Apple’s online store now open in Malaysia

Looking to personalise your iPod? You can do so at the Apple Online Store.
Apple, the maker of Mac computers, iPhone and iPod digital audio player, has opened its online store here.

The Malaysian Apple Online Store went live this morning at 8am, according to a statement from Apple, and is accessible at store.apple.com/my.

Just like at conventional retail stores, customers visiting the online store can now purchase Apple’s complete line of Mac desktop and notebook computers, iPods, software, cases and accessories for iPod, iPhone and Mac, gift vouchers and refurbished Macs and iPods, among other items.

But unlike its retail counterparts, Apple Online Store offers unprecedented options for customising Macs and iPods. Customers can, for example, select components and software to go with their Macs as well as order personalised engraving on their iPods, which is complimentary with every iPod purchase.
Also available only through the online store is (Product) Red Special Edition iPod, a range of products where proceeds from every sale go directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.

A gift wrapping service is available for selected Apple products, and shipping is free for orders above RM250. Customers are required to open an account with the store before they can make purchases.

A call centre to provide assistance in both English and Bahasa Malaysia will be available for the Malaysian Apple Online Store at 1800-80-6419.

Apple Online Store Apple will be offering a limited edition Apple t-shirt to commemorate its opening here, according to the company.

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