NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar: Asean telecommunications ministers have recommended the creation of a national broadband plan in all member states, saying it is vital for providing a foundation for socio-economic development.
In a joint ministerial statement, the ministers said that through the innovative services that emerge from such networks, every citizen and all sectors could be engaged and be part of the information society.
The statement was issued at the end of the 11th Asean Telecommunications and Information Technology Ministers Meeting yesterday. Malaysia was represented by Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
According to the statement, the ministers also regarded the importance of information security in the broadband network, and agreed to strenghten Asean cooperation in this matter.
On reducing international mobile roaming charges, they welcomed the adoption of the Addendum on Asean Telecommunication Regulators Council (ATRC), the Intra-Asean Mobile Roaming Rates to the Record of Intent by the 17th ATRC.
“We encourage all parties, especially the policy making and regulatory bodies, to consider this initiative seriously and to implement the addendum as soon as it is ready,” they said.
The ministers also announced the launch of Asean ICT Awards as a step to promote and reward innovation, and to recognise achievements in information and communications technology (ICT) innovation excellence.
The first award will be conferred at the next ministers’ meeting in Manila next year. — Bernama
Moving forward, the ministers would continue to focus on the six areas underlined in the Asean ICT Masterplan 2015, namely economic transformation, people empowerment and engagement, innovation, infrastructure development, human capital development, and bridging the digital divide.
The ministers also stressed they would work very closely with the dialogue partners to ensure that all corners of Asean will have adequate communication access.
The dialogue partners include Japan, China, South Korea, India, European Union and the International Telecommunication Union.
At the meeting, Japan contributed US$150,000 to the Asean-Japan ICT Cooperation Fund and proposed to expand the current cooperation to include ICT disaster counter-measure system.
Meanwhile, China and South Korea will further assist Asean in human resource development and create relevant policies and regulation for ICT development. — Bernama
Thursday, 5 January 2012
New Bill will restrict IT users, says Pua
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no need to impose bureaucratic control over the information technology (IT) in Malaysia, said DAP national publicity secretary Tony Pua.
He said the proposed Computer Professionals Bill (CPB) 2011 would restrict those using IT, despite assurances by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry that there will not be any restrictions on computing services.
He added the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Bill of Guarantees had promised “unrestricted employment of knowledge workers” and “no censorship of the Internet”.
“The information technology and computing industry has been operating without controversy, issues or impediment for the past decade.
“There is absolutely no bureaucratic requirement to restrict and control the industry, which will only bring adverse outcomes without any corresponding tangible benefit,” Pua said in a statement here yesterday.
IT professionals had raised a stink over the CPB 2011 since a copy of the Bill's draft was made available online on Thursday.
He said the proposed Computer Professionals Bill (CPB) 2011 would restrict those using IT, despite assurances by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry that there will not be any restrictions on computing services.
He added the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Bill of Guarantees had promised “unrestricted employment of knowledge workers” and “no censorship of the Internet”.
“The information technology and computing industry has been operating without controversy, issues or impediment for the past decade.
“There is absolutely no bureaucratic requirement to restrict and control the industry, which will only bring adverse outcomes without any corresponding tangible benefit,” Pua said in a statement here yesterday.
IT professionals had raised a stink over the CPB 2011 since a copy of the Bill's draft was made available online on Thursday.
China expects 11 percent industrial output growth in 2012
BEIJING (Reuters): China's industrial output is expected to grow 11 percent for 2012, easing from an estimated 13.9 percent in 2011, China's industry minister said on Monday.
The forecast by Miao Wei, the Minister of Industry and Information Technology, will also serve as the official target for China's industrial output, China's state radio reported on its website (www.cnr.cn).
Miao was quoted by the radio as saying that China's industrial development in 2012 "would not be optimistic" partly due to an uncertain global economy.
China's industrial sector has lost steam in recent months with annual industrial output growth falling to 12.4 percent in November from 13.2 percent in October and down from the year's high point of 15.1 percent in June.
The annual rise of China's industrial output, which covers enterprises with a minimum annual revenue of 20 million yuan ($3.16 million), is closely correlated with GDP growth in the world's second biggest economy.
An 11 percent annual expansion in industrial output is regarded by Beijing as appropriate to achieve an annual 8 percent GDP growth rate. Miao's ministry had an 11 percent target of industrial output growth for both 2010 and 2011.
China's latest five-year plan targets an average annual GDP growth rate of 7 percent over the five-year period, with industrial output targeted at 10 percent.
Huang Libin, a senior official with the industry ministry, said at an online briefing last month that China's factory output growth may hit 12-13 percent in 2012.
CONSOLIDATION
Miao said China would try to cut energy consumption for every yuan of industrial output by 5 percent in 2012, and cut water consumption by 7 percent.
According to China's state radio, Miao's ministry has decided to launch a number of new initiatives designed to safeguard the healthy development of China's economy.
The focus will be put on consolidation of key industries.
"We will launch implementation plans for mergers and acquisitions in sectors like steel, automobiles and cement," Miao was quoted as saying.
In addition, the ministry would try hard to boost the growth of strategic emerging industries and small industrial firms.
The forecast by Miao Wei, the Minister of Industry and Information Technology, will also serve as the official target for China's industrial output, China's state radio reported on its website (www.cnr.cn).
Miao was quoted by the radio as saying that China's industrial development in 2012 "would not be optimistic" partly due to an uncertain global economy.
China's industrial sector has lost steam in recent months with annual industrial output growth falling to 12.4 percent in November from 13.2 percent in October and down from the year's high point of 15.1 percent in June.
The annual rise of China's industrial output, which covers enterprises with a minimum annual revenue of 20 million yuan ($3.16 million), is closely correlated with GDP growth in the world's second biggest economy.
An 11 percent annual expansion in industrial output is regarded by Beijing as appropriate to achieve an annual 8 percent GDP growth rate. Miao's ministry had an 11 percent target of industrial output growth for both 2010 and 2011.
China's latest five-year plan targets an average annual GDP growth rate of 7 percent over the five-year period, with industrial output targeted at 10 percent.
Huang Libin, a senior official with the industry ministry, said at an online briefing last month that China's factory output growth may hit 12-13 percent in 2012.
CONSOLIDATION
Miao said China would try to cut energy consumption for every yuan of industrial output by 5 percent in 2012, and cut water consumption by 7 percent.
According to China's state radio, Miao's ministry has decided to launch a number of new initiatives designed to safeguard the healthy development of China's economy.
The focus will be put on consolidation of key industries.
"We will launch implementation plans for mergers and acquisitions in sectors like steel, automobiles and cement," Miao was quoted as saying.
In addition, the ministry would try hard to boost the growth of strategic emerging industries and small industrial firms.
Cybercenter status for Menara TM
The event was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre last week, in conjunction with the 11th MSC Malaysia International Advisory Panel Meeting. Menara TM located in Jalan Pantai Baru, joins KL Sentral, the Malacca International Trade Centre (MITC) and the Menara MSC Cyberport as full-fledged MSC Malaysia Cybercentres
New Witsa chairman
MULTIMEDIA Development Corporation (MDeC) vice president Dan E Khoo, has been elected as the new Witsa chairman. He takes over the mantle from George Newstrom of Information Technology Association of America (ITAA). Khoo is also advisor to the Association of Computer and Multimedia Industry Malaysia (Pikom), which has been elected to host the World Information and Services Alliance (Witsa) Secretariat between 2008 and 2010. The Witsa Secretariat was previously hosted by the ITAA.
Global ICT spending tops RM11.8 trillion
THE global marketplace for information and communications technology (ICT) will exceed US$3.7 trillion (RM11.8 trillion) this year and will top US$4 trillion by 2011, according to Digital Planet 2008, a study released by the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (Witsa) at WCIT 2008 last week. Slowing economies in developed countries will lead ICT spending into a period of slower growth through 2011. However, strong demand in 2007 will spill over into 2008, resulting in annual growth of 10.3 per cent in both years, down from 12.3 per cent in 2004. Growth in overall ICT spending is projected to decline to 3.6 per cent by 2011.
Intel, Grameen announce business venture
INTEL Corp has announced that Intel Capital and Grameen Trust will form a business venture focused on social and economic development. The joint venture will use a private sector-based approach to address poverty, healthcare and education in developing countries. Intel’s chairman Craig Barrett made this announcement in his keynote address at the WCIT 2008 conference last week. He said the joint venture aims to bring about self-sustaining solutions based on information and communications technology (ICT) to empower the world’s impoverished citizens. The initiative, which will be launched in Bangladesh, is based on the “social business” model created by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Muhammad Yunus, who founded Grameen Bank in 1976 to promote micro-financing and community development.
New Witsa chairman
MULTIMEDIA Development Corporation (MDeC) vice president Dan E Khoo, has been elected as the new Witsa chairman. He takes over the mantle from George Newstrom of Information Technology Association of America (ITAA). Khoo is also advisor to the Association of Computer and Multimedia Industry Malaysia (Pikom), which has been elected to host the World Information and Services Alliance (Witsa) Secretariat between 2008 and 2010. The Witsa Secretariat was previously hosted by the ITAA.
Global ICT spending tops RM11.8 trillion
THE global marketplace for information and communications technology (ICT) will exceed US$3.7 trillion (RM11.8 trillion) this year and will top US$4 trillion by 2011, according to Digital Planet 2008, a study released by the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (Witsa) at WCIT 2008 last week. Slowing economies in developed countries will lead ICT spending into a period of slower growth through 2011. However, strong demand in 2007 will spill over into 2008, resulting in annual growth of 10.3 per cent in both years, down from 12.3 per cent in 2004. Growth in overall ICT spending is projected to decline to 3.6 per cent by 2011.
Intel, Grameen announce business venture
INTEL Corp has announced that Intel Capital and Grameen Trust will form a business venture focused on social and economic development. The joint venture will use a private sector-based approach to address poverty, healthcare and education in developing countries. Intel’s chairman Craig Barrett made this announcement in his keynote address at the WCIT 2008 conference last week. He said the joint venture aims to bring about self-sustaining solutions based on information and communications technology (ICT) to empower the world’s impoverished citizens. The initiative, which will be launched in Bangladesh, is based on the “social business” model created by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Muhammad Yunus, who founded Grameen Bank in 1976 to promote micro-financing and community development.
Two million youth assembly in May 2012
PUTRAJAYA: Two million youths are expected to partcipate in the Million Youth Assembly held in conjunction with the National Youth Day (HBN) 2012 for five days from May 23, here.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in a statement here today, said 500 events have been planned in 28 segments for the programme including a display on the involvement of youths in sports and recreation, culture, skills and leadership, information technology and entrepreneurship as well as the exploration of new fields."Here, youths would have the opportunity to seek employment and expand their career," said the statement.
According to the statement, the programme would also have the involvement of youths in various events from other countries such as South Korea, Japan as well as the Commonwealth countries and other Asian countries.
Apart from that, the department of youth and sports in the various states and the Youth Councils would also be exhibiting the creative work of youths during the programme.
The door is still open to all youths individually, in groups or clubs as well as the corporate sector to participate in the programme and all enquiries could be channelled to the secretariat at 03-8871 3629/3632/3285/3707 or fax 03-8888 8725, or email at ceohbn@gmail.com or Facebook site: Hari Belia Negara or website www.kbs.gov.my, according to the statement.
Meanwhile the HBN 2012 Mini Carnival and the 2012 New Year Countdown Concert would be held for two days starting this Saturday at Laman 1Malaysia in Precint 2, here as a build up to the actual HBN 2012 in May.
The programme is targeting to gather 40,000 youths and will be filled with 100 events and 300 exhibition and retailing stalls.
The second HBN Mini Carnival will be held in January in conjunction with the launching of the HBN 2012 Secretariat and the third would be at the National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil from Feb 10-12 in conjunction with Creative Youth Carnival 2012 (KBK 2012).
"From then the carnival would move to Johor, Pahang, Melaka and Penang," according to the statement. -- BERNAMA
3 rewarding PTPL diplomas in IT
FOR a rewarding career in the information sciences industry, enrol in PTPL's information technology diploma programmes.
The college offers three such courses, namely Diploma in Information Technology, Diploma in Graphic Design and Diploma in Multimedia Technology, all accredited by the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA).
The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT), which grooms future IT professionals, exposes students to computing and analytical skills.
The Diploma in Graphic Design (DGD) is designed to train students on the application of graphic design techniques used in the production of multimedia-related work, advertising and packaging.
Besides learning the effects of graphics on human psychology, students will have the opportunity to understand the principles in multimedia preparation. They will be trained on drawing techniques and the basics of photography.
The Diploma in Multimedia Technology (DMT) focuses on multimedia concepts, the electronic information industry, hypermedia and hypertexts. It also places emphasis on the application of multimedia in education, training, business and entertainment.
Among the subjects offered are Multimedia Design, Basics of 2D and 3D Graphics and animation, Advanced Multimedia Composition, Design of Digital Printing Material and Digital Audio/ Visual.
Diploma holders are eligible for transfer credits upon enrolling into the Management & Science University (MSU).
This privilege will ensure students a place in the second year of their degree courses at MSU.
Graduates may seek employment as multimedia software developers, multimedia software tool developers, multimedia technologists, programme analysts, multimedia software project managers, multimedia consultants, software entrepreneurs, academicians or researchers.
Students with credits in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics and Science in SPM/SPMV are invited to join the programme.
Those with lower qualifications but wish to join the programme are encouraged to take up the Certificate in Computer Science before advancing to the diploma programme.
For further information on courses offered by the PTPL Group of Colleges, call 03-55136688 or visit the nearest PTPL centres.
Alternatively, type INFOPTPLnameemail and send to 013-2433677/ 017-3993034 or 016-6308966.
The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT), which grooms future IT professionals, exposes students to computing and analytical skills.
The Diploma in Graphic Design (DGD) is designed to train students on the application of graphic design techniques used in the production of multimedia-related work, advertising and packaging.
Besides learning the effects of graphics on human psychology, students will have the opportunity to understand the principles in multimedia preparation. They will be trained on drawing techniques and the basics of photography.
The Diploma in Multimedia Technology (DMT) focuses on multimedia concepts, the electronic information industry, hypermedia and hypertexts. It also places emphasis on the application of multimedia in education, training, business and entertainment.
Among the subjects offered are Multimedia Design, Basics of 2D and 3D Graphics and animation, Advanced Multimedia Composition, Design of Digital Printing Material and Digital Audio/ Visual.
Diploma holders are eligible for transfer credits upon enrolling into the Management & Science University (MSU).
This privilege will ensure students a place in the second year of their degree courses at MSU.
Graduates may seek employment as multimedia software developers, multimedia software tool developers, multimedia technologists, programme analysts, multimedia software project managers, multimedia consultants, software entrepreneurs, academicians or researchers.
Students with credits in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics and Science in SPM/SPMV are invited to join the programme.
Those with lower qualifications but wish to join the programme are encouraged to take up the Certificate in Computer Science before advancing to the diploma programme.
For further information on courses offered by the PTPL Group of Colleges, call 03-55136688 or visit the nearest PTPL centres.
Alternatively, type INFOPTPLnameemail and send to 013-2433677/ 017-3993034 or 016-6308966.
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