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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Welcome Message

Through the kind efforts of our Vice Chairman, Ms Surya Dharamdass, PERC-MNCC is able to launch this blog as a useful means of communication and interaction between PERC and MNCC members particularly those in the northern region of upper Perak, Kedah, Perlis and Penang. It can also serve as an effective tool for interaction between PERC and other members of the ICT fraternity in government; MNI's & SME's; institutions of higher learning; health care institutions, etc.

I would like to appeal to members to support the activities of PERC for it to remain a viable and useful organisation for ICT professionals. We hope members will also contribute ideas and suggestions for activities. PERC like any other organisation, is a grouping of members and it is important that it receives the support of its members for its continued success. The support of members will go a long way in the implementation of the expansion plans of PERC-MNCC.

Ask not what PERC can do for you, ask what you can do for PERC.
- borrowing from a famous quote of the late President John F. Kennedy

Chairman PERC-MNCC 2009/2010

PERC-MNCC COMMITTEE FOR 2009/2010

The following members were duly elected to the PERC-MNCC Committee for 2009/2010. The 20th AGM of the Penang Regional Centre, Malaysia National Computer Confederation (PERC-MNCC) was successfully held on Saturday, 20th June 2009.
Position NameE-mail
ChairmanMr Krishnan a/l Somasundramkrishn@pc.jaring.my
Vice Chairman Ms Surya Dharamdass Surya_Dharamdass@Dell.com
Honorary Secretary Mr Choo Beng Katt bkchoo@wisoft.com
Honorary Treasurer Mr Lee Poh Chai pohchai@gmail.com
Committee Member Mr Khoo Kay Teong khookt@streamyx.com
Committee Member Encik Nasir Sobri nasir@sobri.comy
Committee Member Mr Adrian Yeoh Phee Leong adrian@pentrac.comy
Committee Member Mr Ow Yong Kean Guan kg_ow_yong@yahoo.com

Background

29 March 1987 - The Penang Regional Centre of the Malaysian National Computer Confederation was first formed as a Pro-Tem Committee on 29th March 1986 under the then Malaysian Computer Society (MCS). The Penang Regional Centre of the Malaysian Computer Society (PRC-MCS) commenced its operations when it was officially formed on 28th March 1987. The first PRC-MCS Committee members were:

Chairman : Dr Tong Loong Cheong
Vice-Chairman : Mr Tan Ewe Cheng
Hon. Secretary : Mr Teoh Sin Ewe
Hon. Treasurer : Mr. Krishnan a/l Somasundram
Member : Mr Beh Seong Len
Member : Mr Ha Khee Thok

18 March 1989 - The Malaysian Computer Society which was registered under the Registrar of Societies was dissolved on 18th March 1989 to pave the way for the incorporation of the Malaysian National Computer Confederation (MNCC), a company limited by guarantee. Accordingly, the dissolution of PRC-MCS through an EGM on 18th March 1989, saw the birth of the Penang Regional Centre of the Malaysian National Computer Confederation (PERC-MNCC). The first PERC-MNCC Committee members were:

Chairman : Dr Tong Loong Cheong
Vice-Chairman : Mr Ha Khee Thok
Hon. Secretary : Mr Tan Ewe Cheng
Hon. Treasurer : Mr. Krishnan a/l Somasundram
Member : Mr Chan Hon Soo
Member : Ms Leong Mee Cheng
Member : Ms Ong Guek Siang
Member : Ms Tan Lee Chin

As a regional centre of MNCC, PERC-MNCC has been actively promoting the objectives of MNCC stated below and organising events for the past 22 years:

(i) To establish and maintain a national organisation for persons concerned with an interest in the application and practice of Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Processing and related disciplines;
(ii) To promote and develop the science of Information Technology and to foster and maintain research and development into the best means and methods of developing and applying such science and to encourage, disseminate and promote knowledge, education and training and the exchange of information and ideas in respect of all questions relating thereto or connected therewith;
(iii) To provide means for considering questions affecting the interest of the computing profession and take whatever action that may seem desirable in relation to legislative or other measures affecting the profession; and
(iv) To extend as widely as possible the knowledge and appreciation of Information Technology, Information Processing Systems, computer-based control systems and theory-related thereto.

(i) To establish and maintain a national organisation for persons concerned with an interest in the application and practice of Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Processing and related disciplines;

(ii) To promote and develop the science of Information Technology and to foster and maintain research and development into the best means and methods of developing and applying such science and to encourage, disseminate and promote knowledge, education and training and the exchange of information and ideas in respect of all questions relating thereto or connected therewith;

(iii) To provide means for considering questions affecting the interest of the computing profession and take whatever action that may seem desirable in relation to legislative or other measures affecting the profession; and

(iv) To extend as widely as possible the knowledge and appreciation of Information Technology, Information Processing Systems, computer-based control systems and theory-related thereto.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

SUGGESTION FOR IDEAS AND ACTIVITIES

PERC will continue to organise events relating to ICT for its members.
Events such as
  • conferences;
  • seminars;
  • tea talks;
  • educational visits and
  • workshops

can be held on a regular basis if PERC receives sufficient support from its members.

As always PERC tries to improve its performance and is open to suggestions. This form of interaction is of utmost importance for greater success. We invite ideas and suggestions from members for possible events/activities for 2009/2010.

If you have any suggestions for events that we can arrange, please contact us. We would also like to have your suggestions for topics for talks/seminars together with possible speakers. Members who wish to contribute articles that can be published in our PERC Bits, can e-mail us at

DATA BASE OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES OF NORTHERN REGION MEMBERS

We are once again appealing to MNCC members in Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Northern Perak to forward us their current e-mail addresses to enable us to update our database of e-mail addresses. Several e-mails that were sent to members have failed or returned in the past. We would like to keep you informed about all our activities. Please communicate with the Honorary Secretary Mr. Choo Beng Katt at bkchoo@wisoft.com.my or the Chairman at krishn@pc.jaring.my.

Traffic Control Centre of the Penang City Council on 21st May 2009 at 9.30 am.


PERC organised an educational visit for its members to the Traffic Control Centre of the Penang City Council on 21st May 2009 at 9.30 am. The Traffic Control Centre is housed at the 13th Floor of KOMTAR Building. The visit was also big success. A total of 21 people from various organisations attended. A big group form INTI College supported the event. Briefings on the systems supporting the operations of the Traffic Control Centre were given by representatives of the vendors from Pascal Engineering Sdn Bhd and Tyco Fire, Security and Services M Sdn Bhd. Participants found the visit very educational and interesting.

AMD Export Sdn Bhd, Bayan Lepas Penang on 30th April 2009




PERC organised an educational visit to AMD Export Sdn Bhd, Bayan Lepas Penang on 30th April 2009. The visit was a big success. A total of 26 people from various organisations attended. The AMD facility is one of eight “pioneer” electronics companies that established operations in Penang in 1972. AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. The purpose of the visit was to get an insight into latest innovations in chip technology; manufacturing process flow; technology momentum; and operations of the facility. Participants were very impressed with the presentation and were also able to have a first hand look of the physical set up of AMD Penang. PERC is very appreciative of the warm hospitality accorded including snacks at the AMD Canteen. The CEO of AMD Penang, Dato’ Mohd Sofie gave the welcoming speech.

TM VADS Call Centre situated at the 59th Floor of KOMTAR in Penang on 20th November 2008


PERC organised an educational visit to the TM VADS Call Centre situated at the 59th Floor of KOMTAR in Penang on 20th November 2008. A total of 10 people participated, a majority of them MNCC members. The purpose of the visit was to get an insight into VADS management and operations. Participants were briefed on the operations; computer facilities and systems supporting the management of the Call Centre. Participants were able to have a first hand look of the physical set up and operations of VADS Business Process Sdn. Bhd. VADS Business Process Sdn. Bhd., Penang which was incorporated on 16th. January 2006 is a subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia Bhd. (TM). It manages IT solution services and management of contact centres include providing contact centre consultancy services. VADS offers its expertise in Managed Network Services (MNS), System Integration Services (SIS), and Business Process Outsourcing Services (BPO).

North Butterworth Container Terminal of Penang Port Sdn Bhd on 24th July 2008


PERC organised an educational visit to the North Butterworth Container Terminal of Penang Port Sdn Bhd on 24th July 2008. A total of 18 people participated, a majority of them MNCC members and UUM lecturers. Participants were briefed on the computer facilities and systems supporting the management of container cargo in the port, in particular the PELKON III system, a highly customised container terminal management system developed uniquely to meet the operational requirements of NBCT. Participants were also taken to the control room and the wharf area to enable a first hand look of the physical set up and operations of containers at NBCT. Participants found the visit very interesting, educational and useful.