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SMS applications for fixed-line phone users (HL)

Apr 01, 2002; ... Rozana Sani New Straits Times 04-01-2002 SMS applications for fixed-line phone users (HL) Byline: Rozana Sani Edition: Computimes; 2* FIXED-LINE phone subscribers will soon be able to enjoy a range of short messaging system (SMS)-related applications, which are currently ...

Abnormal effects of ICT

Apr 01, 2002; ... Sharifah Kasim New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Abnormal effects of ICT Byline: Sharifah Kasim Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Notebook THE theory of evolution suggests that traits of a living entity will change to accommodate variations in the living environment, to ...

BSC looks at formulating business continuity planning guideline

Apr 01, 2002; ... Aimie Pardas New Straits Times 04-01-2002 BSC looks at formulating business continuity planning guideline Byline: Aimie Pardas Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Notebook THE Business Continuity Society (BCS) is looking at formulating a guideline on business continuity ...

Importance of good network management

Apr 01, 2002; ... Ahmad Kushairi New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Importance of good network management Byline: Ahmad Kushairi Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Notebook Column: First byte EVER had this feeling of despair when you log onto the office computer one morning only to find ...

E-Chilipadi in marketing push

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 E-Chilipadi in marketing push Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Notebook LOCAL mobile commerce company E-Chilipadi aims to recruit some 500 agents around the country to market its services under its newly launched Chilipadi Agent programme ....

Measures to stop communications abuse

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Measures to stop communications abuse Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update News THE Government, telecommunications players and consumers need to make concerted efforts to curb the abuse of communications services in the country, before it ...

D-Link plans to offer more incentives for resellers

Apr 01, 2002; ... Aimie Pardas New Straits Times 04-01-2002 D-Link plans to offer more incentives for resellers Byline: Aimie Pardas Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update News D-LINK International Pte Ltd plans to have more incentive and training programmes for its resellers in ...

To curb printer products counterfeiting

Apr 01, 2002; ... Aimie Pardas New Straits Times 04-01-2002 To curb printer products counterfeiting Byline: Aimie Pardas Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: News LOCAL printer companies need to work closer together to prevent counterfeit printer ribbons and cartridges activities from ...

Union Software banks on two key sectors for growth

Apr 01, 2002; ... Ferina Manecksha New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Union Software banks on two key sectors for growth Byline: Ferina Manecksha Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: News UNITED Kingdom outfit Systems Union Software is banking on two key sectors - Government and hospitality - to ...

Bracing the IT business world

Apr 01, 2002; ... Prasanna Raman New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Bracing the IT business world Byline: Prasanna Raman Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook People THE lure of the Internet and the business opportunities it promises have resulted in many changed professions. Many ...

Upgrading police's front office

Apr 01, 2002; ... A. Shukor Rahman New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Upgrading police's front office Byline: A. Shukor Rahman Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook Issues Column: Industry watch SO, how does making a police report via electronic mail (e-mail) or the Internet sounds to ...

Game of commandos skills

Apr 01, 2002; ... Chris Chan New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Game of commandos skills Byline: Chris Chan Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Home Computing Title: Commandos 2: Men of Courage Publisher: Eidos Interactive Distributor: The Software Boutique (Tel: 03-78763818) Price : RM119 FROM ...

Creating fun artwork

Apr 01, 2002; ... I-Mei Low New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Creating fun artwork Byline: I-Mei Low Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Home Computing Title: Disney's Magic Artist Deluxe Manufacturer: Disney Interactive Enquiries: The Software Boutique (Tel: 03-78763818) Price: RM89 ONCE you ...

On the shelves

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 On the shelves Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Home Computing WINDOWS: Star Trek: Bridge Commander (US$50/RM190) lets players take over a starship after the captain is killed when a solar eruption destroys a Federation colony. There are 25 ...

Networking lab at institutions

Apr 01, 2002; ... Shyla Sangaran New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Networking lab at institutions Byline: Shyla Sangaran Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook Education CISCO Systems (M) Sdn Bhd, the networking for Internet provider, will work closely with local institutions of higher ...

Verisign to set up more training centres

Apr 01, 2002; ... Ferina Manecksha New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Verisign to set up more training centres Byline: Ferina Manecksha Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook Education IN light of the lack of security protection among enterprises in Asia, Verisign Inc is looking at ...

Learning in e-environments

Apr 01, 2002; ... Chandra Devi New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Learning in e-environments Byline: Chandra Devi Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook Education THE investment in computers and the Internet have become imperative for every organisation to stay competitive in the ...

Affordable machine with basic functionalities

Apr 01, 2002; ... Nigel Yap New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Affordable machine with basic functionalities Byline: Nigel Yap Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Lab Report Reviews Product: IBUS20P4 (Personal computer) Enquiries: I-Silicon Sdn Bhd (Tel: 03-78454544) Price: RM3,799 ...

Safeguarding computers from virus threats

Apr 01, 2002; ... Chris Chan New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Safeguarding computers from virus threats Byline: Chris Chan Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Resources VIRUS and security are among the two hottest topics on every network administrator's mind. The number of viruses and ...

For Nokia phone users to enrich mobile experience

Apr 01, 2002; ... Matthew Mok New Straits Times 04-01-2002 For Nokia phone users to enrich mobile experience Byline: Matthew Mok Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Resources Column: Mobile matters I'M sure many of our valued readers are Nokia phone users. If you go into a popular ...

Low-power chip for blade server

Apr 01, 2002; ... Fauziah Muhtar New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Low-power chip for blade server Byline: Fauziah Muhtar Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Benchmark INTEL Corp has introduced the first dual-processing capabilities for its low-power, ultra-dense blade servers....

Handspring Treo makes local debut

Apr 01, 2002; ... Fauziah Muhtar New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Handspring Treo makes local debut Byline: Fauziah Muhtar Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Benchmark HANDSPRING's latest personal digital assistant, the Treo, which converges data and voice through the integration of the ...

For easy configuration of Linux server

Apr 01, 2002; ... Subashini Selvaratnam New Straits Times 04-01-2002 For easy configuration of Linux server Byline: Subashini Selvaratnam Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Benchmark CONFIGURING a Linux server can be a daunting task for network administrators. To address this challenge, ...

Council hires two firms to recover RM45m in rates arrears

Apr 01, 2002; ... Anne Francis New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Council hires two firms to recover RM45m in rates arrears Byline: Anne Francis Edition: 2* THE Subang Jaya Municipal Council has enlisted two private agencies to help recover RM45 million in assessment arrears.Council ...

Vision School in Subang Jaya to open in June

Apr 01, 2002; ... Hizreen Kamal New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Vision School in Subang Jaya to open in June Byline: Hizreen Kamal Edition: 2* THE Vision School or Kompleks Wawasan at USJ15 in Subang Jaya, Selangor, which houses three schools with different media of instruction, will open on ...

One-way traffic for Mont' Kiara road

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 One-way traffic for Mont' Kiara road Edition: 2* Section: City News Memo: Map - Mon't Kiara traffic management schene - Stage 1. SISTEM Penyuraian Trafik Kuala Lumpur Barat Sdn Bhd, the concessionaire for the SPRINT Highway, will be ...

Ampang council to demolish extensions on back lanes

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Ampang council to demolish extensions on back lanes Edition: 2* Section: City News THE Ampang Jaya Municipal Council will demolish any illegal extension, including awnings, fencing, pillars or even rooms that encroach on the 1.2-metre wide ...

`Safe City' drive spreads its wings

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 `Safe City' drive spreads its wings Edition: 2* Section: City News THE Safe City Initiative, which has been successful in reducing crime in communities through public participation, will be implemented in at least four more States this year ....

Bid to stop illegal dumping of building debris in Selayang

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Bid to stop illegal dumping of building debris in Selayang Edition: 2* Section: City News BEGINNING today, the Selayang Municipal Council will be handling the collection of construction debris from renovation works in the district....

Chinatown development plan to be finalised today

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Chinatown development plan to be finalised today Edition: 2* Section: City News THE development plan for the famous Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur will be finalised today following a meeting with the Petaling Street Traders and Hawkers ...

New parking system in Subang Jaya

Apr 01, 2002; ... Anne Francis New Straits Times 04-01-2002 New parking system in Subang Jaya Byline: Anne Francis Edition: 2* Section: City News AFTER months of deliberation and hesitation, the Subang Jaya Municipal Council has finally agreed to implement the Pay and Display (P&D) ...

Garden school holds International Day

Apr 01, 2002; ... Barbara Foong New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Garden school holds International Day Byline: Barbara Foong Edition: 2* Section: City Focus GARDEN International School recently celebrated its International Day, a celebration for the entire school community, where children ...

Gillette's RM3.8m World Cup treat

Apr 01, 2002; ... Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Gillette's RM3.8m World Cup treat Byline: Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan Edition: 2* Section: City Diary IN conjunction with its official sponsorship of the upcoming 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, Gillette (Malaysia) ...

Chance to meet guru of Asian advertising

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Chance to meet guru of Asian advertising Edition: 2* Section: City Diary DON'T miss the opportunity to meet the legendary guru of Asian advertising, Ian Batey, at MPH Bookstore in Mid Valley Megamall today.Batey, who is acclaimed ...

Great prizes for couples planning to get married

Apr 01, 2002; ... Jasmime Kaur New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Great prizes for couples planning to get married Byline: Jasmime Kaur Edition: 2* Section: City Diary IF you and your sweetheart are planning to tie the knot, join the "Journey to Romance Contest 2002" for a chance to win ...

For meetings without hassle

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 For meetings without hassle Edition: 2* Section: Check In PARK Inn International Kuala Lumpur is introducing new seminar packages to ensure hassle-free functions. There are three packages - half-day, full- day and full board. The last ...

Jewel of his eye

Apr 01, 2002; ... Eu Hooi Khaw New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Jewel of his eye Byline: Eu Hooi Khaw Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Memo: (STF) - For Tommy Tse his new-image TSL jewellery store in Kuala Lumpur carries' on a tradition of fine craftsmanship that began with his father, but ...

Shah Alam hotel turns two today

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Shah Alam hotel turns two today Edition: 2* Section: Check In IT's no April Fool's joke.In conjunction with its second anniversary today, Grand BlueWave Hotel in Shah Alam is having several promotions at its restaurants as well as ...

Alu-ring beauty

Apr 01, 2002; ... Shuib Taib New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Alu-ring beauty Byline: Shuib Taib Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Entertainment Memo: (STF) - Filipina actress Maria Lourdes T. Gonzalez or Alu, who has a part in the movie Mendam Berahi, reveals how her involvement in ...

Game for `Evil' wizardry?

Apr 01, 2002; ... Reviewed by Gerald Chuah New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Game for `Evil' wizardry? Byline: Reviewed by Gerald Chuah Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Entertainment Column: Cinema Type: Film review RESIDENT EVIL Directed by Paul Anderson Starring Michelle ...

Comeback bid by Indon singer Endang

Apr 01, 2002; ... Eena Houzyama New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Comeback bid by Indon singer Endang Byline: Eena Houzyama Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Entertainment LET'S admit it. Most Indonesian singers have never failed to hit the headlines here. Of course, our radio ...

Best of Indon classics

Apr 01, 2002; ... Reviewed by Zainal Alam Kadir New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Best of Indon classics Byline: Reviewed by Zainal Alam Kadir Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Entertainment Column: Homespins Type: Music review VARIOUS ARTISTES - Koleksi Terbaik Legendaris ...

Doomsday scenario?

Apr 01, 2002; ... Compiled by Zainal Alam Kadir New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Doomsday scenario? Byline: Compiled by Zainal Alam Kadir Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Entertainment Column: Spinoff A BIG music fan, concerned about the state of the music industry, has written ...

Learn I-Ching and its uses

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Learn I-Ching and its uses Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Heritage I-CHING or the Book of Change is one of the oldest books on earth. It contains the wisdom of the universe and of our environment. It's about change and the ...

Learn self-breast examination and live

Apr 01, 2002; ... Meena Sreenivasan New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Learn self-breast examination and live Byline: Meena Sreenivasan Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Memo: (STF) - MEENA SREENIVASAN reports on the rising incidence of breast cancer and how a series of workshops ...

Two links, two styles

Apr 01, 2002; ... Anthea De Lima New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Two links, two styles Byline: Anthea De Lima Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Memo: (STF) - Italian jeweller Chimento is making waves with Habib Jewels by launching a collection inspired by nature and science, and ...

Batik's infinite wonders

Apr 01, 2002; ... Dazman Manan New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Batik's infinite wonders Byline: Dazman Manan Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Memo: (STF) - Trite colours and vapid ideas seem to overwhelm Malaysian batik, which is why we ought to learn from the Indonesians who ...

Working towards wholesome families

Apr 01, 2002; ... Caroline Yap New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Working towards wholesome families Byline: Caroline Yap Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: People FAMILIES figure large in our lives. Our first steps are watched, gloated upon and encouraged by the family who surround ...

`Fair' bit on foreign varsities

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 `Fair' bit on foreign varsities Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Campus News KEEPING students abreast with current and upcoming academic trends overseas was the main goal of the PRIME College Education Fair held recently at its city ...

AmeriCan enticement

Apr 01, 2002; ... Habsah Marjuni New Straits Times 04-01-2002 AmeriCan enticement Byline: Habsah Marjuni Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Campus News Memo: (STF) - HABSAH MARJUNI reports on INTI College's recent AmeriCan Day which had North America as its focus. IF ever a ...

In step with the community

Apr 01, 2002; ... R.V. Veera New Straits Times 04-01-2002 In step with the community Byline: R.V. Veera Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Campus News UNIVERSITI Industri Selangor, better known as UNISEL, is making waves as a higher learning institution that places emphasis on ...

Vocal critic of Israel

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Vocal critic of Israel Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Focus ISRAEL Shamir, an Israeli of Russian origin, is a leading advocate of the "One man, one vote, one State" movement in all of Palestine/ Israel.He has written ...

Office launch at KL Sentral

Apr 01, 2002; ... D.V. Nair New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Office launch at KL Sentral Byline: D.V. Nair Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Happenings DESTINATION East, a member of Pacific World Network, launched its new headquarters in Kuala Lumpur Sentral Plaza, Brickfields ...

Fundraiser for MIC institute

Apr 01, 2002; ... Jasmime Kaur New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Fundraiser for MIC institute Byline: Jasmime Kaur Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Happenings A FUNDRAISING dinner for the MIC's Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology was held at the Sunway Lagoon Resort ...

`Leave elite athletes to us'

Apr 01, 2002; ... S.Selvam New Straits Times 04-01-2002 `Leave elite athletes to us' Byline: S.Selvam Edition: 2* THE Government, through the Sports Ministry, should leave elite athletes to the national associations to concentrate on sports development instead.In fact, the ...

Associations want OCM to play a more dominant role

Apr 01, 2002; ... Vijesh Rai New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Associations want OCM to play a more dominant role Byline: Vijesh Rai Edition: 2* Column: Extra time NO resolutions were passed but the gist of what the Olympic Council of Malaysia's conference was all about was the need for OCM ...

Selangor grab lion's share of gold

Apr 01, 2002; ... Zakri Baharudin New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Selangor grab lion's share of gold Byline: Zakri Baharudin Edition: 2* SELANGOR sharpshooters ruled the closing day of the Tan Sri Datuk S.M. Yong Trophy after winning five out of seven gold medals contested at the National ...

Faizal, Kim Ling are champs

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Faizal, Kim Ling are champs Edition: 2* MOHAMED Faizal Fadzil of Negri Sembilan and Voon Kim Ling of Penang clinched the boys' and girls' open titles respectively in the opening leg of the SportExcel-NSC-Milo National Junior Circuit at Mega ...

Lin Dan bags Korean Open singles title

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Lin Dan bags Korean Open singles title Edition: 2* WORLD number four Lin Dan of China captured the Korean Open singles title when he stopped local ace Shon Seung Mo in five games in Yeosu City yesterday.Lin Dan, the 1999 world junior ...

Barisan Nasional retains Ketari with 10-fold increase in majority

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Barisan Nasional retains Ketari with 10-fold increase in majority Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Memo: Ketari by-election. BENTONG, Sun. - Barisan Nasional retained the Ketari State seat with a convincing victory over the DAP, securing nearly ...

IGP acts on lax discipline (HL)

Apr 01, 2002; ... Lee Shi-Ian; Jasbir Singh New Straits Times 04-01-2002 IGP acts on lax discipline (HL) Byline: Lee Shi-Ian; Jasbir Singh Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. - Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Norian Mai said today police officers holding supervisory ...

Desperate Pahang may bring in Guy to strengthen defence

Apr 01, 2002; ... Pritam Singh New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Desperate Pahang may bring in Guy to strengthen defence Byline: Pritam Singh Edition: 2* PAHANG FA, in a desperate bid to fortify their porrous defence, are poised to hire Cameroon's former Olympic star Ambassa Guy from Hong ...

Chance for Da Silva to make amends

Apr 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Chance for Da Silva to make amends Edition: 2* BRAZILIAN striker Luiz Andre da Silva, who scored the winning goal against Premier One League champions Penang last Tuesday, will get the chance to redeem himself before the Perlis home fans ...

Randy great grandpa, 91, held for molesting 12-year-old

Apr 01, 2002; ... Zarina Abdullah New Straits Times 04-01-2002 Randy great grandpa, 91, held for molesting 12-year-old Byline: Zarina Abdullah Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* KUALA TERENGGANU, Sun. - A 91-year-old great grandfather who molested his neighbour's 12-year-old daughter was ...

English from Standard One for all vernacular schools

Apr 01, 2002; ... Chok Suat Ling New Straits Times 04-01-2002 English from Standard One for all vernacular schools Byline: Chok Suat Ling Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. - In a move to improve the standard of English among pupils of vernacular schools, the subject will be ...