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.