Saturday, January 07, 2006

Malaysia's Best Companies List

1. Shell
An excellent company to work for, Shell Malaysia provides you with a platform for trainings and knowledge, while at the same time providing you with opportunity for growth while climbing the technical and corporate ladder.

2. Intel
Intel is the world’s largest chip maker, also a leading manufacturing of computer, networking and communications products. Intel currently has the largest plant of all manufacturing companies in Penang & Kulim industrial area.

3. DHL
DHL’s international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Around 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers’ expectations in 120,000 destinations in all continents.

4. Petronas
PETRONAS is an integrated international oil and gas company with business interests in 31 countries. As at end of October 2005, the PETRONAS Group comprised 101wholly-owned subsidiaries, 19 partly-owned outfits and 57 associated companies.

5. McKinsey & Co.
As one of the world’s biggest consulting firms with offices all across the globe, McKinsey helps many of the world’s leading organizations think about and improve their strategies, organizations and operations.

6. Maxis
As one of the largest communications giants in this country, Maxis Malaysia will be a preferred platform for aspiring executives to be part of in the quest to reach their career heights. There are so many opportunities available as Maxis is expected to continue growing in terms of size and profits.

7. IBM
To date, IBM Malaysia has played a major role in delivering solutions to the customers to help solve business problems. IBM’s key strengths are in people, skills and experience in IT and complex projects, and worldwide infrastructure of international offices and laboratories from which they can quickly assemble the best expertise required by the customers in Malaysia and worldwide.

8. Motorola
First established in Malaysia in Penang (1974), Motorola today is a total solutions provider for wireless telecommunications and energy products. It is the first Motorola Asia-Pacific Regional Integrated Manufacturing, R&D and Distribution Center. Capabilities include design & development of two-way radio products, world-class manufacturing and distribution to global customers.

9. ExxonMobil
A merge between Esso and Mobil produced ExxonMobil which is now the biggest oil and gas company globally, covering upstream, downstream, technology and chemical activities.

10. Hewlett Packard
HP Malaysia is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company’s offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing for consumers, enterprises and small and medium businesses.

11. CIMB
CIMB is the one of the largest, award winning investment bank in Southeast Asia. They offer a full range of integrated capital markets and advisory solutions tailored to a diverse client base, including large corporations, financial institutions, private individuals and institutional investors. Requires talented and hardworking people, but you’ll be well compensated. Don’t be surprised if your year end bonus is more than 10 months!

12. Ernst & Young
In Malaysia, Ernst & Young is one of the largest professional services firms with more than 2,400 employees in 17 offices in West and East Malaysia. It was established in early 1900s and was one of the first internationally linked public accounting firms in the country.

13. Citibank
Citibank is part of Citigroup, one of the world’s largest banking entities, with operation in more than 100 countries and having more than 200 million customers worldwide. Citibank also offers one of the most comprehensive trainings to their sales force.

14. Dell Asia Pacific
Dell is one-stop PC and notebook supplier with state of the art assembly operation in Penang, supported by a world-class standard of customer service operation. At the heart of Dell’s Asia Pacific operations is the Asia Pacific Customer Center (APCC) in Penang, Malaysia. The 238,000-square-foot manufacturing facility opened in October 1995 and in February 2001, Dell’s second Asia Pacific Customer Centre (APCC2) of 370,000-square-feet began operations. Desktops, workstations, notebooks, servers and storage products are manufactured to order for customers throughout Asia Pacific.

15. Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with operation in 110 offices worldwide. Accenture collaborate with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. Accenture mobilizes excellent qualified people having the right skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance.

16. PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC)
PWC provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. Their Malaysia operation is supported by a strong 1700 workforce in 9 locations.

17. Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the world’s leading automakers, offering full range of models. As of March 2004, Toyota employs 264,000 people worldwide, and market vehicles in more than 140 countries. Their diversified operations include telecommunications, prefabricated housing and leisure boats.

18. Nokia
A leading player in mobile communications in the Asia Pacific, Nokia first started operations in the region in the early 1980s. It has since established a leading brand presence in many local markets, and business has expanded considerably in all areas to support customer needs and the growth of the telecommunications industry in the region.

19. Atos Origin
Currently one of the world’s biggest IT outsourcing companies, ATOS’ speedy growth and reputation was boosted by its successful IT infrastructure delivery during Athens Olympics in 2004 and entrusted for similar capacity in 2008 Beijing Olympics. Their sales rocketed by 75% largely due to acquisition of Sema Group from Schlumberger. The company is currently growing by leaps and bound.

20. Western Digital
Winner of Best Employers in Asia awards, Western Digital is really an excellent organization to be in. You’ll get a chance to get a closer look on the manufacturing operation of enterprise drives, desktop, external and mobile drives.

Friday, September 09, 2005

Lyrics of The Last Time by Eric Benét

The first time I fell in love was long ago.
I didn't know how to give my love at all.
The next time I settled for what felt so close.
But without romance, you're never gonna fall.
After everything I've learned;
Now it's finally my turn.
This is the last time I'll fall... in love.

The first time we walked under that starry sky,
there was a moment when everything was clear.
I didn't need to ask or even wonder why,
because each question is answered when your near.
and I'm wise enough to know when a miracle unfolds,
this is the last time I'll fall in love.

Now don't hold back, just let me know.
Could I be moving much too fast or way too slow.
'Cause all of my life, I've waited for this day.
To find that once in a lifetime, this is it, I'll never be the same.

You'll never know what it's taken me to say these words.
And now that I've said them, they could never be enough.
As far as I can see, there's only you and only me.
This is the last time I'll fall in love.
Last time I'll fall in love.
The last time I'll fall... in love.

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Version Comparison

Comparison

Open Source

Microsoft

Google

Apple

Alpha Testing

1.0

Shhhh… Top Secret

Unsubstantiated rumors

Beta Testing

2.0

Beta Testing

Rumors with possibly some substance to them

Release Candidate

3.0

Beta Testing

Copies are circulated to the usual suspects, who eagerly publish reviews describing it as the "most innovating product yet!"

1.0

Varies. Previous names have included 3.1, 95, 98, 4.0, 5.0 or X

Beta Testing

Released to the market place, Steve Jobs goes on record to say that it is "insanely great"

2.0

SP1, 2, 3

Beta Testing

...

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Fujitsu e-Paper - Bendable Color Electronic Paper

I can see it now - people on the subway reading the news, advertisements, or watching a music video on digital e-paper. I suppose you've seen the movie "Minority Report" as well, but now Fujitsu has announced the development of bendable color electronic paper that could mark the beginning of e-paper multimedia everywhere.

Anticipated Applications
By leveraging the features of this technology, a wide variety of applications can be envisioned for Fujitsu's new electronic paper as a digital medium that can be handled like paper.

Following are some examples:

  • Transit advertising on trains, information displays on curved surfaces, and other public display applications that could take advantage of its light weight and flexibility. Information displayed can be updated based on the time of day, enabling more effective advertising and informational signage.

  • Electronic shelf display tags, point-of-purchase displays, restaurant menus, and other in-store uses. Can also be used for pricing displays or product information displays that stand out in full color and can be readily updated.

  • Operating manuals, work orders, and other short-term information displays, facilitating the trend toward paperless offices or factories.

  • Text or images from mobile phones or other mobile devices can be transferred wirelessly to larger displays for easy viewing.

  • Use in the home can offer more convenient digital-media devices that can be carried from room to room.
The new electronic paper features vivid color images that are unaffected even when the screen is bent, and features an image memory function that enables continuous display of the same image without the need for electricity. The thin and flexible electronic paper uses very low power to change screen images, thereby making it ideal for displaying information or advertisements in public areas as a type of new electronic media that can be handled as easily as paper.

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Google AdSense Account Disabled

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The Google AdSense Team

BULLSHIT!

I don't know whether this blog has been sabotage by somebody and sadly Google AdSense never investigate the cause of it and simply disable the account.

The NeoCOUNTER in my blog shows that my blog has been viewed by web surfers from 5 top countries, they are MALAYSIA, UNITED STATES, SWITZERLAND, FRANCE AND CANADA, and probably some other countries as well. I can't tell from where the sabotage came from, and I strongly believe it's sure from some corner of the world.

Recently I've posted two blogs titled 'Battle Over Spam May Veer to Criminal Court' and 'The Battle Over Spam'. Will this leads to such a sobotage? Why Google can simply disable the account without any notification?

Or... maybe this is the way Google makes money! By disabling the account, they can save the profit sharing with you! Watch out guys, they might go after you!

I'm very disappointed with their action and this is really affect customer experience!