State Relations - Penang Human Resource Development Council

As in the past, the PERC Chairman has been appointed as a member of the Penang Human Resources Development Council effective up to 31st December 2009 by the State Government of Penang. Letter Ref. MMK/PP/TKW/SM/1(72) dated 15th February 2005.

2010/2011 PERC-MNCC Committee

The following members were appointed to the 2010/2011 PERC Committee at the 21st AGM held on 19th June 2010:

Position	Name	Mem. No.
Chairman	Mr Krishnan a/l Somasundram	M 0240
Vice Chairman	Ms Surya Dharamdass	M 2055
Honorary Secretary	Mr Lee Poh Chai	A 2015
Honorary Treasurer	Mr Adrian Yeoh Phee Leong	A 2581
Committee Member	Mr Khoo Kay Teong	M 1155
Committee Member	Mr Lee Choon Hong	M 1730
Committee Member	Mr Lim Chin Tian	P 2536
Committee Member	Mr Nasir Sobri	M 2599

URGENT - Change of Venue for PERC-MNCC AGM #21 on 19 June 2010 @ 4.30pm

Dear Colleagues,

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR PERC-MNCC AGM ON 19TH JUNE 2010

I refer to my earlier notifications dated 15th May 2010 and 5th June 2010 regarding the PERC-MNCC AGM scheduled for 19th June 2010 @ 4.30pm at Bangunan MAKSAK (formerly Kelab Ilham), 225 Jalan Macalister, Pulau Pinang.

This is to inform you that, for reasons beyond the control of PERC-MNCC, the venue has now been changed to Sri Inten, Level 2, Bayview Georgetown Hotel with the concurrence of our HQ. The dateand time remains the same i.e. 19 June 2010 at 4.30pm. Please see details below. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.


The programme for the AGM is as follows:
4.15pm Registration of AGM Participants
4.30pm Commencement of 21st PERC-MNCC AGM
5.15pm Tea Break with snacks
[Note: Times may vary depending on achievement of quorum and AGM proceedings]

We take this opportunity to appeal to membersto attend the AGM to lend support and share your ideas with us. The 21st AGM Notice has been sent by post and email on 15May 2010. Kindly indicate your attendance by e-mail to krish8@streamyx.com.

Thank you for your cooperation.

With best wishes and kind regards.




(KRISHNAN A/L SOMASUNDRAM)
Chairman, on behalf of:
PERC-MNCC Committee 2009/2010




The 21st Penang Regional Centre of the Malaysian National Computer Confederation (PERC-MNCC) Annual General Meeting is scheduled as follows:

Venue : Sri Inten, Level 2, Bayview Georgetown Hotel,
25A, Leboh Farquhar, 10200 Penang
Date : SATURDAY, 19 JUNE 2010
Time : 1630hrs (4.30 pm)


AGENDA

1.0 To Receive and, if approved, adopt the MNCC(PERC) Annual Report comprising:
1.1 The Minutes of PERC-MNCC AGM No. 20 held on Saturday, 20th June 2009.
1.2 The Report of Activities 2009/2010.
1.3 The Honorary Treasurer's Report 2009/2010

2.0 To elect the 2010/2011 PERC Regional Committee comprising:
2.1 Chairman
2.2 Vice-Chairman
2.3 Honorary Secretary
2.4 Honorary Treasurer
2.5 Four Committee Members

3.0 To transact any other business of which not less than 14 days notice has been given to the Honorary Secretary.

4.0 Other Business.

PERC-MNCC 21st AGM ON 19 JUNE 2010 – A REMINDER TO MEMBERS

As informed through our PERC Bits No. 6 of 2009/2010, the Penang Regional Centre, Malaysian National Computer Confederation (PERC-MNCC) AGM will be held on 19 June 2010 @ 4.30 pm at Bangunan MAKSAK (formerly Kelab Ilham), 225 Jalan Macalister, Pulau Pinang. Hope you will find some time to attend the AGM to lend us your support and share your ideas with us. Thet AGM Notice has already been sent out by email on 15 May 2010 and also by ordinary post to all members. Kindly indicate your attendance by e-mail to krish8@streamyx.com.

PERC-MNCC VISIT NO. 2 of 2010 – PROFESSIONAL VISIT TO VISIT TO TELEKOM MALAYSIA’s SUBMARINE CABLE STATION AT KUALA MUDA, PENANG

PERC-MNCC organised a professional visit to Telekom Malaysia’s (TM) Submarine Cable Station situated in Kuala Muda on the mainland on 27 May 2010 from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. Telekom Malaysia’s Stesen Kabel Dasar Laut Kuala Muda (SKDL) a.k.a Penang Cable Station was officially commissioned on 2nd July 1981 and is situated at 13110 Penaga Seberang Perai. This is the first submarine cable station in Peninsular Malaysia. The cable station consisting of 4 main buildings, is designed to provide high capacity network for voice and data traffic between Malaysia and 51 countries In Asia, Africa and Europe. It is the closest point to India for the Indian Ocean Commonwealth (IOCOM) Cable system and the area has less vessel traffic which ensures that the cable cut risk is low. The cable station houses 3 submarine cable systems. Construction of the cable system marked a major business co-operation between TM and world’s largest 1st Tier Telecommunication companies around the world. The submarine cable system in SKDL Kuala Muda was constructed by world leading Telecommunication suppliers such as Alcatel-Lucent, Tyco Telecommunication and NEC.







Some photos from SKDL Submarine Cable Station Visit (as this is a high security area limited photos were taken

Year 2010 will be the busiest year for SKDL Kuala Muda as traffic from South Africa will land and go through the station either to domestic network or to other landing stations in Malaysia before continuing the journey to its destination. The total capacity landed in Kuala Muda Cable Station is 500Gbps which is equivalent to 6.04 million simultaneous calls. A total of 18 participants, a majority from USM and RECSAM attended this visit. They found the visit very interesting, educational and informative. The Station Manager delivered a very informative and knowledgeable presentation and responded to all questions from participants. PERC is very appreciative of the warm hospitality accorded to participants including catchy TM souvenirs and tasty snacks. A letter of appreciation has been sent to GM, TM Pulau Pinang and Station Manager.

PLANNED PERC ACTIVITIES FOR 2010 (Update)

1. PLANNED VISIT TO PENANG WATER CORPORATION (PBAPP)

The planned visit to PBAPP’s IT Centre scheduled for 4 February 2010 (subsequently postponed to 4 March 2010) did not take place. PBAPP was only able to offer us a visit to the Air Itam Dam Theme Park but were unable to entertain our request for a visit to the IT Centre. We were told that there was systems development work going on. As the main purpose of the event was a visit to the IT Centre, PERC suggested a later date for the visit. However, as there has been no further development on the matter, PERC treats the proposed visit cancelled. Visits to alternative organizations were arranged instead.

2. PERC-MNCC VISIT NO. 2 of 2010 – PROFESSIONAL VISIT TO VISIT TO TELEKOM MALAYSIA’s SUBMARINE CABLE STATION AT KUALA MUDA

PERC-MNCC is organising a professional visit to Telekom Malaysia’s (TM) Submarine Cable Station situated in Kuala Muda on the mainland on 27 May 2010 from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. The cable station consisting of 4 main buildings, is designed to provide high capacity network for voice and data traffic between Malaysia and 51 countries in Asia, Africa and Europe. Details of this visit are contained in our email dated 12th may 2010 and our PERC Bits No. 5 of 2009/2010 sent out earlier to you on 13th May 2010. This is a good opportunity for members to familiarise themselves with state-of-the art communication systems and solutions to be more productive and efficient. Please confirm your participation as soon as possible before 20 May 2010 to krish8@streamyx.com to avoid disappointment.

3. PERC-MNCC 21st AGM ON 19 JUNE 2010
The Penang Regional Centre, Malaysian National Computer Confederation (PERC-MNCC) AGM will be held on 19th June 2010 @ 4.30 pm at Bangunan MAKSAK (formerly Kelab Ilham), 225 Jalan Macalister, Pulau Pinang. Hope you will find some time to attend the AGM to lend us your support and share your ideas with us. The 21st AGM Notice has already been sent out by email on 15 May 2010 and also by ordinary post to all members. Kindly indicate your attendance by e-mail to krish8@streamyx.com.

PERC-MNCC TALK TO INTI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE STUDENTS

At the request of the Head of IT of INTI International College a talk was given to their IT Students on the role of PERC and its parent body (MNCC) on 14 March 2010 at the INTI Campus. The talk which was attended by students and lecturers was given by Chairman and Vice Chairman. At the end of the talk, membership forms were distributed to students. PERC has been informed that the College has approved in principle to subsidise the students’ membership fees. Currently the student membership fee is RM20.00 annually. PERC intends to extend this effort to other colleges in due course.

PERC-MNCC VISIT NO. 1 of 2010 – PROFESSIONAL VISIT TO DELL MALAYSIA

PERC-MNCC organised a professional visit to Dell Malaysia situated in Bukit Minyak, Seberang Perai on 25th March 2010. The visit was a huge success with 60 participants from various organisations. Dell is reputed to be the world's leading computer systems company, with annual global revenues of US$52.8 billion. The company is also a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their information-technology and internet infrastructures. The company is a leading supplier of servers and computer products to business customers, government agencies, educational institutions and consumers. The PC maker has a manufacturing facility in Bukit Minyak where more than 1,500 people are employed. Dell also operates a call centre at the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, where over 1,000 people work. The history of Dell's manufacturing presence in Penang dates back to 1996. The Bukit Minyak facility is engaged in producing desktop and laptop computers, along with PC systems. Participants were also taken to the factory where the installation of desktops and laptops were carried out. Participants hand a first hand view of the whole physical set up and operations of the various units within the factory. Participants found the visit very interesting, educational and useful. PERC is very appreciative of the warm hospitality accorded including snacks at the Dell Cafetaria.

NOTICE OF PERC-MNCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NO. 21

Pursuant to By-laws 11 and 12, notice is hereby given that the twenty first Penang Regional Centre of the Malaysian National Computer Confederation (PERC-MNCC) Annual General Meeting is scheduled as follows:

Venue : Bangunan MAKSAK (formerly Kelab Ilham), 225 Jalan Macalister, Penang
Date : SATURDAY, 19 JUNE 2010
Time : 1630hrs (4.30 pm)


AGENDA

1.0 To Receive and, if approved, adopt the MNCC(PERC) Annual Report comprising:
1.1 The Minutes of PERC-MNCC AGM No. 20 held on Saturday, 19 June 2009.
1.2 The Report of Activities 2009/2010.
1.3 The Honorary Treasurer's Report 2009/2010

2.0 To elect the 2010/2011 PERC Regional Committee comprising:
2.1 Chairman
2.2 Vice-Chairman
2.3 Honorary Secretary
2.4 Honorary Treasurer
2.5 Four Committee Members

3.0 To transact any other business of which not less than 14 days notice has been given to the Honorary Secretary.

4.0 Other Business.







..................
(CHOO BENG KATT) cc: MNCC Executive Director (Fax: 03-7118 2930)
PERC Honorary Secretary 2009/2010 Petaling Jaya
18 May 2010

PERC-MNCC VISIT NO. 2 of 2010 – PROFESSIONAL VISIT TO TELEKOM MALAYSIA SUBMARINE CABLE SERVICES

PERC-MNCC is organising a professional visit to Telekom Malaysia’s (TM) situated in Kuala Muda on the mainland. Telekom Malaysia’s Stesen Kabel Dasar Laut (SKDL) Kuala Muda a.k.a Penang Cable Station was officially commissioned on 2nd July 1981 and is situated at 13110 Penaga Seberang Perai. This is the first submarine cable station in Peninsular Malaysia. Built on a 2,126 m2 site, the cable station consisting of 4 main buildings, is designed to provide high capacity network for voice and data traffic between Malaysia and 51 countries in Asia, Africa and Europe. Kuala Muda was chosen as the site for the first cable station due to its geographical location. It is the closest point to India for the Indian Ocean Commonwealth (IOCOM) Cable system and the area has less vessel traffic which ensures that the cable cut risk is low.

The cable station houses 3 submarine cable systems, namely the Fiber Link Around The Globe (FLAG) Cable System, South East Asia, Middle East Europe 3 (SEA-ME-WE3) Cable System and South Africa Far East (SAT3-WASC-SAFE) Cable System. Construction of the cable system marked a major business co-operation between TM and world’s largest 1st Tier Telecommunication companies around the world. All parties signed the construction and maintenance agreement before starting any new cable system. The submarine cable system in SKDL Kuala Muda was constructed by world leading Telecommunication suppliers such as Alcatel-Lucent, Tyco Telecommunication and NEC.

Year 2010 will be the busiest year for SKDL Kuala Muda as traffic from South Africa will land and go through the station either to domestic network or to other landing stations in Malaysia before continuing the journey to its destination. The total capacity landed in Kuala Muda Cable Station is 500Gbps which is equivalent to 6.04 million simultaneous calls. The existence of better communication facilities caters for the increasing demand for high bandwidth which could help to attract potential investors, especially multinational companies.

Participants will also have a first hand look of the physical set up of the SKDL station. Details of the visit are as follows:

Venue : TM Submarine Cable Services, Stesen Kabel Dasar Laut Kuala
Muda, Telekom Malaysia 13110 Penaga, Seberang Perai.
Date : Thursday, 27 May 2010
Time : 0930 hrs (9.30 a.m.) – 1130 hrs (11.30 a.m.)

However for security purposes, participants are required to meet at entrance to the station @ 0915 hrs (9.15 a.m.) sharp to obtain security clearance before entering the premises. This is a good opportunity for members to familiarise themselves with state-of-the art communication systems and solutions to be more productive and efficient.

Cost: Attendance is FREE! However, participants are required to make their own transport arrangements to and fro the station. Attendance Confirmation: Please confirm by e-mail or telephone to Mr. Krishnan at krishn@pc.jaring.my; krish8@streamyx.com (012-492 3272) latest by 20 May 2010.

Note: TM’s SKDL Location Map is attached for your reference. It is also to be noted that participants will be required to complete a Registration Form for the visit. The Form will be sent to intending participants on receipt of confirmation. All participants are expected to abide by the host’s visit guidelines and ensure non-disclosure of any information related to the business to third parties.

PERC-MNCC VISIT NO. 1 of 2010 – PROFESSIONAL VISIT TO DELL MALAYSIA

PERC-MNCC is organising a professional visit to Dell Malaysia situated in Bukit Minyak (near Bukit Mertajam) on the mainland. Dell is reputed to be the world's leading computer systems company, with annual global revenues of US$52.8 billion. The company is also a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their information-technology and internet infrastructures. The company is a leading supplier of servers and computer products to business customers, government agencies, educational institutions and consumers.

The PC maker has a manufacturing facility in Bukit Minyak where more than 1,500 people are employed. Dell also operates a call centre at the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, where over 1,000 people work. The history of Dell's manufacturing presence in Penang dates back to 1996. The Bukit Minyak facility is engaged in producing desktop and laptop computers, along with PC systems. Dell is committed to inclusion and diversity. Its mission is to succeed in the marketplace by fostering a winning culture of Dell employees who are highly talented, committed, reflective of their global customers and recognized as their greatest strength. Dell tops in market share for PC units worldwide and has been the top PC supplier to small and medium businesses in the US for about 10 years.

People are changing the ways they connect ― and thereby changing the world. A truly globalized information technology infrastructure and those who build, run and use it are creating a new era. Dell seeks to prepare a generation of young people across the globe to connect by helping them learn how and when to use technology, and helping them to gain access to the right technology resources, to unleash each individual’s unique potential through technology.

The purpose of the visit is to get an insight into latest innovations in computer technology; manufacturing process flow; technology momentum; and operations of the facility. Participants will also have a first hand look of the physical set up of DELL Penang. Details of the visit are as follows:

Programme Thursday, 25th March 2010
9.30 -9.40am Arrival of all participants (pls advise vehicle no to avoid
security hassle)
9.40 - 10.10am Dell Overview
10.10 - 10.30am Break
10.30 -10.50am Tour - Data Lab
10.50 -11.30am Plant tour

However for security purposes, participants are required to meet at entrance to the DELL APCC 2 facility @ 0915 hrs (9.15 a.m.) sharp to obtain security passes at the guard post before entering the premises. This is a golden opportunity for members to familiarise themselves with value-based innovative technological solutions and services to be more productive and efficient.

Cost: Attendance is FREE! However, participants are required to make their own transport arrangements to and fro DELL. Attendance Confirmation: Please confirm by e-mail or telephone to Mr. Krishnan at krishn@pc.jaring.my; krish8@streamyx.com (012-492 3272) or Mr Choo Beng Katt at bkchoo@wisoft.com.my (016-453 9083) latest by 19 March 2010.

Note: Dell’s Visitors’ Guide is below for your reference.
- includes the location map of how to get there
- Plant Tour Guidelines

It is also to be noted that PERC will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Dell for this visit. As such all intending participants should abide by the NDA guidance and ensure non-disclosure of any information related to the business.

Starting from Juru Toll plaza
1. Head north on Lebuhraya Utara - Selatan (1.3 km)
2. Take the exit toward Jalan Kebun Nenas (0.4 km)
3. Turn right at Jalan Kebun Nenas (0.7 km)
4. Turn right at Jalan Bukit Tengah (0.3 km)
Juru Toll
5. Turn left at Lorong Perusahaan Utama 2 (0.1 km)
6. Turn right at Lorong Perusahaan Utama 4 (0.5 km)
Arriving at Lorong Perusahaan Utama 4
Dell APCC 2
Total: 3.4 km - about 6 mins

Starting from Juru Rest Area
1. Head southeast on Lebuhraya Utara - Selatan (0.1 km)
2. Take the exit toward Jalan Kebun Nenas (0.4 km)
3. Turn left at Jalan Kebun Nenas (0.6 km)
4. Turn right at Jalan Bukit Tengah (0.3 km)
5. Take the 1st left onto Lorong Perusahaan Utama 2 (0.1 km)
6. Take right Lorong Perusahaan Utama 4 Dell Confidential 3
the 1st onto (0.5 km)
Arriving at Lorong Perusahaan Utama 4
Dell APCC 2
Total: 2.0 km - about 4 mins

Plant Tour Guildelines

No Photography or Videography is allowed within the premises of our
facility and during the tour of our manufacturing floor.
• Personal Accessories
– Watches, rings, jewelry, bracelets, etc. not allowed to be worn on
the hands (from below the elbow).
• Footwear worn must cover the heel and toes completely (Shoes).
– High-heels >1 inch or sandals are not allowed.
• Strictly no cellphones, handbags, food or drinks allowed on the
manufacturing floor

General Attire
No sleeveless attire when worn on its own: Shirts, singlets, vests, etc.
• No short pants
• No accessories/imprints of any form which contain imagery that implicitly
or explicitly depicts insensitivity to the norms and values of any
component culture of diversity.
• Attire which do not project professionalism and appropriateness:
jeans/shirts which are torn; clothing which directly allow perception of
internal anatomy via translucent fabric or body contour fit. No
strapless/spaghetti-strap blouse; or short skirts.
• Shirts should be tucked in (as far as possible, even for those which have
rounded hems)

It is also to be noted that PERC will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Dell for this visit. As such all intending participants should abide by the NDA guidance and ensure non-disclosure of any information related to the business.

MNCC Membership Fees

Members who are in arrears of subscription including 2010 fees are advised to make their payments as soon as possible.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR 2010

A visit to Penang Water Corporation , PBAPP (IT Centre and the Air Itam Dam Theme Park) has been planned. The suggested date is 4 February 2010 but is subject to confirmation from the organization. Briefing on new developments including the Joint Collection/Billing Systems and Water Management Systems have been requested.

Other possible educational visits proposed include the following but are subject to confirmations from the respective companies:
Suggested Date
Motorola Technology Sdn Bhd 4 March 2010
Dell Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd 25 March 2010
Telekom Malaysia 22 April 2010

As you may well know it is also important for PERC to organise some talks and seminars. For this purpose, we would appreciate if we can receive suggestions for speakers (vendors included) and subjects of current interest. We also invite ideas and suggestions from members for other events/activities for 2010. If you have any suggestions for activities or visits that we can arrange, please contact us at bkchoo@wisoft.com.my or krishn@pc.jaring.my. PERC will continue to organise events relating to ICT development on a regular basis provided it receives sufficient support from its members.

Hands-on Workshop

Hands-on Workshop on
WIRELESS THREATS and SECURITY ASSESSMENT
Auditing With Network Security Vulnerabilities

The above workshop was successfully held on 12th November 2009 at the Traders Hotel, Jalan Magazine, Penang. A total of 32 participants attended the workshop as follows:

Government Departments 19
Government Agencies 6
Institutes/Universities 6
MNIs 1

The Malaysian National Computer Confederation (MNCC) together with Penang Regional Centre (PERC-MNCC) organised this hands-on workshop entitled, “Wireless Threats and Security Assessment”. The workshop was conducted by Mr Mohamad Nizam Kassim, a security assurance analyst from CyberSecurity Malaysia for Wireless LAN and UMTS Mobile Network Technologies. The workshop involved 5 modules: Wireless Discovery, Sniffing & Mapping; Wireless Protocol Attacks Wireless; Denial of Service Attacks Wireless; Client exposures & Vulnerabilities and Wireless Traffic Assessment.







The above are some photos of the workshop