As far as I can tell, it's quite expensive but for people who really wants the phone, I guess the RM100 plan can be affordable !

I am actually thinking of getting from somewhere else, because I am more attracted to the 50 value + 99 unlimited plan...

yes...firmware 2.2.2

log:
included malaysia as supported country...

aiyoh. you never ask the maxis KLCC fella just now that meh?

is the 'short kahwin' still good if you already got a line? .. no point getting a 2nd line right? :/

For those wanting to preregister, the Maxis website is up. Head there now.

http://www.maxis.com.my/iPhone/index.asp

Malaysia is still not listed as "coming soon" country at Apple's website http://www.apple.com/iphone/countries/

The iPhone 3G Maxis launch will be held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center on March 20th at 7pm. Customers who booked their iPhones via the link posted above are invited to pick up their iPhones at the launch ceremony on that day,time and venue. Walk-in customers are also invited to come, to register, and will be informed when they can collect their iPhones later.

Also got a peek at their internal email regarding launch dates on 20th-22nd. They are recruiting people to come and showcase the iPhone on these dates, and calling them "iPhone3G Buffs". Limited Edition iPhone 3G T-Shirts, and meals are provided.

Latest breaking news! CONFIRMED the Maxis iPhone3G is officially unlocked. Rejoice!

If you go to the Malaysian Apple Store site now, its closed with the "we'll be back soon" sign. Just wondering..

http://store.apple.com/my/

So my question is

Is Maxis getting the sets directly from Apple USA or are they importing "unsold" stocks from Singtel ?

Are they using this as a test platform to determine how much they can make money and to show apple that "ey look you can make some bucks from malaysians"
Maxis will go all out to promote iPhone and try to get people to buy the iPhone. People do get carried away with iPhone and such. Oh yeah , plus I've pre-registered , lets just wait and see

If it comes to the "worse case scenario" I mentioned, what this launch merely is, is a DUMPING GROUND for all the excess iPhone 3G units from Singtel Singapore to Maxis, to clear the stock for "something new" in the near future.

Exciting, because this is pointing towards a new model coming.

Pathetic, because Maxis Malaysia is the garbage dump for old Singaporean stock. Should the Maxis iPhone share the same product part number as per this link :- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937, then that suspicion may be true. Bear in mind that the Indonesian iPhones are also probably linked back to Singtel as the Indonesian telco, Telkomsel has Singtel as part of its shareholder.

Guys, I've some questions hope you don't mind. I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but would appreciate any help.

1. The T&C at the website says this:
"Port-in customers are not eligible to sign up for the iValue Plans with a 24 month contract."
- May I know what does it mean by 'port-in'?

2. Let's say I have a family member who is a current Maxis postpaid subscriber and his/her phone bill every month is already about RM300/mth,
- Does it mean it's really worth it to get the iPhone especially with the iValue 3 and iValue 4 packages?

3. On the website it says "Booking period ends 17th March".
- Does it mean after 17th March we can't get the phone at the deal already?

Thanks! 

spoke to maxis management guy.

iPhone is unlock (sim)
but data is lock.

i still figuring out this part

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Just a quick question. Anyone bothering to go to the Maxis launch event to parade around with the iPhones we already have?

This is true to what nokia2003 mentioned.

The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique 17 or 15 digit code used to identify an individual mobile station to a GSM or UMTS network. The IMEI number provides an important function; it uniquely identifies a specific mobile phone being used on a mobile network. The IMEI is a useful tool to prevent a stolen handset from accessing a network and being used to place calls. Mobile phone owners who have their phones stolen can contact their mobile network provider and ask them disable a phone using its IMEI number. With an IMEI number, the phone can be blocked from the network quickly and easily.

It is important to note that swapping a SIM card will not stop a phone from being banned. IMEI numbers are stored in the phones themselves, not on the SIM cards.

Source: http://www.gsm-security.net/faq/imei-inter...ntity-gsm.shtml

Guys i have a question, if i wanna take d maxis plan? do i go over to any maxis center to buy and register there? and also is d 3GS coming out soon for Maxis?

@jonest,
Yeah.. last I checked, Machines point redemption is quite worth it.  I've like 400k+ points in my account but I don't really need a Mac right now - also, mine's under MR (for Amex) so might be different conversion.  Need to check it out .