• The BIGGEST DotA competition in the world just got a whole lot BETTER.
• The EPITOME for DotA competitions worldwide just got a whole lot GRANDEUR.
• The FINEST-HOUR for DotA competitions worldwide has finally arrived. And you’re invited!

It’s at this time of the year where the temperature for SGNDT 09’ escalates to an all new high – much hotter than before! The monumental march for Fame & Glory starts right here at Sendi Mutiara Multimedia Grand National DotA Tournament 09’ (SGNDT 09’). SGNDT has proven the test of time to be the best. Can you prove your worth? The Gate of the Ancients erupts once more as SGNDT 09’marches to town seeking to crown the next DotA World Champion!

The Sendi Mutiara Multimedia Grand National DotA Tournament 2009 (SGNDT 09’), pretentiously the most prestigious DotA competition in the world is here on its fourth successive year bringing with it an even more impressive army of Dotarians into the fray. The qualifying-round for SGNDT ’09 kicks-off this 30th May 2009 and will consecutively run through 10 states in Malaysia in search for the best DotA teams to represent their country. Only those that earned a place in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from each state-qualifier can proceed to the Grand Final hosted in the capital city of Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur, where a lucrative total cash prize of RM135, 000 and international contenders await the worthy champions.

SMM Grand National DotA Tournament 2009: State-Qualifiers

Date: Begins this 30th May

Game: Warcraft III: Defense of the Ancients (DotA)

Venue: Malaysia
•Melaka: May 30th – 31st
•N.Sembilan: June 6th - 7th
•Penang: June 13th - 14th
•Pahang: July 4th – 5th
•Sabah: July 18th – 19th
•Sarawak: August 22nd – 23rd
•Johor: August 29th – 30th
•Perak: September 12th – 13th
•Kedah: September 25th – 26th
•Selangor: October 10th – 11th
•Kuala Lumpur: October 24th – 25th
•Grand Final: November 27th – 29th

Registration: RM 150 per-team (sign-up online at www.smm.net.my)

Requirements: ANYBODY who is a fan of DotA

Prizes:
Qualifiers Prizes
•Champion: RM2000 Cash + Medal
(Qualified to National Grand Final)
•1st Runner Up: RM1000 Cash + Medal
(Qualified to National Grand Final)
•2nd Runner Up: RM600 Cash + Medal
(Qualified to National Grand Final)
•3rd Runner Up: RM 300 Cash
(Qualified to National Grand Final)

Grand Final Prizes
•Champion: RM 42,000 Cash + Trophy + sponsors product
•1st Runner Up: RM 20,000 Cash + Trophy + sponsors product
•2nd Runner Up: RM 13,000 Cash + Trophy + sponsors product
•3rd Runner Up: RM 8,000 Cash + sponsors product
•5th place: RM 2,000 Cash + sponsors product
•6th place: RM 1,500 Cash + sponsors product
•7th place: RM 1,300 Cash + sponsors product
•8th place: RM 1,100 Cash + sponsors product

Registration for International Participants:
A registration process will be conducted for international participants (Europe, U.S, and Asia) who are interested in joining SGNDT 09’. International participants will automatically gain a slot into the SGNDT 09’ Grand Finals. No registration fees will be required. Terms & Conditions apply.

What is SGNDT?
The Sendi Mutiara Multimedia Grand National DotA Tournament – short for SGNDT, is an annual DotA tournament of epic proportions hosted directly by Sendi Mutiara Multimedia Sdn. Bhd. (SMM), the official licensing holder of Blizzard products in Malaysia. SGNDT aims to create a prestigious e-Sports hub for Defense of the Ancients (DotA): a custom map from Warcraft III featuring a grandeur premise to attract both local and international participants to foray their skills and talent where only the best of the best shall compete to emerge winners. Last year's SGNDT saw SMM booked a placed in The Malaysia Book of Records on two accounts, the first being the "Highest Prize Money in a PC Gaming Tournament" of over RM 120,000, and the second being "Most International Participants in a Single Gaming Event" (60 gamers from 7 countries: Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, China, and Russia).

Why join the SGNDT?
SGNDT guarantees a spectator sport of high magnitude, record-breaking cash prizes, and remarkable sportsmanship in an attempt to carve a benchmark for what could be the epitome of DotA tournaments worldwide. The worthy champions of SGNDT are rewarded with the most feasible of prizes ever given in a single PC gaming tournament that amounts to RM 42,000 with an exchange rate of 3.5, making it equivalent to USD 12,000 for 1st placing, with the prize money escalating higher each year as promised by Sendi Mutiara Multimedia Sdn. Bhd (SMM). With international participants joining the fray of DotA stardom worldwide, your team might stand a chance to be contenders to overthrow last year’s SGNDT Defending Champions – hailing all the way from China, Team EhomE.

How do I apply to join the SGNDT?
Registration for SGNDT 09’ starts NOW. The process is simple and can be completed online. Below are the following steps:
1) Head over to www.smm.net.my
2) Click “SGNDT Registration”
3) Fill in your complete team and member details.
4) A confirmation email will be sent to your mail-box within 3 working days. Included will be tournament details, venue address, time, and number to contact.
5) Print a copy of the document and submit it on the tournament day itself.
6) A payment of RM 150 is to be made directly on the day of the event. Kindly refer to the state scheduling date for the exact day.

Who are the Organizers/Sponsors of SGNDT?
Sendi Mutiara Multimedia Sdn. Bhd. (SMM) has been the leading image at the forefront of the local PC gaming industry with over 6 years and counting under its belt. Dr. Ricky Lim, the president and CEO of Sendi Mutiara Multimedia Sdn Bhd (SMM) took it in his stride to rapidly build up SMM over the years with corporate accomplishment being set above par, expanded to more than 800 LAN game centers across the country, eradicating privacy and legalizing cyber cafes. SMM, the official licensed distributor for Blizzard Entertainment games (Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo) in Malaysia has been actively organizing the SMM Grand National DotA Tournament (SGNDT), a nationwide competition featuring the best Warcraft DotA team throughout Malaysia. A whooping cash prize of RM 36,000 was handed to the champions of the last SGNDT in 2008 with the prize money constantly increasing on a yearly basis. SMM believes in boosting the e-Sports level of DotA towards a better growth factor by rewarding the pro-gaming community in return.

SGNDT 09’ F.A.Q (Frequently-Asked-Questions)
01# Q: Where will each state-qualifier location be?
A: Complete details of SGNDT 09’ locations can be seen on our Official SMM Website at www.smm.net.my
02# Q: When can I start registering my team?
A: Registration for SGNDT 09’ starts on the 23rd of May and can be completed online at www.smm.net.my
03# Q: What are the payment methods for registration?
A: Cash payment of RM 150 per-team is to be made on the event day itself.
04# Q: How do I qualify my team for the Grand Finals?
A: Only those that earned a place in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from each state-qualifier can proceed to the Grand Final hosted in the
capital city of Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur.
05# Q: Will international participants be present at SGNDT 09’?
A: Yes. International participants will directly be slotted into the Grand Finals.

So make sure to register your team for the DotA State Qualifiers NOW to ETCH your team a NOTCH closer towards the Sendi Mutiara Multimedia Grand National DotA Tournament!

This post has been edited by aigis: Jun 1 2009, 11:31 AM

what about EHOME? Defending champion status?

yeah... prizes increased!!!!!!!!!!!! SMM!!!!!!!!

naissssss

Just so you know, it's supposed to be,'I do recommend reading'. 'Remind' can't be used in this context.

nice aaa

International Teams, Ehome included (China) will be automatically slotted into the SGNDT 09' Grand Finals at Kuala Lumpur and will not participate in the State Qualifiers.

National Anthem we are talking about Negaraku!
National Stadium we are talking about Bukit Jalil
But dota Grand 'National' champion is not for Malaysian....
What u guys talking about? Grand National tournament should be open just for Malaysian. If smm want to invite International team u can either create another tournament open for all nation or just change the Grand 'National' tournament to something else.
1 more reminder, in order to encourage more dota player in malaysia to continue playing dota, we need to have an all malaysian dota tournament with heavy prize. International tournament no doubt malaysian team will have rare chance to finish among the top beside the top few teams in Malaysia.

thread started face problem
100% agree with egpro

i don't agree on this, definition is different. International teams are invited!! and not challenge for the state qualifiers. Is it what you means, for exp Badminton Malaysia Open then we have to bann china or indonesia to take part. Then malaysian sure win!! no challenging at all.

the only reason for doing this is because the only way to challenge international team only via online, and always blame the connection problem when lose in game. One things to prove your great, come and challenge!!

Don't just stick to your own level that tournament haven start yet, u already lose!! assuming rare chance to finish among the top. This is a worldclass tournament, of coz need worldclass team to take part.

THe most important part - SGNDT is organized since 2006, and for international team only started 2008. Just because the word national then have to start up other tournament?? so funny! you know how hard to build up a brand or name ?

alright, just my 2 cents. no offend

i totally agree with Novie because even thought no international team involve. i think the champion will be the same all these year among the few great team that always involve in international tournament.

So what's the different? to have world class team involve is great. at least our Malaysia top teams are pressure to train to higher level. Else i don't see any finale without world class team.

Egpro: The word National totally nothing to do with this tournament. lol so funny, maybe we shall ask SMM to consult you for every decision they made. lol

just kidding, no offend

Reason why smm spend so much money to host this event is to encourage more Dota player in 'Malaysia' to get involve in Dota team play so they can keep on charging the monthly fees on all cyber cafes. Meaning Dota still hot, cafe will subcribe to pay them monthly fees. This money come from local cyber cafes, where as it doesn't come from those international team. So if they continue like this, knowing chance of of winning a big money tournament is slim, u think players still want to concentrate to build their team and go train at cyber cafes? Every dota team in Malaysia ultimate aim is the SMM grand national. It is definitely not good for dota community.
Now SMM trying to kill 2 birds with a stone, trying to lure more malaysian dota players to play dota as well as they want to build their reputation internationally which i think is wrong. Thats why i suggest, they should have 2 different tournament instead of 1. Maybe 1 is Grand national champion and 2. SMM open championship. Where the open championship is for the top 4 national winners + international invited team.

just my 2 cents only, i type so much is for the good of Malaysia Dota community!!! Malaysia Boleh!!!!

This post has been edited by Egpro: Apr 30 2009, 02:41 PM

The Sendi Mutiara Grand National DotA Tournament is curved to formulate a Malaysian-Open for DotA that plays host to an international platform by which only the very best DotA teams throughout the 10 states shall represent our home soil of Malaysia to compete in the Grand Finals - hence, the term "National".

Speaking of killing 2 birds with one stone, correct theory, flawed comprehension on your part. SMM is indeed increasing the hype and e-Sports value factor for DotA competition worldwide whilst giving the best Malaysian teams from each state an entrance slot to compete with the best DotA players worldwide, be it locally or internationally. This huge motivational boost will inevitably up the integrity and performance of the competition, the local DotA community, and let Malaysia be seen as a force to be reckoned with by international suitors.

This post has been edited by aigis: Apr 30 2009, 03:51 PM

If we are not challenging players from other country we will definately be the best among our country, but what's the point? the reason they make this tournament internationally is for us to show our capabilities and see our standard compare to player's from other country. we cannot always be winner within the country oni ler...dun be katak di bawah tempurung ok...

This post has been edited by SohMui: Apr 30 2009, 04:11 PM

what a good phrase.. "katak di bawah tempurung" !! totally agreed. We as a Malaysian should prove our strength regardless win or loss. At least we tried our best to achieve the best we can.

Prove that Malaysians everyday play DotA in every CC ain't wasted

Do you know that people in China actually work as "gamers"? People there do own a living by just playing games...I mean, it's not a bad thing if we could follow their trends, after all, it can create new jobs for those dropouts rather then let them involve in crime etc...As long as we're not addicted to it, we can work as gamers too. What do u say?

What do you mean? O___O I'm just saying some people are playing at CC/Home everyday, so can prove it in this tournament =.=

Oh yeah of course I know, my team is sponsored by Blitzone and my friend's team get sponsored by Gamecom, get salary and all those gaming equipments, jacket, and t shirts.

haha, the problem facing for this is always conflict interest between teammate. Unless 5 of them have good understanding and direction to move forward.

That's why in every team, team chemistry is vital, no matter how pro you are, you won't win the team that are same level as you with a good team chemistry.

can save money to go for teamwork building course... we can propose to company to ask the staff to play dota to build up their teamwork skill... we help blizzard to market their product, ask them for commission...hahaha!

i wan join all state allow ma??lOLX

I dont normally pose here. But just so excited about this news. Hope that all three Ks teams get to join. Would be such an exciting match.

will clan oNs will be the 1st clan to sign ??

RM42,000 price money for champion man.... thats alot of money there :0

Ks.Dota , Ks.int , Ks.cn ? walao~

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Added on May 2, 2009, 10:07 pm1 question, for those 'invited' international teams.. do they have to pay the same amount of reg fee just like us?

This post has been edited by zzz0507: May 2 2009, 10:07 PM

No, they do not have to pay the RM 150 registrations fee, but they will have to dish out travel expenses and accommodations which pretty much balance this hefty sum.

y alwiz ppl like 2 insult oNs team? did they rape ur gf or smth?

be adviced do not attempt to qualify for Melaka SMM if your aim is to get 1st place.

why? got pro joining?

enough chit chat, organizer said

"Registration: RM 150 per-team (sign-up online)"

but, i dont see any link provided. went to www.smm.net.my

but again, crappy website with no sign up link.

anyone can help me? thx.

hi guys, have u read carefully? stated clearly registration starts 23rd of May onwards. Information are to READ before complain.

erm...yea..

This post has been edited by emoshizzle: May 4 2009, 11:29 PM

wat do you mean ???

i think because they think they are strong to secure champion for melaka gua...

a free advice or emotional blackmail?

anyone from melaka want to join ? xD..

i will join SMM Melaka LOL

RM42,000 = 1 MyVi

u have got team ?

Good Luck to all those planning to join SMM Melaka. May the best team win

Maybe ii noe N.9 d SMM at which cc? alibaba?

WOW, hw to reach the level o ? nid defeat every single strong team ? so good o, if i can reach tat level so get lot money to shopping around ..haha...anyway i heard tat tis end of May the SNGTD 09 start in melaka oo... but i think i and my sis cannt get chance enter it, cz we till noob ...haix...just only can hide in cc play ....

The official Cyber Cafes hosting the SNGDT 09':Qualifiers for Negeri Sembilan along with other states will be released on the 23rd of May 2009 at all major forums and websites. So, stay tune.

Waiting for it .....

This is World or M'sia tournament ?

i think consider M'sia + invitational open = Malaysia Open

The SGNDT 09' has 2 stages. The first stage involves a high scale qualifier by which 10 states throughout Malaysia will compete for a top 4 placings (for each state) as a requisite to qualify for the Grand Finals. The final stage of SGNDT 09' will be the Grand Finals where international participants can opt to take part to create a more competitive atmosphere on a global platform of DotArians. This gives our best local teams a golden opportunity to compete amongst the best international teams across the globe at our very own home turf of Malaysia.

This post has been edited by aigis: May 15 2009, 10:09 AM

i notice got a video clip for last year SGNDT08...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4Gd6hJu4XI

have a look .... see who's face is inside...

lol .. i seriously doubt about it, come Kingsurf CC take part qualification

Neighboring countries such as Singapore can opt to take part in the Johor Qualifiers on August 29th – 30th, and will be excluded for an automatic qualification to the Grand Finals.

newly crowned DTS-Cup champion Kazakhstan's OS|oNe is interesting to join SMM

Thank you for your intended interest. Registration starts on the 23rd of May and can be registered online at www.smm.net.my

i hope melaka wont do at infinity again...

why ?

because a lot of technical problem.. anyway, no worries.. won't be at infinity again!!

i heard rumour said tat this year melaka SMM will be at jetty ...^^

i heard smm melaka will do at facebook

anyone got face book account

no need to guess anymore, log on to smm website... they announced dy..

www.smm.net.my

Melaka at Facebook internet cafe .... like never heard b4 wor...

and the registration started... but only can register 3 upcoming state only.. the rest haven open for registration yet..

This post has been edited by virtualboy: May 22 2009, 02:48 PM

REGISTRATIONS FOR SGNDT 09': STATE QUALIFIERS STARTS NOW!

Below are the following steps:
1) Head over to SMM's Official Website at www.smm.net.my
2) Click “SGNDT Registration”
3) Fill in your complete team and member details.
4) A confirmation email will be sent to your mail-box within 3 working days. Included will be tournament details, venue address, time, and number to contact.
5) Print a copy of the document and submit it on the tournament day itself.
6) A payment of RM 150 is to be made directly on the day of the event. Kindly refer to the state scheduling date at our Official SMM Website for the exact day.

This post has been edited by aigis: May 23 2009, 10:06 AM

lim ar want to ask u a question.

if i qualify for melaka state.. can i play for other team in grand final?

thanks

may i ask seremban SMM at which CC?

negeri sembilan smm at oraganize at which cc ?

that mean i need to have a printer to print out what you send me after i register?

Can't wait, this 30th

This post has been edited by Velvet.Violet: May 25 2009, 10:03 AM

Locations for Negeri Sembilan & Penang will be posted very shortly at our Official Website at http://www.smm.net.my/

The document can be printed out at any time from a PC with printer access.

okay , thanks so much

Locations for Negeri Sembilan & Penang is out XD at smm website good cyber cafes too!!

er.. around thr got any hotels ?

Seremban SMM will at Tbun.
Izit Infront College Inti?

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Added on May 26, 2009, 5:13 pmYegui u going to join SMM seremban?
Wat your team name?

This post has been edited by YyoungG: May 26 2009, 05:13 PM

reserve to nExtEp ty
and any team who wan to training can pm me
training together

ehm,

can i register on website

then pay the fees on that day without the thingy(document) ?

Yes, one of the landmarks is INTI college and 7 - Eleven for Tbun Cyber Cafe.


Once we have confirmed your place, you will need to bring a printed document for verification purposes on the event day itself.

This post has been edited by aigis: May 27 2009, 01:35 PM

YeGui : er.. around thr got any hotels ?
Minkong : You can stay at my apartment haha i live just behind tbunt >.<



BlackieZ| : If we going Negeri sembilan by train at sentral we nid stop at nilai station or negeri sembilan???
Minkong : lol bro you needa stop at Nilai station and take a cap to Tbun Nilai (tell the taxi driver ` Inti college there ar `if he doesnt know where`s Tbun)



chikenleg : any team who wan to training can pm me
training together
Minkong : im interested, where youre from ?

gip me ur number or email ^^ ?

lim ! have u receive registeration from iRelax? thanks

who going melaka ?

eh i joke only yegui kenot stay my house la sorry >.< paiseh.
anyways, see you on smm n9 if you got come =D



who coming smm n9?

i hv registered , it say will send me an comfirmation mail , until today i have not received .

i registered on 23rd may...

i also not yet received . Wat the problem?

got wat team registered for melaka?

ya registered d..

but no reply..

can sumone answer!!

Good Luck everyone ! !

i heard the infamous team oNs joining melaka smm

Rest assured that for those that submitted a complete form will definitely be concluded into the list. For those without confirmation emails, you may PM me your Team Name and State of Choice used during registration and I will do a counter-check. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Totally we will recieve how many msg?

can i noe there have any hotel ???

ya ~ i wan to noe also.. can check for us ? ty

think so got . if i saw any will let you guys know hehe

may i noe the smm state NEgeri 9 6june de..now still can register?

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Added on May 30, 2009, 9:35 amcan admin giv me ur hp number o email to let me contact u?cause i register til now no receive the comfirm email yet

This post has been edited by UGhao: May 30 2009, 09:35 AM

of coz, y not?

lim, can i still able to rearrange my team? v had alrdy register but havent pay..n v need to regroup.. so how ah?@@

wei.. no ppl update?????????

erm...
can register on day rite?

ya

sure irelax1 crown the champion .

This thread is kinda closed, Lim has created another thread which has more complete info on the tournament.

All discussions on the tournament is best to focus on this 1 thread.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1045308