Jul
31
2008
The government launched MySMS service today morning. It basically a SMS-based service through which public can get information on various government department’s address, forms, data and so on. So far, 45 departments are offering their services. I’ve registered with JPJ to be reminded when my license and road tax is about to expire.
One unique future is that you can request certain forms to be sent to an email address you specify.
The SMS number is 15888. The list of services and other details are at http://www.mysms.gov.my
The charges are at most 15 and 20 sen only per SMS sent/received.
This is quite a good approach as many people own handphone as compared to Internet access. However, I worry that as more departments are hooked up, it will be difficult to remember the short codes.
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Jul
14
2008
I had an interesting day today. When a movie involves other religions than Islam, FINAS invites the respective religious bodies (like Hindu Sangam) to give their views on it. This is a good move to ensure that the views of the religious organisations are taken into consideration before releasing the movie for public viewing. Can’t say much more than that. Oh ya…i saw a movie today
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Jul
10
2008
Yeah, it was me on THR this morning, though I had problem recognizing my own voice! Do I sound that bad? 
Even though I had talked on Minnal FM and also appeared on a song request program in Astro Vaanavil previously, the butterflies are still there!
The short phone interview was aired at about 7.45am, so I doubt many would have been tuned to THR. It was a pleasant surprise when friends SMSed me after hearing it. Hmmm..didn’t know you guys were THR listeners
Actually, the interview was recorded yesterday noon. DJ Uthaya called at about lunch time, and together with DJ Ananda, he posed some questions on blogging. They were going to talk about alternative media and wanted to highlight blogging to the Indian community (or something like that). I was busy with some work, so just shot off whatever came into my head. I mentioned about the reasons people blog, meaning of blog, gave my URL, example of bloggers who make money blogging, and before I knew it, the interview was over. Just about 3 minutes.
Before I had chance to ask how they got my number or when the interview will (if at all) be aired, the call ended. So, I had no clues at all.
My questions on how they managed to contact me was answered later at night. First I thought it was those Putera MIC fellas who are organising Manya Awards, but it was another blogger, Selian.
Well, I hope my tiny weeny contribution will motivate more people, especially from the Indian community to start blogging. You can blog about anything. If you need help, just drop me an email. [Updated: email address]
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