No more free downloads as MCMC blocks 10 file sharing sites

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PETALING JAYA: In a bid to combat piracy, the Government has declared war on filesharing websites with 10 such websites now blocked by the telecommunications industry watchdog.
The websites were among the most visited sites by Malaysians to illegally download movies.
On May 30, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had written a letter to all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ordering the block.
The letter was signed by Digital Security Services division acting senior director Eneng Faridah Iskandar.

The letter, which was leaked online, also stated that the websites were being blocked for breaching Section 41 of the Copyright Act 1987, which deals with pirated content.
An MCMC spokesperson confirmed the ban and said it was done on the request of the Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry.
The ministry’s enforcement division director-general Mohd Roslan Mahayudin confirmed that the request was made.
“It is standard procedure for the ministry to request MCMC to block sites that violate the Copyright Act 1987,” he told The Star.
Roslan said the ministry had requested that 19 websites, including the 10 listed in the letter, be blocked for violating the Act but added that it was up to MCMC to decide on which ones to block.
When asked about the fate of surfers who legally use the websites such as for storing non-pirated content, Mohd Roslan said they could always write to the ministry.
“Anyone who feels the ban is wrong can write to us and we will look into it,” he said.
Film maker Norman Abd Halim of KRU Studios said the move was long overdue.
“The unauthorised use of copyright work is destroying the industry. If everyone feels that works should be shared, then there is no value in these works,” he said.

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had written a letter to all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ordering the block

Norman equated the move to South Korea’s three-strikes law, where a person guilty of copyright infringement can have their Internet access suspended for six months.
However, irate users have vented their frustration by creating aFacebook page to protest.
By 8.30pm yesterday, there were 410 supporters who “liked” the page that was named “1M Malaysians Don’t Want Block File Sharing Websites.”
FilesTube Media Search Engine, one of the sites ordered blocked, also commented on the page.
“We have posted information about this on our wall. We are with you.”
Before the page was put up, some Malaysians were already protesting via Twitter.
“You can’t create a walled-up Internet garden,” read one tweet.
Some also made reference to the MSC Malaysia Bill of Guarantees which states that the Government will not censor the Internet.
MSC Malaysia is a national initiative that kicked off in 1996 and is aimed at transforming the nation into a knowledge-based economy.

 

New Perodua Myvi 2011 Model

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Hi peeps.. for your information, new perodua Myvi model will be launched on this 16th of June by our prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC).

new perodua Myvi 2011 model
The features:

  • EPS: Electronic Power Steering
  • ABS with EBD & BA System
  • The latest modern new design: Projector headlamp
  • Dual SRS Air bags (All variant)
  • Automatic Shift lock part
  • ISO Fix Child Restraint System
  • 3 point rear seatbelt
  • Pre tensioner Seat belt with force limiter
  • Dash mounted gear shift
  • Electronic retractable side mirror
  • Fuel efficient
  • Built in GPS with DVD Player, MP3, USB, and Bluetooth


 

Last but not least, check out the prices of it below!
Prices of new Perodua model

Movies Released in 2011

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X-Men: First Class


Starring: James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne, Michael Fassbender, January Jones, Kevin bacon, Nicholas Hoult, Jason Flemyng, Lucas Till, Oliver Platt,
Director: Matthew Vaughn

Genre: Action

Terrific interpretations of the young Professor X and Magneto along with cool villains, a vintage James Bond-ian feel to the Cold War shenanigans and the movie’s ability to evoke a genuine sense of caring for the characters add up to a fantastic time for fans.
Release Date: 2-Jun-2011

Language: English
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Synopsis :
Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants, to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-Men.

Kung Fu Panda 2
KungFu Panda 2

Starring: Jack Black, Gary Oldman, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Michelle Yeoh, James Hong, Seth Rogen, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Dennis Haysbert, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Victor Garber
Director: Jennifer Yuh

Genre: Animation

The characters are still the best thing in this explosive sequel as our furry fighter discovers his origin and lays waste to a preening villain’s diabolical plans. Not quite as funny as the first one, but fun all the same.
Release Date: 26-May-2011
URL: http://www.kungfupanda.com/
Language: English
Distributor: United International Pictures
Synopsis :
The awesomeness continues as Po finds out his true origins while battling a villain who wants to subjugate China and destroy kung fu! The cad!

JPA scholarships for Sabahans, Sarawakians too

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KOTA KINABALU: Chairman of the Cabinet’s Technical Committee for Sabah and Sarawak Bumiputeras Tan Sri Bernard Dompok said today that he has only received a few appeals from the two states on this year’s Public Service Department scholarship awards.

He said he had spoken to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz, who is in charge of PSD, on the appeals and would present the grounds for them.

Dompok said he had not received many appeals although he had a facebook for applicants to contact him directly.


“Perhaps they’ve got places already,” he told reporters after opening a national seminar on biogas and palm oil mill effluent treatment here. 

Dompok, who is Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister, said the five per cent quota that Sabah and Sarawak each got was to ensure that each state got at least 75 of the 1,500 scholarships awarded.

“They are also entitled to bid for other parts of the quota — 20 per cent and 60 per cent (for top achievers) and I believe some Sabahans and Sarawakians have got into that,” Dompok said.

“In fact, this year, there have been more than 75 scholarships for Sabah and more than 75 for Sarawak. That’s why I have not received many complaints,” he said. — BERNAMA



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