New Straits Times articles from November 2000

New Straits Times archives from November 2000

Icon Medialab, StormQuest to merge.
November 30, 2000... ICON Medialab Sdn Bhd, the local subsidiary of Icon Medialab Asia, has agreed to merge its operations with Internet solutions provider, StormQuest. Teaming up with StormQuest is an important step in Icon Medialab Asia's aim to strengthen...

Intel offers Net access and services to staff.
November 30, 2000... INTEL Malaysia now offers computers, Internet access and services at no charge to its employees as part of the company's Intel Home PC programme. The initiative is aimed at encouraging Intel's employees and their families to take full...

Compaq launches monochrome iPaq.
November 30, 2000... COMPAQ has unveiled the monochrome version of the H3100, its iPaq pocket PC which is targeted at corporate professionals. It runs on a 206- megahertz Intel processor and comes with a one-touch button, speaker, audio jack, and connects to the...

Need for right expertise to become global players.
November 30, 2000... MALAYSIAN companies need the right tools and electronic business (e- business) expertise in order to become viable global players in the knowledge economy market. The need for expertise and tools is very much evident as many companies...

Mimos in project for low-priced PCs.
November 30, 2000... MIMOS Smart Computing Sdn Bhd (MSCSB), a subsidiary of Mimos Berhad which is involved in the assembly and sale of personal computers and computer peripherals, is undertaking a project to develop low-priced PCs for the local market. The...

Awards for using Motorola solutions.
November 30, 2000... SUPREME Landmobile & Wireless Corp Sdn Bhd (SLW) and Sapura Tomen Harris (STH) have each bagged a silver award under the Asia-Pacific Motorola Dispatch Solutions Award. The two companies beat more than 100 contenders from 20 countries to...

Top Layer to set up lab for Asian clients.
November 30, 2000... TOP Layer Networks Inc plans to invest US$100,000 (RM380,000) in the Asia- Pacific next year, mainly for setting up a regional test, benchmarking and support lab for Asian clients. Its area vice president for Asia-Pacific Alex Turkington...

ObTech in partnership with IBM.
November 30, 2000... SPECIALISED technology services company ObTech Asia Pacific has announced a partnership with International Business Machines Corp to provide one- stop business solutions to the Malaysian market. ObTech said the strategic relationship is...

PeopleSoft launches eCentre for Asia-Pacific.
November 30, 2000... PEOPLESOFT Inc has launched its eCentre facility for the Asia-Pacific, which is expected to play a key role in its application service provision (ASP) business in the region. Its regional vice president Andrew Barkla said under the new...

Longer warranty for printers.
November 30, 2000... CANON Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd has announced a new three-year on-site warranty for selected laser-beam printers, breaking the normal industry standard of one-year warranty. The warranty scheme covers on-the-spot free service, free...

DataOne Asia to expand network of data centres.
November 30, 2000... PAN-ASIAN electronic business exchange provider DataOne Asia (M) Sdn Bhd plans to expand its network of Internet data centres (IDCs) across the region. Its regional sales director Poh Eng Soon said a total of 22 IDCs will be set up in 10...

Targeting new Pentium 4 at power users.
November 30, 2000... INTEL Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd is aiming the new Pentium 4 to meet the needs of the most demanding computer users. Its acting country manager Lai Yit Loong said the new processor is designed for processing video and audio, powerful...

ASP model for health record scheme.
November 30, 2000... CREST Online Sdn Bhd, the operator of health online portal (www.h- oli.com), plans to introduce an application service provider (ASP) model of the personal health record scheme (PHRS) via the portal next year. This move will assist both...

Cisco expects growth from enterprise segment.
November 30, 2000... NETWORKING provider Cisco Systems (M) Sdn Bhd expects revenue growth in the enterprise segment as more firms seek to harness the Internet for a competitive edge in an increasingly deregulated market. Its managing director Shaifubahrim...

Pinnacle clear on prospects in Asia.
November 30, 2000... PINNACLE Systems, which specialises in audio-visual solutions, is clearly focused on Asia which currently represents the company's fastest growing market. Its Asia-Pacific sales and marketing desktop and consumer products director Fabien...

K2ia positions local office as regional hub.
November 30, 2000... TECHNOLOGY and media solutions provider K2ia International has expanded its operations in the Asia-Pacific with the opening of an office in Kuala Lumpur. Its executive director David Drilon said the office, which is positioned to be the...

Connecting with Canon.
November 30, 2000... THE pervasive use of Internet in homes and offices have forced many computer and peripheral devices makers to rethink and redraw their product as well as marketing strategies as consumers started to demand connectivity in everything that can...

Bluetooth and its breath-taking promise.
November 30, 2000... THE wireless environment is converging mobile computing with mobile phones at a blistering pace, bursting existing paradigms and opening new worlds of possibilities. In the near future, you will click on your hand phone to heat the dish in...

An iBook for value-conscious users.
November 30, 2000... IBOOK GRAPHITE (Notebook computer) Manufacturer: Apple Computer Inc Enquires: Apple Computer Systems Sdn Bhd (Tel: 03-6534367) Price : RM6,899 IN designing the newer models of the iBook, Apple Computer continues to adopt the radical...

Information on learning differences.
November 30, 2000... MY article on dyslexia last week brought a few responses in the electronic mail (e-mail). One person actually recommended two other terrific sites. One of the sites, Schwab Learning.org by the Foundation for Learning...

Smartcard readers for e-commerce.
November 30, 2000... SCHLUMBERGER Test & Transactions displayed two new smartcard readers at the recent Cartes 2000 exhibition, an annual smartcard event in Paris, France. The new products were the Reflex 72 for desktop and Reflex 20 PC card reader for...

XML starter kit.
November 30, 2000... SOFTWARE AG is offering the XML starter kit which contains the Tamino XML database, X-Studio (development environment) and X-Bridge (integration tool) free of charge for a 90-day evaluation period. The software features a comprehensive set of...

Sanyo offers new LCD projectors.
November 30, 2000... SANYO Sales and Services Sdn Bhd has launched a new line-up of liquid crystal display (LCD) projectors, ranging from micro portable models to fixed models designed to cater to big halls. The new models are the PLC-SW10 for the micro...

New workstations.
November 30, 2000... IBM last week announced the release of new models in its IntelliStation workstation series, which it claims deliver the power of workstations for the price of personal computers (PCs). The "PC-workstations" are designed to deliver high...

Two new products from Planet.
November 30, 2000... QUANTUM Optimum Sdn Bhd, the local distributor for Planet's networking and communication solutions, has made available two products from the switch and network peripheral server categories which are billed as unique in the market. ...

Tax on chips raises costs for PC makers (HL).
November 30, 2000... LOCAL personal computer (PC) makers are already feeling the heat of the 10 per cent tax imposed recently on microprocessors that come in the FCPGA package. The tax, which applies to imported microprocessors under this category,...

For SMIs to embrace ICT.
November 30, 2000... MORE efforts need to be put in place for local small and medium-sized industries (SMIs) to be attracted by the benefits offered by the new economy. According to the SMI Association of Malaysia, this is because the level of information...

What choice do we have?
November 30, 2000... BILL Libby in his book, The Coaches, describe them as people 'who plot victories, suffer defeats, endure criticism from within and without. All want to win but some want to win more than others. Losers almost always get fired or resign...'...

Now the fear is gone.
November 30, 2000... ONG Beng Hee, who has enjoyed a good run in the international circuit over the past 12 months, has given Malaysian squash respectability. So much so that Malaysian players no longer step into major tournaments with the fear of losing....

Same excuse for a poor outing in Sydney.
November 30, 2000... THE inability of Malaysian athletes to win medals in the Sydney Paralympics Games 2000 was expected. That was the statement made by Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) Executive Director S. Radha Krishnan yesterday. Malaysia's 10...

Better chance for doubles in Cheju.
November 30, 2000... MALAYSIAN doubles players have never done well in the Korean Open badminton championships, but next year, they might as they won't have to deal with the Indonesians. The Indonesians are skipping the six-star tournament, to be held in...

Still looking for big boss.
November 30, 2000... IDENTIFYING the possible presidential candidates will be on the main agenda at the BA of Malaysia (BAM) exco meeting in Kuala Lumpur today. With just 16 days to the association's annual meeting, only one candidate out of the two...

Bettini leads power-packed Mapei Quick-Step.
November 30, 2000... WORLD No 1 and two-time Le Tour de Langkawi champions Mapei Quick-Step are returning with a formidable lineup for next year's RM1.5 million race on Feb 6-18. Mapei's aspirations of wrestling the overall championship from defending...

Late bloomer Lorie finds her winning touch.
November 30, 2000... FOR someone who only turned professional at the age of 29 and without a title in the first four years on the LPGA tour, Canadian Lorie Kane sure has come a long way. Backed by a rich vein of form which has propelled her to fifth spot in...

Laura: It's our Cup of cheer.
November 30, 2000... THE women's World Cup, many would agree, has been a long time coming for the fairer sex in the sport. And those golfers who are in Kuala Lumpur for this inaugural World Cup of Golf starting at the Mines Resort and Golf Club tomorrow say...

MSSM seeking partnership to develop sports in schools.
November 30, 2000... IN a sign of the times, the Malaysian School Sports Council (MSSM) will be working with sports associations and the private sector in efforts to develop sports. MSSM are known to be good organisers, and almost all of their tournaments...

We're no glamour girls, say Swede sisters.
November 30, 2000... THE Sorenstam sisters, Annika and Charlotta, have hardly had time to ponder on their glamour girl images. While they know attention will be on them over their looks, they also aim to impress by winning the tournament. And that is no...

Opposition wins Lunas seat by 530 votes.
November 30, 2000... KULIM, Wed. - In one the most intense contests, Parti Keadilan Nasional won the Lunas State seat tonight after its candidate Saifuddin Nasution Ismail defeated S. Anthonysamy of Barisan Nasional and Independent candidate A. Letchumanan with a...

Third-quarter growth maintained at a steady 7.7 per cent.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed - The economy continued to maintain a steady pace in the third quarter of the year, at 7.7 per cent, leading Bank Negara Malaysia to be optimistic that this year's growth will better the forecast of 7.5 per cent. The...

DOE personnel told to go for medical check-ups.
November 30, 2000... KLANG, Wed. - Department of Environment personnel who have been working round the clock at the Kilang Bahan-Bahan Kimia Colloid Industries Sdn Bhd have been directed to go for a medical check-up following two of them falling ill. DOE...

Format a tight squeeze.
November 30, 2000... THERE must be something special about the inaugural women's World Cup of Golf for the big names to sacrifice their year-end vacation to play in it. But once the competition gets underway at the Mines Resort and Golf Club tomorrow, the...

Players playing wait-and-see.
November 30, 2000... PLAYERS who have approached Malacca FA to play for the State in next year's M-League are not coming back for training because the FA have yet to name a coach. This was obvious when several players who took part in the training sessions...

Pahang slash salary structure.
November 30, 2000... TIMES are bad for Pahang FA, so bad that they have slashed their salary structure for the new M-League season. And like it or not, the players have no choice but to accept it. Pahang FA's coffers are empty, and as part of their...

Worried over soil stability.
November 30, 2000... THE developer of a housing project next to Taman Sri Timah in Kajang has been directed to conduct soil stability tests on a steep slope fringing his project before commencing construction work. The directive followed complaints from Taman...

Dr M: Find reasons behind loss.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the coalition would have to find the reasons why it lost in the Lunas by-election. "We accept the defeat. But we have to look into the factors that led to...

Salesman held over girl's death released.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - A salesman, held in connection with the murder of a wine promoter whose dismembered limbs were found in a rubbish dump recently, has been released. It was understood the 24-year-old man was released on police bail...

Response team conducts first 'crash drill' at KLIA.
November 30, 2000... THE Kuala Lumpur International Airport conducted a "crash drill" involving 500 staff members from various agencies to measure readiness of its response team in the event of disaster. The drill, conducted the first time, was held at the...

Razed factory owner must clean up mess.
November 30, 2000... KLANG, Wed. - The Department of Environment today ordered the owner of Kilang Bahan-Bahan Kimia Colloid Industries Sdn Bhd in Taman Sentosa, which was destroyed in a fire on Saturday, to immediately clean the premises of all scheduled and...

Sunflower Paper comes to rescue of kidney patients.
November 30, 2000... SUNFLOWER Paper Products Sdn Bhd has formed a strategic partnership with the National Kidney Foundation to help the latter raise funds for poor kidney failure patients through the NKF Seasons Greeting Cards Project - Buy a Card Save a Life....

MCA Youth chief keeps EGM option open.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - MCA Youth head Datuk Ong Tee Keat is keeping open the option to call for an extraordinary general meeting following the "sabotage" of the Youth central committee meeting last Friday. "That is one of the options...

Ridsect helps to spruce up Taman Medan Setia.
November 30, 2000... RIDSECT kicked off its first gotong-royong in conjunction with the Kempen Perlindungan Keluarga & Alam Sekitar Ridsect in Petaling Jaya Selatan recently. The activity was launched by Norkhaila Jamaluddin who represented MP for Petaling...

Health drink makes debut.
November 30, 2000... LRT commuters and toll patrons were given a surprise when Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad treated them to a delicious new health food drink called Nestomalt recently. The drink, which is made from the wholesome goodness of malted barley and...

PM: Police and armed forces must be professional.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The armed forces and police were today told to maintain professionalism in discharging their duties and refrain from being involved in politics. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said this was important...

Action against three companies.
November 30, 2000... KUCHING, Wed. - The Natural Resources and Environment Board will be taking legal action against three companies which have been dumping waste illegally in several parts of the city. Its acting controller Chong Ted Tsiung said today there...

More rain over next few days.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Meteorological Department has forecast early morning rain for all east coast States for the next two to three days. "It will not be as heavy nor as prolonged as was experienced last week," a spokesman said. West coast...

Thai consul: No Malaysian deaths in Haadyai floods.
November 30, 2000... ALOR STAR, Wed. - There is no record of Malaysian deaths in the floods in Haadyai so far, Vice-Consul of the Malaysian Consulate in Songkhla Mat Stapa Mat Som said today. He said the Songkhla Governor's office and the Songkhla Regional...

Masing hopes to re-contest Balleh seat.
November 30, 2000... KUCHING, Wed. - Social Development and Urbanisation Minister Datuk Dr James Masing said today he is in no position to say whether he will be picked as a candidate in the coming State election. "It will depend on the decision of the...

Two promising debutants in Class 2.
November 30, 2000... ONLY two newcomers from Class 2 have been entered for the Selangor Turf Club's (SLTC) December meeting starting in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. They are Bountiful Treasure and Everybody's Dream. Their records are as follows: Bountiful...

Kranji newcomers.
November 30, 2000... ZIMBABWEAN trainer Tony Riley will be introducing a newcomer in Grudge this Saturday as the racing action resumes at Kranji. Grudge, a four-year-old bay Australian-bred gelding by Land Speed Record out of Rookemar Baby, raced five times...

60-year-old gets 18 years' jail for rape.
November 30, 2000... ALOR STAR, Wed. - The Sessions Court today sentenced a 60-year-old man to 18 years' jail for raping a 14-year-old girl eight years ago. Ahmad Hussein was alleged to have committed the offence against the underaged girl in an unnumbered...

Akar deputy president joining Upko.
November 30, 2000... KOTA KINABALU, Wed. - Angkatan Keadilan Rakyat (Akar) deputy president Datuk George Sangkin, who was against any move to dissolve the party, is joining the United Pasok Momogun Kadazandusun Organisation (Upko). According to a Press...

Federal Government told to speed up changes to Sarawak labour law.
November 30, 2000... KUCHING, Wed. - The Sarawak Labour Council has called on the Federal Government to expedite the approval of a draft to amend the Sarawak Labour Ordinance for the benefit of workers in the State. Its chairman William Ghani Bina said: "We...

Socso to settle claims below RM30,000 in three days.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Employees' claims made to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) amounting to RM30,000 and less will be settled within three days, following the move made by the organisation to delegate payment powers to its offices....

Park Inn throws party for employees.
November 30, 2000... AS part of the hotel staff recognition programme, Park Inn International Kuala Lumpur's Human Resource department recently organised a joint party for those who had celebrated their birthdays in June and July. The birthday boys and girls...

'Ghazal' delight.
November 30, 2000... THE Seri Pinang ghazal troupe is all set to entertain guests at Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur's Checker's Cafe during the fasting month. They will perform until Dec 26 from 7:30pm. Ghazal, an Arabic word which literary means talking...

Treasure hunt excitement.
November 30, 2000... TRAFFIC around Jalan Bukit Bintang came to a halt recently when treasure hunters cruised down the streets during the Karnival Mencari Harta Karun 2000. Hosted by Century Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the event was organised by Bukit Bintang Umno Youth,...

Nissan looks to have winners in Stylish6, Trailrunner.
November 30, 2000... NISSAN have used the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2000 as the platform to showcase the Trailrunner and the Stylish6, its next generation of cars. Both vehicles are concept models for public viewing and are not for sale. ...

Sunflower bakery opens 13th outlet.
November 30, 2000... TROPICAL Mark Sdn Bhd, the operator of Sunflower Homemade Cake Cafe Bakery, made another milestone with the recent opening of its 13th store. The new store is located at Lorong Memanda 2, Ampang. Tropical Mark director Roy Leong said...

Welcome to Tiger's Den.
November 30, 2000... A TIGER of a pub was unleashed next to the Mississippi Slims Restaurant in downtown Kuala Lumpur recently. Called Tiger's Den Bar and Lounge, the latest watering hole is located opposite Park Plaza Hotel in Jalan Ampang. The outlet...

Tackling flood woes.
November 30, 2000... MALAYSIA is fortunate enough not to experience natural disasters of catastrophic proportions. But it is subject to disruptions such as monsoonal floods, landslides and haze which can cause considerable damage to property and loss of lives....

'Public must play its role in community projects'.
November 30, 2000... KUCHING, Wed. - Public participation is crucial to ensure the success of community projects especially those that focus on health and improving the quality of life, Environment and Public Health Minister Datuk Amar James Wong said today. ...

Survey shows there's no hike in Sabah.
November 30, 2000... KOTA KINABALU, Wed. - Chief Minister Datuk Osu Sukam said a daily survey by relevant departments showed that there has been no increase in the prices of vegetables and other food items in Sabah. Responding to newspaper reports that...

'No land, timber concessions trade-off'.
November 30, 2000... KUANTAN, Wed. - The State Government will not grant plantation land or timber concessions to developers involved in building public low-cost houses under the cross-subsidy arrangement. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said only land...

Ceiling prices for 13 essential items.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Starting from Dec 20, the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will enforce ceiling prices on 13 essential items, in view of the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festival. Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said...

Relatives sought to claim man's body.
November 30, 2000... KUALA KUBU BARU, Wed. - Authorities have urged relatives of Din Mohamad Abu Mohamad to claim his body from the district hospital mortuary. Hospital spokesman Othman Muhammad said the 74-year-old died at the hospital on Nov 25 after an...

One of its kind museum in Malaysia.
November 30, 2000... THE museum is different from others in the region as it presents a clear picture of the rich historical heritage and special culture of the Muslim community in Sarawak and throughout the Malay-Indonesian archipelago. Housing seven...

Alam Flora begins city centre clean-up to prevent flash floods.
November 30, 2000... A NEVER-ENDING JOB... Alam Flora Sdn Bhd workers clearing up a drain at Lorong Tun Perak near Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur yesterday to prevent flash floods. They were acting on public complaints that rubbish had clogged the drains...

Ahmed cycles to spread peace.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - While many people view those aged above 60 as "over the hill", Ahmed Mofleh Ayasrah, 61, from Jordan is cycling around the world spreading the message of peace. "It is time to establish peace in this world. People...

Royal patron for Kirkby function.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Tuanku Bainun, the Raja Permaisuri Perak Darul Ridzuan, has consented to be the patron of the 50th anniversary reunion to be held next year to mark the founding of the Malayan Teachers College, Kirkby in Britain. ...

Cables worth RM70,000 stolen in four weeks.
November 30, 2000... TAIPING, Wed. - About RM70,000 worth of KTM Berhad's communication cables were reported stolen between Nov 1 and 28. Larut Matang and Selama CID chief Deputy Superintendent Ahmad Saad said the cables were reported stolen in Pokok Assam,...

Live coverage of Canada polls at hotel.
November 30, 2000... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Not wanting to miss out on the Federal elections back home, the Canadian High Commission organised a live coverage of the event at Hotel Nikko yesterday. Among the guests were former Malaysian High Commisioner to...

User-friendly and chic counter.
November 30, 2000... DROP by your Christian Dior counter at Mid-Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur, and expect a new look. The cosmetics brand has come up with a trendy counter design that's chic yet functional. This new presentation provides a prestigious but...

Herbal secrets from the family.
November 30, 2000... WOMEN who believe that herbal concoctions can help maintain their youthful appearance and well-being swear by Nona Roguy, a brand that uses traditional herbal and botanical preparations that are designed for both the inner and outer...

Teach your children the true values of life.
November 30, 2000... "There is too much stress today on material things. I try to teach my children not so much the value of cents, but a sense of values." - Morris Franklin WHEN Mahatma Gandhi visited the King of England at Buckingham Palace in his loin...