更新: March 31, 2011 17:54
大馬人平均花3000萬
買倫敦高檔房屋
（倫敦31日訊）調查顯示，英鎊貶值，海外投資者掃貨，馬來西亞投資者在英國倫敦高檔房市的平均開支達620萬英鎊（約2976萬令吉），僅次于以650萬英鎊（約3120萬令吉）排在第一位的中國，反映亞洲財富成長速度超越歐美。
英國房產顧問服務公司萊坊（Knight Frank）公佈調查結果顯示，倫敦高檔房市在2010年3月至2011年2月間，共有60個國家和地區的買家，相較09年的46個，創下紀錄新高。
其中，西班牙投資者的投資額增速最快，成長率達3.4倍。排名第二和第三是烏茲別克（+3.2倍）和香港（+3.1倍）。
俄羅斯人最多
大馬房產投資者的投資額也快步增長，按年大漲1.5倍，為成長第八快的國家，跑贏尼日利亞（+1.25倍）、台灣（+1倍）、中國（+80%）、法國（+40%）、印度（+33%）、俄羅斯（+24%）和阿聯酋（+10%）。
中國買家已超越俄羅斯人，成為倫敦高檔房產花錢最多的人，平均開支為650萬英鎊；大馬和香港投資者分列第二和第三位，平均花費620萬英鎊和550萬英鎊（約2640萬令吉）。
俄羅斯投資者在最大買家排行榜上跌至第四位，去年平均花費540萬英鎊（約2592萬令吉）。
萊坊說：“兩年前，倫敦房市最富有的買家還是俄羅斯人，平均花費遠遠超過其他國家和地區，由于愈來愈多百萬富翁加入到億萬富翁的購屋行列，俄羅斯買家的平均購買價格被拉低。”
但俄羅斯人仍然是購買倫敦高檔住宅人數最多的海外買家，去年200萬英鎊（約960令吉）以上的房產，有近6%被俄羅斯人買走，中國追隨其腳步。
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
首部本土同性戀電影上映5天‧《Dalam Botol》票房100萬
首部本土同性戀電影上映5天‧《Dalam Botol》票房100萬
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2011-03-31 10:39
（吉隆坡30日訊）引起爭議的大馬首部本土同性戀電影《Dalam Botol》在本地電影院上映5天，累計票房已達100萬令吉。
影片製作人拉惹阿茲敏透露，他之前拍攝的電影從未有過像《Dalam Botol》般的效應，5天百萬令吉票房是意外收穫。
他說，這部影片能針對同性戀文化，向公眾發出明確的信息，他希望有更多人看這部電影。
他在馬新社Radio24電台節目里說，“同性戀文化在大馬是受到禁止的，《Dalam Botol》其實是向社會宣導不要受同性戀文化影響的方式。”
星洲日報‧2011.03.31
* 國內
2011-03-31 10:39
（吉隆坡30日訊）引起爭議的大馬首部本土同性戀電影《Dalam Botol》在本地電影院上映5天，累計票房已達100萬令吉。
影片製作人拉惹阿茲敏透露，他之前拍攝的電影從未有過像《Dalam Botol》般的效應，5天百萬令吉票房是意外收穫。
他說，這部影片能針對同性戀文化，向公眾發出明確的信息，他希望有更多人看這部電影。
他在馬新社Radio24電台節目里說，“同性戀文化在大馬是受到禁止的，《Dalam Botol》其實是向社會宣導不要受同性戀文化影響的方式。”
星洲日報‧2011.03.31
Friday, March 25, 2011
MEPS擬自設提款機 顧客可跨銀行提款
更新: March 25, 2011 22:06
報導：李玉萍
（吉隆坡25日訊）大馬電子支付系統公司（MEPS）計劃拓展服務，包括年底前營運屬于旗下的首部自動提款機（ATM），參與MEPS網絡銀行的顧客都能使用，但交易用費暫未定。
該公司發言人回應《中國報》詢問指出，目前國內所有銀行擁有自己的自動提款機，同時也是MEPS網絡的一分子，顧客得以跨銀行提款。
她說，一旦MEPS推出自己的自動提款機后，舉凡參與MEPS網絡銀行的顧客，都能跨銀行提款。
“不過，我們暫時未決定提款的收費。”
該公司董事經理莫哈末蘇海爾接受《商業時報》專訪指出，會率先在巴生谷推介MEPS自動提款機，但具體數量暫時未明。
我國目前參與MEPS網絡的銀行多達21家，自動提款機總數超過1萬部。
蘇海爾透露，該公司也探討為銀行管理自動提款機，一些銀行已表達委外這項服務的意願。
“我們到時會為這些銀行管理自動提款機，從每1令吉的交易收費征收30仙，另加委外服務收費。”
他說，展望未來，MEPS放眼收購其他銀行的自動提款機。
“部分銀行考慮把自動提款機賣給我們，但這會是以后的事。”
報導：李玉萍
（吉隆坡25日訊）大馬電子支付系統公司（MEPS）計劃拓展服務，包括年底前營運屬于旗下的首部自動提款機（ATM），參與MEPS網絡銀行的顧客都能使用，但交易用費暫未定。
該公司發言人回應《中國報》詢問指出，目前國內所有銀行擁有自己的自動提款機，同時也是MEPS網絡的一分子，顧客得以跨銀行提款。
她說，一旦MEPS推出自己的自動提款機后，舉凡參與MEPS網絡銀行的顧客，都能跨銀行提款。
“不過，我們暫時未決定提款的收費。”
該公司董事經理莫哈末蘇海爾接受《商業時報》專訪指出，會率先在巴生谷推介MEPS自動提款機，但具體數量暫時未明。
我國目前參與MEPS網絡的銀行多達21家，自動提款機總數超過1萬部。
蘇海爾透露，該公司也探討為銀行管理自動提款機，一些銀行已表達委外這項服務的意願。
“我們到時會為這些銀行管理自動提款機，從每1令吉的交易收費征收30仙，另加委外服務收費。”
他說，展望未來，MEPS放眼收購其他銀行的自動提款機。
“部分銀行考慮把自動提款機賣給我們，但這會是以后的事。”
Thursday, March 24, 2011
歐盟通過債務危機應對方案
更新: March 25, 2011 12:04
歐盟通過債務危機應對方案
歐洲理事會主席范龍佩25日凌晨表示，歐盟成員國領導人在24日開始的春季峰會上通過一套全面方案，以應對歐羅區主權債務危機。
歐洲理事會主席范龍佩在峰會首日結束後指，歐盟領導人已就這套債務危機全面應對方案作出批准決定，並就其中幾乎所有的細節達成一致。
這套內容龐雜的全面應對方案既，包括擴大現有救助機制的規模和用途、為希臘等國接受救助減負和開展新一輪銀行壓力測試等短期措施，也包括深化經濟治理改革、建立歐羅區永久性救助機制和增強歐元區國家經濟競爭力，促進經濟趨同等長效措施。
歐盟通過債務危機應對方案
歐洲理事會主席范龍佩25日凌晨表示，歐盟成員國領導人在24日開始的春季峰會上通過一套全面方案，以應對歐羅區主權債務危機。
歐洲理事會主席范龍佩在峰會首日結束後指，歐盟領導人已就這套債務危機全面應對方案作出批准決定，並就其中幾乎所有的細節達成一致。
這套內容龐雜的全面應對方案既，包括擴大現有救助機制的規模和用途、為希臘等國接受救助減負和開展新一輪銀行壓力測試等短期措施，也包括深化經濟治理改革、建立歐羅區永久性救助機制和增強歐元區國家經濟競爭力，促進經濟趨同等長效措施。
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
PAS may review ties if video is authentic
Tuesday March 22, 2011
PAS may review ties if video is authentic
PETALING JAYA: PAS may re- evaluate its political ties with a high-ranking opposition leader if the sex video is authentic.
PAS ulama council chief Datuk Harun Taib said if the video was authentic, the party certainly did not want to be associated with the politician.
“This is a serious matter as it involves the morality of a leader.
“If it (allegations of sexual promiscuity) is true, we have to re-evaluate our political ties,” he said yesterday.
Harun, however, said that he could not make any further comments because the authenticity of the video had yet to be ascertained.
Outspoken PKR leader Badrul Hisham Shahrin, who is known as Chegubard, said if the politician was really involved in the scandal he should quietly step down.
Pakatan Rakyat leaders denied that the man in a sex video shown to journalists was Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution challenged the mysterious “Datuk T” to reveal himself.
“Who is this “Datuk T”? We cannot just respond to any Tom, Dick or Harry. There needs to be some credibility,” Saifuddin said.
PKR’s Batu MP Tian Chua, in his tweet, described the “special viewing of a doctored video of Anwar Ibrahim” to the media as a desperate tactic by Barisan Nasional to distract the debate from policies and governance ahead of the Sarawak polls.
Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim also questioned the timing of the tape’s release after the announcement of the dissolution of the Sarawak legislative assembly.
“Dirty politics is quite disgusting. The work that we do is for the benefit of the people,” he said at a press conference at the Shah Alam Convention Centre.
He said it would be sad for Malaysia if the tape was an attempt at political assassination.
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PAS may review ties if video is authentic
PETALING JAYA: PAS may re- evaluate its political ties with a high-ranking opposition leader if the sex video is authentic.
PAS ulama council chief Datuk Harun Taib said if the video was authentic, the party certainly did not want to be associated with the politician.
“This is a serious matter as it involves the morality of a leader.
“If it (allegations of sexual promiscuity) is true, we have to re-evaluate our political ties,” he said yesterday.
Harun, however, said that he could not make any further comments because the authenticity of the video had yet to be ascertained.
Outspoken PKR leader Badrul Hisham Shahrin, who is known as Chegubard, said if the politician was really involved in the scandal he should quietly step down.
Pakatan Rakyat leaders denied that the man in a sex video shown to journalists was Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution challenged the mysterious “Datuk T” to reveal himself.
“Who is this “Datuk T”? We cannot just respond to any Tom, Dick or Harry. There needs to be some credibility,” Saifuddin said.
PKR’s Batu MP Tian Chua, in his tweet, described the “special viewing of a doctored video of Anwar Ibrahim” to the media as a desperate tactic by Barisan Nasional to distract the debate from policies and governance ahead of the Sarawak polls.
Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim also questioned the timing of the tape’s release after the announcement of the dissolution of the Sarawak legislative assembly.
“Dirty politics is quite disgusting. The work that we do is for the benefit of the people,” he said at a press conference at the Shah Alam Convention Centre.
He said it would be sad for Malaysia if the tape was an attempt at political assassination.
Related Stories:
Cops not involved in sex video, says Najib
Anwar: I’m not the man
Sex video shocker
Sex video becomes talk of the town in a matter of hours
Zaid: It is standard PKR reaction
High security and secrecy before screening
Video of man resembling politician shown to pressmen
Sunday, March 20, 2011
迷你水族缸横行办公桌‧让小鱼兒为你加油打气！
迷你水族缸横行办公桌‧让小鱼兒为你加油打气！
* 其它资讯
2011-02-28 18:39
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虎皮鱼 (Tiger Barb)。
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黑灯管鱼（black neon tetra）。
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巴西龟。
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各种不同造型和颜色的迷你缸，给办公室增添亮丽色彩。（1）
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各种不同造型和颜色的迷你缸，给办公室增添亮丽色彩。（2）
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各种不同造型和颜色的迷你缸，给办公室增添亮丽色彩。（3）
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氧气球能够给迷你缸持续供氧长达1个月。
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传统造型的迷你缸，适合饲养小型金鱼。
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在迷你缸上养上一只巴西龟。
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迷你缸不论放置在办公室任何角落，都可以带来满室的生机。（1）
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迷你缸不论放置在办公室任何角落，都可以带来满室的生机。（2）
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弯月型的迷你缸，可以章显饲主与众不同的个性。
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苹果造型迷你缸。
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在饲养心爱的鱼儿的同时，迷你缸也可以种上水草，让办公室更有绿意。
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配合迷你缸推出的鱼具配套，方便上班族打理和饲养水族。
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造型精美的迷你缸，叫人眼花缭乱。
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剑尾鱼（Swordtail）。
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斗鱼（Betta）。
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工作忙到一头烟的当儿，抬头一望，迷你水族缸里头傻呼呼的小鱼儿在望着你，这时候，再忙再累，眼睛不由自主的望着它。见它在迷你缸内自由自在的畅游，突然间紧绷的情绪都松懈下来，工作好像没先前这么繁杂了...
办公室是大部份打工一族每一天花费最多时间在那里的地方，很多时候，我们逗留在办公室里的时间，甚至比在家还长。
因为这个现代人的生活方式，我们常会听到上班族说，同事是我们最好和最亲近的朋友，公司就是一个大家庭。可以想像，公司或者办公室，就如每个上班族的家，工作环境的好坏，也将影响现代人的生活品质。
一个理想的工作环境，除了有好同事外，如果可以在工作的同时，也可以在办公桌上找到一些兴趣和忙里偷闲的闲暇，肯定再理想不过了。
单调的办公桌上，除了文件、电脑，其实也可以有一个布置精美，里面养着自己喜爱的鱼儿的小鱼缸，让长时间面对着电脑荧幕疲累了的眼睛和思绪，可以轻松一下，紧张的环境更可以时刻感染到鱼儿在水中的悠闲。
喜爱饲养水族的上班族们，将水族缸搬到办公桌已经不再是遥不可及的梦想。现代迷你水族缸，不但能够让爱鱼之人在办公室养水族，精美造型和布置的迷你缸，养上适合的鱼儿，更能够发挥美化办公桌的效果，和将一盆美丽的插花摆放在办公桌上没有分别。
新科技免却养鱼烦恼
周天央水族馆有限公司（CTY AQUARIUM）水族生物员陈银蕊指出，在办公室饲养水族完全不会麻烦和有任何困难。虽然办公桌空间有限，迷你缸容量也不大，但是得益于现代的科技，在迷你缸内养上几尾自己喜爱的鱼只，并不会面对鱼缸供氧，需要经常换水的苦恼。
她说，在办公室内养水族，也并不需要大费周章的给水族解决供氧问题，并不需要为鱼儿打氧气费神。因为上班族可以用氧气球来给迷你缸提高供氧量。状如小石的氧气球，可以给迷你缸一个月的供氧，而且有不同的色彩，即实用又有美化鱼缸的效果。
她说，只要选择适合的鱼儿，控制好迷你缸饲养的鱼只数目，每一个上班族都可以在办公室里享受饲养水族的乐趣。
她说，用迷你缸在办公室饲养水族并不局限于小鱼儿或淡水观赏鱼，迷你缸也可以饲养小鱼或者海鱼。而且鱼缸也可以进行布置和装饰，让它给办公室增添生气的同时，也更有色彩，让工作环境更有生色。
空间与鱼只计算法
适合在迷你水族缸内饲养的空间与鱼只数量的计算方式：
适合放在迷你水族缸饲养的鱼只一般选用较小的鱼儿为准。选购时需注意鱼只的体长及迷你缸的容量。
如果不确定那些鱼适合，可以根据以下方程式：
迷你水族缸的长度 X 宽度 / 5 = 可饲养鱼只的总长度
鱼只的长度应不超过迷你缸的一半，鱼体宽度应不超过一半，迷你缸的高度应大过鱼只体长的一半。例子：如果迷你缸长10CM，宽10CM，高10CM，想要饲养的鱼是孔雀鱼，每只体长约3CM，那么这个缸理想的鱼只最多可以养7只。（即：10 X 10 / 5 = 20CM，鱼只总长20CM）
设置简便容易
1. 将鱼缸以自来水清洗干净。
2. 先将底沙清洗干净才放入缸中。
3. 注入自来水。
4. 加入水质安定剂，以去除水中残留氯和重金属离子。安定剂同时也有保护鱼体，减低鱼只出现紧迫感的作用。
5. 加入气氛胶及适当的装饰品或水草。
6. 在袋中鱼只的水温和鱼缸内的水温相近后，将鱼只放入缸中。
7. 在一切完备后，建议将鱼缸置放在光源下。
8. 第二天开始喂食，饲料的份量以鱼只在一分钟内吃完为准。每天食两次。
适合养的鱼类
孔雀鱼(Guppy)
孔雀鱼喜欢22-24度的水温，普遍是生活在硬水、酸碱值偏弱碱性(pH7-7.5)的环境。它们个性活泼好动，食性广泛，喜食鱼虫等动物类食物，是一种很有观赏性的鱼种。
它们体型细小，体长约 3-5 公分，雌鱼比雄鱼大，雌鱼通常较不鲜艳，体色暗淡，尾鳍高度与身体略同。
霓虹灯鱼(Neon Tetra)
霓虹灯鱼又称日光灯鱼，是一种小型热带鱼。身长4厘米左右，身体两侧各有一条深兰色条纹，眼睛有一块金色斑，可以发出金属光。背鳍、腹鳍、胸鳍均透明，但能发出兰色萤光，尤其在黄昏时，如星光流动。
霓虹灯鱼对水温水质要求不太严格，在水温为21-30℃均可生长，对饵料要求也不严格，喜好成群活动。
蓝剑尾 / 花斑剑尾
花斑剑尾（red platy）属于花鳉科剑尾鱼属的淡水鱼，是一种直接产小鱼的鱼类。其鱼体最长可达6厘米，雌雄之间的差别很小。雄性的尾鳍略尖。
它们是一种杂食动物，既吃植物，也吃小的节肢动物、昆虫和蠕虫。它们容易饲养，喜欢水的pH值在7.0到8.0间，水的硬度在9.0到19.0间，水温在18到25摄氏度间。
和花斑剑尾类似的蓝剑尾（Blue platy）也适合饲养在迷你缸内。
虎皮鱼 (Tiger Barb)
虎皮鱼为淡水热带鱼，适合在:软、中-硬水质饲养。体长约57公厘 ，体呈红褐色，下侧渐转银白色，身体两侧四条黑色横黄清晰可辨，名称由此而得。
斗鱼（Betta）
原产于泰国，属丝足鲈科，斗鱼属。饲养斗鱼的历史比较早，这是比较容易饲养的观赏鱼之一。此鱼不但颜色美丽，而且它的善斗非常闻名，“斗鱼”的名称就是根据它善斗的特征得名的。
剑尾鱼（Swordtail）
剑尾鱼适应能力强，性情温和，不易生病，可以和其他无攻击性的热带鱼混养。但剑尾鱼喜欢跳跃，因此鱼缸要加盖。否则容易跳出导致死亡。雌鱼要比雄鱼体形要大。雄鱼尾部有延长的剑状突出，有单剑，也有双剑。
黑灯管鱼（black neon tetra）
黑灯管鱼原产于巴西的马托格洛索的小溪和河流，是一种杂食性观赏鱼，身长4.5公分。
黑灯管鱼性情温和，喜欢群集和弱酸性的水质。温度要求介于22 ~ 25℃。
巴西龟
巴西龟原名叫红耳龟(Red-Eared Slider)，学名Trachemys scripta,是世界上饲养最广的一种爬行动物。
它可以长到最大长27公分，寿命可达35年以上。
宠物情缘‧报导：田沐‧2011.02.28
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虎皮鱼 (Tiger Barb)。
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黑灯管鱼（black neon tetra）。
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巴西龟。
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各种不同造型和颜色的迷你缸，给办公室增添亮丽色彩。（1）
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各种不同造型和颜色的迷你缸，给办公室增添亮丽色彩。（2）
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各种不同造型和颜色的迷你缸，给办公室增添亮丽色彩。（3）
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氧气球能够给迷你缸持续供氧长达1个月。
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传统造型的迷你缸，适合饲养小型金鱼。
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在迷你缸上养上一只巴西龟。
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迷你缸不论放置在办公室任何角落，都可以带来满室的生机。（1）
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迷你缸不论放置在办公室任何角落，都可以带来满室的生机。（2）
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弯月型的迷你缸，可以章显饲主与众不同的个性。
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苹果造型迷你缸。
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在饲养心爱的鱼儿的同时，迷你缸也可以种上水草，让办公室更有绿意。
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配合迷你缸推出的鱼具配套，方便上班族打理和饲养水族。
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造型精美的迷你缸，叫人眼花缭乱。
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剑尾鱼（Swordtail）。
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斗鱼（Betta）。
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工作忙到一头烟的当儿，抬头一望，迷你水族缸里头傻呼呼的小鱼儿在望着你，这时候，再忙再累，眼睛不由自主的望着它。见它在迷你缸内自由自在的畅游，突然间紧绷的情绪都松懈下来，工作好像没先前这么繁杂了...
办公室是大部份打工一族每一天花费最多时间在那里的地方，很多时候，我们逗留在办公室里的时间，甚至比在家还长。
因为这个现代人的生活方式，我们常会听到上班族说，同事是我们最好和最亲近的朋友，公司就是一个大家庭。可以想像，公司或者办公室，就如每个上班族的家，工作环境的好坏，也将影响现代人的生活品质。
一个理想的工作环境，除了有好同事外，如果可以在工作的同时，也可以在办公桌上找到一些兴趣和忙里偷闲的闲暇，肯定再理想不过了。
单调的办公桌上，除了文件、电脑，其实也可以有一个布置精美，里面养着自己喜爱的鱼儿的小鱼缸，让长时间面对着电脑荧幕疲累了的眼睛和思绪，可以轻松一下，紧张的环境更可以时刻感染到鱼儿在水中的悠闲。
喜爱饲养水族的上班族们，将水族缸搬到办公桌已经不再是遥不可及的梦想。现代迷你水族缸，不但能够让爱鱼之人在办公室养水族，精美造型和布置的迷你缸，养上适合的鱼儿，更能够发挥美化办公桌的效果，和将一盆美丽的插花摆放在办公桌上没有分别。
新科技免却养鱼烦恼
周天央水族馆有限公司（CTY AQUARIUM）水族生物员陈银蕊指出，在办公室饲养水族完全不会麻烦和有任何困难。虽然办公桌空间有限，迷你缸容量也不大，但是得益于现代的科技，在迷你缸内养上几尾自己喜爱的鱼只，并不会面对鱼缸供氧，需要经常换水的苦恼。
她说，在办公室内养水族，也并不需要大费周章的给水族解决供氧问题，并不需要为鱼儿打氧气费神。因为上班族可以用氧气球来给迷你缸提高供氧量。状如小石的氧气球，可以给迷你缸一个月的供氧，而且有不同的色彩，即实用又有美化鱼缸的效果。
她说，只要选择适合的鱼儿，控制好迷你缸饲养的鱼只数目，每一个上班族都可以在办公室里享受饲养水族的乐趣。
她说，用迷你缸在办公室饲养水族并不局限于小鱼儿或淡水观赏鱼，迷你缸也可以饲养小鱼或者海鱼。而且鱼缸也可以进行布置和装饰，让它给办公室增添生气的同时，也更有色彩，让工作环境更有生色。
空间与鱼只计算法
适合在迷你水族缸内饲养的空间与鱼只数量的计算方式：
适合放在迷你水族缸饲养的鱼只一般选用较小的鱼儿为准。选购时需注意鱼只的体长及迷你缸的容量。
如果不确定那些鱼适合，可以根据以下方程式：
迷你水族缸的长度 X 宽度 / 5 = 可饲养鱼只的总长度
鱼只的长度应不超过迷你缸的一半，鱼体宽度应不超过一半，迷你缸的高度应大过鱼只体长的一半。例子：如果迷你缸长10CM，宽10CM，高10CM，想要饲养的鱼是孔雀鱼，每只体长约3CM，那么这个缸理想的鱼只最多可以养7只。（即：10 X 10 / 5 = 20CM，鱼只总长20CM）
设置简便容易
1. 将鱼缸以自来水清洗干净。
2. 先将底沙清洗干净才放入缸中。
3. 注入自来水。
4. 加入水质安定剂，以去除水中残留氯和重金属离子。安定剂同时也有保护鱼体，减低鱼只出现紧迫感的作用。
5. 加入气氛胶及适当的装饰品或水草。
6. 在袋中鱼只的水温和鱼缸内的水温相近后，将鱼只放入缸中。
7. 在一切完备后，建议将鱼缸置放在光源下。
8. 第二天开始喂食，饲料的份量以鱼只在一分钟内吃完为准。每天食两次。
适合养的鱼类
孔雀鱼(Guppy)
孔雀鱼喜欢22-24度的水温，普遍是生活在硬水、酸碱值偏弱碱性(pH7-7.5)的环境。它们个性活泼好动，食性广泛，喜食鱼虫等动物类食物，是一种很有观赏性的鱼种。
它们体型细小，体长约 3-5 公分，雌鱼比雄鱼大，雌鱼通常较不鲜艳，体色暗淡，尾鳍高度与身体略同。
霓虹灯鱼(Neon Tetra)
霓虹灯鱼又称日光灯鱼，是一种小型热带鱼。身长4厘米左右，身体两侧各有一条深兰色条纹，眼睛有一块金色斑，可以发出金属光。背鳍、腹鳍、胸鳍均透明，但能发出兰色萤光，尤其在黄昏时，如星光流动。
霓虹灯鱼对水温水质要求不太严格，在水温为21-30℃均可生长，对饵料要求也不严格，喜好成群活动。
蓝剑尾 / 花斑剑尾
花斑剑尾（red platy）属于花鳉科剑尾鱼属的淡水鱼，是一种直接产小鱼的鱼类。其鱼体最长可达6厘米，雌雄之间的差别很小。雄性的尾鳍略尖。
它们是一种杂食动物，既吃植物，也吃小的节肢动物、昆虫和蠕虫。它们容易饲养，喜欢水的pH值在7.0到8.0间，水的硬度在9.0到19.0间，水温在18到25摄氏度间。
和花斑剑尾类似的蓝剑尾（Blue platy）也适合饲养在迷你缸内。
虎皮鱼 (Tiger Barb)
虎皮鱼为淡水热带鱼，适合在:软、中-硬水质饲养。体长约57公厘 ，体呈红褐色，下侧渐转银白色，身体两侧四条黑色横黄清晰可辨，名称由此而得。
斗鱼（Betta）
原产于泰国，属丝足鲈科，斗鱼属。饲养斗鱼的历史比较早，这是比较容易饲养的观赏鱼之一。此鱼不但颜色美丽，而且它的善斗非常闻名，“斗鱼”的名称就是根据它善斗的特征得名的。
剑尾鱼（Swordtail）
剑尾鱼适应能力强，性情温和，不易生病，可以和其他无攻击性的热带鱼混养。但剑尾鱼喜欢跳跃，因此鱼缸要加盖。否则容易跳出导致死亡。雌鱼要比雄鱼体形要大。雄鱼尾部有延长的剑状突出，有单剑，也有双剑。
黑灯管鱼（black neon tetra）
黑灯管鱼原产于巴西的马托格洛索的小溪和河流，是一种杂食性观赏鱼，身长4.5公分。
黑灯管鱼性情温和，喜欢群集和弱酸性的水质。温度要求介于22 ~ 25℃。
巴西龟
巴西龟原名叫红耳龟(Red-Eared Slider)，学名Trachemys scripta,是世界上饲养最广的一种爬行动物。
它可以长到最大长27公分，寿命可达35年以上。
宠物情缘‧报导：田沐‧2011.02.28
British visa to be via Manila only
Sunday March 20, 2011
British visa to be via Manila only
By PAUL GABRIEL
paulnews@thestar.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian students applying for British visas could soon face more anxiety.
The British High Commission is to cease processing visa applications under Tier IV (students) and those applying under other tiers.
From November, the decision to grant or reject British visas for Malaysians will be made by the British visa centre in Manila.
Britain has increased the visa fee for Malaysian students from £220 (RM1,034) to £255 (RM1,198) effective April 6, but High Commission officials said this was not connected to the outsourcing of applications.
A source assured The Star that the timeframe (within 15 days) to grant visas would be maintained.
He explained that visa applications would be collected here and couriered to Manila at no cost to the applicant.
“The only change is that the visa decision-making will be made in Manila instead of in Kuala Lumpur.
“We will bear the extra costs but the challenge is to maintain the quality of service,” he said, adding the move was to reduce costs and streamline the processing of British visas as part of a global strategy.
High Commission sources confirmed that Wisma Putra was notified of this development last week.
The High Commission handles an average of about 6,500 visa applications from Malaysian students each year, with June to September usually the peak period.
An official said it was not feasible to maintain a visa processing unit at the High Commission when it was active for only four months.
The post of Manager, Visa Services for the UK Border Agency here would be abolished and about 10 local employees would be affected, he added.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said he was aware of the High Commission’s notification.
“We were informed that this was being done in other regions and applies to several other countries as well.
“I have instructed my officers to follow up on this matter with the High Commission to ascertain the reasons and the processes involved to safeguard the interest of our students applying for British visas.”
Wisma Putra secretary-general Datuk Radzi Abdul Rahman confirmed that a meeting would be held with British officials soon.
British visa to be via Manila only
By PAUL GABRIEL
paulnews@thestar.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian students applying for British visas could soon face more anxiety.
The British High Commission is to cease processing visa applications under Tier IV (students) and those applying under other tiers.
From November, the decision to grant or reject British visas for Malaysians will be made by the British visa centre in Manila.
Britain has increased the visa fee for Malaysian students from £220 (RM1,034) to £255 (RM1,198) effective April 6, but High Commission officials said this was not connected to the outsourcing of applications.
A source assured The Star that the timeframe (within 15 days) to grant visas would be maintained.
He explained that visa applications would be collected here and couriered to Manila at no cost to the applicant.
“The only change is that the visa decision-making will be made in Manila instead of in Kuala Lumpur.
“We will bear the extra costs but the challenge is to maintain the quality of service,” he said, adding the move was to reduce costs and streamline the processing of British visas as part of a global strategy.
High Commission sources confirmed that Wisma Putra was notified of this development last week.
The High Commission handles an average of about 6,500 visa applications from Malaysian students each year, with June to September usually the peak period.
An official said it was not feasible to maintain a visa processing unit at the High Commission when it was active for only four months.
The post of Manager, Visa Services for the UK Border Agency here would be abolished and about 10 local employees would be affected, he added.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said he was aware of the High Commission’s notification.
“We were informed that this was being done in other regions and applies to several other countries as well.
“I have instructed my officers to follow up on this matter with the High Commission to ascertain the reasons and the processes involved to safeguard the interest of our students applying for British visas.”
Wisma Putra secretary-general Datuk Radzi Abdul Rahman confirmed that a meeting would be held with British officials soon.
Friday, March 18, 2011
中港搶鹽 擔心輻射污染
更新: March 17, 2011 17:55
中港搶鹽
擔心輻射污染
（廣州17日綜合電）日本核輻射驚魂燒到中國！北京、廣東、浙江和河南等地的市民，因擔心海鹽被輻射污染，昨晚起開始在超市搶購食鹽。
廣州市至周三晚全市幾乎超市和商店的鹽，被搶購一空。
部分商家10倍價錢出售
有商家則趁機囤積食鹽，以高于市價10倍的高價出售。有住廣州白雲區的市民表示，從周三下午開始，跑遍了幾乎白雲區10多間超市，都未能買到鹽。最后在一間商店內，以10人民幣（約4令吉60仙）1包的價錢，買到1包平時僅售1人民幣的食鹽。
在粵西陽春，鹽價被炒到30人民幣（14令吉）一包。搶購潮已蔓延至上海、安徽、福建等地。
市民解釋，民眾搶購食鹽，主要是有傳說日本地震海嘯造成核泄漏，含碘物品可防核輻射，而海水會受到核污染，以后的海鹽將無法食用，最終引起搶購和囤積食鹽潮。
在浙江省的寧波、紹興、寧海、諸暨、蕭山等市縣，亦出現民眾排隊搶購食鹽的現象，並有蔓延趨勢。
浙江省鹽務局表示，食鹽供應出現異常波動后，該局將對囤積居奇、哄抬鹽價的不法行為，予以嚴厲打擊。
另一方，繼搶購日本奶粉后，香港市面週四早上出現搶購食鹽現象，有超市的食鹽被搶購一空。
中港搶鹽
擔心輻射污染
（廣州17日綜合電）日本核輻射驚魂燒到中國！北京、廣東、浙江和河南等地的市民，因擔心海鹽被輻射污染，昨晚起開始在超市搶購食鹽。
廣州市至周三晚全市幾乎超市和商店的鹽，被搶購一空。
部分商家10倍價錢出售
有商家則趁機囤積食鹽，以高于市價10倍的高價出售。有住廣州白雲區的市民表示，從周三下午開始，跑遍了幾乎白雲區10多間超市，都未能買到鹽。最后在一間商店內，以10人民幣（約4令吉60仙）1包的價錢，買到1包平時僅售1人民幣的食鹽。
在粵西陽春，鹽價被炒到30人民幣（14令吉）一包。搶購潮已蔓延至上海、安徽、福建等地。
市民解釋，民眾搶購食鹽，主要是有傳說日本地震海嘯造成核泄漏，含碘物品可防核輻射，而海水會受到核污染，以后的海鹽將無法食用，最終引起搶購和囤積食鹽潮。
在浙江省的寧波、紹興、寧海、諸暨、蕭山等市縣，亦出現民眾排隊搶購食鹽的現象，並有蔓延趨勢。
浙江省鹽務局表示，食鹽供應出現異常波動后，該局將對囤積居奇、哄抬鹽價的不法行為，予以嚴厲打擊。
另一方，繼搶購日本奶粉后，香港市面週四早上出現搶購食鹽現象，有超市的食鹽被搶購一空。
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
包住包車包貼身助手 李澤楷看中佘詩曼
更新: March 16, 2011 18:09
包住包車包貼身助手
李澤楷看中佘詩曼
李澤楷的電訊盈科旗下的now寬頻電視，雖然失落免費電視牌照，但找了無線製作總監何麗全過檔，大搞綜藝及劇集等節目事在必行。
據知小小超豪擲銀彈找人才，更看中盛傳北上發展的無線花旦佘詩曼，除重金禮聘外，還獨享天后級待遇，有車、有樓兼有貼身看護！看來小小超今次志在必得喎！
（香港訊）近期無線風雲色變，雖然有新老板陳國強入主，但除了阿佘和郭羨妮準備離巢，亦傳有不少一線小生花旦如郭晉安、廖碧兒、林保怡等因不滿無線冷待而跳巢，同時遇到now有大搞作，繼何麗全后，無線幕后人員也紛紛出走。
幕后大逃亡
去年尾，無線大班幕后人員曾在TVB門口抗議公司超時沒補錢眼高手低，工作條件差，台前幕后鳥獸散，巧遇now有意將槍頭對正TVB，知情者說無線逃亡潮正式展開：“很多同事都想走，半年以來，已經有9個PA（助理編導）走了，現在導演要做PA的份，度期call人一腳踢，大家都知道TVB人工少，工作量多，辛苦不要緊，最慘是知道公司都不會怎樣加人工，現在now請人，個個都想過檔啦！”
2年拍3劇
台前幕后一起出走，據知已打算大搞101台的收費電視now TV，更不惜工本以天后級禮遇佘詩曼，據知now斟阿佘兩年拍3部劇，除了丟銀彈，更講明可以全新7人車接送加房屋津貼，再送近身私人助手侍候，務求以最佳待遇吸引有意北上發展的阿佘留港拍劇。
小生花旦排隊走
無線價：3400令吉一集
中國價：2萬5000令吉一集
近年在 TVB已不受重用的 36歲郭羨妮，去年4月于中國拍攝《宮鎖心玉》時更同武指朱少杰燃愛火，郭更稱會于今年底出嫁，為事業為愛情，郭羨妮離巢北上似乎事在必行。
無線價：2100令吉一集
中國價：1萬5000令吉一集
33歲楊思琦近年在TVB拍劇不多，據知尚有兩年合約的思琦妹雖于中國不算太紅，但勝在有港姐冠軍銜頭，叫價一樣有力。
無線價：2100令吉一集
中國價：2萬5000令吉一集
本是無線商場秀后的32歲廖碧兒，自從去年尾跟陳豪分手搭上李澤楷表弟林忠豪后形象插水，又遭無線打入冷宮，故有傳廖打算明年約滿后閃人。
無線價：2100令吉一集
中國價：4萬令吉一集
近年已轉戰中國的44歲馬德鐘，先后拍過《廣告風雲》和《傳奇》兩劇，有傳他將會于年底約滿后離開效力18年的無線北上掘金，馬德鐘說：“我都不會放棄香港市場，但想有更大的市場，做演員當然是希望有多點發展啦！”
無線價：4200令吉一集
中國價：5萬令吉一集
還有一年便約滿無線的郭晉安，中國有報導指他四出放風想走，拿過視帝郭晉安于中國甚有叫座力，加上老婆歐倩怡懷第2胎，要賺奶粉錢，5萬令吉一集走 不掉。
無線價：3700令吉一集
中國價：4萬一集
拍完劇集《天與地》后便沒有再為無線拍劇的46歲林保怡，雖然憑《掌上明珠》榮登亞洲視帝寶座，但有指他不滿遭無線冷待，令他心灰意冷準備約滿走人。
包住包車包貼身助手
李澤楷看中佘詩曼
李澤楷的電訊盈科旗下的now寬頻電視，雖然失落免費電視牌照，但找了無線製作總監何麗全過檔，大搞綜藝及劇集等節目事在必行。
據知小小超豪擲銀彈找人才，更看中盛傳北上發展的無線花旦佘詩曼，除重金禮聘外，還獨享天后級待遇，有車、有樓兼有貼身看護！看來小小超今次志在必得喎！
（香港訊）近期無線風雲色變，雖然有新老板陳國強入主，但除了阿佘和郭羨妮準備離巢，亦傳有不少一線小生花旦如郭晉安、廖碧兒、林保怡等因不滿無線冷待而跳巢，同時遇到now有大搞作，繼何麗全后，無線幕后人員也紛紛出走。
幕后大逃亡
去年尾，無線大班幕后人員曾在TVB門口抗議公司超時沒補錢眼高手低，工作條件差，台前幕后鳥獸散，巧遇now有意將槍頭對正TVB，知情者說無線逃亡潮正式展開：“很多同事都想走，半年以來，已經有9個PA（助理編導）走了，現在導演要做PA的份，度期call人一腳踢，大家都知道TVB人工少，工作量多，辛苦不要緊，最慘是知道公司都不會怎樣加人工，現在now請人，個個都想過檔啦！”
2年拍3劇
台前幕后一起出走，據知已打算大搞101台的收費電視now TV，更不惜工本以天后級禮遇佘詩曼，據知now斟阿佘兩年拍3部劇，除了丟銀彈，更講明可以全新7人車接送加房屋津貼，再送近身私人助手侍候，務求以最佳待遇吸引有意北上發展的阿佘留港拍劇。
小生花旦排隊走
無線價：3400令吉一集
中國價：2萬5000令吉一集
近年在 TVB已不受重用的 36歲郭羨妮，去年4月于中國拍攝《宮鎖心玉》時更同武指朱少杰燃愛火，郭更稱會于今年底出嫁，為事業為愛情，郭羨妮離巢北上似乎事在必行。
無線價：2100令吉一集
中國價：1萬5000令吉一集
33歲楊思琦近年在TVB拍劇不多，據知尚有兩年合約的思琦妹雖于中國不算太紅，但勝在有港姐冠軍銜頭，叫價一樣有力。
無線價：2100令吉一集
中國價：2萬5000令吉一集
本是無線商場秀后的32歲廖碧兒，自從去年尾跟陳豪分手搭上李澤楷表弟林忠豪后形象插水，又遭無線打入冷宮，故有傳廖打算明年約滿后閃人。
無線價：2100令吉一集
中國價：4萬令吉一集
近年已轉戰中國的44歲馬德鐘，先后拍過《廣告風雲》和《傳奇》兩劇，有傳他將會于年底約滿后離開效力18年的無線北上掘金，馬德鐘說：“我都不會放棄香港市場，但想有更大的市場，做演員當然是希望有多點發展啦！”
無線價：4200令吉一集
中國價：5萬令吉一集
還有一年便約滿無線的郭晉安，中國有報導指他四出放風想走，拿過視帝郭晉安于中國甚有叫座力，加上老婆歐倩怡懷第2胎，要賺奶粉錢，5萬令吉一集走 不掉。
無線價：3700令吉一集
中國價：4萬一集
拍完劇集《天與地》后便沒有再為無線拍劇的46歲林保怡，雖然憑《掌上明珠》榮登亞洲視帝寶座，但有指他不滿遭無線冷待，令他心灰意冷準備約滿走人。
從住宅轉向商用 房產投資熱點 隆市居冠 靈市第二
更新: March 16, 2011 18:09
從住宅轉向商用
房產投資熱點 隆市居冠 靈市第二
（吉隆坡16日訊）調查顯示，吉隆坡仍是首選的房地產投資熱點，惟隨著投資趨勢轉向商用房產，擁有新舊綜合房產的八打靈再也，因而水漲船高，是排名第二的熱點。
鄭水興國際房地產投資者俱樂部針對國內421名房地產發展商、專家、投資者及房地產經紀，進行一項名為“2011年房地產投資熱點”調查，得出上述結果。
該俱樂部創辦人兼公司主席鄭水興指出，八打靈再也擁有較多新舊綜合房產，房產類型也較多元化。
“目前的投資趨勢，已從住宅轉向商用房地產，舊建築的投資潛能相對增加。至于排名11的古晉，則有點出乎我們預料，相信在砂州大選帶動下，投資潛能也不容小覤。”
他今日出席鄭水興國際房地產投資者俱樂部“2011年熱點投資頒獎典禮”后，如是指出。
考量3大因素
鄭水興強調，上述遴選出的投資熱點並非是最好投資地段，目前在投資前尚需考量3大因素，包括捷運系統（MRT）、“我的第一間房屋”計劃及全球化。
“這3大因素或多或少會影響房價及需求，我國房產投資熱點在08年后的變化越來越快，主要是因為我國房地產繼新加坡、香港及中國，也步入全球化時代，加上大吉隆坡（Greater KL）計劃下的捷運系統，間接推高房價至國際標準。”
此外，他透露，4月至8月是投資房產最佳時機，因此眼下應積極備戰。
“一般在大選前几個月，政府都會宣佈大型計劃，房產料最先感受利好，在我看來，年底極可能全國大選，因此6月開始或有重大工程宣佈，所以現在宜準備進場。”
2011年十大房地產
投資熱點前10名
排名 地點 票數
1 吉隆坡 369
2 八打靈再也 361
3 檳城 359
4 柔佛新山 343
5 布城/賽城 323
6 亞庇 288
7 莎阿南 270
8 馬六甲 268
9 芙蓉 219
10 怡保 204
參與投票者：421人
從住宅轉向商用
房產投資熱點 隆市居冠 靈市第二
（吉隆坡16日訊）調查顯示，吉隆坡仍是首選的房地產投資熱點，惟隨著投資趨勢轉向商用房產，擁有新舊綜合房產的八打靈再也，因而水漲船高，是排名第二的熱點。
鄭水興國際房地產投資者俱樂部針對國內421名房地產發展商、專家、投資者及房地產經紀，進行一項名為“2011年房地產投資熱點”調查，得出上述結果。
該俱樂部創辦人兼公司主席鄭水興指出，八打靈再也擁有較多新舊綜合房產，房產類型也較多元化。
“目前的投資趨勢，已從住宅轉向商用房地產，舊建築的投資潛能相對增加。至于排名11的古晉，則有點出乎我們預料，相信在砂州大選帶動下，投資潛能也不容小覤。”
他今日出席鄭水興國際房地產投資者俱樂部“2011年熱點投資頒獎典禮”后，如是指出。
考量3大因素
鄭水興強調，上述遴選出的投資熱點並非是最好投資地段，目前在投資前尚需考量3大因素，包括捷運系統（MRT）、“我的第一間房屋”計劃及全球化。
“這3大因素或多或少會影響房價及需求，我國房產投資熱點在08年后的變化越來越快，主要是因為我國房地產繼新加坡、香港及中國，也步入全球化時代，加上大吉隆坡（Greater KL）計劃下的捷運系統，間接推高房價至國際標準。”
此外，他透露，4月至8月是投資房產最佳時機，因此眼下應積極備戰。
“一般在大選前几個月，政府都會宣佈大型計劃，房產料最先感受利好，在我看來，年底極可能全國大選，因此6月開始或有重大工程宣佈，所以現在宜準備進場。”
2011年十大房地產
投資熱點前10名
排名 地點 票數
1 吉隆坡 369
2 八打靈再也 361
3 檳城 359
4 柔佛新山 343
5 布城/賽城 323
6 亞庇 288
7 莎阿南 270
8 馬六甲 268
9 芙蓉 219
10 怡保 204
參與投票者：421人
Tearful Japanese envoy paints a bleak picture
Wednesday March 16, 2011
Tearful Japanese envoy paints a bleak picture
By ISABELLE LAI
isabellelai@thestar.com.my
Photo gallery
KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese Ambassador Masahiko Horie is known for his gregarious ways. Not yesterday.
This time, he fought hard to keep his emotions in check as he addressed the local media about the situation in his country.
“I am so happy to see you all this afternoon,” the grim-faced envoy told a packed press conference at his Jalan Langgak Golf residence which was also attended by the Japanese media.
Emotional time: Horie speaking about the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami which hit his country last week. — AZMAN GHANI / The Star
Still visibly shaken by Friday’s twin disasters which hit his homeland, the 65-year-old Horie spoke about the shattering events as a result of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami which followed.
“Entire towns, cities and villages have been wiped out. We still don’t know how many are missing.
“Every day we are counting dead bodies,” he said.
He then turned to the dire situation in Japan – large-scale blackouts and communication in Tohoku and extensive disruption of road transportation.
“Over 400,000 have been evacuated and are in facilities such as city halls and schools. There is no electricity in many places... I understand it is going to snow tonight (today),” he said in a hushed tone.
Horie assured that the Japanese Government was taking all the necessary measures to contain further radioactive leakage and incidents related to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Horie, who is from the Okayama Prefecture located in the Chugoku region on Honshu island, said he was deeply touched by the many messages of sympathy, condolences and encouragement that he and members of his mission had received from Malaysians.
“I am without words to express how the people, Japanese Government and myself have been touched and encouraged by those messages,” he said, adding that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and his fellow heads of mission were among those who had sent messages of comfort.
“We are conveying all these wholehearted messages to Japan so that the Japanese people can understand how much Malaysians are supporting them,” he said.
Horie said it was unfortunate that Japan was not yet in a position to receive many volunteers.
“The situation is so bad that all our ministries are engaged in sorting out the problems. Therefore, we have not established a proper system to receive volunteers,” he explained.
On his country’s precarious position on the Ring of Fire, he paused briefly and said: “Japan is really a country of natural calamities. But we have overcome past calamities and we have to overcome this one.”
Those wishing to contribute to Japan’s earthquake victims should contact the Malaysian Red Crescent at 03-4257 8122 or visit http://redcrescent.org.my/drupal/.
Related Stories:
SMS on radiation a hoax, says Muhyiddin
Readings show our radiation levels are normal, says ministry
SMART team yet to get clear ance to land in Japan
No disruption in food supply
100 Malaysians in Miyagi safe
No Malaysian involved in evacuation
Ministry to discuss tour cancellation with agents
Still hopeful of locating friends
Expert: Winds heading toward west coast of US
Tearful Japanese envoy paints a bleak picture
By ISABELLE LAI
isabellelai@thestar.com.my
Photo gallery
KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese Ambassador Masahiko Horie is known for his gregarious ways. Not yesterday.
This time, he fought hard to keep his emotions in check as he addressed the local media about the situation in his country.
“I am so happy to see you all this afternoon,” the grim-faced envoy told a packed press conference at his Jalan Langgak Golf residence which was also attended by the Japanese media.
Emotional time: Horie speaking about the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami which hit his country last week. — AZMAN GHANI / The Star
Still visibly shaken by Friday’s twin disasters which hit his homeland, the 65-year-old Horie spoke about the shattering events as a result of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami which followed.
“Entire towns, cities and villages have been wiped out. We still don’t know how many are missing.
“Every day we are counting dead bodies,” he said.
He then turned to the dire situation in Japan – large-scale blackouts and communication in Tohoku and extensive disruption of road transportation.
“Over 400,000 have been evacuated and are in facilities such as city halls and schools. There is no electricity in many places... I understand it is going to snow tonight (today),” he said in a hushed tone.
Horie assured that the Japanese Government was taking all the necessary measures to contain further radioactive leakage and incidents related to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Horie, who is from the Okayama Prefecture located in the Chugoku region on Honshu island, said he was deeply touched by the many messages of sympathy, condolences and encouragement that he and members of his mission had received from Malaysians.
“I am without words to express how the people, Japanese Government and myself have been touched and encouraged by those messages,” he said, adding that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and his fellow heads of mission were among those who had sent messages of comfort.
“We are conveying all these wholehearted messages to Japan so that the Japanese people can understand how much Malaysians are supporting them,” he said.
Horie said it was unfortunate that Japan was not yet in a position to receive many volunteers.
“The situation is so bad that all our ministries are engaged in sorting out the problems. Therefore, we have not established a proper system to receive volunteers,” he explained.
On his country’s precarious position on the Ring of Fire, he paused briefly and said: “Japan is really a country of natural calamities. But we have overcome past calamities and we have to overcome this one.”
Those wishing to contribute to Japan’s earthquake victims should contact the Malaysian Red Crescent at 03-4257 8122 or visit http://redcrescent.org.my/drupal/.
Related Stories:
SMS on radiation a hoax, says Muhyiddin
Readings show our radiation levels are normal, says ministry
SMART team yet to get clear ance to land in Japan
No disruption in food supply
100 Malaysians in Miyagi safe
No Malaysian involved in evacuation
Ministry to discuss tour cancellation with agents
Still hopeful of locating friends
Expert: Winds heading toward west coast of US
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
PC Buying Guide
PC buying guide
Digital 5 Editorial - Thursday Mar 10, 6.49PM
by Syah Ismail
Every day people flock to Low Yat Plaza for one sole reason: Hunting for a good PC or laptop deal. For some who know what to look for might walk away with a bargain but not everyone have the same kind of luck.
Every time I go up to the third floor of Low Yat Plaza, I could see the bemused and frustrated faces of people who don’t have a single clue what is displayed in front of them. If you are contemplating a purchase for a new PC and want to avoid this kind of misery, you have come to the right place. Here are a few pointers on buying the best PC your money can buy.
1. Budget
Your budget is the first and foremost thing you must establish before pursuing your dream PC. It is important that you set the maximum amount that you are willing to fork out and sticking to it. Here is a list of hardware that you need to consider for your budget.
• Processor
• Motherboard
• RAM
• Hard drive
• Graphics card/integrated graphics processor
• Optical drive
• Monitor
• Casing
• Keyboard and mouse
• Printer
• Operating System (OS) and software
I have included OS and software such as Microsoft Office because the shops are not allowed to install pirated software on any PC. So if you left it out of your budget, you would have to set up your system by yourself which is quite easy and straight forward.
Do keep in mind that it is easy to spend and go over your budget. So don’t get carried away!
2. Function
After establishing a budget for your PC, you have to ask yourself: “What am I going to do with my new PC?” Is it going to be a casual web surfing and word processing PC or a hardcore gaming PC? If you are planning on using your PC for light work such as writing documents and browsing the World Wide Web, you can save a lot of money by opting for a motherboard with an integrated graphics processor. You can instead use the money for a printer or an extra RAM. Plus, motherboards with integrated graphics processor are equipped with an expansion slot which enables you to upgrade to a discrete graphics card should you decide to venture into the world of gaming in the future.
But if you are a gamer (like me) and would like to play graphics demanding games from the get go, then spend more on a graphics card. Please remember to not just focus on the graphics card. You still need to consider the processor and the resolution of your monitor. For a decent mid-range gaming PC, a dual-core processor, 4 gigabytes of RAM and a RM400-RM500 graphics card is more than capable of playing games with medium graphics settings on 1920x1080 resolution.
3. Research
Now that you have identified your budget and usage of your PC, it’s time to do some research. Google is your friend. You can find tons of PC hardware reviews online complete with comparisons between different manufacturers. From here, you will get some ideas on which hardware is most suited to your needs and budget. This also helps avoid you from being conned or faced with an incompetent sales person. Believe me, there are people who are going to take advantage of unaware customers. So be prepared. Knowledge is power.
While online, you might also try to survey the prices of the hardware. A lot of computers shops in Low Yat Plaza have their own websites with updated price lists. You can also compare the prices between different shops and single out the best deals available. Be sure to check the date of the price lists as PC hardware prices fluctuates a lot especially when a new hardware is released.
4. Shop
Once you have listed down all the hardware you need and found a shop with the best deal, you are ready to shop. But it’s not time to pull out your wallet just yet. You need to first survey the prices at the shops. Just like I said, the prices changes regularly and you never know the hardware might be cheaper yesterday than today or vice versa. And while you are surveying the prices, take note of the shops with good customer service. This helps whenever you want to do a warranty claim for your hardware.
When you are satisfied and have found the shop with the best deal, you are finally ready to make your purchase. Try to negotiate the final price and get the sales person to include some free accessories like a flash drive or a webcam. Please note that some shops will have a surcharge on credit card payment. So prepare the cash first hand before you arrive at Low Yat Plaza because the ATM line is painstakingly long or find a shop with no surcharge on credit card payments.
Usually it would take an hour to go through the shops in Low Yat Plaza and another hour for the technicians to assemble the PC . And after doing all that walking, you would want to rest your legs for awhile. There is a food court down at the LG floor or you could try one of my favourite eating spot, Nasi Ayam Hainan just a stone’s throw away from the front entrance of Low Yat Plaza. There you can rest and recuperate while waiting eagerly for your dream PC to be assembled.
Blogger:I think Syah Ismail has done his homework. I cannot believe he not only shared his tips on buying PC but also his favourite food.
Digital 5 Editorial - Thursday Mar 10, 6.49PM
by Syah Ismail
Every day people flock to Low Yat Plaza for one sole reason: Hunting for a good PC or laptop deal. For some who know what to look for might walk away with a bargain but not everyone have the same kind of luck.
Every time I go up to the third floor of Low Yat Plaza, I could see the bemused and frustrated faces of people who don’t have a single clue what is displayed in front of them. If you are contemplating a purchase for a new PC and want to avoid this kind of misery, you have come to the right place. Here are a few pointers on buying the best PC your money can buy.
1. Budget
Your budget is the first and foremost thing you must establish before pursuing your dream PC. It is important that you set the maximum amount that you are willing to fork out and sticking to it. Here is a list of hardware that you need to consider for your budget.
• Processor
• Motherboard
• RAM
• Hard drive
• Graphics card/integrated graphics processor
• Optical drive
• Monitor
• Casing
• Keyboard and mouse
• Printer
• Operating System (OS) and software
I have included OS and software such as Microsoft Office because the shops are not allowed to install pirated software on any PC. So if you left it out of your budget, you would have to set up your system by yourself which is quite easy and straight forward.
Do keep in mind that it is easy to spend and go over your budget. So don’t get carried away!
2. Function
After establishing a budget for your PC, you have to ask yourself: “What am I going to do with my new PC?” Is it going to be a casual web surfing and word processing PC or a hardcore gaming PC? If you are planning on using your PC for light work such as writing documents and browsing the World Wide Web, you can save a lot of money by opting for a motherboard with an integrated graphics processor. You can instead use the money for a printer or an extra RAM. Plus, motherboards with integrated graphics processor are equipped with an expansion slot which enables you to upgrade to a discrete graphics card should you decide to venture into the world of gaming in the future.
But if you are a gamer (like me) and would like to play graphics demanding games from the get go, then spend more on a graphics card. Please remember to not just focus on the graphics card. You still need to consider the processor and the resolution of your monitor. For a decent mid-range gaming PC, a dual-core processor, 4 gigabytes of RAM and a RM400-RM500 graphics card is more than capable of playing games with medium graphics settings on 1920x1080 resolution.
3. Research
Now that you have identified your budget and usage of your PC, it’s time to do some research. Google is your friend. You can find tons of PC hardware reviews online complete with comparisons between different manufacturers. From here, you will get some ideas on which hardware is most suited to your needs and budget. This also helps avoid you from being conned or faced with an incompetent sales person. Believe me, there are people who are going to take advantage of unaware customers. So be prepared. Knowledge is power.
While online, you might also try to survey the prices of the hardware. A lot of computers shops in Low Yat Plaza have their own websites with updated price lists. You can also compare the prices between different shops and single out the best deals available. Be sure to check the date of the price lists as PC hardware prices fluctuates a lot especially when a new hardware is released.
4. Shop
Once you have listed down all the hardware you need and found a shop with the best deal, you are ready to shop. But it’s not time to pull out your wallet just yet. You need to first survey the prices at the shops. Just like I said, the prices changes regularly and you never know the hardware might be cheaper yesterday than today or vice versa. And while you are surveying the prices, take note of the shops with good customer service. This helps whenever you want to do a warranty claim for your hardware.
When you are satisfied and have found the shop with the best deal, you are finally ready to make your purchase. Try to negotiate the final price and get the sales person to include some free accessories like a flash drive or a webcam. Please note that some shops will have a surcharge on credit card payment. So prepare the cash first hand before you arrive at Low Yat Plaza because the ATM line is painstakingly long or find a shop with no surcharge on credit card payments.
Usually it would take an hour to go through the shops in Low Yat Plaza and another hour for the technicians to assemble the PC . And after doing all that walking, you would want to rest your legs for awhile. There is a food court down at the LG floor or you could try one of my favourite eating spot, Nasi Ayam Hainan just a stone’s throw away from the front entrance of Low Yat Plaza. There you can rest and recuperate while waiting eagerly for your dream PC to be assembled.
Blogger:I think Syah Ismail has done his homework. I cannot believe he not only shared his tips on buying PC but also his favourite food.
Monday, March 14, 2011
日本地震牽動鋼鐵市場 關丹屋價料漲5%以上
更新: March 13, 2011 21:04
日本地震牽動鋼鐵市場
關丹屋價料漲5%以上
報導：徐可麗
關丹市區地段爆滿，導致地價也逐年暴漲。
（關丹13日訊）作為鋼鐵出口國之一的日本發生大地震，將導致鋼鐵價持續上揚，發展商預料關丹今年的屋價會調漲5至10%，有意置屋業者，須把握機會！
目前的鋼鐵價格仍處不穩定水平，每噸已從原本的2300令吉，調漲至2700令吉。
彭亨五金機械商公會主席拿督劉春今日受訪時說，日本面對天災問題，間接性停止鋼鐵出口，相信會牽動整個鋼鐵市場，預料在這一兩個月內，鋼鐵價格還會持續攀升至每噸2800令吉。
“一旦鋼鐵價調漲，許多建築原料價格也會持續調漲，包括木材及磚頭。”
他補充，中國也停止該國的出口回扣稅，另加上自油價調漲，牽動運輸費用上揚，相信也是導致鋼鐵暴漲的原因。
“我國有許多大型建築計劃開跑，若本地需求量提高，我國也會減少鋼鐵出口量。”
另一方面，大馬房地發展商會彭亨州分會主席石井源說，建築原料持續在調漲100至200%，屋價持續調漲問題在所難免。
須繳排污費
他認為，大部分發展商皆依市場需求，興建屋業，因此價格並不會落差太大。
“一般的市民仍有能力應付東海岸的房屋價，不如首都、檳城或新山般屋價吃力。”
他希望，隨著政府推行“我的第一間房屋計劃”，將能吸引更多年輕人買產業。
另外，關丹魯班行主席朱啟文說，除了原料調漲的問題，政府也于今年1月1日實行發展商至少須繳交600令吉的排污費條例，也加重發展商的成本。
據悉，首相拿督斯里納吉日前推行“我的第一間房屋計劃”，在關丹，22萬令吉以下，只能購買單層排屋或二手屋。
公寓不受居民青睞
發展商攻排屋市場
公寓式房屋反應慢熱，關丹發展商以排屋工程為“主打”。
雖然關丹市區的土地越來越少，惟公寓式房屋仍不受本地居民青睞，料暫不會掀起購買公寓單位熱潮。目前排屋及獨立或半獨立房子，仍是民眾的焦點。
廖勝發展有限公司董事經理廖建宏說，公寓住戶須繳交管理費、分層地契及停車位問題等，都是本區民眾鮮少選購公寓單位原因之一。
他說，如今的消費者收入提高，購屋時要求完美，採用高等的建築材料。
“10年前，大部分單層房屋擁有3間房間，如今依市場需求，都已增至4間房間，範圍也較寬闊。”
另外，石井源也說，關丹“缺地”問題不如首都及檳城般嚴重，因此許多發展商都注重于建排屋，同時也是迎合本地居民的需求。
“消費者都希望擁有自己的地段，若購買公寓單位，相信無法滿足他們。”
日本地震牽動鋼鐵市場
關丹屋價料漲5%以上
報導：徐可麗
關丹市區地段爆滿，導致地價也逐年暴漲。
（關丹13日訊）作為鋼鐵出口國之一的日本發生大地震，將導致鋼鐵價持續上揚，發展商預料關丹今年的屋價會調漲5至10%，有意置屋業者，須把握機會！
目前的鋼鐵價格仍處不穩定水平，每噸已從原本的2300令吉，調漲至2700令吉。
彭亨五金機械商公會主席拿督劉春今日受訪時說，日本面對天災問題，間接性停止鋼鐵出口，相信會牽動整個鋼鐵市場，預料在這一兩個月內，鋼鐵價格還會持續攀升至每噸2800令吉。
“一旦鋼鐵價調漲，許多建築原料價格也會持續調漲，包括木材及磚頭。”
他補充，中國也停止該國的出口回扣稅，另加上自油價調漲，牽動運輸費用上揚，相信也是導致鋼鐵暴漲的原因。
“我國有許多大型建築計劃開跑，若本地需求量提高，我國也會減少鋼鐵出口量。”
另一方面，大馬房地發展商會彭亨州分會主席石井源說，建築原料持續在調漲100至200%，屋價持續調漲問題在所難免。
須繳排污費
他認為，大部分發展商皆依市場需求，興建屋業，因此價格並不會落差太大。
“一般的市民仍有能力應付東海岸的房屋價，不如首都、檳城或新山般屋價吃力。”
他希望，隨著政府推行“我的第一間房屋計劃”，將能吸引更多年輕人買產業。
另外，關丹魯班行主席朱啟文說，除了原料調漲的問題，政府也于今年1月1日實行發展商至少須繳交600令吉的排污費條例，也加重發展商的成本。
據悉，首相拿督斯里納吉日前推行“我的第一間房屋計劃”，在關丹，22萬令吉以下，只能購買單層排屋或二手屋。
公寓不受居民青睞
發展商攻排屋市場
公寓式房屋反應慢熱，關丹發展商以排屋工程為“主打”。
雖然關丹市區的土地越來越少，惟公寓式房屋仍不受本地居民青睞，料暫不會掀起購買公寓單位熱潮。目前排屋及獨立或半獨立房子，仍是民眾的焦點。
廖勝發展有限公司董事經理廖建宏說，公寓住戶須繳交管理費、分層地契及停車位問題等，都是本區民眾鮮少選購公寓單位原因之一。
他說，如今的消費者收入提高，購屋時要求完美，採用高等的建築材料。
“10年前，大部分單層房屋擁有3間房間，如今依市場需求，都已增至4間房間，範圍也較寬闊。”
另外，石井源也說，關丹“缺地”問題不如首都及檳城般嚴重，因此許多發展商都注重于建排屋，同時也是迎合本地居民的需求。
“消費者都希望擁有自己的地段，若購買公寓單位，相信無法滿足他們。”
Friday, March 11, 2011
First day sale of iPad2 in Apple Store New York
March 11, 2011, my friend Steven was in New York and Apple just launched its iPad 2 at 5th Avenue. It is packed with people. Apple is so successful. Steven used his iphone 4 to take the picture and sent it to me. It is so clear and sharp.
“潮州名人講堂”‧“創業最重要言行一致”‧陳來金分享“金”字事業
“潮州名人講堂”‧“創業最重要言行一致”‧陳來金分享“金”字事業
2011-03-07 17:19
（吉隆坡6日訊）82歲企業家丹斯里陳來金博士，昨午擔任雪隆潮州會館青年團主辦的“潮州名人講堂”第八場主講人，精神奕奕、聲如洪鐘，分享一生“金”字事業。
這項活動也是由本報協辦，主持人為徐曉芬。
遇貴人助化解危機
陳來金說，一生創業，以“金”為首，在房地產業打造成一個“品牌”。
他說，來金是一個好兆頭，尤其是農曆新年，大家見到他都高喊“來金”、“來金”，感覺受到歡迎，原有大家是一起歡呼新一年“來金”。
他說，他這一生中，遇到許多貴人，在艱苦時得到“助一臂之力”或協助化解危機。
他說，他的座右銘是“言行一致，講求信用”，在事業上則秉持“按部就班，在一項計劃完成後，再進行另一項計劃”，這才能確保不會陷入兩頭不到岸的困境。
靈活運用策略賺取第一桶金
陳來金說，他開發的房屋計劃中，最懷念的是第一個計劃，即金嶺（Bukit Mas），在策略上靈活運用，成功賺到生平第一個百萬令吉，即第一桶金，奠下事業基礎。
他指出，1997年經濟風暴時，整個事業差點被擊跨，當時因為有意進軍上市掛牌，大事收購地皮，風暴一來，銀行利率高漲，疲於奔命應付利息，為了維護良好商譽，只有硬撐到底。
他說，經過這次考驗，凡事都十分謹慎，不能重蹈覆轍，過於冒險激進。
他也規勸青年人要創業，沒有資金不是最大的問題，重要是言行一致，做事要有責任感，生活有紀律，肯努力向上，才能贏得社會的認同，貴人的信任。
國內房屋發展趨勢穩健
陳來金說，國內的房屋發展趨勢仍穩健，尚未有“泡沫”跡象。
他說，目前房屋需求仍熱絡，而且外國投資繼續湧入，泡沫危機暫時不存在。
他指出，除非出現國際局勢變化，導致經濟蕭條，這樣就可能出現房屋泡沫。
鄭金德：瞭解前輩創業和奮鬥史
雪隆潮州會館副會長鄭金德說，“潮州名人講堂”舉辦了8場，每一場皆獲得很好評價。
他指出，這項系列活動是希望讓後輩子弟，尤其是學生、年輕人及上班族，藉此機會瞭解前輩創業和奮鬥史，學習他們的成功和智慧，並達到文化傳承目標。
他說，陳來金是陳來金控股集團總裁，也是該會名譽會長，這次邀請到他分享人生經驗，尤其是創造 “金”字招牌，包括金嶺（Bukit Mas）、武吉加金花園（Bukit Segar Emas）、白沙羅金（Damansara Kim）及金美揚花園（Bukit Mayang Mas）等，令人津津樂道。
星洲日報／大都會‧2011.03.06
2011-03-07 17:19
（吉隆坡6日訊）82歲企業家丹斯里陳來金博士，昨午擔任雪隆潮州會館青年團主辦的“潮州名人講堂”第八場主講人，精神奕奕、聲如洪鐘，分享一生“金”字事業。
這項活動也是由本報協辦，主持人為徐曉芬。
遇貴人助化解危機
陳來金說，一生創業，以“金”為首，在房地產業打造成一個“品牌”。
他說，來金是一個好兆頭，尤其是農曆新年，大家見到他都高喊“來金”、“來金”，感覺受到歡迎，原有大家是一起歡呼新一年“來金”。
他說，他這一生中，遇到許多貴人，在艱苦時得到“助一臂之力”或協助化解危機。
他說，他的座右銘是“言行一致，講求信用”，在事業上則秉持“按部就班，在一項計劃完成後，再進行另一項計劃”，這才能確保不會陷入兩頭不到岸的困境。
靈活運用策略賺取第一桶金
陳來金說，他開發的房屋計劃中，最懷念的是第一個計劃，即金嶺（Bukit Mas），在策略上靈活運用，成功賺到生平第一個百萬令吉，即第一桶金，奠下事業基礎。
他指出，1997年經濟風暴時，整個事業差點被擊跨，當時因為有意進軍上市掛牌，大事收購地皮，風暴一來，銀行利率高漲，疲於奔命應付利息，為了維護良好商譽，只有硬撐到底。
他說，經過這次考驗，凡事都十分謹慎，不能重蹈覆轍，過於冒險激進。
他也規勸青年人要創業，沒有資金不是最大的問題，重要是言行一致，做事要有責任感，生活有紀律，肯努力向上，才能贏得社會的認同，貴人的信任。
國內房屋發展趨勢穩健
陳來金說，國內的房屋發展趨勢仍穩健，尚未有“泡沫”跡象。
他說，目前房屋需求仍熱絡，而且外國投資繼續湧入，泡沫危機暫時不存在。
他指出，除非出現國際局勢變化，導致經濟蕭條，這樣就可能出現房屋泡沫。
鄭金德：瞭解前輩創業和奮鬥史
雪隆潮州會館副會長鄭金德說，“潮州名人講堂”舉辦了8場，每一場皆獲得很好評價。
他指出，這項系列活動是希望讓後輩子弟，尤其是學生、年輕人及上班族，藉此機會瞭解前輩創業和奮鬥史，學習他們的成功和智慧，並達到文化傳承目標。
他說，陳來金是陳來金控股集團總裁，也是該會名譽會長，這次邀請到他分享人生經驗，尤其是創造 “金”字招牌，包括金嶺（Bukit Mas）、武吉加金花園（Bukit Segar Emas）、白沙羅金（Damansara Kim）及金美揚花園（Bukit Mayang Mas）等，令人津津樂道。
星洲日報／大都會‧2011.03.06
面對3大潮流的自省之道
面對3大潮流的自省之道
2011-03-08 19:11
國會下議院新會期已於本週一正式開議。國家元首端姑米占再納阿比丁為下議院新會期主持開幕，並發表施政御詞，他對國內一些人士刻意挑起敏感的種族課題，以及將若幹事件政治化表示關注。
陛下在施政御詞中的另一段話，也引人矚目，歸納起來是目前的3大潮流，這3大潮流分別是追求整體國力成長的潮流、加強社會福利的潮流以及人才培育的潮流。
以上3大潮流目前在國際間正以雷霆萬鈞之勢向前推進，因此我們覺得有進一步闡析的必要。
首先，針對陛下呼吁追求整體國力成長，這的確是不易之論。
從經濟學理論的標準來看國家競爭力，有生產、投資、創新、財富及非經濟因素等5大構成因素，而在瑞士洛桑國際管理學院的8項評比中，在國內經濟、財政、基礎建設、管理水準、科技表現及人民素質等6項標準中，我國過去幾年的競爭力都有進步，但國際化程度與政府效率兩項則未見顯著效果。將進步的6項綜合起來觀察，我們可以看出上述生產、投資、創新、財富4大國家競爭力構成因素的作用。
當然，我們不能否認其中有政府計劃、領導、輔導的功能，但誠如陛下所指出，在12項國家關鍵經濟領域，當中有逾九成的資金來自私人界，因而國家競爭力的進步，基本上仍是私營企業的持續進步所致，尤其是被喻為“經濟發展火車頭”的中小企業所作的貢獻，最可稱道。我們這樣的分析，主要的要提醒政府：協助中小企業發揮其創新力量，以及為中小企業開拓內外市場，以加速中小企業的資本形成，是提高國家競爭力的首要之務。
至於政府效率的升降，若關係到行政效率，容易從行政督導各方面著力，但基於行政風氣、制度以及領導性格、人事傾軋等因素，則是知易行難的改革；而日前決定政府效率的，本質上不僅是行政問題，更且是政治問題。這一困局如不能打開，在金融風暴平息，韓國、泰國、越南的經濟實力重新抬頭後，我國的國家競爭力排名便有滑落的可能，而這也正是陛下提醒政府與民眾不可自滿的原因。
其次，有關於評鑑社會福利的潮流。政府應先確定社會福利的優先順序，再全面推動社會福利措施，以減輕中低收入家庭的負擔，而優先順序，第一是貧窮、孤苦無依、疾病的老人，其次分別是精神病患、重度殘障及植物人，最後則是托兒所。這是推動社會福利制度化的第一步，也是要求政府順應社福潮流的第一步，如此，我們預期明年財政預算案中，老人、殘障以及精神病患等弱勢人口的社福預算比例，應可因此大幅提高。
如果政府一方面能盡力照顧老、弱、無助等弱勢人口，一方面推動醫藥保險，使社會的安全性增強，至少可以減少社會的戾氣，維護社會的安定。至於消泯社會貧富差距，例如施政御詞中提到的落實人民組屋計劃，不妨期之於長程的計劃，使社福制度更上層樓。
最後，大馬要真正走向國際化，必須要全方位加以配合。但最重要的還是人的問題。追求整體國力的提昇必須靠人去執行，合理的社會福利政策也必須靠人去落實。沒有人才，或人才不具國際觀，則一切都是枉然。
從這點來看，教育當局實在背後扮演了相當重要的角色。因此我們期待教育當局能規劃出一套全面的做法，例如接受更多外國留學生，讓他們更加瞭解大馬，瞭解本地多元文化，也鼓勵他們更積極參與我國的校園與本地學生進行交流。唯有如此，所有為加強國際化所作的努力才會有生命，年輕學生也才能從實際的接觸中培養更敏銳的文化觀察，真正做一個自信十足的國際人。
面對上述3大潮流，我們的整體表現也許有可肯定之處，但待充實之處猶多。否則有其形而無其神，難免為浪潮所吞噬，消失於歷史的洪流中。
星洲日報／社論‧2011.03.08
2011-03-08 19:11
國會下議院新會期已於本週一正式開議。國家元首端姑米占再納阿比丁為下議院新會期主持開幕，並發表施政御詞，他對國內一些人士刻意挑起敏感的種族課題，以及將若幹事件政治化表示關注。
陛下在施政御詞中的另一段話，也引人矚目，歸納起來是目前的3大潮流，這3大潮流分別是追求整體國力成長的潮流、加強社會福利的潮流以及人才培育的潮流。
以上3大潮流目前在國際間正以雷霆萬鈞之勢向前推進，因此我們覺得有進一步闡析的必要。
首先，針對陛下呼吁追求整體國力成長，這的確是不易之論。
從經濟學理論的標準來看國家競爭力，有生產、投資、創新、財富及非經濟因素等5大構成因素，而在瑞士洛桑國際管理學院的8項評比中，在國內經濟、財政、基礎建設、管理水準、科技表現及人民素質等6項標準中，我國過去幾年的競爭力都有進步，但國際化程度與政府效率兩項則未見顯著效果。將進步的6項綜合起來觀察，我們可以看出上述生產、投資、創新、財富4大國家競爭力構成因素的作用。
當然，我們不能否認其中有政府計劃、領導、輔導的功能，但誠如陛下所指出，在12項國家關鍵經濟領域，當中有逾九成的資金來自私人界，因而國家競爭力的進步，基本上仍是私營企業的持續進步所致，尤其是被喻為“經濟發展火車頭”的中小企業所作的貢獻，最可稱道。我們這樣的分析，主要的要提醒政府：協助中小企業發揮其創新力量，以及為中小企業開拓內外市場，以加速中小企業的資本形成，是提高國家競爭力的首要之務。
至於政府效率的升降，若關係到行政效率，容易從行政督導各方面著力，但基於行政風氣、制度以及領導性格、人事傾軋等因素，則是知易行難的改革；而日前決定政府效率的，本質上不僅是行政問題，更且是政治問題。這一困局如不能打開，在金融風暴平息，韓國、泰國、越南的經濟實力重新抬頭後，我國的國家競爭力排名便有滑落的可能，而這也正是陛下提醒政府與民眾不可自滿的原因。
其次，有關於評鑑社會福利的潮流。政府應先確定社會福利的優先順序，再全面推動社會福利措施，以減輕中低收入家庭的負擔，而優先順序，第一是貧窮、孤苦無依、疾病的老人，其次分別是精神病患、重度殘障及植物人，最後則是托兒所。這是推動社會福利制度化的第一步，也是要求政府順應社福潮流的第一步，如此，我們預期明年財政預算案中，老人、殘障以及精神病患等弱勢人口的社福預算比例，應可因此大幅提高。
如果政府一方面能盡力照顧老、弱、無助等弱勢人口，一方面推動醫藥保險，使社會的安全性增強，至少可以減少社會的戾氣，維護社會的安定。至於消泯社會貧富差距，例如施政御詞中提到的落實人民組屋計劃，不妨期之於長程的計劃，使社福制度更上層樓。
最後，大馬要真正走向國際化，必須要全方位加以配合。但最重要的還是人的問題。追求整體國力的提昇必須靠人去執行，合理的社會福利政策也必須靠人去落實。沒有人才，或人才不具國際觀，則一切都是枉然。
從這點來看，教育當局實在背後扮演了相當重要的角色。因此我們期待教育當局能規劃出一套全面的做法，例如接受更多外國留學生，讓他們更加瞭解大馬，瞭解本地多元文化，也鼓勵他們更積極參與我國的校園與本地學生進行交流。唯有如此，所有為加強國際化所作的努力才會有生命，年輕學生也才能從實際的接觸中培養更敏銳的文化觀察，真正做一個自信十足的國際人。
面對上述3大潮流，我們的整體表現也許有可肯定之處，但待充實之處猶多。否則有其形而無其神，難免為浪潮所吞噬，消失於歷史的洪流中。
星洲日報／社論‧2011.03.08
內政部：延長外勞工作准證‧餐館工廠可申請“5+5”
內政部：延長外勞工作准證‧餐館工廠可申請“5+5”
* 國內
2011-03-11 11:10
（布城10日訊）內政部秘書長拿督斯里馬末阿當說，政府將考慮將目前已經在國內工作5年的外勞服務期限，再延長多5年，而受惠的領域，並不僅限於種植業，也包括目前可以聘請外勞的領域。
他今日在文告中指出，有必要保留這些擁有豐富經驗的合法外勞，因為這與提高國家生產力及競爭力息息相關。
他說，政府之前發出指示，要求針對延長各領域外勞的工作準證需求進行深入研究。
他說：“根據這項研究，以及國家工業和經濟領域的利益，政府已決定讓目前聘請外勞的領域，落實‘5+5’准證的措施。”
政府在去年5月宣佈，只允許油棕種植業在他們聘請的外勞工作滿5年後，繼續工作5年，以解決人手短缺問題及留著擁有經驗的外勞。
較後時，馬末阿當說，所有曾要求政府延長外勞工作准證期限多5年的領域或行業，都會受考慮。
這意味著“5+5”准證措施落實後，中小型工廠、餐館、農業領域皆可申請延長外勞的僱用期。
沙外籍公民實驗室報告完成
另一方面，馬末阿當說，沙巴外籍公民實驗室報告已經完成，並提呈沙巴內閣討論。
他說，去年5月4至27日在沙州舉行開放日的實驗室作出了數項建議。全國級管理外籍公民實驗室之前也提出了本身的建議。
“沙州政府已經同意執行有關建議，而相關報告將提呈給副首相丹斯里慕尤丁3月17日主持的內閣外勞和非法移民委員會會議進一步討論。”
星洲日報．2011.03.11
* 國內
2011-03-11 11:10
（布城10日訊）內政部秘書長拿督斯里馬末阿當說，政府將考慮將目前已經在國內工作5年的外勞服務期限，再延長多5年，而受惠的領域，並不僅限於種植業，也包括目前可以聘請外勞的領域。
他今日在文告中指出，有必要保留這些擁有豐富經驗的合法外勞，因為這與提高國家生產力及競爭力息息相關。
他說，政府之前發出指示，要求針對延長各領域外勞的工作準證需求進行深入研究。
他說：“根據這項研究，以及國家工業和經濟領域的利益，政府已決定讓目前聘請外勞的領域，落實‘5+5’准證的措施。”
政府在去年5月宣佈，只允許油棕種植業在他們聘請的外勞工作滿5年後，繼續工作5年，以解決人手短缺問題及留著擁有經驗的外勞。
較後時，馬末阿當說，所有曾要求政府延長外勞工作准證期限多5年的領域或行業，都會受考慮。
這意味著“5+5”准證措施落實後，中小型工廠、餐館、農業領域皆可申請延長外勞的僱用期。
沙外籍公民實驗室報告完成
另一方面，馬末阿當說，沙巴外籍公民實驗室報告已經完成，並提呈沙巴內閣討論。
他說，去年5月4至27日在沙州舉行開放日的實驗室作出了數項建議。全國級管理外籍公民實驗室之前也提出了本身的建議。
“沙州政府已經同意執行有關建議，而相關報告將提呈給副首相丹斯里慕尤丁3月17日主持的內閣外勞和非法移民委員會會議進一步討論。”
星洲日報．2011.03.11
Thursday, March 10, 2011
A massive 8.9 magnitude quake struck about 382 kilometers northeast of Tokyo
A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan's north-eastern coast, shaking buildings in Tokyo and forcing people out of their homes. Japan issued its most serious tsunami warning, saying a wave as high as 20 ft could strike the coast near Miyagi prefecture.The massive 8.9 magnitude quake struck about 382 kilometers northeast of Tokyo.
Sendai (仙台市, Sendai-shi?) is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, and the largest city in the Tōhoku Region. The city has a population of one million and is one of Japan's 19 designated cities. The city was founded in 1600 by the daimyo Date Masamune, and is well known by its nickname, the City of Trees (杜の都, Mori no Miyako?). There are about 60 zelkova trees on Jōzenji Street (定禅寺通, Jōzenji dōri?) and Aoba Street (青葉通, Aoba dōri?).
In Summer, Sendai Tanabata Festival, the largest Tanabata festival in Japan, is held. In winter, the trees are decorated with thousands of lights in an event called the Pageant of Starlight (光のページェント) through most of December. Many people visit Sendai to see these events.
0n March 11th, 2011 the city and surrounding area suffered massive damage from a tsunami generated by a huge earthquake off the coast[1]
Sendai (仙台市, Sendai-shi?) is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, and the largest city in the Tōhoku Region. The city has a population of one million and is one of Japan's 19 designated cities. The city was founded in 1600 by the daimyo Date Masamune, and is well known by its nickname, the City of Trees (杜の都, Mori no Miyako?). There are about 60 zelkova trees on Jōzenji Street (定禅寺通, Jōzenji dōri?) and Aoba Street (青葉通, Aoba dōri?).
In Summer, Sendai Tanabata Festival, the largest Tanabata festival in Japan, is held. In winter, the trees are decorated with thousands of lights in an event called the Pageant of Starlight (光のページェント) through most of December. Many people visit Sendai to see these events.
0n March 11th, 2011 the city and surrounding area suffered massive damage from a tsunami generated by a huge earthquake off the coast[1]
Major tsunami damage in North Japan after 8.9 quake
Published: Friday March 11, 2011 MYT 2:16:00 PM
Updated: Friday March 11, 2011 MYT 3:23:54 PM
Major tsunami damage in N Japan after 8.9 quake(update2)
TOKYO (AP) — Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of injuries in Tokyo.
In various locations along Japan's coast, TV footage showed massive damage from the tsunami, with dozens of cars, boats and even buildings being carried along by waters. A large ship swept away by the tsunami rammed directly into a breakwater in Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture, according to footage on public broadcaster NHK.
Officials were trying to assess damage, injuries and deaths from the quake but had no immediate details.
The quake that struck at 2:46 p.m. was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks, including a 7.4-magnitude one about 30 minutes later. The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded the strength of the first quake to a magnitude 8.9, while Japan's meteorological agency measured it at 7.9.
The meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for the entire Pacific coast of Japan. NHK was warning those near the coast to get to safer ground.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a tsunami warning was in effect for Japan, Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. A tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and the U.S. state of Hawaii.
The quake struck at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), about 80 miles (125 kilometers) off the eastern coast, the agency said. The area is 240 miles (380 kilometers) northeast of Tokyo.
In downtown Tokyo, large buildings shook violently and workers poured into the street for safety. TV footage showed a large building on fire and bellowing smoke in the Odaiba district of Tokyo.
In central Tokyo, trains were stopped and passengers walked along the tracks to platforms.
The ceiling in Kudan Kaikan, a large hall in Tokyo, collapsed, injuring an unknown number of people, NHK said.
Footage on NHK from their Sendai office showed employees stumbling around and books and papers crashing from desks. It also showed a glass shelter at a bus stop in Tokyo completely smashed by the quake and a weeping woman nearby being comforted by another woman.
Several quakes had hit the same region in recent days, including a 7.3 magnitude one on Wednesday.
Thirty minutes after the quake, tall buildings were still swaying in Tokyo and mobile phone networks were not working. Japan's Coast Guard has set up task force and officials are standing by for emergency contingencies, Coast Guard official Yosuke Oi said.
"I'm afraid we'll soon find out about damages, since the quake was so strong," he said
Updated: Friday March 11, 2011 MYT 3:23:54 PM
Major tsunami damage in N Japan after 8.9 quake(update2)
TOKYO (AP) — Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter. There were reports of injuries in Tokyo.
In various locations along Japan's coast, TV footage showed massive damage from the tsunami, with dozens of cars, boats and even buildings being carried along by waters. A large ship swept away by the tsunami rammed directly into a breakwater in Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture, according to footage on public broadcaster NHK.
Officials were trying to assess damage, injuries and deaths from the quake but had no immediate details.
The quake that struck at 2:46 p.m. was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks, including a 7.4-magnitude one about 30 minutes later. The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded the strength of the first quake to a magnitude 8.9, while Japan's meteorological agency measured it at 7.9.
The meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for the entire Pacific coast of Japan. NHK was warning those near the coast to get to safer ground.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a tsunami warning was in effect for Japan, Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. A tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and the U.S. state of Hawaii.
The quake struck at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), about 80 miles (125 kilometers) off the eastern coast, the agency said. The area is 240 miles (380 kilometers) northeast of Tokyo.
In downtown Tokyo, large buildings shook violently and workers poured into the street for safety. TV footage showed a large building on fire and bellowing smoke in the Odaiba district of Tokyo.
In central Tokyo, trains were stopped and passengers walked along the tracks to platforms.
The ceiling in Kudan Kaikan, a large hall in Tokyo, collapsed, injuring an unknown number of people, NHK said.
Footage on NHK from their Sendai office showed employees stumbling around and books and papers crashing from desks. It also showed a glass shelter at a bus stop in Tokyo completely smashed by the quake and a weeping woman nearby being comforted by another woman.
Several quakes had hit the same region in recent days, including a 7.3 magnitude one on Wednesday.
Thirty minutes after the quake, tall buildings were still swaying in Tokyo and mobile phone networks were not working. Japan's Coast Guard has set up task force and officials are standing by for emergency contingencies, Coast Guard official Yosuke Oi said.
"I'm afraid we'll soon find out about damages, since the quake was so strong," he said
IPad 2 sales to start with pre-dawn online orders
Published: Friday March 11, 2011 MYT 2:13:00 PM
Updated: Friday March 11, 2011 MYT 2:29:51 PM
IPad 2 sales to start with pre-dawn online orders
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc.'s updated version of its iPad tablet computer will be available in stores Friday afternoon (Saturday night Malaysian time) but those who can't wait to say they own the gadget can beat the crowds by ordering one online before the sun rises.
The Cupertino company is opening online sales of the iPad 2 at 0900 GMT, hours before they will be available in stores nationwide at 2200 GMT.
It's hard to predict if many enthusiasts will camp out at Apple stores to be the first to get their hands on the new iPad as they have for previous launches of Apple gadgets.
When the original version of the iPad went on sale in April, Apple said it sold more than 300,000 in the first day. It ended up selling more than 15 million in its first nine months on sale, including 7.3 million to holiday shoppers during the October-December quarter.
The iPad 2 is shown at an Apple event after the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco, Wednesday, March 2, 2011. - AP
The new iPad model comes with several improvements over the original version but the same price tag - $499 to $829, depending on storage space and whether they can connect to the Internet over a cellular network - hobbling efforts by rivals at breaking Apple's hold on the emerging market for tablet computers.
The iPad 2 looks much like the first iPad, only with a sleeker, lighter body with a curved back. Among changes is the inclusion of cameras, one on the front and one on the back.
With the original iPad, Apple proved there is a large market for a tablet that's less than a laptop and more than a smart phone, yet performs many of the same tasks. Competitors including Dell Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. have been trying to lure consumers with smaller tablets, without much success. In February, Motorola Mobility Inc.'s Xoom went on sale with a new version of Google Inc.'s Android software that was designed for tablets, not smart phones.
To underscore the importance of the iPad to Apple, company CEO Steve Jobs emerged from a medical leave earlier this month to unveil the new version to bloggers and Apple enthusiasts. Jobs, 56, announced in January that he would take a third leave of absence to focus on his health. In the last decade, he has survived a rare but curable form of pancreatic cancer and undergone a liver transplant.
After its U.S. launch Friday, the iPad 2 goes on sale March 25 in 26 other markets, including Mexico, New Zealand, Spain and other European countries. - AP
Updated: Friday March 11, 2011 MYT 2:29:51 PM
IPad 2 sales to start with pre-dawn online orders
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc.'s updated version of its iPad tablet computer will be available in stores Friday afternoon (Saturday night Malaysian time) but those who can't wait to say they own the gadget can beat the crowds by ordering one online before the sun rises.
The Cupertino company is opening online sales of the iPad 2 at 0900 GMT, hours before they will be available in stores nationwide at 2200 GMT.
It's hard to predict if many enthusiasts will camp out at Apple stores to be the first to get their hands on the new iPad as they have for previous launches of Apple gadgets.
When the original version of the iPad went on sale in April, Apple said it sold more than 300,000 in the first day. It ended up selling more than 15 million in its first nine months on sale, including 7.3 million to holiday shoppers during the October-December quarter.
The iPad 2 is shown at an Apple event after the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco, Wednesday, March 2, 2011. - AP
The new iPad model comes with several improvements over the original version but the same price tag - $499 to $829, depending on storage space and whether they can connect to the Internet over a cellular network - hobbling efforts by rivals at breaking Apple's hold on the emerging market for tablet computers.
The iPad 2 looks much like the first iPad, only with a sleeker, lighter body with a curved back. Among changes is the inclusion of cameras, one on the front and one on the back.
With the original iPad, Apple proved there is a large market for a tablet that's less than a laptop and more than a smart phone, yet performs many of the same tasks. Competitors including Dell Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. have been trying to lure consumers with smaller tablets, without much success. In February, Motorola Mobility Inc.'s Xoom went on sale with a new version of Google Inc.'s Android software that was designed for tablets, not smart phones.
To underscore the importance of the iPad to Apple, company CEO Steve Jobs emerged from a medical leave earlier this month to unveil the new version to bloggers and Apple enthusiasts. Jobs, 56, announced in January that he would take a third leave of absence to focus on his health. In the last decade, he has survived a rare but curable form of pancreatic cancer and undergone a liver transplant.
After its U.S. launch Friday, the iPad 2 goes on sale March 25 in 26 other markets, including Mexico, New Zealand, Spain and other European countries. - AP
Google大馬招人才反應熱 質量皆優奈何僧多粥少
更新: March 10, 2011 17:34
Google大馬招人才反應熱
質量皆優奈何僧多粥少
獨家報導：陳愛玲
（吉隆坡10日訊）全球網路搜尋巨擎谷歌（Google）大馬辦事處招募人才消息傳出后，大量履歷如雪片飛來；參與篩選的谷歌高層指出，求職者的履歷無論“量”或“質”，都讓人驚喜！
谷歌大馬區商業主管沙吉接受《中國報》記者訪問時，希望近期可完成徵才工作。這也是沙吉上任后，首度接受大馬媒體訪問。
“大馬求職者的履歷中，許多申請者的條件都很優秀，如果可以，公司希望聘請他們成為一分子，無奈初階段只有8個職位。”
沙吉不願透露目前共接獲多少份履歷，僅表示谷歌總公司每日接獲超過1000份來自全球各地的履歷，其中包括應征大馬的職缺。
“公司的內部職員都在細心挑選，從中選出最適合的人選。”
他說，谷歌選賢條件比較特殊，該公司職員不一定是最聰明或最會唸書，但一定要擁有好成績表現之余，還擁有“比別人多一點”的特色，或是與眾不同的經驗。
選賢標準特殊
“例如面試時，我們會問應征者有沒有爬過神山，或曾做出甚么令人大呼不可思議的事情，或有無舉辦活動的經驗，如定期為同組成員舉辦聚餐之類的，也可成為考量條件。”
他指出，這意味這個人比別人多了一份驅動力，或對生活有衝勁，可以推動他實現預設計劃。
大馬是谷歌在新加坡后的東南亞第二據點，設立在吉隆坡城中城的辦事處，初階段將招募8名職員，主力放在在銷售與顧客服務，及行銷和公關專才。
他說，如同其他地區辦事處，公司將從“小”開始，之后再跟隨市場步伐擴充業務規模，並征聘更多人才。
Google大馬招人才反應熱
質量皆優奈何僧多粥少
獨家報導：陳愛玲
（吉隆坡10日訊）全球網路搜尋巨擎谷歌（Google）大馬辦事處招募人才消息傳出后，大量履歷如雪片飛來；參與篩選的谷歌高層指出，求職者的履歷無論“量”或“質”，都讓人驚喜！
谷歌大馬區商業主管沙吉接受《中國報》記者訪問時，希望近期可完成徵才工作。這也是沙吉上任后，首度接受大馬媒體訪問。
“大馬求職者的履歷中，許多申請者的條件都很優秀，如果可以，公司希望聘請他們成為一分子，無奈初階段只有8個職位。”
沙吉不願透露目前共接獲多少份履歷，僅表示谷歌總公司每日接獲超過1000份來自全球各地的履歷，其中包括應征大馬的職缺。
“公司的內部職員都在細心挑選，從中選出最適合的人選。”
他說，谷歌選賢條件比較特殊，該公司職員不一定是最聰明或最會唸書，但一定要擁有好成績表現之余，還擁有“比別人多一點”的特色，或是與眾不同的經驗。
選賢標準特殊
“例如面試時，我們會問應征者有沒有爬過神山，或曾做出甚么令人大呼不可思議的事情，或有無舉辦活動的經驗，如定期為同組成員舉辦聚餐之類的，也可成為考量條件。”
他指出，這意味這個人比別人多了一份驅動力，或對生活有衝勁，可以推動他實現預設計劃。
大馬是谷歌在新加坡后的東南亞第二據點，設立在吉隆坡城中城的辦事處，初階段將招募8名職員，主力放在在銷售與顧客服務，及行銷和公關專才。
他說，如同其他地區辦事處，公司將從“小”開始，之后再跟隨市場步伐擴充業務規模，並征聘更多人才。
墨富豪蟬聯全球首富 面子書創神話6人入榜
更新: March 10, 2011 17:35
墨富豪蟬聯全球首富
面子書創神話6人入榜
（紐約10日訊）最新《福布斯》全球富豪榜出爐，墨西哥富豪斯利姆蟬聯首富，身家740億美元（2247億令吉），比爾蓋茨及巴菲特排在第二及第三；面子書創造神話，共有6人進榜！
“法新社”報導，斯利姆繼去年超越美國微軟公司共同創辦人比爾蓋茨后，今年憑著其電訊王國業務，寫下740億美元淨財富，資產值按年增加205億美元（約623億令吉）。
如同早前預期，排名第二和第三的分別是近年來熱衷于慈善事業的比爾蓋茨和巴菲特，兩人財富分別為560億美元（約1701億令吉）和500億美元（約1519億令吉）。
緊接著是三人之后的是世界奢侈品教父，也是路易威登（LVMH）總執行長的伯納德阿諾特，財富達410億美元（約1245億令吉）。
朱克伯格財富增2倍
另外，面子書6名創辦人和投資者問鼎富豪榜，其中四人更首次入選。
面子書聯合創始人和總執行長馬克朱克伯格個人財富由去年的40億美元（約121億令吉）增長2.4倍至135億美元（約410億令吉），排名更從212位上升至52位。
也是聯合創始人，現年26歲的達斯汀莫斯科維茨，更成為是富豪榜上最年輕的億萬富翁；投資者彼得泰爾雖入圍富豪榜，但排名卻由去年的828位，下滑至833位。
另外一名聯合創始人薩維林，投資者肖恩帕克爾和尤里米爾納，及莫斯科維茨則是首次入選富豪榜。
李嘉誠排第11
中國富豪增至115人
今年的全球億萬富豪榜，亞洲因中國發光芒，中國進榜的富豪人數從去年的64人增加80%至115人。
2009年，中國入榜的富豪僅28人，短短兩年時間入榜人數破百。百度總裁李彥宏，成為首名入榜前百位的中國富豪，個人財富94億美元（286億令吉），名列95位；娃哈哈的宗慶后則以59億美元（179億令吉）位列169。
香港今年有36人入榜，其中長實集團主席李嘉誠，以260億美元（791億令吉）位列榜單11名，不僅是香港首富，更蟬聯全球華人首富。他的資產比去年的210億美元（639億令吉），大升50億美元（152億令吉），排名跳前3級。
新鴻基地產的郭氏家族為香港第二富，身價200億美元（608億令吉），全球排名23。恒基地產的李兆基香港排名第三，身價190億美元（578億令吉），全球排名28。
台灣有25人入榜，首富由雙股王推手王雪紅和陳文琦以68億美元（207億令吉）資產拿下。
去年榜首鴻海集團董事長郭台銘以57億美元（173億令吉），跟在蔡萬圖與其家族之后，屈居第三。
大馬9人入榜郭鶴年踞首
全馬有9位富豪晉入全球億萬富豪榜，本地首富郭鶴年以125億美元（380億令吉）身家，排在全球61位。
其他9位成功晉級全球富豪榜內，依序是阿南達科里斯南，身家95億美元（289億令吉，排名93）；丹斯里李深靜，身家50億美元（152億令吉，排名 208）；丹斯里郭令燦，身家48億美元（146億令吉，排名219）；丹斯里鄭鴻標，身家47億美元（143億令吉，排名223）；丹斯里楊忠禮，身家 27億美元（82億令吉，排名420）；丹斯里賽莫達，身家25億美元（76億令吉，排名459）。
丹斯里張曉卿及丹斯里陳志遠，兩人的身家均是12億美元（36億令吉），排名在993。
福布斯高級編輯蕾莎指出，能夠晉級榜內成為億萬富豪的他們，大部分都是曾經歷過苦難及失敗。
“成為富豪需要一些運氣及決心，還需要多一點不同之處，他們（億萬富豪）都是特別的人，甚至是奇特。”
新加坡4人進榜
黃祖耀家族稱冠
新加坡今年4人入榜福布斯全球億萬富翁，擁有40億美元（122億令吉）資產的黃祖耀家族是新加坡首富，排在第268位。
黃祖耀有5名孩子，兒子黃一宗是大華銀行副主席兼行長。
排在新加坡第二名的是全球最大棕油公司豐益國際的主席兼總裁郭孔豐（61歲），身家32億美元（97億令吉），他在排行榜上是第347名。
郭孔豐有4名孩子，是亞洲糖王郭鶴年的侄子。
身家17億美元（52億令吉）的新加坡第三富豪林榮福（57歲），在全球排行榜上是第736名。他有“股票大王”之稱，也是投資大王，最近收購康生醫院。
地產大亨、仁恆置地集團主席鐘聲堅（53歲），是新加坡第4大富翁。他在全球排行榜上是第782名，身家16億美元（49億令吉）。
新加坡的4大富翁和去年一樣，只是排名稍微不同。
黃祖耀家族去年和郭孔豐並列首富，身家都是35億美元，今年黃祖耀家族資產增加，郭孔豐則稍微縮水。林榮福去年排第四，鐘聲堅則排第三，兩人今年的排行都掉了約100位。
取代歐洲．跟隨美國
亞洲富豪人數第二多
亞洲在最新的億萬富豪榜中，已取代歐洲，成為繼美國之后最多富豪進榜的區域。
儘管歐洲有俄羅斯撐腰，仍抵擋不了來勢洶洶的亞洲。
福布斯高級編輯蕾莎說：“中國真的脫穎而出，亞洲富豪人數首次超越歐洲，主要因為股票市場增長活絡，及友善的經商環境吸引外資。”
美國仍踞首
亞太區的億萬富翁人數從去年的234人激增至332人；當中中國的億萬富翁從69人增至115人、香港25人增至36人，以及印度49人增至55人。
歐洲億萬富翁增多歸功于俄羅斯，主要是亞洲對原料及奢侈品的胃口大增所致。
“今時今日若你住在上海很容易就會變成有錢人，如果我今年22歲又是一位會操流利中文的創業家，我一定會捉住這個商機。”
美國則依然是全世界最多億萬富翁的國家，有413人。
墨富豪蟬聯全球首富
面子書創神話6人入榜
（紐約10日訊）最新《福布斯》全球富豪榜出爐，墨西哥富豪斯利姆蟬聯首富，身家740億美元（2247億令吉），比爾蓋茨及巴菲特排在第二及第三；面子書創造神話，共有6人進榜！
“法新社”報導，斯利姆繼去年超越美國微軟公司共同創辦人比爾蓋茨后，今年憑著其電訊王國業務，寫下740億美元淨財富，資產值按年增加205億美元（約623億令吉）。
如同早前預期，排名第二和第三的分別是近年來熱衷于慈善事業的比爾蓋茨和巴菲特，兩人財富分別為560億美元（約1701億令吉）和500億美元（約1519億令吉）。
緊接著是三人之后的是世界奢侈品教父，也是路易威登（LVMH）總執行長的伯納德阿諾特，財富達410億美元（約1245億令吉）。
朱克伯格財富增2倍
另外，面子書6名創辦人和投資者問鼎富豪榜，其中四人更首次入選。
面子書聯合創始人和總執行長馬克朱克伯格個人財富由去年的40億美元（約121億令吉）增長2.4倍至135億美元（約410億令吉），排名更從212位上升至52位。
也是聯合創始人，現年26歲的達斯汀莫斯科維茨，更成為是富豪榜上最年輕的億萬富翁；投資者彼得泰爾雖入圍富豪榜，但排名卻由去年的828位，下滑至833位。
另外一名聯合創始人薩維林，投資者肖恩帕克爾和尤里米爾納，及莫斯科維茨則是首次入選富豪榜。
李嘉誠排第11
中國富豪增至115人
今年的全球億萬富豪榜，亞洲因中國發光芒，中國進榜的富豪人數從去年的64人增加80%至115人。
2009年，中國入榜的富豪僅28人，短短兩年時間入榜人數破百。百度總裁李彥宏，成為首名入榜前百位的中國富豪，個人財富94億美元（286億令吉），名列95位；娃哈哈的宗慶后則以59億美元（179億令吉）位列169。
香港今年有36人入榜，其中長實集團主席李嘉誠，以260億美元（791億令吉）位列榜單11名，不僅是香港首富，更蟬聯全球華人首富。他的資產比去年的210億美元（639億令吉），大升50億美元（152億令吉），排名跳前3級。
新鴻基地產的郭氏家族為香港第二富，身價200億美元（608億令吉），全球排名23。恒基地產的李兆基香港排名第三，身價190億美元（578億令吉），全球排名28。
台灣有25人入榜，首富由雙股王推手王雪紅和陳文琦以68億美元（207億令吉）資產拿下。
去年榜首鴻海集團董事長郭台銘以57億美元（173億令吉），跟在蔡萬圖與其家族之后，屈居第三。
大馬9人入榜郭鶴年踞首
全馬有9位富豪晉入全球億萬富豪榜，本地首富郭鶴年以125億美元（380億令吉）身家，排在全球61位。
其他9位成功晉級全球富豪榜內，依序是阿南達科里斯南，身家95億美元（289億令吉，排名93）；丹斯里李深靜，身家50億美元（152億令吉，排名 208）；丹斯里郭令燦，身家48億美元（146億令吉，排名219）；丹斯里鄭鴻標，身家47億美元（143億令吉，排名223）；丹斯里楊忠禮，身家 27億美元（82億令吉，排名420）；丹斯里賽莫達，身家25億美元（76億令吉，排名459）。
丹斯里張曉卿及丹斯里陳志遠，兩人的身家均是12億美元（36億令吉），排名在993。
福布斯高級編輯蕾莎指出，能夠晉級榜內成為億萬富豪的他們，大部分都是曾經歷過苦難及失敗。
“成為富豪需要一些運氣及決心，還需要多一點不同之處，他們（億萬富豪）都是特別的人，甚至是奇特。”
新加坡4人進榜
黃祖耀家族稱冠
新加坡今年4人入榜福布斯全球億萬富翁，擁有40億美元（122億令吉）資產的黃祖耀家族是新加坡首富，排在第268位。
黃祖耀有5名孩子，兒子黃一宗是大華銀行副主席兼行長。
排在新加坡第二名的是全球最大棕油公司豐益國際的主席兼總裁郭孔豐（61歲），身家32億美元（97億令吉），他在排行榜上是第347名。
郭孔豐有4名孩子，是亞洲糖王郭鶴年的侄子。
身家17億美元（52億令吉）的新加坡第三富豪林榮福（57歲），在全球排行榜上是第736名。他有“股票大王”之稱，也是投資大王，最近收購康生醫院。
地產大亨、仁恆置地集團主席鐘聲堅（53歲），是新加坡第4大富翁。他在全球排行榜上是第782名，身家16億美元（49億令吉）。
新加坡的4大富翁和去年一樣，只是排名稍微不同。
黃祖耀家族去年和郭孔豐並列首富，身家都是35億美元，今年黃祖耀家族資產增加，郭孔豐則稍微縮水。林榮福去年排第四，鐘聲堅則排第三，兩人今年的排行都掉了約100位。
取代歐洲．跟隨美國
亞洲富豪人數第二多
亞洲在最新的億萬富豪榜中，已取代歐洲，成為繼美國之后最多富豪進榜的區域。
儘管歐洲有俄羅斯撐腰，仍抵擋不了來勢洶洶的亞洲。
福布斯高級編輯蕾莎說：“中國真的脫穎而出，亞洲富豪人數首次超越歐洲，主要因為股票市場增長活絡，及友善的經商環境吸引外資。”
美國仍踞首
亞太區的億萬富翁人數從去年的234人激增至332人；當中中國的億萬富翁從69人增至115人、香港25人增至36人，以及印度49人增至55人。
歐洲億萬富翁增多歸功于俄羅斯，主要是亞洲對原料及奢侈品的胃口大增所致。
“今時今日若你住在上海很容易就會變成有錢人，如果我今年22歲又是一位會操流利中文的創業家，我一定會捉住這個商機。”
美國則依然是全世界最多億萬富翁的國家，有413人。
Friday, March 4, 2011
Aussie firms keen to increase investments in Malaysia
Published: Friday March 4, 2011 MYT 7:01:00 PM
Updated: Friday March 4, 2011 MYT 7:45:36 PM
Aussie firms keen to increase investments in M’sia: PM
MELBOURNE: Australia-based companies have expressed keen interest in increasing investments in Malaysia after they were showed the window of opportunities under the government's Economic Transformation Plan (ETP).
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who had a roundtable meeting with more than 20 captains of industry in Australia here Friday, told them of the transformation programmes being initiated in Malaysia and the huge investment opportunities available.
The Prime Minister also intently listened to their problems.
"They were very keen to increase their investments in Malaysia after I explained to them our Economic Transformation Plan, the extent of investments we needed.
“They expressed interest in increasing investments in certain sectors," he told Malaysian journalists before concluding his three-day visit to Australia.
Some 200 companies with Australian interests are currently operating in Malaysia.
As at Dec 31, last year, Australian investments in Malaysia totalled US$715.7mil. Companies with investments in Malaysia include Ansell, ANZ, Leighton, Rio Tinto, Bluescope Steel and Ryco Hydraulics.
Najib said the ANZ Bank had stated its interest to increase its 23 percent stake in AMMB Holdings while Rio Tinto had made enquiries on its plan to invest in an aluminium smelter in Sarawak.
A company from Queensland also voiced interest to secure Petronas' higher participation in that company.
Currently, the Malaysian oil corporation owns about 20 percent stake in a liquefied natural gas project in Queensland.
On the proposed Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) slated to be signed within a year, Najib, who is also Finance Minister, said that it would boost trade flow between the two countries.
Asked about contentious issues within MAFTA that needed to be ironed out, Najib said: "Let the negotiators do their work."
Kuala Lumpur and Canberra are looking at wrapping up MAFTA in a year following the meeting between Najib and his Australian counterpart Julia Gillard in Canberra on Thursday. - Bernama
Updated: Friday March 4, 2011 MYT 7:45:36 PM
Aussie firms keen to increase investments in M’sia: PM
MELBOURNE: Australia-based companies have expressed keen interest in increasing investments in Malaysia after they were showed the window of opportunities under the government's Economic Transformation Plan (ETP).
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who had a roundtable meeting with more than 20 captains of industry in Australia here Friday, told them of the transformation programmes being initiated in Malaysia and the huge investment opportunities available.
The Prime Minister also intently listened to their problems.
"They were very keen to increase their investments in Malaysia after I explained to them our Economic Transformation Plan, the extent of investments we needed.
“They expressed interest in increasing investments in certain sectors," he told Malaysian journalists before concluding his three-day visit to Australia.
Some 200 companies with Australian interests are currently operating in Malaysia.
As at Dec 31, last year, Australian investments in Malaysia totalled US$715.7mil. Companies with investments in Malaysia include Ansell, ANZ, Leighton, Rio Tinto, Bluescope Steel and Ryco Hydraulics.
Najib said the ANZ Bank had stated its interest to increase its 23 percent stake in AMMB Holdings while Rio Tinto had made enquiries on its plan to invest in an aluminium smelter in Sarawak.
A company from Queensland also voiced interest to secure Petronas' higher participation in that company.
Currently, the Malaysian oil corporation owns about 20 percent stake in a liquefied natural gas project in Queensland.
On the proposed Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) slated to be signed within a year, Najib, who is also Finance Minister, said that it would boost trade flow between the two countries.
Asked about contentious issues within MAFTA that needed to be ironed out, Najib said: "Let the negotiators do their work."
Kuala Lumpur and Canberra are looking at wrapping up MAFTA in a year following the meeting between Najib and his Australian counterpart Julia Gillard in Canberra on Thursday. - Bernama
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Here is the iPad 2
Published: Thursday March 3, 2011 MYT 10:02:00 AM
Updated: Thursday March 3, 2011 MYT 10:48:13 AM
Here is the iPad 2
By CHONG JINN XIUNG
intech@thestar.com.my
COMPARISON SHOT: Jobs standing under images of the iPad 2 (left) and the iPad at the unveiling of the new Tablet in San Francisco. - AP
PETALING JAYA: Finally, all the speculation can stop. Apple Inc has just unveiled the iPad 2 - the follow-up to its highly successful iPad Tablet computer.
The new device is 33% slimmer than the previous one (8.8mm vs.13.4mm), and it's 33% lighter.
It tips the scales at 601g to 607g depending on the model (vs. 680g to 730g previously), so you'll feel it less in your lap or knapsack. But it's still hefty for reading while standing up, like when you're in a bus.
It retains the 9.7in display and has the same resolution (1,024 x 768-pixel, at 132 pixels per inch) as the iPad, debunking those Retina Display rumours that were circulating.
But as predicted, the iPad 2 has front and rear facing cameras. The VGA camera on the front is meant for use with Apple's FaceTime video-chat application, allowing users to videoconference with iPad 2 users over a WiFi connection, as well as with users of the iPhone 4 and Macs.
The iPad 2's rear camera is capable of recording 720p High Definition videos, though it may seem odd to be recording videos with a slate-like device.
SNAP HAPPY: The camera application on the iPad 2 demonstrated after its launch in San Francisco. - AP
Another significant improvement in the iPad 2 is its dual-core Apple A5 processor. This processor, Apple claims, works 2x faster than the one in the original device, which will improve web surfing and multitasking on the iPad 2.
This is also a built-in gyroscope now a-la the iPhone 4, which more accurately measures movement and the orientation of the new Tablet. This should certainly come in useful for games.
And speaking of games, Apple said the iPad 2 will offer enhanced graphical performance that will make games like Infinity Blade run smoother.
Many are likely disappointed that the iPad 2 didn't get a built-in SD Card slot, which would have made it easy to transfer data to and from the device.
But it does have a brand new video-mirroring feature that allows users to output at a full 1080p on their High Definition TVs, via an Apple Digital AV adaptor cable (US$39 or RM125).
Movie maker
SLIMMER: The iPad 2 is 33% slimmer than its predecessor. - AP
iMovie was introduced for mobile devices last year so people could do video-editing on the fly on their iPhone 4, in particular. Now Apple has opened up the opportunity to iPad users as well, with an iPad-specific iMovie application, that is priced at US$4.99 (RM16) at its App Store.
This new version of iMovie will take advantage of the iPad 2's large screen, which makes it even easier for users to edit HD videos captured via the rear camera.
iMovie for iPad 2 will also offer new themes, a more precise editor, and multitrack audio recording.
For the musicians among us, GarageBand - Apple's premier music creation software - is on the iPad 2.
This opens up a world of virtual musical instruments, such as keyboards, guitar and drums, that can be played on the Tablet. An electric guitar can also be plugged in. And the sessions can be recorded and manipulated.
Will the iPad 2's battery life be affected by all these new features? No, said Apple. Users still get the up-to-10-hours battery life that is a capability with the original iPad.
Like with the previous model, the iPad 2 comes in two versions - a WiFi only device and one that has both WiFi and 3G connectivity.
But you do get a choice of colours, this time. The iPad 2 is available in black or white.
Also important, especially to those with both an iPhone 4 and an iPad 2 is that the new Tablet can now use the iPhone 4 as a portable WiFi hotspot.
Some users may not need to opt for the higher priced 3G-capable iPad 2 because of this, and will save on 3G connectivity costs, too.
MORE CHOICE: The iPad 2 is available in black or white. - AP
The iPhone 4 will get this functionality with the arrival of the iOS 4.3 update to its operating system that is scheduled for a March 11 release. Sorry, iPhone 3GS users won't enjoy this feature.
That's a wrap
Those who insist on more colour can opt for Apple's range of iPad 2 Smart Covers. These come in 10 colours, including blue, green, orange, pink, beige and brown. In leather, it's US$69 (RM220) each, and US$39 (RM125) in vinyl.
BURST OF COLOURS: Those who insist on more colour can opt for Apple's iPad 2 Smart Cover in 10 colours, including blue, green, orange, pink, beige and brown.
The smart thing about this magnetic cover is that when a user opens it, the iPad 2 will switch on. When you close it, the device goes into hibernation mode.
Aside from protecting the Tablet, the Smart Cover can be folded into a stand, when a user needs to type or watch a video or slideshow, for example.
The iPad 2 will go on sale in the United States on March 11, and from March 25, it will hit the shelves in 26 other countries. Unfortunately, there is no word on Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong availability.
iPad 2 prices are between US$499 (RM1,600) and US$829 (RM2,650), same as with the original pricing for the iPad.
Apple has also dropped its prices for the iPad. The Malaysian online Apple store already lists the lowest end iPad (16GB, WiFi-only) at RM1,199, while the highest-end model (64GB, WiFi and 3G) is now RM2,199.
Apple sold 15 million iPads in nine months when the original device made its debut in April, last year.
(Additional reporting provided by TAN KIT HOONG.)
Updated: Thursday March 3, 2011 MYT 10:48:13 AM
Here is the iPad 2
By CHONG JINN XIUNG
intech@thestar.com.my
COMPARISON SHOT: Jobs standing under images of the iPad 2 (left) and the iPad at the unveiling of the new Tablet in San Francisco. - AP
PETALING JAYA: Finally, all the speculation can stop. Apple Inc has just unveiled the iPad 2 - the follow-up to its highly successful iPad Tablet computer.
The new device is 33% slimmer than the previous one (8.8mm vs.13.4mm), and it's 33% lighter.
It tips the scales at 601g to 607g depending on the model (vs. 680g to 730g previously), so you'll feel it less in your lap or knapsack. But it's still hefty for reading while standing up, like when you're in a bus.
It retains the 9.7in display and has the same resolution (1,024 x 768-pixel, at 132 pixels per inch) as the iPad, debunking those Retina Display rumours that were circulating.
But as predicted, the iPad 2 has front and rear facing cameras. The VGA camera on the front is meant for use with Apple's FaceTime video-chat application, allowing users to videoconference with iPad 2 users over a WiFi connection, as well as with users of the iPhone 4 and Macs.
The iPad 2's rear camera is capable of recording 720p High Definition videos, though it may seem odd to be recording videos with a slate-like device.
SNAP HAPPY: The camera application on the iPad 2 demonstrated after its launch in San Francisco. - AP
Another significant improvement in the iPad 2 is its dual-core Apple A5 processor. This processor, Apple claims, works 2x faster than the one in the original device, which will improve web surfing and multitasking on the iPad 2.
This is also a built-in gyroscope now a-la the iPhone 4, which more accurately measures movement and the orientation of the new Tablet. This should certainly come in useful for games.
And speaking of games, Apple said the iPad 2 will offer enhanced graphical performance that will make games like Infinity Blade run smoother.
Many are likely disappointed that the iPad 2 didn't get a built-in SD Card slot, which would have made it easy to transfer data to and from the device.
But it does have a brand new video-mirroring feature that allows users to output at a full 1080p on their High Definition TVs, via an Apple Digital AV adaptor cable (US$39 or RM125).
Movie maker
SLIMMER: The iPad 2 is 33% slimmer than its predecessor. - AP
iMovie was introduced for mobile devices last year so people could do video-editing on the fly on their iPhone 4, in particular. Now Apple has opened up the opportunity to iPad users as well, with an iPad-specific iMovie application, that is priced at US$4.99 (RM16) at its App Store.
This new version of iMovie will take advantage of the iPad 2's large screen, which makes it even easier for users to edit HD videos captured via the rear camera.
iMovie for iPad 2 will also offer new themes, a more precise editor, and multitrack audio recording.
For the musicians among us, GarageBand - Apple's premier music creation software - is on the iPad 2.
This opens up a world of virtual musical instruments, such as keyboards, guitar and drums, that can be played on the Tablet. An electric guitar can also be plugged in. And the sessions can be recorded and manipulated.
Will the iPad 2's battery life be affected by all these new features? No, said Apple. Users still get the up-to-10-hours battery life that is a capability with the original iPad.
Like with the previous model, the iPad 2 comes in two versions - a WiFi only device and one that has both WiFi and 3G connectivity.
But you do get a choice of colours, this time. The iPad 2 is available in black or white.
Also important, especially to those with both an iPhone 4 and an iPad 2 is that the new Tablet can now use the iPhone 4 as a portable WiFi hotspot.
Some users may not need to opt for the higher priced 3G-capable iPad 2 because of this, and will save on 3G connectivity costs, too.
MORE CHOICE: The iPad 2 is available in black or white. - AP
The iPhone 4 will get this functionality with the arrival of the iOS 4.3 update to its operating system that is scheduled for a March 11 release. Sorry, iPhone 3GS users won't enjoy this feature.
That's a wrap
Those who insist on more colour can opt for Apple's range of iPad 2 Smart Covers. These come in 10 colours, including blue, green, orange, pink, beige and brown. In leather, it's US$69 (RM220) each, and US$39 (RM125) in vinyl.
BURST OF COLOURS: Those who insist on more colour can opt for Apple's iPad 2 Smart Cover in 10 colours, including blue, green, orange, pink, beige and brown.
The smart thing about this magnetic cover is that when a user opens it, the iPad 2 will switch on. When you close it, the device goes into hibernation mode.
Aside from protecting the Tablet, the Smart Cover can be folded into a stand, when a user needs to type or watch a video or slideshow, for example.
The iPad 2 will go on sale in the United States on March 11, and from March 25, it will hit the shelves in 26 other countries. Unfortunately, there is no word on Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong availability.
iPad 2 prices are between US$499 (RM1,600) and US$829 (RM2,650), same as with the original pricing for the iPad.
Apple has also dropped its prices for the iPad. The Malaysian online Apple store already lists the lowest end iPad (16GB, WiFi-only) at RM1,199, while the highest-end model (64GB, WiFi and 3G) is now RM2,199.
Apple sold 15 million iPads in nine months when the original device made its debut in April, last year.
(Additional reporting provided by TAN KIT HOONG.)
英國‧史上最大規模‧美國凍結卡達菲913億資產
英國‧史上最大規模‧美國凍結卡達菲913億資產
2011-03-02 15:05
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利比亞反政府示威者高舉利比亞國旗，大喊領導者卡達菲下台的口號。（圖：法新社）
（英國‧倫敦2日訊）西方國家週二紛紛堵截利比亞“狂人”卡達菲的財源，凍結卡達菲家族和親信在海外數以億計美元的資產。
在聯合國安理會決議對制裁利比亞之後，美國政府宣佈凍結卡達菲及其家族在美持有共300億美元（約913億令吉）的資產，是美國史上最大規模的資產凍結行動。
【世華‧奇聞】中國大學驚現“神奇桃花樹”，一半開白花，一半開紅花！
同時一名外交官員透露，除了對卡達菲的家人和親信採取行動之外，歐盟正在考慮凍結與卡達菲政權有聯繫的利比亞公司的資產。
英截44億利比亞現鈔
英國週一稱成功阻止卡達菲從英國轉移價值9億英鎊（約44億令吉）的利比亞現鈔回國。
在柏林，德國政府稱，卡達菲其中一個兒子在該國銀行戶口的200萬歐元（約837萬令吉）已被凍結。
奧地利也宣佈凍結卡達菲在該國的12億歐元（約50億令吉）存款。
【熱點新聞：阿拉伯世界掀革命】
星洲日報／國際‧2011.03.02
2011-03-02 15:05
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利比亞反政府示威者高舉利比亞國旗，大喊領導者卡達菲下台的口號。（圖：法新社）
（英國‧倫敦2日訊）西方國家週二紛紛堵截利比亞“狂人”卡達菲的財源，凍結卡達菲家族和親信在海外數以億計美元的資產。
在聯合國安理會決議對制裁利比亞之後，美國政府宣佈凍結卡達菲及其家族在美持有共300億美元（約913億令吉）的資產，是美國史上最大規模的資產凍結行動。
【世華‧奇聞】中國大學驚現“神奇桃花樹”，一半開白花，一半開紅花！
同時一名外交官員透露，除了對卡達菲的家人和親信採取行動之外，歐盟正在考慮凍結與卡達菲政權有聯繫的利比亞公司的資產。
英截44億利比亞現鈔
英國週一稱成功阻止卡達菲從英國轉移價值9億英鎊（約44億令吉）的利比亞現鈔回國。
在柏林，德國政府稱，卡達菲其中一個兒子在該國銀行戶口的200萬歐元（約837萬令吉）已被凍結。
奧地利也宣佈凍結卡達菲在該國的12億歐元（約50億令吉）存款。
【熱點新聞：阿拉伯世界掀革命】
星洲日報／國際‧2011.03.02
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
沙地王子 每月生活費83萬
更新: March 1, 2011 17:40
沙地王子 每月生活費83萬
（倫敦1日路透電）維基解密網站爆料，指沙地阿拉伯王室窮奢極侈，立國國王阿齊茲每名王子每月有27萬美元（ 約83.43萬令吉）生活費，估計每年更從預算開支中侵吞100億美元。
據解密文件顯示，沙地阿拉伯王室成員薪俸由一個類似福利部的部門管理，在上世紀90年代中期，一般地位較為低微的王室成員每月薪金約為800美元、立國國王阿齊茲每名王子月薪則高達20萬至27萬美元、王孫也有2.7萬美元、曾孫1.3萬美元、玄孫則8000美元。他們在結婚或建造宮殿時也會獲得額外賞
金，估計這項薪金制度，在當時每年消耗國家400意美元財政預算的20億美元。
但這項制度仍不夠他們揮霍，他們仍可從許多非商業管道得到金錢，估計數名王室成員每年從預算開支中侵吞100億美元。當地有兩項通過國家商業銀行辦理的秘密工程完全不受國家管制，相信是為當時的國王及他幾個兄弟提供金錢的管道。
沙地王子 每月生活費83萬
（倫敦1日路透電）維基解密網站爆料，指沙地阿拉伯王室窮奢極侈，立國國王阿齊茲每名王子每月有27萬美元（ 約83.43萬令吉）生活費，估計每年更從預算開支中侵吞100億美元。
據解密文件顯示，沙地阿拉伯王室成員薪俸由一個類似福利部的部門管理，在上世紀90年代中期，一般地位較為低微的王室成員每月薪金約為800美元、立國國王阿齊茲每名王子月薪則高達20萬至27萬美元、王孫也有2.7萬美元、曾孫1.3萬美元、玄孫則8000美元。他們在結婚或建造宮殿時也會獲得額外賞
金，估計這項薪金制度，在當時每年消耗國家400意美元財政預算的20億美元。
但這項制度仍不夠他們揮霍，他們仍可從許多非商業管道得到金錢，估計數名王室成員每年從預算開支中侵吞100億美元。當地有兩項通過國家商業銀行辦理的秘密工程完全不受國家管制，相信是為當時的國王及他幾個兄弟提供金錢的管道。
Headhunters agree with Dr M
Wednesday March 2, 2011
Headhunters agree with Dr M
By LEE YEN MUN
yenmun@thestar.com.my
PETALING JAYA: Headhunters are in agreement with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that mastering English will not make Malaysians less patriotic.
Recruitment consultants said Malaysians will lose out in the global commerce game if the nation’s education system fails to emphasise English.
“We agree totally that mastering English will not make Malaysians less patriotic. In fact, it should be the reverse.
“It gives Malaysians the opportunity to extol the many good things about the country in more than one language,” said Malcolm Poole, director of multinational headhunter agency MRI Network Sdn Bhd.
Poole added that more multinational companies are basing their regional operations here.
“Hence, the ability to follow technical and scientific publications in English is essential,” he said.
Consulting director of Career Builders Consulting Sdn Bhd Gopalan Nair said even though Bahasa Malaysia has been accepted as a unifying language that promotes nation building, English is important for commerce in a globalised world.
“We should not shy away from it,” said Gopalan.
Kelly Services managing director Melissa Norman described limited proficiency in English as highly detrimental and a handicap in business.
“Mastering another language does not make anyone less patriotic. On the contrary, it helps to widen one’s global perspective and strengthens personal development,” she said.
The headhunters were responding to Dr Mahathir’s statement in The Star on Monday that learning Science and Mathematics in English does not make Malaysians less patriotic.
Headhunters agree with Dr M
By LEE YEN MUN
yenmun@thestar.com.my
PETALING JAYA: Headhunters are in agreement with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that mastering English will not make Malaysians less patriotic.
Recruitment consultants said Malaysians will lose out in the global commerce game if the nation’s education system fails to emphasise English.
“We agree totally that mastering English will not make Malaysians less patriotic. In fact, it should be the reverse.
“It gives Malaysians the opportunity to extol the many good things about the country in more than one language,” said Malcolm Poole, director of multinational headhunter agency MRI Network Sdn Bhd.
Poole added that more multinational companies are basing their regional operations here.
“Hence, the ability to follow technical and scientific publications in English is essential,” he said.
Consulting director of Career Builders Consulting Sdn Bhd Gopalan Nair said even though Bahasa Malaysia has been accepted as a unifying language that promotes nation building, English is important for commerce in a globalised world.
“We should not shy away from it,” said Gopalan.
Kelly Services managing director Melissa Norman described limited proficiency in English as highly detrimental and a handicap in business.
“Mastering another language does not make anyone less patriotic. On the contrary, it helps to widen one’s global perspective and strengthens personal development,” she said.
The headhunters were responding to Dr Mahathir’s statement in The Star on Monday that learning Science and Mathematics in English does not make Malaysians less patriotic.
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