KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) Disk-drive component maker JCY International Bhd, has posted a higher pre-tax profit of RM77.788 million for its first quarter ended Dec 31, 2009, as compared with RM24.02 million previously.
The group, enroute to a listing on the main market of Bursa Malaysia, also recorded a revenue of RM528.2 million for the quarter, which was 22.9 percent higher when compared with the RM429.792 million posted previously.
“The improvement in revenue is due to a much higher demand from both our key customers, Western Digital & Seagate.
“The improved pre-tax …

If you are coming to Johor Bahru, one nice place to spend the night is Dorsett Hotel. I’ve spent 6 nights in Dorsett hotel last year while attending a course, and I’m happy with the experience. The hotel rooms are nicely and modernly decorated. It provides free wireless internet for its customer and the speed is fast.

Great saving promotion. Get a room at GoodHope Hotel from RM88++. On top of that, you get free wifi – 1 access per room.
To reserve a room, go straight to their offer website:
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While I was browsing the internet to search for local news, I stumbled upon an article that talks about art school in Johor Bahru. I think that’s so cool, so I read on since I have little knowledge about that.
Recently, there are only two art schools in Malaysia, one in Sarawak, and another in our local home, Johor Bahru at Jalan Abdul Samad here. Obvious reason to build art school in these two places simply because both have diverse art and culture heritage, which is true.
Now with 248 students and …

If you cannot wait for the PC Fair in JB this coming April, here is a better and faster option. Check out the Computer / PC Fair in UTM Skudai.
For UTM students or outsiders, you are invited to come and visit the campus PC Fair held at Dewan Iskandar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. The event will be held for 3 days starting from today until Wednesday (25-27 January 2010). Various computer equipments, hardware and software are sold at significantly discounted price. Check it out yourself.

The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, passed away yesterday. The Sultan breathed his last at 7.15pm at the Puteri Specialist Hospital after he was admitted to the hospital earlier following an illness. Menteri Besar Datuk Ghani Othman made the announcement on TV3 at 11.20pm.
He was 77 and has ruled the state for almost three decades. The Sultan left behind his wife, the Sultanah of Johor Sultanah Zanariah and 10 children.
It is a sad day for all Johoreans, he will be missed. His death is all over …