Engineer wins nation’s first 4G internet car, courtesy of Yes and Proton’s Facebook contest

Engineer wins nation’s first 4G internet car, courtesy of Yes and Proton’s Facebook contest

Remember the online contest organised by YTL Communications’ Yes brand and Proton? That’s the one with the 4G internet-enabled Proton Inspira worth RM100k as its grand prize. Well, the winners were revealed today at YTL’s Network Operation Centre in Sentul, with engineer Ng Oon-Ee proudly collecting the keys to Malaysia’s first internet-equipped ride.

Contest participants first had to become fans of Yes4G or Proton on Facebook before creating a personalised avatar of themselves and uploading a headshot. They then had to complete a slogan and garner followers on their Facebook walls. 20 people progressed to the final round, from which three winners were selected based on the creativity of their slogans.

The one-off Yes 4G Inspira packs goodies such as a Yes 4G Huddle, three WiFi-enabled iPad 2s, a built-in Sony audio system with Bluetooth, 18-inch alloys and titanium black tinted windows.

Engineer wins nation’s first 4G internet car, courtesy of Yes and Proton’s Facebook contest

Ng, a Proton driver himself, said he uses a Yes Huddle in his current car as he doesn’t have a mobile data plan. The 28-year old added that he was “surprised” and felt “blessed” to have emerged the winner of the contest.

Second and third prize respectively went to Chew Yoong Sen and Yew Hong Tat. Both won a Yes 4G Huddle, a Yes ID Starter Pack and a Valuepack 150, with Chew receiving an additional WiFi-enabled iPad 2.

Proton and Yes say their partnership has enabled them to bring high-speed internet to cars across more than 70% of Malaysia’s populated area, with YTL Communications CMO Reggie Chee adding that the network is ever-expanding.

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Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • ismail saad on Aug 15, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    sure lepas nie dia cat balik kereta tu.

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  • Josh Ling on Aug 15, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    That’s one cool car, but the “livery” is not……

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  • peter on Aug 15, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Are the “titanium black tinted windows” JPJ compliant?

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  • this competition is rigged.
    the winner is the brother of a YTL staff. what are the coincidence?

    tiger760li, you are a Racist *ss.

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    • tiger760li on Aug 15, 2012 at 5:32 pm

      this is fact definitely

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    • protkiller on Aug 15, 2012 at 5:39 pm

      Except that his brother happens to be a teaching assistant at a local college…..but what do facts matter when you are a dumbass

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      • Normally for competition like this, there would be the rule of “Immediate family participation are not allowed.”

        I won’t know because I never read the terms n conditions. But if there is, he should be stripped of the prize.

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    • Ng Kok Moi on Aug 16, 2012 at 4:33 am

      Pl check your facts before pointing an accusing finger. The winner is NOT the brother of a YTL staff, but only a cousin…. Certainly not IMMEDIATE family members… He has not violated any contest rules.

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  • Julian Lee on Aug 15, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    later thief target his car becos many iPad

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  • Sean Ng on Aug 15, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Can black tinted windows? JPJ approved ah?

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  • Andy Soe on Aug 15, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I wondered whether the “titanium black” tinted window film are JPJ compliant as well whether it’s those security shatter-proof ones. Well, one thing for sure is this car going to be prone to car thieves as it’s loaded with iPads & Sony ICE.

    Btw, I just noticed that the tires fitted onto this Inspira is Indonesia made Achilles ATR Sport with Kranze taiwanese made alloy wheels. At least give it a set of Enkei with Japs rubbers la. Aiyo…..

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  • Drebar on Aug 15, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Smartest move is to sell the Inspira quickly…at least get RM80K cash than depreciate value to RM60K in less than 2 years…

    Smart engineers always sell it quickly!

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  • Sand King on Aug 15, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    This guy is super rude and action when he got his car and how he reply on the facebook page..
    N he is a lecturer…
    What a waste to give such a car to him. is totally unfair.. this competition was shit

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  • Sabahman on Aug 15, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    The owner will never have to wonder where he put his car key.

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  • Julian Lee on Aug 16, 2012 at 8:25 am

    BMW is better

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  • firdausamin on Aug 16, 2012 at 8:27 am

    He doesnt look too happy winning the car. Or theres something wrong with his face.

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  • Joe Radzif on Aug 16, 2012 at 8:27 am

    ala korang dengki…
    cakap je la…

    congratulation to the winner…
    Rezeki Tuhan bagi tu…

    syukur…

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  • seriousdude on Aug 16, 2012 at 9:20 am

    at first i thought the first pic is taken somewhere in UK…nice looking place, not the car tho..

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