The meaning of Hari Raya Aidiladha

Aidiladha is also commonly known as Hari Raya Korban or Hari Raya Haji in Malaysia.

Celebrated about two months after Hari Raya Aidilfitri, on the 10th day of Zulhijjah, the 12th (last) month of the Muslim calendar, it marks the end of the haj pilgrimage period (about two weeks).

Every year, millions of Muslims make the journey to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the haj, one of the five basic tenets of Islam.

Aidiladha also commemorates the sacrifices made by the Prophet Ibrahim (hence the word 'korban,' which means sacrifice in Arabic), who demonstrated immense faith when he was put to the test by God.

Prophet Ibrahim was commanded to offer his son Ismail up for sacrifice, and though it grieved him greatly, he made ready to perform the task. However, as he was about to strike his son, God stopped him and revealed that it was a trial. Ismail's life was spared, and a ram was sacrificed in his place.

As such, during Aidiladha, the sacrifice of four-legged animals such as lambs, goats, cows, bulls and camels is performed.

The slaughter of the animal is done after the congregational prayer in the morning of Aidiladha.

The animals are killed in accordance with the proper religious rites and the meat is then distributed.

One third of the meat is given to the individual who made the sacrifice, while the rest is given to the poor and deserving people in the community.

Making the sacrifice (korban) is not a compulsory religious duty, but an obligations for those who are able to afford it.

The rest of the day is celebrated by visiting relatives and friends

Further reading

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/28/central/16418542&sec=central

http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hari_Raya_Aidiladha

I've been there for a holiday: Melaka Bandar Bersejarah

Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed The Historical State or Negeri Bersejarah amongst locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south. The capital is Malacca Town. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.

Although one of the oldest Malay sultanates, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan, acts as the head of state.

further reading:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melaka

What is FPM?

Faculty of Information Management is interested in the relationships among information, technology, and people. We understand that to be effective, information professionals’ expertise must include an understanding of the uses and users of information, as well as information technologies and their applications. By focusing on the critical social and technological problems in the information field, the Faculty of Information Management has become an important link between users of information and designers of information systems, connecting industry and society with the information they need to succeed.

further reading please visit:

http://fim.uitm.edu.my/

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFIRTI

HARI RAYA AIDILFIRTI merupakan salah satu sambutan perayaan bagi masyarakat Islam di seluruh dunia. Ianya disambut setelah ibadah Puasa dilakukan selama 30 hari di dalam bulan Ramadhan. Hari Raya Aidilfitri disambut di dalam bulan yang dinamakan bulan Syawal..Perayaan ini sememangnya unik dan indah dimana seluruh masyarakat Islam sama-sama mengerjakan solat Sunat Hari Raya pada waktu pagi, dan apabila selesai..kanak-kanak, adik abang, kakak, makcik dan pakcik, ayah dan emak, datuk dan nenek besama-sama bermaafan serta ziarah menziarahi jiran tetangga yang dekat mahupun yang jauh..Malaysia mempunyai keunikan yang tersendir, berbeza dengan negara-negara Islam yang lain..Sememangnya kita perlu rasa bersyukur kerana dilahirkan di tanah yang bertuah ini.

What is H1N1 Virus??

Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, also known as A(H1N1), is a subtype of influenzavirus A and the most common cause of influenza (flu) in humans. Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans, including the strain(s) responsible for the 1918 flu pandemic which killed 50-100 million people worldwide. Less virulent H1N1 strains still exist in the wild today, worldwide, causing a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a large fraction of all seasonal influenza. H1N1 strains caused roughly half of all flu infections in 2006.Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza).

Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H1N1

I-Phone~ "Nak @ Tak nak??

Product summary:

The good: The Apple iPhone 3G offers critical new features including support for high-speed 3G networks, third-party applications, and expanded e-mail. Its call quality is improved and it continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience.

The bad: The iPhone 3G continues to lack some basic features that are available on even the simplest cell phone. Battery life was uneven, and the 3G connection tended to be shaky. Also, the e-mail syncing is not without its faults.

The bottom line: The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. Critical features still are missing, and the battery depletes quickly under heavy use, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model.

Specifications: OS provided: Apple MacOS X ; Band / mode: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 ; Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0

More Info:

http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/

http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/apple-iphone-3g-16gb/4652-6452_7-33054209.html?tag=mncol;psum

Ikan Perhiasan yang selalu ku beli

The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), also known as the "beta fish" or just "betta", is one of the most popular species of freshwater aquarium fish. It is native to the rice paddies of Thailand and Cambodia and called pla-kad or trey krem("Fighting Fish") in its native [Khmer/Thai].

The Betta fish is a relatively inexpensive way to enter the aquatic species ownership realm. Because these fish are descendants of the wild betta fish which live in oxygen-poor environments, Siamese fighting fish are capable of living in smaller containers than most aquarium fish, without the filters and aerators that other aquarium fish require, although this isn't the ideal living situation. The name Betta (or betta) is pronounced. The name Betta is not to be confused with the Greek letter beta. Instead, the name of the genus is derived from ikan bettah, taken from a local dialect of Thailand.

Betta splendens usually grow to an overall length of about 6.0 centimetres (2.4 in), though some varieties reach 8.0 centimetres (3.1 in) in length. In recent years breeders have been able to create "Giant Bettas" that exceed 8.0 centimetres (3.1 in) due to the manipulation of a mutant gene. Although bettas are known for their brilliant colors and large, flowing fins, the natural coloration of B. splendens is a dull green and brown, and the fins of wild specimens are relatively short. However, brilliantly colored and longer finned varieties (i.e. Veiltail; Delta; Superdelta; and Halfmoon) have been developed through selective breeding.

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_fighting_fish

My new Camera~

Type	Digital single-lens reflex camera
Sensor	CMOS APS-C 22.2 x 14.8 mm (1.6x conversion factor)
Maximum resolution	10.1 effective megapixels, 3,888 x 2,592
Lens type	Canon EF lens mount, Canon EF-S lens mount
Shutter	focal-plane
Shutter speed range	1/4000 to 30 sec and Bulb, 1/200 s X-sync
Exposure metering	full aperture TTL, 35-zone SPC
Exposure modes	Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Program AE , Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Manual, Auto Depth-of-field
Metering modes	Evaluative, Partial (approx. 10% at center of viewfinder), Center-weighted average
Focus areas	7 AF points
Focus modes	AI Focus, One-Shot, Predictive AI Servo, Live Mode in Live View; Quick Mode in Live View
Continuous shooting	3 frame/s for 514 JPEG frames or 1.5 frame/s for 5 RAW frames
Viewfinder	Eye-level pentamirror SLR, 95% coverage, 0.81x magnification
ASA/ISO range	ISO 100 to 1600
Flash	E-TTL II automatic built-in pop-up, 13 m ISO 100 guide number, 27 mm (equivalent in 135 format) lens focal length coverage; compatible with Canon EX Series Speedlite external hotshoe-mount flashes
Flash bracketing	Yes
Custom WB	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Manual, user-set
WB bracketing	+/- 3 stops in 1-stop increments;
Rear LCD monitor	2.5 in color TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels
Storage	Secure Digital Card Secure Digital High Capacity
Battery	LP-E5 Battery Pack
Dimensions	126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm
Weight	450 g (body only)
Optional battery packs	BG-E5
Made In	Japan

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS_1000D

What is Records Management??

Records management, or RM, is the practice of maintaining the records of an organization from the time they are created up to their eventual disposal. This may include classifying, storing, securing, and destruction (or in some cases, archival preservation) of records.

A record can be either a tangible object or digital information: for example, birth certificates, medical x-rays, office documents, databases, application data, and e-mail. Records management is primarily concerned with the evidence of an organization's activities, and is usually applied according to the value of the records rather than their physical format.

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_Management

Pendahuluan

Pertama dan selama-lamanya, saya me'rafa'kan' kesyukuran yang amat tak terhingga kepada Allah S.W.T atas nikmat Iman dan Islam.

Untuk pendahuluan, saya dengan berbesar hati mengkritik diri saya yang unik dan pelik ini. KERANA saya BENCI untuk menulis akan sesuatu yang berasaskan pemikiran, pandangan, pengalaman tidak pada orang lain, tetapi pada diri saya sendiri...biarlah saya menyimpannya di dalam memori tidak untuk tatapan atau bacaan orang lain ataupun ANDA!

Diharapkan agar saya mampu untuk memberikan maklumat yang tepat ataupun output yang berguna untuk pembaca dan diri ANDA..segala salah silap atau ketelanjuran amatlah dikesali.

Wallahu A'lam