Ricky Chua, first customer of iPhone X from DST

First customer Ricky Chua unboxing his new iPhone X

The distribution of the iPhone X as Ricky Chua received his new iPhone X at DST outlet at Airport Mall

Following the wave of excitement since the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus bundle plans were launched one month ago, DST opened its doors to the public for the long-awaited iPhone X which was released together with DST’s bundled plans.

DST celebrated the launch by congratulating customers for their purchases of the iPhone X who patiently awaited the arrival of the iPhone X and the plans offered by DST. A consensus of eager customers who queued in line waited for the release of the plans despite offers elsewhere that offered pre-orders earlier than DST.

For the launch, DST gave the first 50 customers in the queue DST vouchers worth B$100 together with an iTunes gift card worth USD15 to take home. First 50 customers also received special access to the iPhone X Launch Lounge. All customers were also treated to special food and beverages from Little Gourmet, Gong Cha, Magnum and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. I was privileged to be among the Top 50 customers, being the 19th person in the queue. The first person was Ricky Chua.

DST also entertained customers hours before the launch by playing games and providing giveaways. There were around 5 iPhone X covers being given away with DST merchandise such as umbrellas. One of the prizes was the latest Apple TV for those who were queueing up.

In attendance to open the doors to welcome the first customers was Suhaimi Hussain, CEO of DST and Haji Marshad Bin Hj Ismail, Deputy CEO of DST.

The postpaid bundles of the iPhone X offers various monthly subscriptions and upfront payments. For example, an Apple iPhone X 64GB with a $938 upfront payment is bundled with an B$85 monthly subscription for 24 months and customers will receive 9GB local data.



The plans are launched exclusively at DST’s Airport Mall branch only.

Aside from postpaid plans, customers can choose based on their preference whether to purchase an iPhone without a contract.

DST is Apple’s certified carrier with the largest and most preferred 4G network nationwide.

For more information on DST’s iPhone bundle plans, please visit: iphone.dst

A huge crowd at the iPhone X launch. Almost 80 people queued up for the launch.

The queue half way after the official launch at 10am.

Jason Rumpus was one of the winners of the mini game

Magnum ice-cream for customers

DST officials helping out with the pre-registration

iPhone X customers get a special treatment with food after receiving their iPhone X unit

Such a wonderful reception by DST officials

Gongcha anyone?

Doing my face detection huhu 😀

He dropped his phone a day before the launch. He was already targeting the iPhone X for a while. A huge upgrade indeed.

A former iPhone user before switching to Samsung. Now he’s back to Apple 😀