New Straits Times back issues from August 2002:
Tech blueprint for Mardi (HL)
Aug 01, 2002; ... Rozana Sani New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Tech blueprint for Mardi (HL) Byline: Rozana Sani Edition: Computimes; 2* MALAYSIAN Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) is in the midst of finalising its information and communications technology (ICT) ...
Online learning model
Aug 01, 2002; ... Rozana Sani New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Online learning model Byline: Rozana Sani Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Notebook SOME 950,000 Government staff stand to be better evaluated and awarded through the new Malaysian Remuneration Scheme (MRS) which has been ...
Work cut out for Telekom and Maxis on 3G implementation
Aug 01, 2002; ... Ahmad Kushairi New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Work cut out for Telekom and Maxis on 3G implementation Byline: Ahmad Kushairi Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Notebook Column: First byte TELEKOM Malaysia and UMTS (M) Sdn Bhd, a unit of Maxis Communications Bhd, ...
Banking on rising Linux demand
Aug 01, 2002; ... Anuja Ravendran New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Banking on rising Linux demand Byline: Anuja Ravendran Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update THE entry of the low-priced, Linux-based personal computer (PC) from DRB- Hicom Information Technologies Sdn Bhd (DH Info Tech) ...
Novell seeks to be more customer-centric
Aug 01, 2002; ... Aimie Pardas New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Novell seeks to be more customer-centric Byline: Aimie Pardas Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update News NOVELL Inc, known for its networking solutions, is moving from being a product-centric company to a more ...
Narrowing technology gap among the deaf
Aug 01, 2002; ... Rina De Silva New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Narrowing technology gap among the deaf Byline: Rina De Silva Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update News THE Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) has outlined more plans to narrow the information and communications ...
Angkasa implements new imaging system
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Angkasa implements new imaging system Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update News THE National Cooperative Organisation of Malaysia (Angkasa) has implemented its imaging system (AIMS), which is expected to further boost its ...
Malaysia in bid for WCIT 2008
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Malaysia in bid for WCIT 2008 Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update Events CHANCES are good for Malaysia to get the hosting job for the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) in 2008.Chairman of the Association of the ...
Philips' MP3 Mania
Aug 01, 2002; ... Lim Yeh Ern New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Philips' MP3 Mania Byline: Lim Yeh Ern Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update Events CRAZY about MP3 player? Then check out the latest on the Philips MP3 Mania 2002 - Get Mad Over Music campaign which is aimed at reaching out ...
Fujitsu PC gets new director
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Fujitsu PC gets new director Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update Events FUJITSU PC Asia-Pacific has appointed Y.S. Ng as director of its Malaysia operations. Ng joined the Malaysian branch during early fiscal year 2001 from Tele Dynamics ...
Attractive bargains await Penang PC Fair visitors
Aug 01, 2002; ... Shyla Sangaran New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Attractive bargains await Penang PC Fair visitors Byline: Shyla Sangaran Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Update Events Memo: PC Fair 2002. THE Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry of Malaysia (Pikom) is ...
Cooking with computer
Aug 01, 2002; ... Rina De Silva New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Cooking with computer Byline: Rina De Silva Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook AFTER a hard day at work, the last thing one looks forward to at home is a tedious task like cooking, especially for food which needs plenty ...
Apple extends tech to non-Mac users
Aug 01, 2002; ... Ananda Samudhram New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Apple extends tech to non-Mac users Byline: Ananda Samudhram Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook Issues APPLE Computer's financial results and announcements at the recently- concluded Macworld in New York, while ...
Going shopping on the Net
Aug 01, 2002; ... Zoraini Wati Abas New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Going shopping on the Net Byline: Zoraini Wati Abas Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook Web Watch RECENTLY, I saw a shopping bag of a famous departmental store sitting on the floor of the hotel I was staying in. The ...
Small people with giant aspiration
Aug 01, 2002; ... Reviewed by Ahmad Faiz New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Small people with giant aspiration Byline: Reviewed by Ahmad Faiz Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook Multimedia Column: Blast from the past Type: Computer game review Title: Micro Commandos Publisher: ...
Applying different effects to slides
Aug 01, 2002; ... Ananda Samudhram New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Applying different effects to slides Byline: Ananda Samudhram Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Outlook Resources Memo: Graphics (Statistics) - ExcuseMarkers Sdn Bhd. IN the last article we learnt how to add sounds and ...
Quality printing with sharp images
Aug 01, 2002; ... Aimie Pardas New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Quality printing with sharp images Byline: Aimie Pardas Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Lab Report Epson Stylus C41UX (Colour inkjet printer) Manufacturer: Seiko Epson Corp Enquiries: Epson Trading (M) Sdn Bhd (Tel: ...
Lasting impressions
Aug 01, 2002; ... Fauziah Muhtar New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Lasting impressions Byline: Fauziah Muhtar Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Lab Report Technology WITH the recent proliferation of affordable, high-quality digital cameras, scanners and digitised image files made from colour ...
Product highlights at PC Fair
Aug 01, 2002; ... Subashini Selvaratnam New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Product highlights at PC Fair Byline: Subashini Selvaratnam Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Lab Report Benchmark AT PC Fair 2002 which ended last Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, exhibitors took the opportunity to promote ...
New software for photo and video editing
Aug 01, 2002; ... Fauziah Muhtar New Straits Times 08-01-2002 New software for photo and video editing Byline: Fauziah Muhtar Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Lab Report Benchmark PHOTO editing and video editing are two areas that involve professional and creative people. It goes ...
Anti-virus solution for small groups
Aug 01, 2002; ... Foo Eu Jin New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Anti-virus solution for small groups Byline: Foo Eu Jin Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Lab Report Benchmark TREND Micro Inc plans to launch a new anti-virus solution called Gatelock for the domestic small and medium-sized ...
Angel's visions of nature
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Angel's visions of nature Edition: 2* WORLD RENOWNED wildlife and nature photographer Heather Angel will be presenting some of her award-winning works at two exhibitions in Kuala Lumpur this month.The 50 photographs to be exhibited ...
Big increase may cause traders to lose business
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Big increase may cause traders to lose business Edition: 2* Section: City News THE increase in the season parking rates at the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market in Jalan Ipoh may cause the traders to lose their business as retailers would opt to ...
Wholesalers against parking rates hike
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Wholesalers against parking rates hike Edition: 2* Section: City News THE 460 traders at the new Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market in Jalan Ipoh are objecting to the sudden increase in season parking rates for lorries which unload goods at the ...
Call for more health awareness campaigns
Aug 01, 2002; ... Suryani Dalip New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Call for more health awareness campaigns Byline: Suryani Dalip Edition: 2* Section: City Diary HOSPITALS, especially university hospitals, in the country should follow the footsteps of Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia ...
City Hall team wins top prize
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 City Hall team wins top prize Edition: 2* Section: City Diary KUALA Lumpur City Hall's Kumpulan Optimis came out tops in the technical category in the Federal Territory Kumpulan Meningkat Mutu Kerja (KMK) Convention, held at City Hall ...
Revitalised identity at jeweller's new boutique
Aug 01, 2002; ... Hizreen Kamal New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Revitalised identity at jeweller's new boutique Byline: Hizreen Kamal Edition: 2* Section: City News WITH a history of 45 years in the industry, premier homegrown jewellery house Habib Jewels launched its revamped showroom at ...
Attractive prizes in gel pen contest
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Attractive prizes in gel pen contest Edition: 2* Section: City News DO not miss the chance to win attractive prizes worth more than RM80,000 from Faber-Castell Malaysia in its First Malaysian Made Gel Pen contest.The contest is on ...
Fastest kebab eaters get into book of records
Aug 01, 2002; ... Emma Mohamad New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Fastest kebab eaters get into book of records Byline: Emma Mohamad Edition: 2* Section: City Diary HOW long do you take to consume five to seven kebabs? For Masuri Salleh and Chan Ah Tong, downing kebabs within minutes is just ...
Movie-making workshop for 13 aspiring youths
Aug 01, 2002; ... Barbara Foong New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Movie-making workshop for 13 aspiring youths Byline: Barbara Foong Edition: 2* Section: City Diary THIRTEEN youths, aged between 12 and 16, took part in an iMovie workshop on digital movie-making jointly organised by Apple ...
Braun Buffel opens flagship boutique at Suria KLCC
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Braun Buffel opens flagship boutique at Suria KLCC Edition: 2* Section: Consider This! BRAUN Buffel, a renowned German brand leather goods opens its Malaysia's flagship boutique in Suria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur today.Located at Level ...
Fun trip to pewter factory for boys choir
Aug 01, 2002; ... Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Fun trip to pewter factory for boys choir Byline: Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan Edition: 2* Section: City Diary THE boys painted the Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd office in Setapak red last Monday.They ...
24-course feast fit for a king
Aug 01, 2002; ... Jasmime Kaur New Straits Times 08-01-2002 24-course feast fit for a king Byline: Jasmime Kaur Edition: 2* Section: On The Menu HEAD to the Museum Chinese Restaurant at The Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur if you are looking for a satisfying meal that even befits a king ....
Tasty eel creations at Genji
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Tasty eel creations at Genji Edition: 2* Section: On The Menu UNAGI or eel takes centrestage at Genji Japanese Restaurant of Hilton Petaling Jaya until Aug 16.Specially flown in from Japan, the delectable dishes will make you crave ...
The HRT dilemma
Aug 01, 2002; ... Loretta Ann Soosayraj New Straits Times 08-01-2002 The HRT dilemma Byline: Loretta Ann Soosayraj Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Memo: (STF) - A recent clinical trial has shown that hormone replacement therapy may not be the best solution for menopausal women. On the ...
Grateful for the Sultan's concern
Aug 01, 2002; ... Saleha Ali New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Grateful for the Sultan's concern Byline: Saleha Ali Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Memo: (STF) - Women are elated with the Sultan of Selangor's recent statement on the purported biased attitude of Syariah court ...
Tearing away the wall of prejudice
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Tearing away the wall of prejudice Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Memo: (STF) - Ivy Josiah, executive director of the Women's Aid Organisation, views the Sultan of Selangor's statement as possibly paving the way for more justice ...
Aida hopeful situation will improve
Aug 01, 2002; ... Anthea De Lima New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Aida hopeful situation will improve Byline: Anthea De Lima Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Memo: (STF) - Aida Melly Tan Mutalib, whose divorce case in the Syariah Court is still pending since 1996, views the ...
AWAM: Royal statement timely
Aug 01, 2002; ... Dazman Manan New Straits Times 08-01-2002 AWAM: Royal statement timely Byline: Dazman Manan Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan "IT'S long overdue," says Manohari Subramaniam, administration and programmes manager for AWAM (All Women's Action Society), on ...
Lives in limbo over Syariah court delays
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Lives in limbo over Syariah court delays Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Memo: (STF) - A woman seeking divorce from the Syariah court is bound to face delay. This is one of the findings in the Women's Aid Organisation's Baseline ...
Looking better, feeling healthier
Aug 01, 2002; ... Dazman Manan; Anthea De Lima New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Looking better, feeling healthier Byline: Dazman Manan; Anthea De Lima Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Health Memo: (STF) - The recent controversy surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy has been cause ...
Alternatives for menopausal women available
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Alternatives for menopausal women available Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Health ARE there alternatives to hormone replacement therapy?According to the North American Menopause Society, before you consider alternatives, ...
Tapping teen power
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Tapping teen power Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Health SO what do you call this force that has shifted the marketing pendulum to focus on teenagers? Yep, teen power. And it's paying off handsome dividends.In less than ...
300,000 illegals leave under amnesty
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 300,000 illegals leave under amnesty Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* PASIR GUDANG, Wed. - Some 300,000 illegal immigrants left the country during the amnesty exercise which ended today, with those remaining in the country risking severe penalties ...
At the mercy of the system
Aug 01, 2002; ... Sofianni Subki New Straits Times 08-01-2002 At the mercy of the system Byline: Sofianni Subki Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Memo: (STF) - The Syariah court system is in need of an overdue revamp given the unfair treatment of women which some ...
Good taste can't be bought
Aug 01, 2002; ... Tyra New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Good taste can't be bought Byline: Tyra Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Column: Tete-a-Tete YOU just can't buy taste! It's sad but true.You could be a multi-millionaire, but if you don't have "it", you ...
A helpline for issues on health
Aug 01, 2002; ... Anthea De Lima New Straits Times 08-01-2002 A helpline for issues on health Byline: Anthea De Lima Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan Column: Women world wide THERE are problems associated with being a woman. More often than not they have to do with ...
Breast cancer conference in Petaling Jaya
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Breast cancer conference in Petaling Jaya Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: WoMan MALAYSIA will host the 1st Asia Pacific Reach To Recovery International Breast Cancer Support Conference from Aug 8-11 at the Sunway Lagoon Resort ...
Fuel prices may be raised to ease burden of subsidy
Aug 01, 2002; ... Firdaus Abdullah; Koh Lay Chin New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Fuel prices may be raised to ease burden of subsidy Byline: Firdaus Abdullah; Koh Lay Chin Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Government, burdened by huge subsidies for petrol, diesel and ...
Nathan: Sri Ram vilifying me (HL)
Aug 01, 2002; ... Carolyn Hong; Aida Ahmad New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Nathan: Sri Ram vilifying me (HL) Byline: Carolyn Hong; Aida Ahmad Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* PENANG, Wed. - High Court judge Datuk Dr R.K. Nathan today surprised a court sitting when he accused Court of Appeal judge ...
`Take advantage of business incentives in Ghana'
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 `Take advantage of business incentives in Ghana' Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Malaysian businessmen have been urged to take advantage of the various incentives offered by Ghana, either by relocating or ...
State wants police to help enforce syariah enactments
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 State wants police to help enforce syariah enactments Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA TERENGGANU, Wed. - The State Government will enforce six syariah enactments, passed at the State Legislative Assembly last year, tomorrow ...
Towards enhancing partnerships among developing countries
Aug 01, 2002; ... All reports on "Global 2002 - International Smart Partnership Dialogue" by Ashraf Abdullah; Kamarul Yunus; Rosnazura Idrus; Zura New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Towards enhancing partnerships among developing countries Byline: All reports on "Global 2002 - International Smart ...
Golden show comes to a grinding halt
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Golden show comes to a grinding halt Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Sport Memo: Commonwealth Games (17th : July 25-August 4, 2002 : Manchester). MALAYSIA, after Tuesday's golden show by weightlifter Amirul Hamizam Ibrahim, came ...
Japanese `sister school' visits Terengganu
Aug 01, 2002; ... Zarina Abdullah New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Japanese `sister school' visits Terengganu Byline: Zarina Abdullah Edition: The City Advertiser; 2* Section: Education IT WAS surely a valuable experience for 21 pupils from Miyatake Primary School in Fukuoka, Japan, when ...
More teams, new format for inter-varsity debate
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 More teams, new format for inter-varsity debate Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Inter-varsity Environmental Debate this year has three additional institutions and a new debating format....
Roadshow for feedback on CMCF draft code ends
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Roadshow for feedback on CMCF draft code ends Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUCHING, Wed. - The series of nationwide roadshows by the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) to get public feedback and ...
Rawang-Ipoh electrified double-track ready by 2004
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Rawang-Ipoh electrified double-track ready by 2004 Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation IPOH, Wed. - The 180km Rawang-Ipoh electrified double tracking project, currently behind schedule, will be completed by the end of 2004....
Inland Revenue to collect RM48 billion this year
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Inland Revenue to collect RM48 billion this year Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation MALACCA, Wed. - The Inland Revenue Board expects to collect RM48 billion from this year's income tax, 80 per cent from corporate taxes, its ...
Appeal by lawyer-politician
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Appeal by lawyer-politician Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Lawyer-politician R. Sivarasa filed an appeal today against the High Court's refusal to grant a declaration that he was entitled to be a Bar Council ...
Alam Flora owed RM43 million for its `dirty' job
Aug 01, 2002; ... Annie Freeda Cruez New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Alam Flora owed RM43 million for its `dirty' job Byline: Annie Freeda Cruez Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Local authorities in Selangor owe Alam Flora Sdn Bhd over RM43 million for ...
Batu Cantonment army base moving to Batu Gajah
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Batu Cantonment army base moving to Batu Gajah Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation IPOH, Wed. - The Perak Government has earmarked a 680ha site in Batu Gajah for the relocation of the Batu Cantonment army base in Jalan Ipoh, Kuala ...
National Library's `My Favourite Read' programme a success
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 National Library's `My Favourite Read' programme a success Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The National Library's `My Favourite Read' programme has been very successful since its nationwide launch last year ....
Parties in RM60 million suit seeking settlement
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Parties in RM60 million suit seeking settlement Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Parties in a breach of contract action by the then Regent of Selangor against two defendants in a RM60 million suit and ...
Treasure hunt on Aug 11 to raise funds for charity
Aug 01, 2002 ... New Straits Times 08-01-2002 Treasure hunt on Aug 11 to raise funds for charity Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - A motorised treasure hunt will be organised by the Universiti Sains Malaysia Indian Graduates' Association and Kelab Golf ...