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SPICE CSL SPICE UP LOCAL MOBILE DEVICE MARKET India-Malaysia JV launches 3G and Android phones powered by Qualcomm

MALAYSIA - 1 July 2010 Spice CSL, the joint venture between Singapores Spice i2i and Malaysias CSL Mobile today moves forward in the mobile device market by unveiling its series of 3G and Android phones powered by Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM).

Spice CSL announced two 3G mobile devices Blueberry Knight W8000i and W600 and the Spice CSL MI300 smartphone at a ceremony today which comprised executives from Qualcomm, as well as Spice CSLs local and overseas as well as Master Key distributors and key retail partners. The launch ceremony was witnessed by Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Chief Operating Officer, Dato' Mohamed Sharil Bin Mohamed Tarmizi witnessed a signing ceremony between Spice CSL, Spice i2i and Qualcomm, marking the partnership of the launch of these mobile devices. Spice CSLs move into the 3G and Android-enabled device market signals our plans to expand our product portfolio into different market segments. We have always had much success in the entry-tier mobile device segment, recording approximately 100,000 units a month, and over 2 million units of mobile phones over the past three years. Our technological and manufacturing strengths have allowed us to be in a strong position to capture significant market share and mind share of consumers moving forward, said Dato Dr Eric Chuah, Managing Director of Spice CSL, during the signing ceremony. Dato Eric Chuah also said that the partnership with Qualcomm will enable Spice CSL to offer more attractive models for its existing customers and to entice new customers. As the users are getting more tech savvy and mobile internet is now a norm, our latest 3G and Android series will provide the market with more choices and they can experience the value that Spice CSL can provide, he added. Qualcomm congratulates Spice CSLs launch of their three mobile devices and we are delighted that the company sees the value in differentiating their product based on advanced technologies provided by Qualcomm, said John Stefanac, president of Southeast Asia & Pacific, Qualcomm Incorporated. As an innovator of wireless technologies, Qualcomm is transforming the way individuals and communities live and work, enabling devices that go beyond the traditional wireless phone. From smartphones to smartbooks and eBooks, Qualcomm is enabling a whole host of new device categories and we are excited to work with a visionary company like Spice CSL. The Spice MI300 is an Android 3G Quad-band smartphone with a 600 MHz Qualcomm chipset processor and a 3.2 inch VGA capacitive touchscreen. Its features include Push Email, 5 megapixel camera, WiFi-capable and G-sensor. As an Android phone, the MI300 allows the user to access over 50,000 applications that can be downloaded from the Android Market. The phone also comes with a GPS Navigator with MapKing software, CSL Fun Club, Blueberry Messenger & Blueberry Store, Anti-theft security software and

Wisma CSL No.10 Jalan Jurunilai U1/20, Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel : (60) 3-5569 3031 Fax : (60) 3-5569 3032 Website : www.CSL.my

features customised for the devout Muslim like Azan alarm, (alarm for prayer times) and Kiblat (a compass that orientates towards Mecca). Spice CSL also showcased an upcoming Mobile Internet device under its Android series, MI700, which is running on Qualcomm chipset and Android OS. This is a 7 inches touch screen device that enables easy navigation in the internet with WiFi and 3.5G connection. Dato Eric Chuah hinted that this model will be available next month. Under the 3G Series, Blueberry Knight W8000i is a 3.5G QWERTY candy bar phone with dual camera, HSDPA modem, Facebook and Messenger access, Bluetooth, MP3 and MP4 Player and TFlash / MicroSD Card extension. The CSL 3.5G W600, which is also 3.5G capable, comes with 2.4 262K Colour Screen, has Analogue TV, a HSDPA modem, a 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, supports NES games and T-Flash / MicroSD Card Extension. The MI300 will be available for sale at RM1099 while the Blueberry Knight W8000 is priced at RM499 and W600 is priced at RM488 only. . It will be available in stores nationwide from July 2010 onwards. The event also served to cement the official relationship between Spice i2i of Singapore and CSL Malaysia. The two partners first proposed the joint venture early this year which saw the formation of Spice CSL, of which Spice i2i holds a 65% stake while Dato Eric Chuah holds the 35% balance. These new models you see today are just the first of many to come from Spice CSL. We are confident that customers will enjoy our new features and our value-added services. And, welcome to Spice CSL World of Mobile Internet, quipped Dato Eric Chuah. The Spice CSL official launch saw the attendance of more than 500 guests - Spice CSLs business partners from China, Singapore, India, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia a gathering of Asias circle of champions of the mobile phone market at Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel. About Spice CSL Spice CSL Group is now jointly owned by Singapore conglomerate Spice i2i and Dato Dr Eric Chuah from Malaysia. Spice CSL is primarily engaged in marketing and distribution of mobile phones and consumer electronics. It has offices in Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Currently still headquartered in Malaysia, Spice CSLs will soon be relocating its operations to Singapore to facilitate regional business expansion. The CSL Group of companies was founded by Dato Dr Eric Chuah in 1999. Through the past decade it has earned substantial recognition from the Malaysian Government including status as Technology Status Company/Manufacturer by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry and by the Ministry of Finance for its pioneering role in the mobile telephone industry.The Group has also won several awards for its integrity and commitment in serving the South East Asia/ ASEAN markets: Mobile World Best Malaysian Brand 2008/2009 International Honesty Enterprise Keris Award 2009 JCI Creative Young Enterprise Award 2009 (Top 10) MRCS 8TV Entrepreneur Award 2009 Asia Pacific Top Excellence Brand About Qualcomm Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in next-generation mobile technologies. For 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of wireless communications, connecting people more closely to information, entertainment and each other. Today, Qualcomm technologies are powering the convergence of mobile communications and

Wisma CSL No.10 Jalan Jurunilai U1/20, Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel : (60) 3-5569 3031 Fax : (60) 3-5569 3032 Website : www.CSL.my

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Wisma CSL No.10 Jalan Jurunilai U1/20, Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel : (60) 3-5569 3031 Fax : (60) 3-5569 3032 Website : www.CSL.my

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