Archive for March 2008

Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary

Zul • March 29th, 2008 • Profile

Tan Sri Mokhtar Al-Bukhary is one of the most prominent Malaysia entrepreneurs and is popular with his generosity and philanthropic deeds for the society. He is also known for his down-to-earth attitude, and a guy who as much as possible, avoids publicity, cameras and interviews, which at times can be an overwhelming task, considering [...]



Angkasawan Launches Book

SKORCAREER • March 29th, 2008 • All Things Malaysia

Malaysia’s first Angkasawan, Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie has launched a book depicting his story and journey of being the first Malaysian to reach the space.
Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, officiated the book launching ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
The book, entitled Reaching for the Stars, is originally a piece of [...]



The ASEAN Scholarship

SKORCAREER • March 29th, 2008 • Scholarship

The ASEAN Scholarship is offered by the Government of Singapore to students who excel in the secondary education and is available in 9 ASEAN countries, namely: Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The scholarship is not available for Singaporean nationals and those who are already attending schools in Singapore.
With the scholarship, [...]



Petronas Carigali, Anyone?

SKORCAREER • March 28th, 2008 • Profile

Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) was established as a wholly-owned entity of Petronas, the national oil company. Its main purpose of existence is to drive and facilitate the Exploration and Production (E&P) activities for the company.
In other words, PCSB is tasked with the provision of locating oil and gas reservoirs for Petronas. PCSB started its [...]