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Uncertainty slows Malaysia's IT industry growth
News Malaysia's tech industry is projected to grow less than 10 percent in 2005, a figure that is lower than the previous year, according to an industry report.
BlackBerry case: No shutoff, for now
News Judge James Spencer scolds patent holder NTP and device maker Research In Motion for not coming to a settlement.
Tags: Wireless e-mail devices, Mobile/Wireless, Mobile platforms, Patents, BlackBerry
WorldCom scandal shakes tech world
News WorldCom's US$4 billion shocker is bound to have widespread economic ramifications for global economies.
Microsoft reins in Longhorn for 2006 launch
News It's aiming to release the Windows update by the first half of 2006--which means scaling back some of its more ambitious plans for features.
Tags: Longhorn
Yahoo rejects Microsoft's bid
News Board unanimously concludes that Microsoft's half-stock, half-cash offer "substantially undervalues" Yahoo.
Tags: Acquisitions, Mergers
WorldCom scrutiny goes federal
News U.S. government agencies jump into the fray to review the telecom company's federal contracts in light of its US$3.8 billion accounting scandal.
WorldCom scandal spins on
News Customers advised to sit tight; CEO apologizes and pledges cooperation with investigation.
Singapore says its ready for September 9
News The National Computer Board (NCB) said Singapore it is ready for September 9, the third in a series of five critical dates spanning 1999 and 2000 when computer failures may occur.
HK financial services sector passes Y2K test
News Hong Kong's financial services sector has come through a two day Y2K rehearsal with flying colors according to the government.
Amazon tops sales record ahead of schedule
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Bank Negara Malaysia sets up special Y2K committee
News Bank Negara Malaysia has set up a special committee comprising senior bank officials from the banking sector to deal with any emergencies in facing the Y2K problem.
Report: Government earns B+ for Y2K progress
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Many schools failing in Y2K preparation
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House changes Y2K grading system
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Government reads last-minute Y2K checklist
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