'Life on hold' Oct 8, 2009
Razi Farooqui was supposed to start his MSC degree at Oxford University at the beginning of October. Instead he is stuck in Karachi unable to travel abroad or obtain information on the progress of his visa application. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Malaysia to be world player in the multimedia industry Oct 6, 2009
He said, to date, the MSC Malaysia creative multimedia content industry comprised about 200 companies that were mainly involved in post-production, animation, game development, e-learning as well as mobile and interactive content ... Najib took a break from his working trip in Paris to fly here and give support to Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Malaysia companies taking part in the five-day event ... The MSC could finance, develop and produce almost 100 creative projects over the next five to... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Apicta awards is yardstick to ICT industry health Oct 5, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: There are more nominees vying for the MSC Malaysia Asia Pacific ICT (information and communications technology) Alliance awards this year than previously ... The MSC Malaysia Apicta awards was introduced in 1999 ... The Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry of Malaysia (Pikom) partners with MDeC, which is custodian of the MSC Malaysia initiative to leapfrog the countrys knowledge economy, to help organise the event. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Coats for Kids comes to Wilmington Sep 30, 2009
Distribution partners include Massachusetts Community Action Programs (MASSCAP), Salvation Army, Cradles to Crayons, Middlesex Human Service Agency, BUMC: Outreach Van Project, Lowell Wish Project, Community Giving Tree, Mental Health Association of Greater Lowell, Strafford County Community Action, Catholic Charities, Dorchester House MSC, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Carolina Hill Shelter, Taunton State Hospital, South Shore Day Care Services, Codman Square Health Center, Children... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Defence unions a challenge for alliance Sep 25, 2009
He was confident that a resolution would be found, apparently through the establishment of a military services commission (MSC) ... Young Communist League (YCL) national secretary and an ANC member of parliament Buti Manamela went even further, describing the MSC as an attempt to establish a "sweetheart union". (Business Report, South Africa)
RIM renews call to ban illegal downloaders Sep 25, 2009
With the MSC Malaysia given such prominence there is no reason for our country not to adopt such a law ... MSC Malaysia was kicked off about 13 years ago to help build the nations knowledge economy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Local company aims high in RFID industry Sep 23, 2009
Multimedia Development Corporation, the caretaker of the MSC Malaysia initiative, gives out the Apicta awards to companies and individuals that have made outstanding achievements in the ICT (information and communications technology) industry. The Apicta 2009 awards will be held next month. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The MSC Forsyth Galleries find a home in the Wimberly Building Sep 23, 2009
"We chose this location because of the unique situations when dealing with art," said Nan Curtis, the director of the MSC Forsyth Center Galleries ... "With the closing of the MSC, we are looking into partnering with Forsyth for some of our exhibitions over the next few years," said Mary Tipton, a junior history major and chairwoman of the MSC Visual Arts Committee (VAC) ... The MSC Forsyth Center Galleries began as the Forsyth Center, an alumni center for the Association of Former Students. (The Battalion, TX)
Conceal and carry is less than comforting Sep 22, 2009
A campus event dealing with the issue (the klashnikov-covered banner in the MSC) offered a venue for such discussion. Reasoning for any allowment of concealed firearms on our campus ranges from an exercise of one's constitutional right under the second amendment to the added reassurance of an armed student body will have against violent criminal acts. (The Current Online, MO)
Internet Explorer 8 Fixes: Privacy and Efficiency Sep 17, 2009
msc into the search box, and hit Enter. Navigate to Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Internet Explorer / InPrivate. (Datamation)
Mitsubishi Agriculture Machinery (MAM), Shaves Weeks Off Product Development Time Using MSC.Software's Simxpert Sep 17, 2009
Source: MSC.Software ... Sept. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MSC.Software Corp. (Nasdaq: - ), a leading global provider of simulation software applications and related services, today announced that agricultural machine manufacturer, MAM, has shaved weeks off of tractor product development time in the nine months since its implementation of MSC.Software's SimXpert ... "s" : "mscs","k" : "c10,l10,p20,t10","o" : "","j" : "". (Primezone Releases)
Bumis urged to explore opportunities abroad Sep 16, 2009
About 10% of our members are currently exploring business opportunities overseas but the number of bumiputra ICT companies with business overseas is still insignificant, he told a press conference after the launch of the 5th MSC Malaysia NEF Bumiputra Technopreneurs Dialogue 2009 and Globalising Bumiputra Technopreneur Programme (GBT Programme) yesterday ... The GBT programme comprises eight key elements that include training, international marketing, international associate network and funding... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
a study on obesity in Second Life Sep 15, 2009
MSc I know what you re thinking ... Travis Saunders MSc, CEP Travis is an obesity researcher, Certified Exercise Physiologist, public speaker, writer and distance runner ... Peter Janiszewski PhD Candidate, MSc Peter is a published researcher, university lecturer, freelance writer, and general health enthusiast. (Harper's Magazine)
arGEN-X Raises EUR9.5 Million to put SIMPLE Antibody(TM) Platform to Work Sep 10, 2009
For further information, please contact: Citigate Dewe Rogerson David Dible, Mark Swallow T: +44-207-282-2949 / 2948 E: arGEN-X Tim Van Hauwermeiren, MSc, eMBA Chief Executive Officer T: +31-6-122-85-257 E. SOURCE arGEN-X. (PR Newswire)
Northland Moves to Feasibility Study after Positive PEA on Kaunisvaara Iron Ore Concentrate Project Sep 7, 2009
Thomas Lindholm, MSc, MAusIMM, Senior Mining Engineer. Micon International. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
His dream takes flight Sep 2, 2009
It is supported by movie distributor Buena Vista Columbia Tristar and the Multimedia Development Corporation, caretaker of the MSC Malaysia initiative. The theme this year is based on the Disney-Pixar animated movie Up which is being screened in local theatres now. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MOL Media and Qtrax Enter Into Strategic Partnership Sep 1, 2009
is MSC Malaysia Status Company that publishes, aggregates, markets and distributes various high-bandwidth broadband content such as videos and music through various mediums including personal computers, mobile devices and television. MOL Media leverages on the traffic generated by the internet properties of it associate company, MOL AccessPortal Berhad which operates the portal MOL.Com and monetizes the content through the MOLePoints payment system that has over 500,000 payment channels across... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More news reports... Aug 31, 2009
"As students adjust to different routes around the MSC and Military Walk fences, it is a good idea to give yourself a few extra minutes to get to class," said Memorial Student Center Complex President Stephanie Burns. . (The Battalion, TX)
Extol MSC in talks with 12 potential franchise partners Aug 31, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Information and communications technology security solutions provider Extol MSC Bhd is in talks with about 12 potential franchise partners in Asia as part of its overseas business expansion, said chief executive officer Justin Tan. It was now evaluating and shortlisting potential franchisees, including in the Middle East, he told StarBiz. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Mineral Deposits Limited: Three Tonnes of Gold Produced at Sabodala Aug 26, 2009
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by MDL's Mining Operations Manager, Bruce Van Brunt MSc Mining Engineering, who is a member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is also a registered professional geologist in the State of Washington, USA. Mr Van Brunt has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity undertaken. He is... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Find your lost items at the Lost and Found Aug 25, 2009
Stan Holmes, Scheduling Coordinator for the MSC, is the man in charge of the Lost and Found ... "We have three ways to report something as lost: over the Internet from the Lost and Found home page, over the phone or in person at the MSC," Holmes said ... The main computer lab at SSB 103 also maintains a lost and found where the staff will keep items such as flash drives for a few days before sending them over to the MSC. Yet another lost and found is at the library, but everything eventually... (The Current Online, MO)
UMSL's radio station shouldn't be taken for granted Aug 25, 2009
I must say that I am highly entertained by the U when I'm lounging around in the MSC doing absolutely nothing while I wait for my next class to start. One of the things I love the most about the U is that it is very welcoming to new DJs and all kinds of people. (The Current Online, MO)
It's game time, where are you goin'? Aug 25, 2009
Going to class, studying for exams and hanging out in the quad (or the MSC in our case) are huge parts of the campus experience. But so is attending your school's sporting events. (The Current Online, MO)
Student's 'Green' Use For Online Social Networking Aug 21, 2009
Derek Foster developed the WattsUp application, which will also allow people to assess their carbon dioxide emissions, as part of his project for the MSc in Human-centred Interactive Technologies. The domestic sector accounts for about 30 per cent of all energy consumed in the UK. The application aims to raise awareness of energy consumption in the home to both reduce usage and have a positive impact on climate change. (Science Daily)
Bank bends rules to offer netas a loan bonanza Aug 18, 2009
MUMBAI: More than 200 MLAs and MLCs are all set to receive about Rs 100 crore by way of a housing loan from the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank for their proposed housing complexthe Rajyog Co-operative Housing Societyat Lokhandwala ... Incidentally, the Co-operation Minister is also the controlling and regulating authority over MSC, the apex bank in the state cooperative sector ... The MSC bank is not allowed to sanction loans beyond Rs 25 lakh. (India Times)
MdeC fund to help creat more jobs Aug 18, 2009
As a government fund, it would ultimately generate more employment opportunities for those in the creative multimedia industry, as well as others associated with it, said chief executive officer Datuk Badlisham Ghazali at the MSC Malaysia IP Creators Challenge Series awards ceremony yesterday ... Part of the governments second stimulus package that focuses on generating economic growth and bridging the digital divide, the Co-Production Fund seeks to accelerate the competency and capability of... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Putting an end to the write stuff Aug 17, 2009
The device is marketed by Fifth Media Sdn Bhd which was participating at the recent MSC Malaysia Great ICT Sale ... Fifth Media is the global marketing arm of ENT Quest the local Rany with MSC Malaysia-status that developed the device and ENT Broadband, the holding company ... MDeC, which is custodian of the countrys MSC Malaysia initiative, put together The Great ICT Sale to give local small- and medium-scale enterprises a boost, as well as to further develop the nations software... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MDeC sweetens pot for animators Aug 17, 2009
The carrot is a RM75mil fund being offered by the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), caretaker of the nations MSC Malaysia initiative. Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, MDeC chief executive officer, said the just-launched Mac3 fund is aimed at encouraging MSC Malaysia-status animation and game houses to engage in co-productions with foreign partners ... The fund will help accelerate the competency and capability of MSC Malaysia companies, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
U.S. Weighs Arming Ships Against Pirates Aug 14, 2009
On April 25, pirates tried to board the Italian cruise liner MSC Melody as it headed in the Indian Ocean from southern Africa to Europe, but Israeli private guards opened fire and the assailants departed. For opponents, the worst-case scenario is pirates getting bigger weapons. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Satara couples put off having babies for cash incentive Aug 14, 2009
Mangesh, an MSC graduate farmer, convinced his wife to register with the Honeymoon Package under which they vowed to defer having children for two years after marriage. On August 15, the Jadhavs will redeem their pledge and will be among those who will celebrate a different kind of self-determination. (India Times, India -- Community News)
African Copper Plc Today Filed Its Half Year Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis Aug 14, 2009
This press release has been prepared under the supervision of Dave De'ath BSc (Hons), MSc, GDE-Mining and MIMMM, the Company's Manager of Geology of the Mowana Mine and a "qualified person" as such term is defined in Canadian National Instrument 43-101. Mr. De'ath has reviewed and approved the technical information in this press release. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The status of fiber to the home deployments in Spain Aug 13, 2009
has degrees (MsC, PhD in Telecommunications and is an expert in broadband and optical access networks. He did his PhD in the field of advanced optical access solutions. (Multichannel News)
Finding art on campus is easy (and worthwhile) Aug 12, 2009
There are several galleries on campus, including Gallery 210, a professional gallery near the Millennium Student Center, Gallery Visio, the student-run gallery in the MSC, the Mercantile Library gallery, in the lower level of the campus library. Other galleries are Gallery FAB, a display of student and faculty art in the long hall of the Fine Arts Building and the Public Policy Research Center's photo gallery, in the SSB building. (The Current Online, MO)
First Gas From the Kambuna Field Aug 11, 2009
After start up, production is targeted to build to a plateau of 40 million standard cubic feet per day ("MMscfd") of dry gas and approximately 4,000 barrels of condensate per day ... As the productive capacity of the three production wells has been demonstrated to be comfortably in excess of 100 MMscfd and with capacity in the pipeline and processing infrastructure for additional gas supply, Serica and field operator Salamander Energy plc intend to market additional quantities of gas following... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Saturday, AUGUST 15 Aug 11, 2009
314 MSC, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For more information contact Keith Robinson at 1888. Page 1 of 1. (The Current Online, MO)
What's SGA up to this fall? Aug 11, 2009
The trio will also update a bulletin board on the second floor of the MSC and utilize dry-erase boards on their office doors. "If we are out of the office we are going to have a dry-erase board out where you can leave your contact information or we can tell you where we are," Ritter said. (The Current Online, MO)
Universal Screening For Intimate Partner Violence May Provide Only Modest Benefits Aug 10, 2009
Harriet L. MacMillan, MD, MSc, FRCPC; C. Nadine Wathen, PhD; Ellen Jamieson, MEd; Michael H. Boyle, PhD; Harry S. Shannon, PhD; Marilyn Ford-Gilboe, RN, PhD; Andrew Worster, MD; Barbara Lent, MD; Jeffrey H. Coben, MD; Jacquelyn C. Campbell, PhD; Louise-Anne McNutt, PhD; for the McMaster Violence Against Women Research Group. Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Health Care Settings A Randomized Trial. (Science Daily)
Market accessibility major issue for local ICT firms Aug 10, 2009
There are currently about 1,300 active companies with MSC status in the country and MDeC receives 500 to 600 applications every year but there is no ICT giant from Malaysia, he told StarBiz in a recent interview. MDeC is mandated by the Government to coordinate, promote and develop the ICT industry through proposals on IT legislation and policies, establishing specific practices and constructing world-class standards for information infrastructure and urban development. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Does Facebook Usage Contribute To Jealousy In Relationships? Aug 8, 2009
Amy Muise, MSc, Emily Christofides, MSc, and Serge Desmarais, PhD, from the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada), surveyed young adults involved in romantic relationships and found that those who spent time on social networking sites such as Facebook may be exposed to information about their partners that makes them jealous, leading them to spend more time involved in online surveillance and to uncover even more jealousy-provoking information. The article describes a vicious cycle in which... (Science Daily)
Internet users upset over Govts filter attempt Aug 7, 2009
The MSC Malaysia Bill of Guarantees specifies that the Internet will not be censored to ensure the success of the MSC Malaysia initiative, he noted. It will also be difficult to filter harmful content, especially that found in blogs, on the Internet as it knows no boundaries, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
USM students win study trip to Helsinki Aug 6, 2009
The quiz was endorsed by industry regulator the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and MSC Malaysia initiative guardian, the Multimedia Development Corporation. Copyright. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Outraged Brazil ships rubbish back to Britain Aug 6, 2009
Eighty-nine containers packed with trash that includes dirty diapers, used syringes, food waste and computer parts were hoisted on to the freighter MSC Oriane in the early morning hours at Santos, South America's largest port. The incident outraged many Brazilians and prompted President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to criticize Britain and developed nations for urging higher environmental standards while using developing nations as garbage dumps. (Scientific American)
Juniper hardware for TEIN3 Aug 5, 2009
The network provides a dedicated high-capacity Internet platform for research and education communities across 11 countries in Asia Pacific including the Malaysian Myren network which operates from the MSC Malaysia innovation centre in Cyberjaya. TEIN3 offers Asia Pacific a gateway for global collaboration, enabling the more than 30 million users in 4,000 regional research and educational organisations to engage in joint projects. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
TV And Computer Screen Time May Be Associated With High Blood Pressure In Young Children Aug 5, 2009
David Martinez-Gomez, BSc; Jared Tucker, MSc; Kate A. Heelan, PhD; Gregory J. Welk, PhD; Joey C. Eisenmann, PhD. Associations Between Sedentary Behavior and Blood Pressure in Young Children. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 2009;163(8):724-730. (Science Daily)
High-speed broadband soon Aug 5, 2009
I have taken note of Pahangs keen interest in the high-speed broadband project, he said after opening the MSC Malaysia Pahang initiative at Putra Square here yesterday ... Najib said the MSC initiative, set up in 1996, was very pertinent in which 2,300 ICT-related companies were given MSC status nationwide to date. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mano River Resources Inc.: Initial Resource Exceeds 1 Billion Tonnes of Iron Ore With Further Potential at Putu Aug 4, 2009
The information in this press release relating to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled under the direction of Mr Howard Baker (BSc, MSc, MAusIMM) who is a Member of the Australasian institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Baker has worked on the major iron ore deposits of West Africa, namely Rio Tinto's Simandou in Guinea, African Minerals' Tonkolili in Sierra Leone and first visited Putu in 2007. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tabling a new type of kiosk Aug 4, 2009
It was developed by the MSC Malaysia-status company, which was recently in fourth place in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2008 a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Asia Pacific. Frankie Chen, Kreateevees executive chairman, said the Minority Report movie has always fascinated its audiences with its images of sci-fi cutting-edge, multiple-gesture interactivity between man and computer. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Great ICT Sale goes north Aug 4, 2009
MAJOR EVENT: Saifol and MDeC global profiling and portfolio management director Rizatuddin Ramli at the launch of the MSC Malaysia Great ICT Sale ... AFTER a successful outing in the Klang Valley, The MSC Malaysia Great ICT Sale is moving up to Penang, for the benefit of small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the north ... MDeC which is custodian of the countrys MSC Malaysia initiative, put together The Great ICT Sale to give local SMEs a boost, as well as to further develop the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Jul 30, 2009
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Card PIN must for online shopping Jul 30, 2009
A recent directive from the Reserve Bank of India makes having an additional authentication passcode verified by Visa or MSC (Mastercard Secure Code) mandatory. This is in addition to the other information already there on the card like name, card number, expiry date and CVV (card verification value) number. (India Times)
Mapping it for the disabled Jul 28, 2009
Both men were at the Multimedia Development Corp pavillion during the Klang Valley leg of The MSC Malaysia Great ICT sale recently. The map service has been selected to be part of Londons Newham Borough community portal. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Learning from foreign angels Jul 27, 2009
Keiretsu Forum and the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), guardian of the MSC Malaysia initiative, are forming a Malaysian chapter of the group ... According to MDeC, 300 MSC Malaysia companies need additional funding. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ongkili: ICT sector to grow 7% this year Jul 22, 2009
Mimos also exchanged a memorandum of understanding with nine local companies: Extol MSC Sdn Bhd, Ashtech Systems Sdn Bhd, Mexter MSC Sdn Bhd, WannaStation. com (M) Sdn Bhd, Content Capital Sdn Bhd, Pentasoft Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Orea Technologies Sdn Bhd, My-Partners Surveillance Solutions Sdn Bhd and Digicert Sdn Bhd. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Ethiopian government celebrates rinderpest eradication Jul 22, 2009
FIC's Berhanu Admassu, DVM, MSc and Darlington Akabwai, DVM, assisted the Ethiopian government with distribution barriers by developing novel community-based approaches to vaccination. Eradication of rinderpest in Ethiopia is especially crucial because the country has the largest cattle population in Africa. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Business WLANs the easy way Jul 21, 2009
ENT Quest was demonstrating its product at the MSC Malaysia Great ICT Sale here ... The sale is organised by the Multimedia Development Corporation, guardian of the MSC Malaysia initiative. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
'Second chance for SMEs Jul 20, 2009
Mohandeep was speaking at the Soft Solvers booth during The MSC Malaysia Great ICT Sale at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today ... In conjunction with The MSC Malaysia Great ICT Sale, Soft Solvers is waiving its RM500 setup fee for each customer that signs up for Second CRM. The offer is good until Aug 31 ... The Sale is an initiative by the custodian of the MSC Malaysia initiative, the Multimedia Development Corporation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
PC penetration rate must double Jul 20, 2009
Among these is The MSC Malaysia Great ICT Sale, which will take place in cyberspace and the real world during the period ... MDeC is caretaker of the MSC Malaysia initiative ... Among the MSC Malaysia companies offering products are applications and web-hosting solutions provider StarFusion Sdn Bhd; accounting solutions provider MYOB Sdn Bhd; and Exa Bytes Sdn Bhd, which provides web-hosting and domain-name registration solutions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
MONDAY, JULY 20 Jul 16, 2009
Issue date: 6/29/09 Section. Interviewing SkillsWorkshop. (The Current Online, MO)
Going with Mendeleyev or Gandalf? Jul 16, 2009
Whom: It is organised by The Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry of Malaysia (Pikom) and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, with support from the Multimedia Development Corporation, guardian of the MSC Malaysia initiative. Copyright. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Brain Imaging And Proteins In Spinal Fluid May Improve Alzheimer's Prediction And Diagnosis Jul 16, 2009
Researchers led by Michael Ewers, PhD, senior research fellow at Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and Harald Hampel, MD, MSc, Chair of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin, identified 345 ADNI participants (81 with Alzheimer's, 163 with amnestic MCI; 101 elderly healthy controls) on whom there was available data including (a) cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentration and ratios of Alzheimer's related proteins: total tau, phosphorylated tau (p-tau181), and... (Science Daily)
TUESDAY, JULY 7 Jul 16, 2009
Issue date: 6/29/09 Section. Researching Employers: Know before You GoWorkshop. (The Current Online, MO)
'Don't quote me!' Jul 15, 2009
He was the author of three engineering books, he is a Rhodes Scholar, with an MSc (computer engineering) and a PhD (robotics and mechatronics) from Oxford University, and a BSc (Hons) (electrical engineering) from the University of Zimbabwe. He was also a research scientist and professor of robotics and mechatronics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and at NASA. He says his parents (Philemon was a Fort Hare graduate and his mother, Effie, a primary schoolteacher) spawned four... (iAfrica.com)
HP, Mimos seeding cloud computing research Jul 13, 2009
President and CEO of Mimos, Datuk Abdul Wahab Abdullah, said the venture is comparable to the creation of the MSC Malaysia initiative and the establishment of the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry. Cloud computing is the next logical step in ICT (information and communications technology), he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
MDeC holds Great ICT Sale Jul 10, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The inaugural MSC Malaysia Great ICT (information and communications technology) Sale later this month is to cater to the rising demand for enterprise software and services from the small- and medium-scale enterprise (SME) sector ... To meet these needs, the Great ICT Sale will involve some 50 top MSC Malaysia companies offering their products, which will include accounting programs, e-commerce solutions, hosting services, and payment gateways ... There are more than 2,000 MSC... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New police station to serve i-City Jul 10, 2009
The office component comprises the MSC cybercentre offices, office towers, data centres and the related infrastructure, while the tourism component comprises the shopping mall, citywalk and media hub. However, both the knowledge workers and touristswill have many similar requirements. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
