new and existing 4 megabits per second (Mbps) and 8Mbps Streamyx broadband customers, thus expanding the reach of IPTV service to even greater number of views nationwide.

"We are excited that HyppTV is now progressively expanding in Sarawak with the availability of the service through our Streamyx 4Mbps and 8Mbps packages for TM customers here.

"Coupled with 'HyppTV Everywhere' offering, which allows our customers to enjoy their favourite HyppTV programmes on their multiple devices, Sarawakians can  also embrace the full experience of a Malaysian digital lifestyle," he said at the launch of HyppTV which was officiated at by of Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Datuk Bandar Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai at the Sarawak ICT Expo 2013 held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here yesterday.

Also present at the launch was Kuching Computer Business Association (KCBA) chairman Chong Choon Chiang.

'HyppTV Everywhere' is the first ever multi-screen offering that enables UniFi and Streamyx (4Mbps and 8Mbps) customers to watch HyppTV anytime and anywhere on their various devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops or PCs.

"In conjunction with the launch, TM will also be having a promotion for new subscribers where subscribe to the VIP10 UniFi Package will be entitled to a RM50 discount on the RM199 per month subscription from now until January 31, 2014," Sarbini disclosed.

Meanwhile, the launch also saw TM celebrating its 100,000th Streamyx customer which went to Charisma Crystal John who walked away with a 42-inch LG Smart TV and HyppTV exclusive merchandise.

Throughout the three-day Sarawak ICT Expo, TM will be showcasing its latest offerings such as UniFi, HyppTV as well as its loyalty programme, TM Rewards, which offers a host of exciting items, merchandise, discounts, promotions and even rebates for TM bills.

In addition, for new or upgrade of UniFi subscription, customers will enjoy free speed upgrade with subscription of Hypp Mega Pack or Hypp Sports Pack and enjoy free HyppTV content on two smart devices with 'HyppTV Everywhere' while new Streamyx 4Mbps and 8Mbps customers can enjoy one month subscription fee waiver during the three-day expo only.

On top of that, every successful subscription during the event will also entitle visitors to free gifts and the opportunity to participate in a lucky draw.

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Saberkas sets eye on recruiting IPTA students – BorneoPost Online <b>...</b>

Posted: 06 Nov 2013 08:49 AM PST

by Eswandy Hinri, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on November 7, 2013, Thursday

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) is determined to expand its membership to students of public and private institutions of higher learning (IPTA) for them to get involved in community and social activities.

Saberkas secretary-general Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) was chosen as the first IPTA in its recruitment initiative in order to enable the students to create a body under Saberkas to carry out activities that will help prepare students for the real society after graduation.

"Through participation in Saberkas, students will easily shape themselves up for the real society through the experience gained when involved in activities under Saberkas besides contributing knowledge they have learned," Dr Abdul Rahman told a press conference after a courtesy call on Unimas vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi at his office yesterday.

Leading the entourage, Dr Abdul Rahman was accompanied by his deputy Abu Seman Jahwie and members of the executive council where deputy vice-chancellor Peter Songan was also present.

He added that Saberkas generally want IPTA graduates to have a variety of other skills, including adaptability which he described as an added value to an individual.

He also pointed out that university students normally face the problem of getting permission to use a certain location to run an activity or a programme.

"Therefore, Saberkas is one of the platforms for students to organise and participate in community and social activities," he said.

"In addition, we strongly encourage undergraduates to meet up with the school students, especially those in rural areas, to help them get better results in exams," he added.

According to Dr Abdul Rahman, Saberkas has about 130,000 members aged 16 and over currently.

"Previously, Saberkas experienced minor difficulty in registering new members, but after the constitutional amendment last three years, we believe we will be able to attract more youths to register as members of the organisation," he said.

"Now, we have a total of 71 branches and 70 per cent of the committee members are aged 45 years and below in every branch including the units within," he explained.

Meanwhile, Dr Mohamad Kadim highlighted that Saberkas' effort was in line with the objectives of Unimas to build closer rapport with surrounding communities.

He hopes the initiative will be implemented successfully and efficiently.

"One of Unimas' objectives is to ensure that our presence is felt by the local community and we will work together with Saberkas to leverage this partnership," said Dr Mohamad Kadim.

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A home away from home - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 31 Oct 2013 02:45 PM PDT

by Phyllis Wong and Peter Sibon reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on November 1, 2013, Friday

Iban longhouses listed in Top 10 places where tourists can feel at home by Lonely Planet

KUCHING: The Sarawak Iban longhouse has been named one of the 10 Lonely Planet's "Where to feel like one of the family" places in its Best in Travel 2014.

Released on Oct 28, the world's number one guidebook publisher and global authority on travel Lonely Planet described Iban Longhouse as a cosy place.

"Things can get cosy in an Iban longhouse. Members of Sarawak's largest ethnic group traditionally live in communal, wonky, wooden structures that might be home to 30-odd families – and a few curious travelers.

"Many longhouses are secreted away in the jungle, reached only by boat. On arrival, your first port of call should be the chief, who will hopefully grant you permission to ascend into the longhouse's ruai (common area). This is where it all happens: eating, rice-wine drinking, gossiping, dancing…the Ibans like party, so don't count on much sleep," Lonely Planet says.

The annual roundup was based on recommendations drawn from ideas submitted by Lonely Planet's staff, authors and community of bloggers and tweeters. Their suggestions are refined by a panel of in-house travel experts, based on scores for topicality, excitement and that special x-factor.

"Where to feel like one of the family" is one of the inventive lists to the standard round up of "Top 10 destinations" in marking the 20th anniversary of the International Year of the Family to kip with clans worldwide.

The recognition was welcomed by ministers and tourism players.

Senior minister and minister of Land Development Tan Sri James Masing said the prestigious accolade from Lonely Planet proved that longhouse and its residents make for one of the best tourist products for Sarawak.

"When I was the minister of tourism I tried to promote culture, adventure and nature (CAN) tourism because I knew that longhouse and its inhabitants will make one of the best tourism products for Sarawak.

"However, because of lack of understanding of longhouse potential as tourist product by tourism planners, we were put on the back burner in allocation of fund for tourism promotion," Masing told The Borneo Post.

An emotional Masing added that the enhancement of longhouse potential cost little but the earning was huge and widespread.

Senior Minister and Minister of Social Development Tan Sri William Mawan said it was a great recognition for the Ibans.

"The warm and welcoming hospitality in the Iban longhouses is the reflection of hospitality of Sarawakians in general.

"Ibans like to welcome outsiders especially foreign tourists to their longhouses in the long association with the colonial masters who they called 'tuan'."

Mawan called for government's assistance to make sure the longhouses are safe, healthy and facilitated with basic amenities like water and electricity to ensure that in the long run, the tourism could generate better revenue for both the longhouse dwellers as well as for the government.

Assistant minister of tourism Datuk Talip Zulpilip expects more tourist arrivals with the recognition of the uniqueness of our longhouses.

"The exposure will be great without costing us too much," he said.

Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) believed that the recognition would enhance its effort to make Sarawak a more attractive place as a culture, adventure and nature destination.

STB director of marketing Benedict Jimbau said, "With the visit Sarawak Year next year, STB is expected to get more funding from the federal government to ensure that the campaign will be able to attract more tourist arrivals."

Other places chosen to have the family feel are Casas particulares (Cuba), Ger ( Mongolia), Coconut plantation ( Kerala), Township house ( Johannesburg), Sobe (Croatia), Village home (Otavalo, Ecuador), Bedouin tent (Wadi Rum, Jordan), Bure (Fiji) and Couch (worldwide).

In the hot-off-the-press Best in Travel 2014, Malaysia has also been listed one of the top 10 destinations to visit in 2014 among Brazil, Antarctica, Scotland, Sweden, Malawi, Mexico, Seychelles, Belgium and Macedonia.

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