Asia Africa Intelligence Wire articles from August 2003

Asia Africa Intelligence Wire archives from August 2003

Nation turns 46 amid cheers and shouts of `Merdeka' ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AT the the stroke of midnight, the nation turned 46 amid cheers and shouts of "Merdeka" from thousands of Malaysians. At Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir...

Report sodomy, Muslim wives told ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MALACCA, Sat. - Muslim women who have been sodomised by their husbands should lodge reports with the State Islamic Affairs Department or directly to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam so that...

Selangor initiate programme in bid to regain powerhouse status ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AN Invitation to watch a few youngsters in action at the Pandamaran Hockey Stadium in Klang, turned into an eye opener, and re-ignited the sinking feeling one had about the state of hockey in the...

Sg Klah hot spring to reopen in December ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) A NATURAL hotspring eco-resort, a project jointly developed by the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and Trolak Country Resorts, is expected to start operation in December. The RM3.5...

Major bus stations to be gazetted for better services ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IPOH, Sat. - All major bus stations in the country will be gazetted to ensure smooth management of operations and services. Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board chairman Datuk Raja Ahmad Zainuddin...

Gender roadblock ..HL: ..IN: JI FA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IF a Malaysian woman academic in the early 1950s could have looked into the future, she would surely be proud of the progress charted by her successors in public universities today. Modern-day women...

Of Independence and sovereignty ..HL: ..IN: JI FA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) INDEPENDENCE is not just about looking at the past. It is about appreciating the present and preparing for the future. The good that has been done over the years must not be undone, not by any...

Memories of Merdeka era ..HL: ..IN: JI FA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IN the true spirit of nationalism, sketches of Malaysia's Prime Ministers past and present, complete with quotable quotes, are mounted on the notice board at University of Malaya's Zaaba library. ...

Planning to study in the US? Check with Macee first ..HL: ..IN: JI FA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) POTENTIAL employers and students planning to study in the United States should verify the accreditation of US colleges and universities with the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange...

Campus notes ..HL: ..IN: JI FA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) * TWENTY MASS COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS FROM TAYLOR'S COLLEGE and 10 Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) students had a memorable trip to Tasik Bera, Pahang, recently. The three-day trip was organised...

High security to be maintained at FIZ in Bayan Lepas, Prai ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PENANG, Sat. - Police today gave an assurance to investors and industrialists that high security will be maintained at the Free Industrial Zone (FIZ) in Bayan Lepas and Prai, in the wake of the loss of...

Mind your manners ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THERE are plenty of complaints about ill-mannered children these days, with everyone above the age of 25 complaining about running into these pint-sized hellions on a regular basis. You know the...

Creatively Kookai ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THERE may be some who haven't heard of Kookai but those who frequently travel overseas or pick up foreign magazines and thrive on fashion news almost certainly would have. In Paris, Australia or...

PPP: Monitor children's TV habits ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. - The People's Progressive Party has urged parents to monitor their children's viewing habits to control the influence of films containing violence and sex. Party president Datuk...

Mane vision ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WELLA pays tribute to 45 hairstylists who are behind the scenes tirelessly making Malaysians beautiful every day. This year, Wella Trend Vision showcased a myriad of skills and creative hairstyles...

Tengku's kitchen secrets ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Malaysians are all too familiar with the image of Tengku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj proclaiming independence for the country with shouts of "Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!" At a recent Press conference to...

Helpful heart hints ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) EAT A BALANCED DIET: Do you know that certain foods can help protect you against coronary heart disease, the nation's No. 1 killer? Here's a list of heart-healthy foods. * Fish/fish oils: Studies...

Coffee in new ways ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Bored with your cuppa? Coffee fans keen on learning how to take creative coffee mixes to the next level can now look forward to something special when chefs from leading hotels and restaurants put on...

Hail the king of dancehall ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) As far as dancehall fans are concerned, this season's hottest tease is Sean Paul who's just starting to break in the United States as he is in Malaysia. Following close on the heels of two...

Life's a pitch ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Advertising. It's everywhere, in the newspapers, magazines, on the radio, and TV. Take a drive in your sleek set of wheels and there's some pretty female gazing wistfully down at you from one massive...

Girls put boys to shame ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) LAW graduate Selvi will always remember what her father told her when she was 17 and about to sit the dreaded Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination. He said he would not care if his three daughters...

Mix of classic blues and folk ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) JOHN MELLENCAMP: Trouble No More (Columbia) It's hard to take John Mellencamp out of context. Whether he's suited up or garbed in faded jeans and a tee, his Appalachian roots ring out loudly. On...

Freedom from this filthy fog ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) TODAY is the 46th anniversary of Merdeka. The celebration this time around is indeed special, not only because our independence remains unscathed until today despite the challenging past, but also...

Boys have the brains but are not hardworking ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) BOYS are smart, they are quick to understand concepts and they are good at practical work, say teachers. But they are careless, indisciplined, poor readers and have short attention spans. ...

Enhancing safety at the workplace ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IN 2001, there were a total of 958 fatalities and over 3,000 disabilities arising out of 85,869 reported workplace accidents in the country. Socso had to disburse about RM600 million in compensation....

Bitter trade pills for developing countries ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AGRICULTURE is expected to be at the top of the agenda at the fifth Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organisation in Cancun, Mexico, in mid-September. However, a new agreement on agriculture is...

The new Bangladesh that is taking shape ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) "I DON'T believe that we are a poor country. It is a perception that needs to be dispelled," says Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia, Mohammed Masood Aziz, of the nation often described as among...

Traits to live by ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IF you ask James Spooner, a senior trainer with United States-based Napoleon Hill Foundation (NHF) (www.naphill.org), if everything we do in life is somehow related to learning, he will answer in the...

Slowly but surely ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE seemingly impenetrable "glass ceiling" can be broken after all. Positive measures introduced at several institutions are slowly enabling women to occupy top management posts. In Australia...

Keeping Merdeka spirit alive ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) ON Aug 31, Malaysians from all walks of life will celebrate the country's 46th Merdeka Day with a host of activities and programmes. Some of them have been held since the beginning of the month. ...

PTPL holds `courtesy programme' for staff ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PUSAT Teknologi & Pengurusan Lanjutan (PTPL) Shah Alam's social club (academic) organised a "Courtesy Programme" for its senior management staff and academicians on Aug 16. One of the many...

Olympia offering reputable MBA ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THOUGH it is possible for anyone to be successful in his or her own profession, to make it big is no easy feat. Besides being required to practise effective management skills, one has to acquire...

`Work harder to catch up' (HL) ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. - Bumiputeras have to work harder to catch up quickly with non-Bumiputeras as racial harmony is the key to the country's stability and prosperity, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr...

PM pays tribute to officials ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PUTRAJAYA, Sat. - Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad today expressed his gratitude and the Government's appreciation for the commitment shown by officials involved in the realisation of government ideas and...

Sampling that spirit of freedom at a Merdeka landmark ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) FEDERAL Hotel, built for the Merdeka celebrations, became on Thursday night a "favoured" place for some near-first tier who's who and others, the guest-of-honour Datuk Seri Endon Mahmood excepted. ...

Recognising the worth of nations ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AT a time in history when the unashamed use of force has characterised the expression of power, it may seem unrealistic to want to examine other attributes which compose power and influence, not all of...

NUTP leader gives reason for `moral decay' in schools ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. - The focus on academic performance at the expense of the teaching of religion and character-building are among the reasons for the moral decay in schools, Datuk N. Siva Subramaniam...

Man who built Texchem ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) HE is a man who is passionate about Malaysia and loves everything Italian, from its wine, food and fashion to music, operas, handicraft and architecture. Even his home in Penang has been built...

Chris Howden shows the `can-do' way ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) TBWA Malaysia is one of the youngest agencies in town but has in the last few years put on an impressive number of big name accounts - including Tourism Malaysia, Ikea, Red Bull, TM Touch, and most...

CI, SBI to consolidate with an upside bias ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) LAST week, share prices on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) closed relatively unchanged as the market alternated between technical rally and consolidation. The widely anticipated Merdeka rally...

Abdullah: Step up student counselling ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PENANG, Sat. - Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today called for student counselling to be stepped up in schools as one way of nipping gangsterism in the bud. Describing it as...

Merdeka enthusiasm runs high despite rain ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. - Malaysians stood under pouring rain and joined in the Merdeka celebration, which started at Dataran Merdeka at 6pm today. There were foreigners too, mesmerised by the...

Wooing tourists to Chinatown ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. - Malaysia will promote Petaling Street, better known as Chinatown, as a tourist destination because of its unique features as a shopping haven, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir...

PM to launch KL Monorail today ..HL: ..IN: HR BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) KUALA LUMPUR, Sat. - The KL Monorail transit system officially opens tomorrow. The Transport Ministry had ensured all the safety mechanisms were in place before issuing the operating licence to the...

Noraseela in cracking form ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) HURDLER Noraseela Mohamed Khalid (pic) shattered her national record for the fourth time in three months when she clocked 56.90 seconds in the final of the women's 400 metres hurdles at the World...

Wakaf dilemma ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WHEN Razali Ridzuan directed the audacious and stunningly candid Dalam Kehadiran Sofea last year, it caused a stir for its uninhibited, intrepid portrayal of a Malaysian lifestyle. The play in...

An evening of musical grace ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WHEN FIRST PLAYED in the 1870s, the concerto by Peter Tchaikovsky, the great Russian composer, took music circles aback with its flow of freedom, breaking away from conventional forms. The Piano...

The kid can really swing ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MICHAEL Buble, the extraordinary 25-year-old from Vancouver, has a gift for making some of the greatest songs of all time entirely his own. The singular talent of Buble (pronounced Boo-blay) is on...

Daddies in charge ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) ONE might blame fatherhood and middle-age for Eddie Murphy's softer, safer image as he leaves his hard-talking 80s persona further behind with new kids' pix Daddy Day Care. He seems to ignore...

Reality bites in Malaysian TV ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MALAYSIANS have caught the reality TV bug big time. Having been fed with foreign reality TV shows (think Survivor and Amazing Race), which got people all excited about a bunch of people who live halfway...

Developments reflect nation's coming of age ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MALAYSIA has indeed gone through a lot of changes to get to where it is today. A lot of new facilities and infrastructure have been developed to help improve our quality of life. From hi-tech...

Top priority to meet 2005 vision ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WITH the year 2005 nearing, Selangor is pushing ahead with development in all sectors especially in information technology to achieve its aim of becoming a developed State by then. One of the more...

Unsung heroes who never complain ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THEY have been described as unsung heroes. These are individuals who are overworked, and yet they, the nation's security forces, seldom complain. Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation...

High achievers put nation on world map ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IT is unfortunate that many do not realise the significance of the words `Malaysia Boleh'. Worse still, there are some Malaysians out there who made a mockery of the whole concept, coming up with terms...

Bright and breezy future ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) IF the world has been described as a small place and borderless in many aspects, events in the recent past have only emphasised its magnitude and how a peaceful nation like Malaysia can be affected....

Hosting major events a big boost for State ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE decision of the International Court of Justice to declare Sipadan and Ligitan islands as belonging to Malaysia was the most significant event in Sabah over the past year. When the ICJ made the...

Greener land of hornbills beckons ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WHEN the Sarawak Government decided to declare Kuching a Garden City, the timing was most appropriate. Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud chose to make the historic declaration on the eve of...

Felda boosts quality for greater yield ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will continue to focus on quality and productivity from its settlements over the next three years. This is part of its effort to help the Government...

New generation of homes for settlers ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) is expected to complete 50 single-storey bungalow houses at three Felda settlements by October under its Felda Jaya project. The three settlements are...

Dreams do come true ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE saying, behind every successful man there is a woman, is something proven to be true by Felda settler Rosli Mohamad of Felda Tersang Tiga in Raub, Pahang. The 38-year-old settler turned...

Another bumper year for settlers ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WITH the sustained palm oil prices and recovery in the rubber market, Felda settlers can improve their standard of living as their income level looks poised to increase this year. To further secure...

State's tourism sector back on track ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PAHANG went through a relatively quiet period in the last 12 months after having hosted several major events such as the Royal Wedding and the National Food and Fruits Festival in the same period the...

Nation's rice bowl proud of heritage ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE eyes of the average Pak Cik and Mak Cik in the remote padi fields in Kedah may glaze over when the Kedah Maju 2010 Action Plans are mentioned but they will perk up immediately when the talk turns to...

Penang keeps abreast with latest advances ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) BIOTECHNOLOGY and Information Technology Communication Technology (ICT) are among the current buzz words of today. Hence, it is no surprise that the Penang Government is moving fast into these...

Land of Turtles emerges stronger ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) WITH everything that has taken place this year, from the war in Iraq to the SARS outbreak, not many people expected Terengganu to keep its head above water by the time the country celebrates its 46th...

Legacy future generations can be proud of ..HL: ..IN: ZS BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) A STATE steeped in history, Perak continues its legacy of making its mark in the country with its rich natural resources and dynamic people. Forging ahead with plans towards making a name in...

Smooth sailing ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MANY people were caught off guard when Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced his retirement from politics and government last year. Now, however, most of them, particularly Umno members, have...

True spirit of `independence' ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) CARCOSA Seri Negara, the nation's most historical colonial hotel, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Lake Gardens, is a place not many Malaysians can afford to stay in. The closest a Malaysian of...

Big smile on everyone's face ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE country faces new challenges in striving to move the economy forward, enhance productivity and raise the standard of living. With globalisation and liberalisation, which will open economies to...

Raising the bar on quality ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) DEVELOPMENTS in education this year were wideranging and varied, and even though some provoked opposition from the people, they were pushed ahead with one purpose: to mould a brighter, more creative...

RSC beat Manbeni by 31 runs in KL Sixes ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) FAVOURITES Royal Selangor Club, comprising current and ex-national players, beat Manbeni by 31 runs on the first day of the inaugural KL International Sixes at the Royal Selangor Club, Bukit Kiara in...

Seven players with potential but have nowhere to go ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE Ken Barnes Soccer Academy has seven players who have nowhere to go at the end of the year, and the Academy is asking State FAs to take a look at these players, who will turn 18 next year. There...

Pitmann gives Khairul quick lesson in the ring ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) INEXPERIENCE and a case of trying too much too hard saw local hope Mohamed Khairul beaten by Australia's Jamie Pittman in the 75kg semi-finals of the Commonwealth Amateur Boxing Championships at the...

Six Malaysians make first round exits in Vietnam ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) MALAYSIANS fared miserably on the second day of the Asian Junior Taekwondo Championships when all six exponents lost their opening bouts in Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam yesterday. After a fine start...

Top doubles pair Tan Fook-Wan Wah crash out in semis ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) CHOONG Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah were once again stumped at the semi-final stage when they crashed to China's Sang Yang-Zheng Bo in the Indonesian Open on Batam Island yesterday. Having lost at the same...

Sabah first into last eight ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) SABAH qualified for the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Cup when they carved out an emphatic 3-1 win over defending champions Selangor in a Group C match at the Likas Stadium. Selangor's loss, and...

Perlis suffer setback in bid for q-finals berth ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) PERLIS.............2 SARAWAK..............2 PERLIS maintained their unbeaten home record but it was not good enough to see them book a Malaysia Cup quarter-final berth as Sarawak held them to a draw...

Letters ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) Favourite read DEAR editor, Nuance is my favourite magazine supplement. The "Jottings" column by Meera Tharmaratnam always cheers me up. The write-up by A.D. Ritchie on Adibah (Aug. 17) was really...

Managing diabetes needs discipline ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) A PRO-ACTIVE attitude and a little effort each day can make a huge difference in managing type 2 diabetes. "Sorry to have kept you waiting," said a flustered Dr Zainal as he joined our meeting over...

A different picture at MMU ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) AT the Multimedia University, the enrolment of boys has always been higher than girls. However, when it came to being in the top 10 of their classes, girls surpassed boys, marginally, in two out of...

The message that Islam is a religion of tolerance needs a messenger ..HL: ..IN: JI BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE discussion ranged from the ordinary to the sublime. Does the wellbeing of the world rest on Islam and the West, Islam with the West, Islam in the West, or any combination of the two worldviews, in...

Language education and nationhood ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) THE medium of instruction used in education is the key factor that determines the extent to which sets of values, norms, knowledge, ideas, ideologies and information are shared among the recipients. ...

UNITAR hosting seminar on e-commerce ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) UNIVERSITI Tun Abdul Razak's Faculty Of Business Administration is organising a one-day National Seminar On Electronic Commerce on Oct 7 "to encourage small-and-medium enterprises to venture into...

Host of ITTAR activities to instil pride ..HL: ..IN: CM BA.
August 31, 2003... (From New Straits Times (Malaysia)) INSTITUT Teknologi Tun Abdul Razak (ITTAR) organised a host of activities last week, as a run-up to the Merdeka celebration. Specially organised by students of Pengajian Malaysia, the programme,...