Concepts Computer inked deal with Sin Chew Daily where now Acer Iconia One 8 will have a pre-installed Sin Chew Daily app in the tablet

This year, Concepts Computer, have a busy first quarter. Apart from launching new products, they have signed partnership with various stakeholders, recently Mars Enterprise and now Sin Chew Media Corporation Sdn. Yesterday, Concepts Computer and Sin Chew Media Corporation Sdn signed an agreement with Acer for a three-way collaborative where Acer Iconia One 8 will feature a pre-installed app of Sin Chew Daily e-newspaper and only available when you buy at Concepts Computer.

Did you know that the Sin Chew Daily e-newspaper comes in a form of an app for Google Playstore? It costs around BND 60 for a yearly subscription but to those who buy the Acer Iconia 8 will received a pre-installed app which means your first year subscription is waived off once you purchase the particular Acer Iconia 8 from Concepts Computer.

According to Leong Zie Yu, Regional Manager (Northern Sarawak of Sin Chew Daily), this is a great step coming from an 85 year old publication and now focuses its expansion on new media such as browsing news through smartphones and tablets. The best part for those who gets access to Sin Chew Daily newspaper, you will get the news as early as 6am whereas the printed ones are only made available by 10am.

Present during the signing ceremony were Vincent Pao, general manager of Concepts Computer, Azlinah Tuah, Senior Retail Executive for Concepts Computer, Richard Soo, Miri Branch Manager for Acer, Leong Zie Yu, Regional Manager (Northern Sarawak of Sin Chew Daily) and Lau Khong Chiong (Luke), Office-in-charge of Sin Chew Daily Brunei.

Vincent Pao, general manager of Concepts Computer receiving token from Leong Zie Yu, Regional Manager (Northern Sarawak of Sin Chew Daily)

Vincent Pao giving a token of appreciation to Leong Zie Yu

Vincent holding the Acer Iconia One 8 with pre-installed Sin Chew Daily App with Richard Soo, Miri Branch Manager for Acer

Exchange of agreement between Concepts Computer and Sin Chew Daily

 

Have you dine at Deals at Radisson Hotel?

New menu, new taste. Winnie and I had dinner last week at Deals Restaurant. My previous visit was a business lunch meeting. Deals has always been one of those fine dining places where you feel more relaxed as you are not distracted by little things. It has a more intimate setting which allows a more connected conversation among your dinner mates.

I also had the privilege to meet up with Executive Chef Wan E Zazalee of Radisson Hotel and he has been in the country for a year already. Chef Wan shared how he has revamped the menu of Deals. Chef Wan said it was an overhaul of the previous menu and he has incorporated his version and style to give more classy touch while maintaining the high standard of a western cuisine.

Chef Wan shared how difficult it is to source for local products for the new menu. Despite its challenges, he was still able to come up with a comprehensive line up for dishes from appetizer to soup to the main courses and of course, desserts.

Chef Wan hails from Penang but has worked professionally in the global scene and spent most of his time in Europe. He hinted that most of the dishes in Deals have French influence.

I had the dishes recommended by the chef himself and I had the delicious rack of lamb as my main course. Will I drop by Deals Restaurant again? Definitely. Do call 2244272 ext 8832 for reservation.

Tuna Maguro & Scallops, Pomegranate Seed, Yuzu Soy and Raspberry Caviar (appetizer)

Oak Chips Smoked Salmon & Purple Radicchio Log with Salsa Verde (appetizer)

Plum Tomato Cosommé with smoked chicken in a vietnamese parcel

Grilled Blackmore Angus Beef Tenderloin (190 GM)

Grilled Margaret River Rack of Lamb (250 GM)

The revamped menu at Deals