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Thursday, July 26, 2012
UTM IT news (3)
TOP NEWS/EVENTS : ARCHIVE
UTM IT news (2)
UTM-MIT to help government make science and mathematics more innovative and interesting.
Prof. Larson (second from left) answering question from audiences
mathematics education more innovative and interesting.
Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Ir Dr Zaini Ujang said, the programme, known as Blended Learning Open Source Science or Math (BLOSSOMS) will be led by Professor Richard Larson, founding Director of the Center for Engineering System Fundamentals.
He is also founding Director of Learning International Networks Consortium (LINC) and Principal Investigator of Blended Learning Open Source Science or Math. (BLOSSOMS) at MIT.
MIT, a world renowned university and most advanced in technology has worked with UTM to develop BLOSSOMS Center in UTM.
UTM and MIT will make recommendations to the government to create programmes that would attract more students in this country to choose the subjects of science and mathematics.
Professor Larson is ready to offer his expertise to assist the government create programmes in order to produce more students who are interested in both fields.
UTM and MIT are also in discussions to organize a summer camp at the MIT next year and UTM the following year involving students from around the world.
To strengthen relations between both institutions, UTM and MIT have established research collaboration involving 10 UTM academic staff to pursue studies at PhD and post doctoral level at MIT.
Professor Larson will also present action plans to establish BLOSSOMS at UTM before Her Royal Highness Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah.
UTM IT news (1)
Starting a company: “JobStreet Story”.
Students take the opportunity capturing moment with Mark Chang (centre).
JOHOR BAHRU, 13th March: Chief Executive Officer of JobStreet.Com, Chang Mun Kee @ Mark Chang has been invited to share his experience with more than 400 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) students at Dewan Sultan Iskandar, today.
Chang obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas, Austin, USA in 1988 and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA in 1990.
Prior to founding MOL Online Sdn Bhd in 1995 and subsequently JobStreet.com Sdn. Bhd. in 1997, he was with Kendall International, a US healthcare company for five years as a process engineer in 1990 before being promoted as manufacturing manager in 1992 and regional director of sales and marketing for Malaysia in 1994.
He left Kendall International in 1996 to establish JobStreet.com Sdn. Bhd. which expanded regionally under his direction. He currently sits on the Board of Innity Corporation Berhad and Vitrox Corporation Berhad.
Chang, who is the Executive Director of JobStreet and founder of the JobStreet Group established his company in 1995 with cost of RM17,000. He listed the company in 2002 and currently worth nearly RM1 billion in market value.
He said, JobStreet.Com is the largest job website in South East Asia and is the number one in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines and Indonesia.
“Right now over 10 million people in this region are seeking job and JobStreet.Com website has become number one in Malaysia and this region for job seekers.
“Every year about 100 thousand companies registered over 100 million jobs with JobStreem.Com and more than two million job seekers are in Malaysia, where 100 thousands of them are graduates,” he said.
Chang who is also member of the International Advisory Board, UTM International Business School said, sales and marketing are the most popular job advertised in the JobStreet.Com followed by information technology, construction and manufacturing.
He said, UTM Vice Chancellor Professor Dato’ Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang vision on UTM to become an Entrepreneurial Research University looked great and timely.
Meanwhile Dr. Zaini said, the talk is organised to expose students to real-life experiences of successful entrepreneurs which would be an inspiration to the students.
“It is also hoped that Chang’s presence in UTM will initiate discussions, especially among the students and graduates-to-be on employability and their readiness in joining the global labour market after graduation,” he said.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
AIR ASIA
AirAsia team's gift to needy
CHARITY CLIMB: RM100,000 raised to help buy articial limbs for 15 people
Air
Asia’s regional head of engineering Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin (left)
presenting a mock cheque for RM100,000 to some of the artificial limb
recipients at Balai Berita, Bangsar, yesterday. Pic by S. Sugumaran
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This was the horror Muhammad Pisabillillah Mat Zain faced when he woke up early last year after nearly two weeks in a coma.
The last thing that Pisabillillah remembers is hitching a ride on his brother's motorcycle to school early one morning and then seeing a car from the opposite lane heading straight at him after overtaking another motorcycle.
"I woke up feeling normal. It was only when I looked under the sheets that I realised I had only one leg. But I can still feel my right leg, almost as if it was there," Pisabillillah said yesterday of the accident that has changed his life.
The 19-year-old had his right leg ripped off from the pelvic bone.
He also has to use a colostomy bag for the rest of his life.
The colostomy bag is a removable, disposable bag that permits sanitary collection and disposal of bodily wastes.
Pisabillillah also lost his confidence when his schoolmates teased him about the colostomy bag.
His mother, Akhmal Ghazali, was distraught when she found out about it, but nothing could persuade him to return to school.
"That is when I thought that getting him an artificial leg would at least make him happier and motivate him to go to school since he would be sitting the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination this year," said the mother of nine from Besut, Terengganu.
Help came in the form of a charity climbing expedition up Mount Kinabalu in April by the engineering team of AirAsia Berhad to raise RM100,000 to help the needy.
The idea was mooted when one of them saw an article in the New Straits Times in February which highlighted the plight of several disabled individuals who needed artificial limbs.
AirAsia head of engineering Anaz Ahmad Tajudin said they had been organising annual Mount Kinabalu climbs since 2008 and decided to do it for a good cause this year.
His team decided to channel the fund to the NST Charity Fund to help those in need of prosthetic limbs.
"We feel everyone should have a second chance in life.
"This is our way of helping people with disabilities get back on their feet," he said after handing over the funds at Balai Berita, Bangsar, here, to Pisabillillah and 14 others who are also in need of prosthetic limbs.
With the money, Pisabillillah would now be able to have a prosthetic leg connected from the hip.
"I'm lucky because AirAsia and the NST are helping us.
"I want to go to school again and complete my SPM," he said with a smile
Thursday, July 12, 2012
BSN!!!!
Bank Simpanan Nasional posts net income of RM1.032b
Bank Simpanan Nasional posts net income of RM1.032b
KUALA LUMPUR(Bernama): Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has posted a higher net income of RM1.032bil for its financial year ended Dec 31, 2011 compared to RM968mil in FY10.
The community bank recorded its highest profit after tax and zakat (PATZ) of RM361mill despite the challenging business environment in 2011, BSN said in a statement on Wednesday.
Its revenue rose 12.6% to RM1.457bil from RM1.294bil in 2010.
BSN said loans, advances and financing were the main contributors to the significant growth of its total assets in 2011 which grew 10.1% from the previous year.
In line with the bank's mandated role to inculcate savings, the bank recorded a steady increase in its total deposits to RM19.585bil from RM17.908bil in 2010.
Its retail deposits also increased to RM10.445bil compared to RM9.788bil in the previous year, mainly contributed by GIRO, Sijil Simpanan Premium, BSN GIRO-i and BSN Ahsan.
“The bank's sound financial results for 2011 are a validation of its effective organic growth strategies and sustainable business model,” BSN Chief Executive Datuk Adinan Maning said.
In 2011, its Islamic banking portfolios recorded a revenue of RM618mil, an increase of 18.2% compared to RM523mil in 2010.
Adinan said the bank was also looking into improving its services and had embarked on its core banking replacement project to ensure efficiency and customers' satisfaction.
BSNwww.mybsn.com.my/
UniKL AND UiTM
UniKL Drew With UiTM In Season Opener
Kuala Lumpur
18 September - UniKL Hockey (0-1-0) were held to a 1-1 draw by UiTM (0-1-0) in a match that was billed as the "Battle of the Universities" in the TNB Malaysian Hockey League 2011 at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil this evening.
Though UniKL had the lion share of the game, the failure to score from the numerous chances they created as well as territorial advantage they had, meant that the team had to be satisfied with a single point, when in reality they should have wrapped up all three points.
UiTM fielded five Qatar players in the likes of Muhammad Rizwan, Sheraz Ali Rafaqat Ali, Tariq Nazir Ahmad, Sami Ullah Saleem Mohammad and Muhammad Sohail Muhammad Mustafa. In contrast, UniKL, who had five foreigners last season, were an all Malaysian outfit and relying basically on youngsters with an average age of 20. UniKL youngest player is 16 years old goalkeeper, Muhd Fitri Jasni.
UniKL dominated from start and were awarded a penalty corner in the 9th minute but UniKL captain Muhammad Noor Faeez Ibrahim's shot hit a defender's foot. The ensuing penalty corner was wasted as the pushout was bad. That handed UiTM the initiative as they launched a quick counter attack and were awarded a penalty corner. Though the initial attempt was saved by UniKL keeper Abdul Hakim Adnan, the rebound fell to Qatari Sherza Ali Rafaqat Ali who had the presence of mind to flick it into goal to give UiTM a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute.
Try as they did, UniKL just failed to get past UiTM who defended in numbers and at halftime trailed 0-1. It was off their fifth penalty corner in the 59th minute that Noor Faeez finally found the back of the net to draw level. UniKL pushed for the winning goal and created few goal scoring chances while UiTM decided to camp in their own half. UniKL were awarded the 8th penalty corner in the 69th minute and reminisced the 70th minute winning goal last season in a 3-2 win against UiTM. It was not meant to be though this year as Noor Faeez's low flick to the left was well saved by UiTM goalkeeper.
With only 1 point gained, UniKL must win their next encounter against Yayasan Negeri Sembilan (YNS) next Wednesday (21 Sept) to keep alive their target of finishing in the top half of the league. The match will be played at Nasional Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil at 8pm.
For latest news, updates and info, UniKL Hockey team can be followed on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com; search “UniKL-IBIL Hockey Team”), Twitter (http://twitter.com/UniKLHockey), UniKL Hockey Official Website (http://unikl.edu.my/ unikl-hockey) and on MHL Official Website (http://www.tnbmhl.com.my).
AMIR AZHAR IBRAHIM
UITM UNI KL
18 September - UniKL Hockey (0-1-0) were held to a 1-1 draw by UiTM (0-1-0) in a match that was billed as the "Battle of the Universities" in the TNB Malaysian Hockey League 2011 at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil this evening.
Though UniKL had the lion share of the game, the failure to score from the numerous chances they created as well as territorial advantage they had, meant that the team had to be satisfied with a single point, when in reality they should have wrapped up all three points.
UiTM fielded five Qatar players in the likes of Muhammad Rizwan, Sheraz Ali Rafaqat Ali, Tariq Nazir Ahmad, Sami Ullah Saleem Mohammad and Muhammad Sohail Muhammad Mustafa. In contrast, UniKL, who had five foreigners last season, were an all Malaysian outfit and relying basically on youngsters with an average age of 20. UniKL youngest player is 16 years old goalkeeper, Muhd Fitri Jasni.
UniKL dominated from start and were awarded a penalty corner in the 9th minute but UniKL captain Muhammad Noor Faeez Ibrahim's shot hit a defender's foot. The ensuing penalty corner was wasted as the pushout was bad. That handed UiTM the initiative as they launched a quick counter attack and were awarded a penalty corner. Though the initial attempt was saved by UniKL keeper Abdul Hakim Adnan, the rebound fell to Qatari Sherza Ali Rafaqat Ali who had the presence of mind to flick it into goal to give UiTM a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute.
Try as they did, UniKL just failed to get past UiTM who defended in numbers and at halftime trailed 0-1. It was off their fifth penalty corner in the 59th minute that Noor Faeez finally found the back of the net to draw level. UniKL pushed for the winning goal and created few goal scoring chances while UiTM decided to camp in their own half. UniKL were awarded the 8th penalty corner in the 69th minute and reminisced the 70th minute winning goal last season in a 3-2 win against UiTM. It was not meant to be though this year as Noor Faeez's low flick to the left was well saved by UiTM goalkeeper.
With only 1 point gained, UniKL must win their next encounter against Yayasan Negeri Sembilan (YNS) next Wednesday (21 Sept) to keep alive their target of finishing in the top half of the league. The match will be played at Nasional Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil at 8pm.
For latest news, updates and info, UniKL Hockey team can be followed on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com; search “UniKL-IBIL Hockey Team”), Twitter (http://twitter.com/UniKLHockey), UniKL Hockey Official Website (http://unikl.edu.my/ unikl-hockey) and on MHL Official Website (http://www.tnbmhl.com.my).
AMIR AZHAR IBRAHIM
UITM UNI KL
ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA SOURCES (5)
THE region’s biggest ICT exhibitions — CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia — will return to Marina Bay Sands and Suntec Singapore on June 19-22.
Known as the platform for companies to introduce cutting-edge technologies and solutions, the two events will highlight pertinent industry developments and address emerging trends as well as provide enhanced networking opportunities for industry professionals from around the world.CommunicAsia2012 will feature breakthrough developments in nextgen networks, broadband and satellite technology, as well as a sneak peek into mobile apps and solutions.
It’s a place where new and yet-to-be-available products and solutions for the communications industry will be showcased.
BroadcastAsia2012 will capture future trends in the broadcasting industry, addressing many pivotal issues as the industry braces itself against the new and fast changing consumer dynamics and the great content shift that is happening.
EnterpriseIT, held in conjunction with CommunicAsia, will showcase innovative applications and end-to-end solutions across the entire value chain as well as transform the way companies operate and communicate internally and beyond.
Malaysian companies are said to occupy about six per cent of exhibition space in the exhibition, making it the largest participation compared to other Asean countries outside of Singapore. The last edition saw more than 90 Malaysian exhibitors taking part.
New Straits Times Tech will be at the event to bring its readers the latest in communications technology.
ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA SOURCES (4)
Malaysian ICT firms net RM61.2m sales
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian ICT companies recorded RM61.2 million potential sales at the Specialised Marketing Mission on ICT Related Services to Jakarta last week.
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) said Malaysian participants received encouraging response during the mission."The RM61.2 million generated clearly showed Malaysian software and ICT- related services are of good quality and compatible for international requirements.
"One of the participants had signed a memorandum of understanding with two Indonesian companies for commercialisation and distribution of Math Quest games applications and components, including comic strips, mini-games installation, animation and bedtime stories in the South East Asia region.
"The collaboration is expected to generate over RM1.5 million revenue a year," the trade and investment promotion agency said in a statement.
Thirty-five senior officials from 18 companies and organisations were in the five-day mission from April 23.
AUTHOR: BERNAMA
ARTICLE FROM MALAYSIA SOURCES (3)
S. Korea can tap Malaysia's ICT
SEOUL: SOUTH Korean companies should explore business opportunities in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector in Malaysia, which is promoting the sector.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said among the ICT areas that the companies could focus on were the wireless and convergence technology.Another significant growth area, he said, was in the renewable energy sector, where many global manufacturers had established production facilities in Malaysia to produce components, such as solar cells and modules.
"These are new and emerging industries that require modern infrastructure and support facilities, which are available in Malaysia.
"We invite Korean companies to explore the potential in these areas," he said during a meeting with South Korean captains of industry here yesterday.
Muhyiddin said the government's focus on high value-added and capital-intensive industries would also allow more companies from the republic to invest in Malaysia.
"Given South Korea's strength in these areas, especially in research and development, there is good potential for collaboration in electronics, ICT, biotechnology, agro-based products, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy as well as the development of machinery and engineering equipment."
Since South Korea was the global hub for the electrical and electronics sector, their companies should continue to invest and expand their operations in Malaysia, which was recognised as a leading manufacturing centre for many high value-added, electronic components and equipment, he said.
There are more than 300 South Korean companies in the manufacturing sector in Malaysia with a total investment of more than RM15.5 billion.
Among them are Samsung, Kiswire, Donghwa, SK Telecom and Honam Petrochemicals.
"South Korean companies have not only made substantial investments in Malaysia but have also brought with them suppliers and subcontractors that helped build the local supply chain."
Muhyiddin said the government's decision to liberalise 44 services sub-sectors would allow greater participation of foreign investors in sectors such as health and tourism services.
South Korea was the main investor in the manufacturing sector last year with investments totalling RM5 billion.
He said Malaysia had made significant strides in key global rankings, rising from 26th to 21st among 142 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2011. The World Bank's Doing Business Report 2012 had also ranked the country at 18th place.
Muhyiddin earlier made a courtesy call on Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik at his office at the Central Government Complex in Jongrohu.
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