Oleh KHAIRULANUAR YAHYA
LANGKAWI 30 Mac - Penganjuran Pameran Udara dan Maritim Antarabangsa Langkawi (LIMA) 2013 mencatatkan kejayaan apabila berjaya menarik lebih 185,000 pengunjung melebihi daripada 150,000 yang disasarkan.
Menteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, daripada jumlah tersebut sebanyak 81,390 mengunjung pameran miritim manakala 32,000 lagi di pameran udara.
Menurut beliau, LIMA 2013 juga dianggap mencapai kejayaan apabila mencatatkan peningkatan dari segi jumlah dan nilai aset yang dipamerkan.
"LIMA 2013 juga merupakan pameran ketiga terbesar seumpamanya di dunia. Ia merupakan kejayaan yang cukup bermakna kepada negara," kata beliau pada sidang akhbar penutup LIMA 2013 di Pusat Pameran Antarabangsa Mahsuri hari ini.
Sementara itu, Ahmad Zahid berkata, penganjuran LIMA 2015 juga akan dilangsungkan pada musim cuti persekolahan pada bulan Mac manakala jumlah pengunjung awam tidak akan dilanjutkan lebih daripada dua hari seperti sebelum ini.
"Tiga elemen diambil kira dalam mengadakan LIMA iaitu membawa individu ditahap membuat keputusan bagi meningkatkan nilai, kedua menjemput pemain industri di seluruh dunia bagi meningkatkan perniagaan mereka di negara masing-masing. Sementara elemen ketiga, pemadanan perniagaan juga dilakukan oleh pengunjung perniagaan," katanya.
Jelasnya, tiga elemen tersebut yang membezakan LIMA dengan pameran lain.
Pihak penganjur mensasarkan 200,000 pengunjung awam dan 40,000 pengunjung perniagaan pada LIMA 2015. - UTUSAN
Artikel Penuh: http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Dalam_Negeri/20130330/dn_29/LIMA-2013-catat-kejayaan-tarik-185000-pengunjung---Zahid#ixzz2P19B9ltD
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
My Opinion about Learning Business Law
One of the final assignments my law lecturer asked every students to write is on their opinion about learning Business Law. Below is honest opinion:
Studying law is one of my favourite learning process. If I were good at English during my undergraduate time, degree in law would be among the choices of mine. I fell in love with law subjects when I did my first degree.
Business law is very relevant to my career and day to day live. If I could propose, I would make Business Law as a compulsory subject for all undergraduates.
The exposure to business and legal relationship aspects that are covered by this module will definitely be an important value added for students seeking for employment and strengthen the existing management capabilities of students who are already employed.
As for studying and teaching approaches adopted by the lecturer together with full participation by students, Business Law will never be a boring subject. Sharing of views from various perspectives that are guided by experienced lecturer, I am very pleased to say that learning Business Law has added a new stock of 'books' in my knowledge library.
Studying law is one of my favourite learning process. If I were good at English during my undergraduate time, degree in law would be among the choices of mine. I fell in love with law subjects when I did my first degree.
Business law is very relevant to my career and day to day live. If I could propose, I would make Business Law as a compulsory subject for all undergraduates.
The exposure to business and legal relationship aspects that are covered by this module will definitely be an important value added for students seeking for employment and strengthen the existing management capabilities of students who are already employed.
As for studying and teaching approaches adopted by the lecturer together with full participation by students, Business Law will never be a boring subject. Sharing of views from various perspectives that are guided by experienced lecturer, I am very pleased to say that learning Business Law has added a new stock of 'books' in my knowledge library.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Sample of PTD Assessment's (PAC) Group Tasking
Below is one of the sample of a case that have been assigned to PTD aspirants during the PAC test.
THE OLD MAN, THE GIRL AND THE SAILOR
In a faraway place one day, a ship sank in a storm. Five survivors scrambled aboard two life boats: a sailor, a yong woman and an old man in one boat; the young woman's fiance and his best friend in the second.
As the storm continued, two boats became separated. The first boat washed ashore on an island and was wrecked. The young woman searched in vain all day for the other boat or any sign of her fiance.
The next day, the weather cleared and she still could not locate her fiance. In the distance she could see another island. Hoping to find her fiance there, she begged the sailor to repair the boat and row her to the other island. He agreed to do so on condition that she sleep with him that night.
Distraught, she went to the old man for advice. "I can not tell you that is right or wrong for you". he said. "Look into your heart and follow it". Confused but desperate she agreed to the sailor's condition.
Next morning the sailor mended the boat and rowed her to the island. Jumping out of the boat, she ran up to the beach into the arm of her fiance. Then she decided to tell him about the previous night. In a rage, he pushed her away and said. "Get away from me! I don't want to see you again!" Weeping, she started to walk slowly down the beach.
Seeing her thus, the best friend went to her. put his arms around her and said. "I can tell you two have had an argument. I'll try to patch it up. but in the meantime I'll take care of you".
You are asked to evaluate the behaviour of the five people in the story. First, do this individually. before you discuss the story with others. Write the names of the people in the left hand column below, in order of how moral or immoral you think their actions were:
Your Evaluation Group Evaluation
1. (Most moral)............................ ................................................
2. ................................................ ................................................
3. ................................................ ................................................
4. ................................................ ................................................
5. (Least moral)........................... ................................................
Now, agree with other group members an overall ranking giving evaluations of the group as a whole. and write this in the column on the right. If this proved difficult try to understand why this might be so.
PTD aspirants WAJIB/MUST read this PTD The Premier Service and Glamour Civil Servant
THE OLD MAN, THE GIRL AND THE SAILOR
In a faraway place one day, a ship sank in a storm. Five survivors scrambled aboard two life boats: a sailor, a yong woman and an old man in one boat; the young woman's fiance and his best friend in the second.
As the storm continued, two boats became separated. The first boat washed ashore on an island and was wrecked. The young woman searched in vain all day for the other boat or any sign of her fiance.
The next day, the weather cleared and she still could not locate her fiance. In the distance she could see another island. Hoping to find her fiance there, she begged the sailor to repair the boat and row her to the other island. He agreed to do so on condition that she sleep with him that night.
Distraught, she went to the old man for advice. "I can not tell you that is right or wrong for you". he said. "Look into your heart and follow it". Confused but desperate she agreed to the sailor's condition.
Next morning the sailor mended the boat and rowed her to the island. Jumping out of the boat, she ran up to the beach into the arm of her fiance. Then she decided to tell him about the previous night. In a rage, he pushed her away and said. "Get away from me! I don't want to see you again!" Weeping, she started to walk slowly down the beach.
Seeing her thus, the best friend went to her. put his arms around her and said. "I can tell you two have had an argument. I'll try to patch it up. but in the meantime I'll take care of you".
You are asked to evaluate the behaviour of the five people in the story. First, do this individually. before you discuss the story with others. Write the names of the people in the left hand column below, in order of how moral or immoral you think their actions were:
Your Evaluation Group Evaluation
1. (Most moral)............................ ................................................
2. ................................................ ................................................
3. ................................................ ................................................
4. ................................................ ................................................
5. (Least moral)........................... ................................................
Now, agree with other group members an overall ranking giving evaluations of the group as a whole. and write this in the column on the right. If this proved difficult try to understand why this might be so.
EXCLUSIVE: Most of the readers will not miss to read the article below. A very insightful words written by a PTD on How to become a PTD, How a PTD thinks, speaks, teamwork, leads and handling the pressures. A must read if you are interested in becoming a respectable PTD!
PTD aspirants WAJIB/MUST read this PTD The Premier Service and Glamour Civil Servant
Sunday, March 24, 2013
iPhone & iPad Tips: iMessage
Do you know that you can sms, send photos and videos to iPhone and/or iPad users for FREE?
In order to do that, firstly you have to activate the iMessage!
Before do that make sure your iPhone/iPad has subscribed to data plan or you are on Wifi network!
Steps to activate iMessage are as follows:-
1. Go to Settings, scroll down and then tap the Messages;
2. Set the iMessage '"ON" by sliding the round button to the right. Wait for the activation completed. Please note that you have to have an Apple ID in order to activate the iMessage. Just key in the ID and password when it prompts you to do so.
3. At the Send & Receive menu, in addition to your phone number, if you want you may add multiple addresses (Apple ID) so that if the sender send the iMessage to this your ID other than your phone, it will be sent to your iPhone.
4. Follow the same steps for setting up iMessage on your iPad.
How to know if your iMessage has been successfully set up?
1. First open your Messages app.
2. Tap the "Compose" a new message icon and enter the recipient number, Apple ID or select from the Phone book.
3. Wait for a few seconds.
4. If your iMessage has been successfully activated and the recipient has activated their iMessage (means they are using iPhone or iPad), the message will change the colour from GREEN to BLUE.
5. If it is BLUE, means your text message, photo or video will be sent at no charge because it uses data package that you have already subscribed!
6. If it is GREEN, you will be charged the normal prevailing rates imposed by your Telco. Be mindful that MMS (photo or photo) may cost you a bomb!
So, spread the words. Tell your family members and friends who are using iPhone/iPad to activate iMessage now so that you can save more for future!!!
In order to do that, firstly you have to activate the iMessage!
Before do that make sure your iPhone/iPad has subscribed to data plan or you are on Wifi network!
Steps to activate iMessage are as follows:-
1. Go to Settings, scroll down and then tap the Messages;
2. Set the iMessage '"ON" by sliding the round button to the right. Wait for the activation completed. Please note that you have to have an Apple ID in order to activate the iMessage. Just key in the ID and password when it prompts you to do so.
3. At the Send & Receive menu, in addition to your phone number, if you want you may add multiple addresses (Apple ID) so that if the sender send the iMessage to this your ID other than your phone, it will be sent to your iPhone.
4. Follow the same steps for setting up iMessage on your iPad.
How to know if your iMessage has been successfully set up?
1. First open your Messages app.
2. Tap the "Compose" a new message icon and enter the recipient number, Apple ID or select from the Phone book.
3. Wait for a few seconds.
4. If your iMessage has been successfully activated and the recipient has activated their iMessage (means they are using iPhone or iPad), the message will change the colour from GREEN to BLUE.
5. If it is BLUE, means your text message, photo or video will be sent at no charge because it uses data package that you have already subscribed!
6. If it is GREEN, you will be charged the normal prevailing rates imposed by your Telco. Be mindful that MMS (photo or photo) may cost you a bomb!
So, spread the words. Tell your family members and friends who are using iPhone/iPad to activate iMessage now so that you can save more for future!!!
iPhone & iPad Tips
Hello everyone!
Are you a proud user of an Apple product? What do you have? What Apple product are you owning now? An iPhone or an iPad? How long have you been using them?
And the most important thing is "Are using the iPhone and/iPad at their maximum capabilities?"
I am a proud user of iPhone and iPad! My first Apple product was the iPhone 3G. I started using the iPhone 3G since August 2009 which I bought it when I was on official trip to the United States of America at that time.
Since then, I did not looking back anymore. Using Apple products such the iPhone has made me kind of been "tied up" to this Steve Jobs magical touches.
After experiencing the iPhone 3G, I started becoming one of the fans of Apple products. From the iPhone 3G, I keep updating my iPhone collections. Currently I am the proud owner of iPhone 3G, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5.
I am also the user of Apple's iPad. Started from the first experience of using iPad First Generation (iPad 1) in July 2010, I continue using and keep up myself with the latest technology of iPad. Among the iPad models that I have had in my possessions were the iPad 1, iPad 2 and iPad Retina Display (iPad 4th Generation).
From August 2009 until now (March 2013), my total experience of using Apple's greatest inventions the iPhone and iPad is more than 3 years and 7 months.
So what? Means I'm gonna share some very useful tips and tricks on how to fully utilise your iPhone and iPad to the max!!!....
Stay tune and don't forget to come again for the very first tip about iPhone and/or iPad.
Are you a proud user of an Apple product? What do you have? What Apple product are you owning now? An iPhone or an iPad? How long have you been using them?
And the most important thing is "Are using the iPhone and/iPad at their maximum capabilities?"
I am a proud user of iPhone and iPad! My first Apple product was the iPhone 3G. I started using the iPhone 3G since August 2009 which I bought it when I was on official trip to the United States of America at that time.
Since then, I did not looking back anymore. Using Apple products such the iPhone has made me kind of been "tied up" to this Steve Jobs magical touches.
After experiencing the iPhone 3G, I started becoming one of the fans of Apple products. From the iPhone 3G, I keep updating my iPhone collections. Currently I am the proud owner of iPhone 3G, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5.
I am also the user of Apple's iPad. Started from the first experience of using iPad First Generation (iPad 1) in July 2010, I continue using and keep up myself with the latest technology of iPad. Among the iPad models that I have had in my possessions were the iPad 1, iPad 2 and iPad Retina Display (iPad 4th Generation).
From August 2009 until now (March 2013), my total experience of using Apple's greatest inventions the iPhone and iPad is more than 3 years and 7 months.
So what? Means I'm gonna share some very useful tips and tricks on how to fully utilise your iPhone and iPad to the max!!!....
Stay tune and don't forget to come again for the very first tip about iPhone and/or iPad.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
PTD Job Vacancy: Administration and Diplomatic Service (Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik)
Link to Public Service Commission of Malaysia website (Pautan ke laman sesawang Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia)
http://www.spa.gov.my
http://www.spa.gov.my
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Appeal Email on "My Apple ID has been disabled"
Dear Jilu,
Many thanks for your reply and the number. I tried to call the number you provided but I did not proceed as I will be charged because I was calling from Malaysia. But I managed to speak to a guy from the Account Security Team Mr Eric at this number 1800803638.
Based on our tele-conversation, I learnt that my Apple ID xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx has been disabled because of the violation of the Apple's terms and conditions due to reasons as below:
1. The codes that I used to redeem credit/apps were not genuine.
As for this reason, I have no clue which particular iTunes Gift Card/s (iTGC) redemption/s was/were not genuine. FYI, I did several redemptions and I believe it would not be possible that all codes were illegitimate. Mr Eric was also unable to explain it to me as the matter is only known by the Apple's Fraud Department.
What made me puzzled is from the first redemption (which took place more than two years ago) and the latest redemption (I think was close to a year ago), I had never encountered any problem and there was no warning from Apple that I have ever received. And still I have a positive balance under my account ID amounting to USDxx.xx.
Other transactions that quite recent were the redemptions of 2 apps (Sygic GPS Maps & iMovie apps) using app redemption codes which I obtained it from a friend of mine. My friend gave it free to me for a cup of drinks. I suspect these codes could be the reason why my ID has been disabled but I did not suspect anything because there was no issue even after a few weeks of redemption.
I conducted the purchase transactions in good faith for personal use. I did not even know the redemption code/s was/were not genuine. How do I know that the code/s was/were invalid, if I succeeded whenever I purchased or redeemed at the App Store without problems? I think the App Store should not has allowed the download/redemption from proceeded if the code/s was/were not genuine or maybe give a warning at that point before the confirmation of purchase.
I wish to express my mind that I did not intend to commit any fraudulent activities because I know it is a crime and prosecutable by law. All the purchases I made from the App Store were in good faith.
2. The use of the US' address although I am not living in the US
For this reason, I admit that I use an address in the US when I created this ID back in 2009 for simple reasons. At that time, I was in the US and I bought my very first Apple product an iPhone 3G in a store in Washington DC. I need to have an Apple ID to download apps.
While in Malaysia, iPhone product was very new. The App Store for Malaysia had just been established and was very small offering very limited Apps. FYI, iBooks, Songs, Videos could not be purchased at that time.
Now, I believe the Malaysia App Store has grown but still some apps and books are still not available for purchase/download. Sometimes it takes a while as compared to the US App Store in terms of availability of apps, ibooks, musics, videos etc.
Out of convenient, I continue using the US address until today.
This is the first time I am having a big trouble in regards to my Apple ID xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx. FYI, I still can not accept the fact that my ID has been disabled. I appeal to you to re-enable my ID.
If anything I can do to recover my ID, I am willing to do that. Below are some of my initiatives that I will do in order to convince Apple to re-enable my ID:-
i) Change the address to my home address in Malaysia where I live now.
ii) I pledge to take extra efforts to ensure codes or gift cards are genuine before doing any redemption. I hope in the near future all the codes/cards will be bought directly from Apple Store.
iii) I will link the ID with my own credit/debit card so that I can purchase directly from the App Store. So that it reduce the risk of being cheated by friends or fraudulent sellers if I were to use codes or gift cards.
I sincerely hope you seriously consider my situations to enable my Apple ID:-
i) I can not lose this ID as it is widely being used as my contact (iMessage, Facetime), iCould, backups, calendar, notes, Pages, Photostream, email, synchronization with other service providers such as my employer's Exchange Server, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Dropbox and many-many other apps that I have downloaded and contain data. I will be in serious trouble if I could no longer be able to use my Apple ID.
ii) I could say that I am the first class LOYAL and HAPPY user of Apple products. Since the first time I use Apple product the iPhone 3G, I knew it I'm gonna like it forever. I have tried the Blackberry and Android phones and tablets together with iPhone and iPad before. But I sold them shortly when I realised Apple's experience is far ahead and better than BB and Androids. I have purchased iPhone 3G, iPhone 4S and just bought the iPhone 5. I also own iPad 1, iPad 2 and iPad 4th Generation Retina Display. And all 6 of them are still in my possession and being used by my family, my wife and me! They all sharing apps and ID that is xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx! Could you think how will I become crazy if my ID can not be re-enabled?
As a very loyal customer, it is very unfair if been denied to continue using my Apple ID that has been used for more than 3 years to purchase, download, update all the apps that I paid it with my money.
I sincerely hope you will be fair with me and take into consideration my loyalty towards Apple. Moreover, it is the Apple's founder the late Steve Jobs who created Apple not just to sell the products but to make the user happy and LOYAL. And I am LOYAL.
I am sorry if my email is too long but I am very-very hopeful that my Apple ID can be used again to purchase and update apps. If you think that what I should do as mentioned earlier are not enough, please tell me Sir...
I am eagerly waiting your favourable reply as quickly as possible. I'll refresh my email every hour to check your email...
Yours sincerely
Wan Mohammed Saupee
Apple ID: xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx (but has sadly the ID has been disabled)
Telephone: +60xx-xxx-xxxx
Malaysia
Many thanks for your reply and the number. I tried to call the number you provided but I did not proceed as I will be charged because I was calling from Malaysia. But I managed to speak to a guy from the Account Security Team Mr Eric at this number 1800803638.
Based on our tele-conversation, I learnt that my Apple ID xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx has been disabled because of the violation of the Apple's terms and conditions due to reasons as below:
1. The codes that I used to redeem credit/apps were not genuine.
As for this reason, I have no clue which particular iTunes Gift Card/s (iTGC) redemption/s was/were not genuine. FYI, I did several redemptions and I believe it would not be possible that all codes were illegitimate. Mr Eric was also unable to explain it to me as the matter is only known by the Apple's Fraud Department.
What made me puzzled is from the first redemption (which took place more than two years ago) and the latest redemption (I think was close to a year ago), I had never encountered any problem and there was no warning from Apple that I have ever received. And still I have a positive balance under my account ID amounting to USDxx.xx.
Other transactions that quite recent were the redemptions of 2 apps (Sygic GPS Maps & iMovie apps) using app redemption codes which I obtained it from a friend of mine. My friend gave it free to me for a cup of drinks. I suspect these codes could be the reason why my ID has been disabled but I did not suspect anything because there was no issue even after a few weeks of redemption.
I conducted the purchase transactions in good faith for personal use. I did not even know the redemption code/s was/were not genuine. How do I know that the code/s was/were invalid, if I succeeded whenever I purchased or redeemed at the App Store without problems? I think the App Store should not has allowed the download/redemption from proceeded if the code/s was/were not genuine or maybe give a warning at that point before the confirmation of purchase.
I wish to express my mind that I did not intend to commit any fraudulent activities because I know it is a crime and prosecutable by law. All the purchases I made from the App Store were in good faith.
2. The use of the US' address although I am not living in the US
For this reason, I admit that I use an address in the US when I created this ID back in 2009 for simple reasons. At that time, I was in the US and I bought my very first Apple product an iPhone 3G in a store in Washington DC. I need to have an Apple ID to download apps.
While in Malaysia, iPhone product was very new. The App Store for Malaysia had just been established and was very small offering very limited Apps. FYI, iBooks, Songs, Videos could not be purchased at that time.
Now, I believe the Malaysia App Store has grown but still some apps and books are still not available for purchase/download. Sometimes it takes a while as compared to the US App Store in terms of availability of apps, ibooks, musics, videos etc.
Out of convenient, I continue using the US address until today.
This is the first time I am having a big trouble in regards to my Apple ID xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx. FYI, I still can not accept the fact that my ID has been disabled. I appeal to you to re-enable my ID.
If anything I can do to recover my ID, I am willing to do that. Below are some of my initiatives that I will do in order to convince Apple to re-enable my ID:-
i) Change the address to my home address in Malaysia where I live now.
ii) I pledge to take extra efforts to ensure codes or gift cards are genuine before doing any redemption. I hope in the near future all the codes/cards will be bought directly from Apple Store.
iii) I will link the ID with my own credit/debit card so that I can purchase directly from the App Store. So that it reduce the risk of being cheated by friends or fraudulent sellers if I were to use codes or gift cards.
I sincerely hope you seriously consider my situations to enable my Apple ID:-
i) I can not lose this ID as it is widely being used as my contact (iMessage, Facetime), iCould, backups, calendar, notes, Pages, Photostream, email, synchronization with other service providers such as my employer's Exchange Server, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Dropbox and many-many other apps that I have downloaded and contain data. I will be in serious trouble if I could no longer be able to use my Apple ID.
ii) I could say that I am the first class LOYAL and HAPPY user of Apple products. Since the first time I use Apple product the iPhone 3G, I knew it I'm gonna like it forever. I have tried the Blackberry and Android phones and tablets together with iPhone and iPad before. But I sold them shortly when I realised Apple's experience is far ahead and better than BB and Androids. I have purchased iPhone 3G, iPhone 4S and just bought the iPhone 5. I also own iPad 1, iPad 2 and iPad 4th Generation Retina Display. And all 6 of them are still in my possession and being used by my family, my wife and me! They all sharing apps and ID that is xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx! Could you think how will I become crazy if my ID can not be re-enabled?
As a very loyal customer, it is very unfair if been denied to continue using my Apple ID that has been used for more than 3 years to purchase, download, update all the apps that I paid it with my money.
I sincerely hope you will be fair with me and take into consideration my loyalty towards Apple. Moreover, it is the Apple's founder the late Steve Jobs who created Apple not just to sell the products but to make the user happy and LOYAL. And I am LOYAL.
I am sorry if my email is too long but I am very-very hopeful that my Apple ID can be used again to purchase and update apps. If you think that what I should do as mentioned earlier are not enough, please tell me Sir...
I am eagerly waiting your favourable reply as quickly as possible. I'll refresh my email every hour to check your email...
Yours sincerely
Wan Mohammed Saupee
Apple ID: xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx (but has sadly the ID has been disabled)
Telephone: +60xx-xxx-xxxx
Malaysia
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