NST-MAYBANK COTY CONTEST: He rides into the new year with new m-cycle

KUALA LUMPUR: A RETIRED chemistry teacher received the perfect “boost” for Chinese New Year after being named grand prize winner of a New Straits Times-Maybank Car Of The Year (COTY) 2013 contest.

Oh Teik Bin, 66, snagged a brand new Kawasaki KLX250, a dual purpose motorcycle for on-road and off-road usage, worth RM23,000.

The Proton Suprima S was chosen as the People’s Choice Award as voted for by NST readers, with Oh’s slogan “I vote the model because…the colours (and) sporty design I admire, the technology (and) power I desire, this value for money car I require” deemed the most creative by judges.

Oh’s brother, Danny, who collected the prize on his behalf, said his elder sibling had always been good with words.

“My brother has a talent for writing slogans and has a good command of English. That is why he won. I do not know what he plans to do with his bike. Maybe he will sell it or he might take up riding as a hobby,” said Danny after the prize presentation at NSTP’s Balai Berita here yesterday.

He quipped his brother, who is a bachelor, would be able to attract women with his slick new ride.

NSTP group managing editor Datuk Abdul Jalil Hamid presented the prizes to the winners.
He was accompanied by Cars, Bikes and Trucks editor Yamin Vong and Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) assistant general manager Awalludin Mohammed Lip.

Second prize winner Lee Poh Sin walked away with a brand new 50-inch Sharp LED television, which he said would replace his present 42-inch screen at home. The 63-year-old from Kepong had luck on his side, having won several other contests organised by the NST. “This is a timely Chinese New Year gift,” said Lee, who was jubilant.

Third prize winner Yow Wei Xi, 28, received a RM1,000 Petronas gift card while 15 consolation prize winners received RM50 Petronas gift cards each.

The contest ran from Oct 4 to Nov 11, with more than 20,000 entries received.

Source: http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/66-year-old-wins-car-slogan-contest-1.473642