Archive for August 29th, 2008

Ramadan Timetable 2008 - FT

Zul • August 29th, 2008 • All Around The World

Below is the Ramadan timetable 2008 (fasting month) for the Federal Territory of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and those neighboring areas sharing the same time zone.
For those who are in other states and areas, feel free to use the e-solat.gov.my website to find the times according to your states and zones.
Most of the Muslim staff working [...]



50 Undergrads Offered TAR Scholarship

Zul • August 29th, 2008 • Scholarship

50 undergraduate students have been offered the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Foundation scholarship this year. They are currently pursuing degrees in various tertiary institutions across the country.
The scholarship will cover the tuition fees, living allowance amounting to RM1,000 per month and book allowance of RM500 for every academic semester.
Those studying in Peninsular Malaysia who come [...]



Infosys Buys British IT Firm Axon

Zul • August 29th, 2008 • All Around The World

Infosys (Infosys Technologies Limited), one of India’s most successful IT companies, marks its presence in the European market after acquiring Axon, a UK-based IT consultancy firm.
Infosys pays £407 million (US$745 million) for the company, with Axon’s founder and chairman, Mark Hunter goes home £44 million (US$80 million) richer.
Both Infosys and Axon are major players in [...]



Most Powerful Women In 2008

Zul • August 29th, 2008 • Editor's Pick

Forbes has named Angela Merkel, Germany’s first female chancellor as the world’s most powerful woman in 2008, topping the table for the third consecutive years.
The annual most powerful women ranking studies and lists down women based on their career achievements, their impact on business and economy, influence in politics and global media coverage.
Every year Forbes [...]