GoMobile 2008 – The Ultimate Mobile Lifestyle Event of the Year

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 13 August 2008: GoMobile 2008, Malaysia’s first and most comprehensive mobile lifestyle event encompassing the GoMobile Expo, the 2nd Asia Pacific M-Learning and Edutainment Conference 2008 and the Mobile World Star Awards and Gala Dinner; today announced its official launch and unveiled Maxis Communications Bhd (Maxis) as Pinnacle Sponsor and Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Malaysia and Open University of Malaysia (OUM) as key strategic partners. The event, organized by LTT Global Communications Sdn Bhd in partnership with Mobile World magazine, will take place on November 20 to 23, 2008 at the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) Kuala Lumpur.

“We are very excited and proud to be able to create a space for the mobile industry to come together and we believe it will act as a catalyst for the entire mobile ecosystem to move forward, benefitting everyone from consumers to developers and vendors alike,” said Mr. Wemel Cumavoo, CEO of LTT Global Communications Sdn Bhd.

“Events such as GoMobile is in line with MSC Malaysia’s strategic intent to spur the content development cluster and an avenue for our local talents and companies to seek the opportunities and possibilities in the robust Malaysian mobile industry.” said En. Kamil Othman, Vice-President, Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC).

“We are pleased to be the Pinnacle Sponsor of GoMobile 2008,” said Maxis Head of Strategy and Head of New Businesses, Dr. Nikolai Dobberstein at the launch event. “Maxis has consistently set the pace for mobile innovation in Malaysia.

Kashminder Singh, the Managing Editor of Mobile World believes that GoMobile 2008 is the perfect place for Malaysians to see what the future mobile lifestyle will be like. At GoMobile 2008, they will see firsthand how much more these new mobile technologies can add to their lives”.

GoMobile 2008 is partnered and endorsed by the Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications (KTAK), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM), Open University of Malaysia (OUM), Tourism Malaysia, Ministry of Youth and Sports.

To date, Mobile Wallet and NOKIA are Gold Sponsors of GoMobile 2008 and XiMAX, MicXon and Money Tree International have come on board as Silver Sponsors.

Four unique zones – Devices and Accessories, Innovation, Learning and Entertainment will be set up. Visitors can find the hottest in mobility-themed products at the Devices and Accessories Zone; the latest mobile technology solutions at the Innovation Zone; learning and education through mobile devices at the Learning Zone and the most trendy mobiles games, music and entertainment in the Entertainment Zone.

The 2nd Asia Pacific M-Learning and Edutainment Conference, taking place on November 20 and 21, 2008 at PWTC will feature high-powered keynote addresses from leading lights in the mobile industry in Malaysia and other countries. The conference is aimed at driving mobile learning adoption and innovation.

“Last year’s conference was a huge success with participants from 13 countries. We received very positive feedback from the participants. This year the conference is more exciting and we are expecting 1000 delegates from all over the world including the United States of America, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia,” said Wemel.

The Mobile World Star Awards and Gala Dinner complete the total mobile lifestyle concept of GoMobile 2008; recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements, contributions and innovations in the mobile industry. The celebratory dinner which promises exciting performances and entertainment will be attended by the movers and shakers of the mobile industry.

For more information, kindly log on to: www.GoMobile.my or call +603-7877 7023.

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Name:: Rani Wemel

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