Batik

Batik industry is one of the oldest industries in Malaysia, believed to have existed around the year of 1921. Even though the industry is not as big as other modern industries like electrical and electronic industry, batik industry does provide its share in making contribution to Malaysian economy well-being by creating jobs and business opportunities in rural areas and by producing products that able to attract tourists and thus contribute to the performance of tourism industry.

Batik is a cloth that is traditionally made using a manual wax-resist dyeing technique. Batik is an amazing and ancient method of color dyeing. Technically, batik is the process of applying dyes to porous surfaces. Historically, batik has been around for many hundreds of years. Esthetically, batik produces some of the most beautiful art in the world. However, batik is not easy and involves a very labor intensive and complex process with many hours of back breaking hard work.

Wax is then placed in specific areas on the fabric using a "Canting" tool. Wax acts like a barrier to the color dyes and allows a color to remain while the remaining non-waxed fabric absorbs the dye. Sometimes called “Resist Dyeing”. Most of the time the wax is removed by soaking the fabric in hot water. Occasionally some wax will remain on the fabric and is easily removed in a warm wash cycle.

The batik process of dyeing and waxing repeats. The wax can be removed and re-applied several times to make beautiful and intricate designs. Repeating until all the desired colors and patterns are obtained.

The process of batik is practiced around the world. New methods and techniques are continually evolving. Indonesian batik artists are well known throughout the world as the best batik. From the beautiful islands of Bali and Java young Indonesians start in their villages learning from the elders.

Management Information System (MIS)

MIS provides information on the firm’s performance to help managers monitor & control the business. The IS a set of interrelated components of people, software, hardware,networks, data resources & procedures that collect, process, store, and distribute information to support decision making & control in an organization

To support business process & organization : day to day routine task & business operations

To support mgmt decision making : short term decision making, reporting & simple analysis

To support strategies for competitive advantage: long term & future projection, prediction, forecasting, simulation, competitive advantage

Improved cust svc, better services, eliminate delays, fast response, do more transaction

Substantial cost savings, attracting new cust, retaining presents cust, generate revenues, global reach for mktg, supply chain, advertising, cheaper comm.

Intranet is an internal organizational network  that provides access to data across a business firm

Human Resource: forms, work manual, training, policies

Sales Mgmt : catalogue, database, reports, presentation, pricing

Acct & Finance: reports, planning tools, approval, records

Web 2.0, feedback from cust viral, mktg, young visitor prefer if cater specific population.

DATA	INFORMATION
can’t use for decision making	can use for decision making
not organized	organized
not formatted	formatted
not structured	structured
streams of raw facts representing events, activities, and transaction that are captured, recorded, stored and classified but not organized to convey any specific meaning	Data that has been organized so that they have meaning and useful to the recipient in the processes such as making decision. Information comes from the data that have been processed

Things that illegal. The unauthorized use, access, modification and destruction of hardware, software, data, or network resources. The unautho release of information. The unauthorized copying of software

Virus & worms copy annoying or destructive routines into networked computers. Often spread via email or file attachments.

Computer virus – programme code that cannot work without being inserted into another program. Worm – distinct program that can run unaided

DOS- hammering a websites equipment wit too many requests for information, an attacker can effectively clog a system, slowing performance or even crashing  site eg: Jan 4 2002: DOS on e-commerce cause 3hrs slow performance on google, yahoo

Software piracy happens when unauthorized copying of computer programs. 

Langkawi 2012

Last thursday 4/10/2012 we flew to Langkawi Island...It was a fantastic family holiday of the year. We spent 3 Nites at Sri Lagenda Apartment (Langkawi Muslim's Apartment Only). It was a comfortable stay.. 

Facilities in the hse.....

• 3 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Fully Air Conditioned
• Cooking Utensils
• Water Heater
• Towel is provided.
• Public swimming pool located nearby homestay. (its not well maintained- not recommended)

our special thanks to En Roslan Kasim.. For bookings pls call Tel : 019-4172177

We had a nissan urvan with 14 seats ( For booking pls call Syukur Tel: 012-4055634)  for our trip this time, so we were able to view a nice scenery of Langkawi and I’ve got lots to say about Langkawi, but let the pictures do the talking.. :) It was a really nice view..  many more pics will be upload soon...

Article: Tidak Tahu Baca Qur'an, Kuburnya Bercahaya Menjulang Ke Langit

"Suatu kisah yang diceritakan dalam tazkirah ramadhan di Masjid Sultan Zainal Abidin Kuala Terengganu yang sangat mengharukan Dan bisa menitis air Mata.

Seorang lelaki melewati sebuah kawasan perkuburan di suatu malam yang kelam Dan sunyi. Tiba-tiba IA terpandang suatu cahaya yang terang benderang muncul dari sebuah kubur, Dan terus menjulang ke langit. Dia merasa sedikit ketakutan Dan berdebar.

 Terpegun Dan kaku melihat kejadian itu. Dia terfikir kemungkinan kubur ini adalah kubur seseorang yang sangat istimewa. Samada IA seorang waliyullah atau ulamak atau orang soleh yang istimewa kedudukannya di sisi tuhan. Diambilnya sebatang kayu lalu dipacak di atas kuburan yang bercahaya itu.

Keesokannya lelaki itu datang lagi kekawasan perkuburan itu dengan ditemani orang kampung. Beliau ingin menyelidiki Dan ingin mengetahui kubur siapakah yang sangat ajaib itu.

Apakah seorang tuan guru atau waliyullah atau alim ulamak atau orang soleh yang terkenal?.

Bila bertanya kepada orang kampung, mereka kehairanan kerana apa yang mereka ketahui Dan pasti ini adalah kubur seorang lelaki tua, yang pernah mendiami sebuah pondok dihujung kampung bersama istrinya. Untuk mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut , lelaki itu berkunjung kerumah simati Dan bertemu dengan isteri simati lalu menceritakan keajaiban yang dilihat diperkuburan suaminya.

Anihnya isteri simati terkejut Dan kehairanan. Dia sangat mengenal suaminya. Suaminya bukan siapa-siapa . Suaminya seorang petani kecil. Bukan seorang kiyai, bukan seorang ahli ibadat, bukan orang soleh, apa lagi bukan imam, bukan muazzin, bukan guru quran. Malah suaminya tidak pandai membaca quran Dan dia tidak pernah mendengar suaminya membaca quran. Hal ini benar-benar menimbulkan kehairan kepada lelaki tersebut Dan isteri simati.

Akhirmya lelaki itu bertanya apakah perkara-perkara anih yang simati selalu lakukan dalam kehidupan sehari-harinya. Akhirnya isteri simati teringat suatu perkara yang selalu dilakukan oleh is mati, setiap kali sebelum tidur pada setiap malam. Katanya , setiap malam sebelum tidur suaminya akan mengambil wudhu, kemudian masuk di dalam suatu bilik lalu diambilnya alqur'an di atas rak, lalu dicium Dan dipeluknya dengan penuh kecintaan Dan kasih sayang.

Ia akan duduk Dan membelek alqur'an itu sehelai demi sehelai seperti sedang membaca, sedangkan IA seorang yang buta alqur’an. Dia akan meraba-raba ayat-ayat qur’an itu dengan tangannya , seolah-olah sedang menyentuh Dan mebelai sesuatu yang sangat dikasihi. Tambah isteri simati lagi, IA pernah mendengar rintihan Dan esakan tangis suaminya yang sangat sedih, mendayu-dayu dengan penuh penyesalan.

“Tuhanku! Ampunkanlah aku kerana aku tidak mampu membaca kalimah mu. Janganlah engkau hukum aku di atas kebodohanku ini.” “Wahai Kalam Allah, maafkan kesalahan Ku. Aku tidak mampu membaca kalimah mu. Aku tidak dapat bersahabat dengan mu.

Aku tidak dapat memahami mu. Tapi aku sangat mengasihi mu. Aku sangat mencintaimu. “ “Wahai Kalamullah, jangan lah engkau mendakwa aku, jangan engkau menuduh aku dihadapanTuhan diakhirat nanti”. Cerita isteri simati lagi. Kadang-kadang suaminya tertidur di dalam bilik itu ditemani alqur’an buah hati kesayangannya.

Begitulah suaminya setiap malam sebelum tidur. Lelaki itu meminta untuk melihat alquran kesayangan suaminya itu. Benar Dan sangat mengharukan apabila IA melihat naskah yang mulia itu kelihatan lusuh, helaian-helaiannya kelihatan selalu dibelek berkali-kali. Dan Ada bekas-bekas airmata di kertasnya ,tanda seseorang sering menangis berjurai airmatanya tatkala membuka lembaran yang maha suci ini.

Pastinya lelaki ini sangat mulia peribadinya. Hatinya telah bersatu dengan ruh alqur’an. Dia sangat mengasihi kalimat tuhan dengan sesungguhnya. Bererti IA mengasihi tuhan dengan seluruh jiwa Dan raganya. Marilah Kita menghidupkan alquran di dalam masjid Kita, di dalam rumah Kita, di dalam diri Kita, sepanjang bulan ramadhan, bulan pengampunan ini. Perkisahan ini ditulis Dan disesuaikan semula untuk bacaan semua. "

Precious network 4u - Gold Buying & Selling

PRECIOUS 4U NETWORK is an-organization specializing in the aspect of using gold buying and selling as a medium for individual and business as a whole. In our journey to become a leading solution provider, we give our best to promote high quality gold bars &jewelleries, deliver education & trainings and provide excellent service to our valued customers.. Our team spirit has a unity in networking with the sincerity to share our wonderful knowledge as a contribution to Ummah.

Precious 4u has a treasure map that leads to expanding our presence and lead the intervention of the channel, offering an entrepreneurial opportunitythat delivers superior income earnings, recognition, service & support.

Our long-term strategies action will be molded by a set of core values to build successors to fulfill their wants and needs at the right price with the strength of our customers satisfaction. Tailored to meet the specific and ever changing financial risk exposure facing our customers.

At the heart of Precious 4u, this leadership edge is driven by the passion for high standards respect for diversity that became our mission, by unlocking the potential of a raw material to empower Malaysians in achieving economics independence regardless the size, pedigree or inclinations of our competitor which will inspire moments of optimism and happiness..

For more details on gold buying and selling pls go the link: http://www.preciousnetwork4u.com/index.html

Dr Siti Hasmah to talk on breastfeeding

Tanjung Management Services is organising a lecture for breastfeeding and pregnant mothers by Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, wife of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Held in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week 2012, the event titled Breastfeeding – Health & Wellbeing will be held at Perdana Leadership Foundation Auditorium, No 1, Jalan P8H, Precinct 8, Putrajaya, on Aug 6, 2012, from 8am-1pm.

Dr Siti Hasmah will talk about the importance of breastfeeding, her experience as a mother and a doctor.

Admission fee to the lecture is RM20 per pax. The first 300 to register will get some freebies (1 Silver Bird Fruit Cake slice, 1 High5 High Grain WholeMeal loaf, 1 Fenugreek bottle from GNC Live Well, a RM50 Tanamera pre and post natal care gift voucher, and 1 High 5 Kaya King Original Kaya Spread).

In conjunction with the lecture, the Ministry of Health will also be organising an exhibition and counselling on breastfeeding by the National Lactation Centre, Hospital Selayang.

For more information and to register, call Khu at (017) 392-1196 or email khuzaine@yahoo.com

Basic Research and Applied Research

BASIC RESEARCH

Basic research is used to explore the fundamental bases of behavior, without regard to how those bases are manifested in the real world. Basic research aims to explain, predict, and describe fundamental bases of behavior
Example, a popular memory procedure is to have people respond to words on a computer screen as fast as possible (e.g., saying the word, pressing a key). This can tell researchers about how information in your memory is linked to other information and it can tell us a great deal about the processes of memory. This procedure is just one example but in fact, much of psychological research is basic research

APPLIED RESEARCH

Applied research is designed to answer specific questions aimed at solving practical problems. New knowledge acquired from applied research has specific commercial objectives in the form of products, procedures or services.
Examples of applied research topics include persuasion, eyewitness memory, clinical treatments of psychological disorders, behavioral interventions for children with autism and decision making, etc..

What is Management?

            On my first semester in um i've learned this topic called Management. Its quite an interesting subject for those who wanting to be a manager. I would like share wit u all a better idea of the classes I’m taking and the things that I’m leared in this semester.

Why study Management

For two very important reasons:

 1.       First, the modern society today depends on   specialized institutions and organizations to provide the goods and services that we desire   daily. These organizations are guided and   directed by the decisions of one or more   individuals called ‘managers’.

  2.     Second, individuals who are not trained as   managers often find themselves in managerial   positions 

DEFINITION Of MANAGEMENT:

            Management is the art of getting things done through other people….A manager is one who contributes to the achievement of the organization’s goals indirectly by directing the efforts of others and not by performing the task himself
 

The Value of Studying Management 

 The universality of management
: Good management is needed in all organizations.

The reality of work
: Employees either manage or are managed. 

Rewards and challenges of being a manager
:Management offers challenging, exciting and creative opportunities for   meaningful and    fulfilling work.
: Successful managers receive significant monetary rewards for their efforts 

According to Tripathi (1991), management as a discipline of study is important for the following reasons:-

Management is a critical element in the economic growth of the country.

Management is essential in all organized effort, be it business or otherwise.

Management is the dynamic, life giving element in every organization.

            

            Management as a process “consisting of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling, performed to determine and accomplish the objectives by the use of people and resources”
According to this definition, management is seen as a process - a systematic way of doing things.
 

            The four management activities included in this definition are: 

             planning, organizing, actuating and control: George R. Terry (1953)

    

            management as the process undertaken by one or more individuals to coordinate the activities of others to achieve results not achievable by one individual acting alone. Donnelly (1987) 

The term ‘manager’ covers many types of people:

These include managers of small businesses, chief executive officers of multinational corporations, plant managers and production supervisors - both generalists and specialists. Managers are also found in non-profit organizations such as government agencies, religious groups, sports and recreational groups, and trade associations.

Classifying Managers

              First-line Managers
-Are at the lowest level of management and manage  the work of non-managerial employees.

Middle Managers
-Manage the work of first-line managers.

Top Managers
- Are responsible for making organization-wide  decisions and establishing plans and goals that  affect the entire organization

What Do Managers Do?
 

               Functional Approach
- Planning
Defining goals, establishing strategies to achieve goals, developing plans to integrate and coordinate activities.
- Organizing
Arranging work to accomplish organizational goals.
- Leading
Working with and through people to accomplish goals.
- Controlling
Monitoring, comparing, and correcting the work.

Pengurusan  - Satu Profesion?

Untuk mengetahui sama ada pengurusan itu adalah satu profesion, kita harus lihat pada beberapa ciri yang boleh menjadikannya sebagai satu profesion(Gabriel, 1997).   Ciri-ciri ini adalah:
wujudnya satu kumpulan ilmu dalam bentuk teori atau prinsip-prinsip asas serta pengetahuan dan kemahiran khusus untuk ahli-ahli profesionnya.
para profesional memperoleh status mereka melalui latihan yang dijalani dan prestasi kerja mereka.
para profesional perlu taat setia pada satu kod khas etika atau tingkah laku

Adakah Pengurusan Satu Proses Sejagat?

Peter Drucker (1968) tidak terima idea bahawa pengurusan adalah sejagat ini, kerana objektif setiap organisasi serta persekitarannya di mana ia wujud berbeza-beza. Memang wujud halangan-halangan tertentu untuk proses pemindahan kemahiran mengurus ini bukan sahaja dari satu industri ke industri yang lain, tetapi juga dari satu industri ke industri yang sama di negara lain.   Penghalang utama ini adalah kerana persekitaran dan budaya yang berbeza-beza.

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Juadah Berbuka 25 Julai 2012

Menu berbuka smlm sangat simple dan memang idaman org nogori hehehe.... Ayam masak lemak cili api bersama pegaga..mmg sedappp...selain dari tu ada kerabu mangga, udang goreng tepung dengan kuih badak berendam tp kuih ni beli je la..yg lain semua homemade.. :)

resepi ayam gulai cili api bersama pegaga

Bahan-bahan:
1 ekor ayam ~ potong, dan cuci bersih

1 cawan santan pekat(kotak)
2 keping asam gelugur
2 batang serai ~ dititik
Garam 

Pucuk pegaga

Bahan kisar:7

 biji cili padi 

1 biji bawang besar
3 ulas bawang putih
1 inci halia
1 inci kunyit hidup


Cara penyediaan:
1. Masukkan ayam bersama serai, asam gelugur dan bahan2 kisar ke dalam periuk dan masak dengan api sederhana hingga ayam kecut.

2. Bila mendidih, masukkan santan pekat, pegaga, dan letaklah garam secukup rasa. 

Biarkan mendidih seketika dan bolehlah dihidangkan...

Badak Berendam

Happy 40th Anniversary to my PIL

wahhhhh 40th Anniversary!! To my "PIL" Happy Anniversary...I am feel so greatful to have both of u as my "PIL"...thanks for being such a good mentor... We had our Hi Tea session kat Paya Serai, Hilton PJ..not a bad place..but the food i can say average laa...cannot compare hilton wit dorsett which totally much more superb!!.. i only enjoyed the bread pudding for me it is the best so far..huhuhu memang sangat marvelous!! 

some info on Paya Serai Restaurant:

Paya Serai restaurant 

This Petaling Jaya restaurant's chic interior design blends mother of pearl with metallic and silver shades, while the sparks and flames of the open kitchen set a dramatic dining backdrop. Enjoy the delicious buffet breakfast in the morning, and for dinner, sample local and international cuisine at the sumptuous evening buffet.

Find out more about our Petaling Jaya restaurants and dining promotions.

PAYA SERAI, HILTON PJ, No 2, Jalan Barat, 46200, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: 03-7955 9122 Business Hours: Daily, 10 am to 10pm.

Economics- Calculation on Linear Equation

Given for consumption in a hypothetical  economy is C= 500 + 0.4y.  Also suppose that income (Y) is RM 600.

MPC : 0.4Y

MPS : 1-0.8 = 0.6

LEVEL OF COMSUMPTION : C = 500+ 0.4Y (600)

                                                        = 240+500

                                                        = 740

LEVEL OF SAVINGS  : S = -500 +0.6 (600)

                                           =  -140

APC : 740 / 600 = 1.23

APS :  -140 / 600 = 0.23

K : 1      =    1      = 1.66

   1-0.4       0.6

Y NEW : 1.66 x 600 =  RM 996

the color is to show how u can diffrentiated on each calculation.. 

Economics - Definition

Economics can be defined as a study of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics to consume demand and supply, to produced goods and services. A social science shows that how individuals, governments, firms and nations make choice on their allocating scarce resources to satisfy their unlimited wants.

Scarce resources -

factors of production           factors of payments
entrepreneur                        profits
labour                                     wages
land                                        rental
capital                                    interests/dividen 




Demand
DD defined as consumer demands of goods and services for a period of time

Law of DD
= relationhsip between products & goods
(if P increase, g decrease) but (if P decrease, goods increase)
 its called inverse relationship


Supply
SS defines as suppliers to produce goods and services for a period of time

Law of SS
= relationship between products and goods
(if P increase, g increase) but (if P decrease, g decrease)




Elasticity (Keanjalan)
DD - change in qty due to change in price
SS- change in qty due to change in price 


elastic
inelastic
unity
perfectly inelastic
perfectly elastic

Terukir dibintang by Yuna

Sukanya hati ni bila dengar lagu terukir dibintang....selain dari suara Yuna yg manja, lirik lagu ni and music nya mmg ada kelainan sendiri...Yuna is one of the awesome singer..Lagu-lagunya sangat fresh.....keep it up yuna..i'll always support u.... Jom nyanyi sama.... :)

 Lirik Terukir Di Bintang – Yuna 

Jika engkau minta intan permata Tak mungkin ku mampu 

Tapi sayangkan ku capai bintang dari langit untukmu 

Jika engkau minta satu dunia akan aku cuba 

Ku hanya mampu jadi milikmu Pastikan kau bahagia 

Hati ini bukan milikku lagi Seribu tahun pun akan ku nanti Kan kamu 

Sayangku Jangan kau persoalkan siapa di hatiku 

Terukir di bintang tak mungkin hilang cintaku padamu 

Hati ini bukan milikku lagi Seribu tahun pun akan ku nanti Kan kamu 

Sayangku Jangan kau persoalkan siapa di hatiku 

Terukir di bintang tak mungkin hilang cintaku padamu 

Sayangku Jangan kau persoalkan siapa di hatiku 

Terukir di bintang tak mungkin hilang cintaku padamu 

Terukir di bintang tak mungkin hilang cintaku padamu

Ole-Ole Bali @ Empire

At first we decided to have our lunch @ Serai, Empire..But when we reached there, sadly there was no seat avail..its was full already. Then later we decide to eat at Ole-Ole Bali. Since carol joined us tat day and she never come here before so we want carol to experienced and taste the uniqueness of Bali foods. the environment  of the restaurant are pretty good.

I ordered the Siap Memanggang -BBQ Chicken is costs only about RM 28 per set. But dont be surprised bcoz the chicken portion is really big. I have to shared it with Chean or else it juz a waste. Carol ordered the fried chicken chop and the price is about 25++, and the set is big too.. i luv the iced barley lime and will never missed it when i reached here...

 

 

Bubba Gump @ Citta Mall

Bubba Gump in Citta Mall is officially launched by last mth June( kalo i tak salah :p). I heard ths restaurant is owned by Naza..but i'm curious bcoz they did serves for alcohol drinks..ermm.. I dont remember the scenes in the movie Forest Gump, but my friends (chean) told me it is a quite famous movie last time..anyway my 1st experience been here was amazing. There is a sign for "Run Forest Run" means everything is fine & "Stop Forest Stop" means we need their services.Besides tat they have the ping pong paddle as a menu..interesting kan? Ada 'Tool Box' on our table inside, they put the extra sauce and a roll of tissue which is quite unique too.. :)

We ordered something called butter fish and a bucket of shrimps..bawah tu ada cabbage ( tak ingat apa exactly nama menu tu)

Actually chean and i tak plan pun nak makan kat sini..Overall it is a nice place and we had a great lunch tat day...

Testing...123..

yeayyy finally i've registered my self here...