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[VIDEO] How A Packet Of Nasi Lemak Can Protect Your Smartphone From Snatch Thieves

Malaysia's most iconic food is called upon to solve one of the most common problems, snatch thefts. But how?

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Smartphones are one of the most common items to get stolen around the world

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This problem has struck a common chord amongst Malaysians as there are countless cases and stories of snatch thefts daily

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Local telecommunications company DiGi aims to solve that with "nasi lemak", a remote control and a "berus sabut"

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But how? Those items are actually phone covers in disguise. A perfect foil for your iPhones, your Androids, and your Windows phones.

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Can you tell the difference?

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It was even tested to ensure that its really snatch proof. It worked.

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What do you think? Are these ridiculously cool or just plain ridiculous?

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Watch DiGi's hilarious video done through an Apple ad style HERE:

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