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Google says Malaysia investments

ozak — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:49:05 +0800

Who said, data center no contribute to Malaysia job?

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Google says Malaysia investments to add $3 billion to its GDP by 2030, create 26,500 jobs

By Rozanna Latiff and Danial Azhar

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Google said on Tuesday its investments in Malaysia would create 26,500 jobs and contribute more than $3 billion to its economy by 2030, as it announced its new data centre and Cloud region there had broken ground.

The start of construction of the new $2 billion data centrein Malaysia follows Monday's announcement of its multi-year partnership with local tech firm Dagang NeXchange Berhad to provide sovereign cloud services.

It also follows Monday's announcement that it would invest $1 billion in Thailand to build a data centre and cloud region there, to meet growing cloud demand and support Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in Southeast Asia.

"Our investments are designed to provide high performing and reliability, meeting demand for cloud and AI services across the country," Google President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat told an event in Malaysia.

Digital investments have helped propel Malaysia's economy this year, with growth beating market expectations in the last two quarters and the ringgit currency becoming one of Asia's top performers.

Porat said its ventures in Malaysia included support for new sustainability initiatives, such as improvements in water quality, plus skilling, with 355,000 Malaysians already trained since 2019 in digital skills.

Google's moves are a part of a wider expansion by global tech companies into Southeast Asia, as they vie for a greater presence in a region with a young tech-savvy population of 670 million.

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced cloud services investments worth $1.7 billion in Indonesia, while Amazon plans to invest $9 billion in Singapore, $5 billion in Thailand and $6.2 billion in Malaysia.

Malaysia investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said data centres would support the country's ambitions to be a regional leader in the tech sector, including AI.

"Regionally the demand for data processing and storage solutions is increasing exponentially and Malaysia is well positioned to meet this demand," he told the event.

(Reporting by Rozanna Latiff and Danial Azhar; Editing by Martin Petty)

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This is the leader you want

ozak — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:14:35 +0800

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Dr M ordered all states to raise minimum marriage age to 18, Penang exco reveals

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has issued a directive ordering all state governments in Malaysia to raise the legal minimum marriage age to 18 years for Muslims and non-Muslims, a state executive councillor (exco) said today.

Penang Women, Family, Gender Inclusiveness and Non-Islamic Religion Committee chairman Chong Eng confirmed the matter to Malay Mail, saying the directive was conveyed to her during the latest state exco meeting chaired by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow yesterday.

“Yes, CM Chow reported to the exco meeting yesterday,” she said through a text message reply.

Dr Mahathir had on Tuesday chaired the 132nd meeting of the mentri besar and chief ministers at Perdana Putra, the first such meeting after Pakatan Harapan (PH) came to power.

The meeting was also attended by several Cabinet members, Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Ismail Bakar and Treasury secretary-general Datuk Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir.

Asked if there was a timeframe to implement the changes, Chong said it was up to the individual state to process the directive.

Chong said Penang has agreed to increase the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18 and directed the Penang Islamic Religious Department (JAIPP) to submit a report before the decision is finalised.

“The report has yet to be completed as of today,” she said.

She also disclosed that the state secretariat and the Penang Legislative Assembly have also been instructed to process Dr Mahathir’s directive.

When a guy friend suddenly looks attractive

ozak — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:59:49 +0800

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HomePro Warehouse - SALE

ozak — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:03:49 +0800

This weekend !

At HomePro Warehouse Lot C35374, Taman Perindustrian Seksyen 3, Jalan Perindustrian Puchong, 47100 Puchong.

TECTOP Pants For Men

ozak — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:11:44 +0800

Item(s):TECTOP Pants Newest For Men. Outdoor Quick Drying Pants Stretch Lovers Cycling Sports Elastic Easy Movement

Package includes: TECTOP Pants Size M. Colour - Army Green

Price:RM70

Warranty:2weeks

Dealing method:COD in Puchong, Bdr Sunway, Subang Jaya or Courier (Courier fee not included)

Location of seller:Bandar Sunway

Contact method/details:Here or PM

Age of item:3 days

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Item(s) conditions:New

Picture:

Reason for sale:Wrong size.

For more picture and size measuring, you can refer to here TECTOP
This pant is very comfy, light weight and quick drying. Suitable for outdoor and casual wear.

DIY How to change a basin faucet

ozak — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:49:08 +0800

Been long time no DIY. Recently 1 of the basin faucet going to kaput. So decide to DIY change it. Since it is not that difficult to change, decide to share it here.

It is an easy job which take about 1hr to finish. 1/2hr working and 1/2 glue curing.

Parts and tool that you need. Make sure the faucet come with the nut. And the flexible hose have the seal. Majority of the standard bathroom pipe size is 1/2". And so to the faucet, shower head etc. Any socket, elbow of joint that you want to buy much be 1/2" size.

Ok Let start the work. Shut OFF the main vavle for that bathroom. Normally locate above the head level.

Makesure no water coming out from the faucet.

Here how does the below basin look like. This is the developer way of installing the faucet. A female socket direct lock to the faucet. Later you will see what is the problem when taking out the faucet.

Loose the black colour nut by hand. If it too tight, turn the faucet right side while holding the nut. The nut will be easy loose out. Turn the nut all the way down till the pvc socket. The faucet is loosing now.

Here is the problem when direct joint to the faucet. In order to take out the faucet, the faucet have to turn right to loose out from the PVC female socket below. But The basin block it from further turn.

So have to saw the pipe out inorder to take out the faucet. This is ok as the new faucet will install a new male socket at the saw side pipe. But will be a problem if just install the faucet.

The old parts.

[WTS] PROMETHEUS 3D- 3D Blu-Ray 4Discs Movie

ozak — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:17:51 +0800

Item(s): Prometheus 3D - Blu-Ray 1pcs

Package includes: 4discs set (Bluray 3D, Blu ray, DVD, digital copy) Region A

Price: RM100

Dealing method: COD puchong, subang and sunway. If postage, pay by buyer.

Contact method/details: PM me.

Age of item: New and wrap. Just arrived yesterday from US.

Reason for sale: I brought a alien set before this set arrive. So this set is an extra for me.

[WTS] Ceative Surround Speaker stand and Speaker

ozak — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:49:17 +0800

Item(s):Creative Surround Speaker Stand and Creative cambridge FPS2000 4.1 speaker set

Package includes:1set of Speaker Stand and 1set of speaker

Price:Surround speaker stand - SOLD. Speaker set - RM100

Warranty:1 month

Dealing method:COD PJ, Subang, Sunway and puchong. Courier - pay by buyer

Location of seller: PJ

Contact method/details:PM

Age of item:More than 5yrs

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Item(s) conditions:Used

Picture:[attachmentid=3254433] [attachmentid=3254434] [attachmentid=3254436] [attachmentid=3254437] [attachmentid=3254441]

Reason for sale:No more using. Have been in store for quite sometime.

Remark: Item can be buy separatly. Either buy the stand or speaker. Or Both.

World's Largest Underground High-Speed Rail Statio

ozak — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:45:58 +0800

World's Largest Underground High-Speed Rail Station

Meant to connect Hong Kong to Beijing , the Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus is said to become the largest underground high-speed rail station in the world. This stunning modern concept was designed by Andrew Bromberg of international architecture studio Aedas and its completion is programmed for 2015. In three years time, the huge 4,628,481 square feet (430,000 square meters) contemporary terminal in central Hong Kong will be prepared with 15 tracks for high-speed trains reaching maximum speeds of 124 mph. Helping travelers get from one city to the other in 48 minutes opposed to the current 100 minutes train ride, the dazzling terminal is also an example of how far technology and architecture have come together. Starting with the first impression, this undulating building will change the city's face – promising to proudly display Hong Kong's bold and vanguard character. Rising 148 feet high above the surroundings, the structure's roof line acts as dynamic-shaped pedestrian trails alongside green spaces. This park/terminal hybrid fabricates a promised view of the future – we can't wait to see it finished and on-line.

TheWorld's longest high speed railway Beijing

ozak — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:00:37 +0800

TheWorld's longest high speed railway Beijing - Shanghai (1,318 Km) Train

Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail Beijing departure station

June 30, the official carrier of the first riders of the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail train
pulled out from the Beijing South Railway Station, bound for Shanghai .

Through the Beijing South Third Ring Road.

board the first Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail train.

AIO DELL XPS One 2710 vs Apple 27" imac

ozak — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:56:36 +0800

Dell XPS One 2710 --> http://www.dell.com/my/p/xps-one-27-2710-a...one-27-2710-aio

Or

Apple 27" iMac --> http://store.apple.com/my/browse/home/shop...ily/imac/select

In term of spec, both almost same which apple can be choose the higher processor and etc to match the DELL. Price wise, DELL is cheaper. How about display quality or other that I don't know?

Country with most millionaires next door is...?

ozak — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:54:32 +0800

Pop quiz: Which country hosts the world's highest concentration of millionaires?

A) The United States
B) Switzerland
C) Singapore
D) Qatar

The answer is...

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SOS

Mana Jutaangin kita?

Cell phone use can increase possible cancer risk

ozak — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:33:41 +0800

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(CNN) -- Radiation from cell phones can possibly cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization. The agency now lists mobile phone use in the same "carcinogenic hazard" category as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform.

Before its announcement Tuesday, WHO had assured consumers that no adverse health effects had been established.

A team of 31 scientists from 14 countries, including the United States, made the decision after reviewing peer-reviewed studies on cell phone safety. The team found enough evidence to categorize personal exposure as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."

What that means is they found some evidence of increase in glioma and acoustic neuroma brain cancer for mobile phone users, but have not been able to draw conclusions for other types of cancers

"The biggest problem we have is that we know most environmental factors take several decades of exposure before we really see the consequences," said Dr. Keith Black, chairman of neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

The type of radiation coming out of a cell phone is called non-ionizing. It is not like an X-ray, but more like a very low-powered microwave oven.

"What microwave radiation does in most simplistic terms is similar to what happens to food in microwaves, essentially cooking the brain," Black said. "So in addition to leading to a development of cancer and tumors, there could be a whole host of other effects like cognitive memory function, since the memory temporal lobes are where we hold our cell phones."

Wireless industry responded to Tuesday's announcement saying it "does not mean cell phones cause cancer." CTIA-The Wireless Association added that WHO researchers "did not conduct any new research, but rather reviewed published studies."

The European Environmental Agency has pushed for more studies, saying cell phones could be as big a public health risk as smoking, asbestos and leaded gasoline. The head of a prominent cancer-research institute at the University of Pittsburgh sent a memo to all employees urging them to limit cell phone use because of a possible risk of cancer.

"When you look at cancer development -- particularly brain cancer -- it takes a long time to develop. I think it is a good idea to give the public some sort of warning that long-term exposure to radiation from your cell phone could possibly cause cancer," said Dr. Henry Lai, research professor in bioengineering at University of Washington who has studied radiation for more than 30 years.

Results from the largest international study on cell phones and cancer was released in 2010. It showed participants in the study who used a cell phone for 10 years or more had doubled the rate of brain glioma, a type of tumor. To date, there have been no long-term studies on the effects of cell phone usage among children.

"Children's skulls and scalps are thinner. So the radiation can penetrate deeper into the brain of children and young adults. Their cells are at a dividing faster rate, so the impact of radiation can be much larger." said Black of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

In February, a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, revealed radiation emitted after just 50 minutes on a mobile phone increases the activity in brain cells. The effects of brain activity being artificially stimulated are still unknown.

Neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta says Tuesday's announcement, "dealt a blow to those who have long said, 'There is no possible mechanism for cell phones to cause cancer.' By classifying cell phones as a possible carcinogen, they also seem to be tacitly admitting a mechanism could exist."

Manufacturers of many popular cell phones already warn consumers to keep their device away from their body and medical experts say there other ways to minimize cell phone radiation.

The Apple iPhone 4 safety manual says users' radiation exposure should not exceed FCC guidelines: "When using iPhone near your body for voice calls or for wireless data transmission over a cellular network, keep iPhone at least 15 millimeters (5/8 inch) away from the body."

BlackBerry Bold advises users to "keep the BlackBerry device at least 0.98 inch (25 millimeters) from your body when the BlackBerry device is transmitting."

The logic behind such recommendations is that the further the phone is from the body, the less radiation is absorbed. Users can also use the speakerphone function or a wired earpiece to gain some distance.

Users can text instead of talk if they want to keep the phone away from their faces.

Finally, cell phones emit the most radiation when they are attempting to connect to cellular towers. A moving phone, or a phone in an area with a weak signal, has to work harder, giving of more radiation. So users can avoid using their cell phones in elevators, buildings and rural areas if they want to reduce their exposure, experts say.

SOS

Who chat with HP for hour, will die first.

Possible Triple boot in one HDD?

ozak — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:30:34 +0800

I want to install 3 windows xp in 1 HDD which is partition as primary.

I ve success install 2 windows xp and boot without problem. But the third 1 cannot boot. It said some file in windows root missing after install and restart the PC.

So is it possible to have triple boot for windows xp?

Looking for samsung HDD

ozak — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:07:11 +0800

I m looking for samsung HDD 2TB 5400rpm. Do you have stock for this HDD and what is the price? Thanks.

Who Said Dugong Not Nice

ozak — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:01:28 +0800

Who Said Dugong Not Nice.

So where is the malaysia version dugong?

Power cordless for laptop is coming

ozak — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:14:59 +0800

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(CNN) -- Electronics such as phones and laptops may start shedding their power cords within a year.

Wireless electricity may soon make tangled power cords a thing of the past.

That's the prediction of Eric Giler, CEO of WiTricity, a company that's able to power light bulbs using wireless electricity that travels several feet from a power socket.

WiTricity's version of wireless electricity -- which converts power into a magnetic field and sends it sailing through the air at a particular frequency -- still needs to be refined a bit, he said, but should be commercially available soon.

Giler, whose company is a spinoff of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology research group, says wireless electricity has the potential to cut the need for power cords and throw-away batteries.

"Five years from now, this will seem completely normal," he said.

"The biggest effect of wireless power is attacking that huge energy wasting that goes on where people buy disposable batteries," he said. Watch Giler demonstrate the idea

It also will make electric cars more attractive to consumers, he said, because they will be able to power up their vehicles simply by driving into a garage that's fitted with a wireless power mat.

Electric cars are "absolutely gorgeous," he added, "but does anyone really want to plug them in?"

Ideas about wireless electricity have been floating around the world of technology for more than a century. Nikola Tesla started toying with the ability to send electricity through the air in the 1890s. Since then, though, making wireless electricity technology safe and cheap enough to put on the market has been an arduous task for researchers.

Engineers have developed several ways to convert electricity into something that's safe to send through the air without a wire. Some of their technologies are available on commercial scales, but they have some limits.

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'Magnetically coupled resonance'

Ultimately, Giler's group from MIT wants to combine the best of both worlds: large amounts of power sent over long distances.

Their technology is called "magnetically coupled resonance," and it basically sends a magnetic field through the air at a specific frequency that an an enabled phone or TV can pick up and turn back into electricity. It works kind of like sound. Think about how an opera singer can break a wine glass if he sings at just the right frequency.

Adding the technology to cell phones, mp3 players and other devices should not increase their cost much, he said.

Despite Giler's optimism, there are some doubts about magnetically coupled resonance.

Treffers said there may be health risks associated with the magnetic fields created in the MIT process. Giler said the technology would produce magnetic fields that are "about the same density as the earth's magnetic field."

He said wireless electricity has many environmental benefits. Companies make about 40 billion disposable batteries each year, he said, and wireless electricity could do away with that.

The biggest barrier to the technology's adoption, he said, is that people just aren't familiar with the idea.

Wow! I willing to wait for my next laptop purchase.

Ketchup sos

Recommend Authoring Software

ozak — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:06:27 +0800

Can anyone recommend me a good authoring software beside adobe encore. I don't need a full auto function where you cannot do any creative thing. The adobe encore is just good but have some rendering problem with my video file.

(WTA) Laptop battery

ozak — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:30:28 +0800

My laptop battery have die. Buying new and original is expensive. I remember LYP have a shop where you can renew the battery and cost less. But I cannot find this shop anymore. Is there any others shop or place that I can renew the battery?

Photoshop Element or Photoshop Lightroom

ozak — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:36:58 +0800

I m looking for more simple photo editing tool than the photoshop cs. Than found this two, Photoshop element and photoshop lightroom. Are they same? Which one is better?