A Net World

There is a saying that mankind rely on railway in the 19th century; depend on Highway in the 20th century whereas the 21st century is a Network World. Indeed, we are entering into a Net World and are unavoidably covered by a big Net in all aspects of life and business. 

In view of the importance of the computer and informative technology, many successful politicians or businessman worldwide started to learn computer at an old age. One of our advisors Mr. Yin started to pick up computer after retirement.  Although at a slow pace, he managed to communicate with relatives overseas through email, learn to type Chinese wordings, use Windows and access websites. Now he reads Mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong newspapers and many articles online, which makes his retired life wonderful and colourful. 

During the Hari Raya holidays, I went for a free and easy tour to Philippines. Prior to departure, I bought air tickets and reserve hotels through internet. In addition, spent several nights browsing the web to gather information of the country including the landmarks, transport, locations, hotels, culture, comments etc. Upon arrival at Philippines, found that hotel rates are at least  60% lower through internet than walk in. Usage of internet and are very common over there. 

85% of MKMA members possess an email account. However, some are not active. Mails were not checked resulted in quota exceeding. We urge all members to create a valid email account and use it as an effective as well as an economical means of communication especially with MKMA to receive our regular notices and news. Busy is not a good reason for neglecting important things. We cannot keep relying on telephone contacts and faxes to disseminate news which are not economical and a waste of human resource. 

Email is just a basic step into the vast NET world. We are glad that more and more members are using Skype. Through Skype we talk with each other regardless of distance and duration at no extra cost. For those with children study or working abroad, Skype is an effective tool to chat and even to view each other with a webcam installed.  Network meeting is another trend of doing business.

For those who were educated or even graduated in the last century, we were not taught on usage of computer and internet. We have to acknowledge our ignorance in this skill and humbly learn from our juniors, staffs or children. Ask and learn step by step to acquire  the basic skills and knowledge in order to venture into the world of internet. For the younger generation, never be satisfied with your current computer skills. Adopt a continuous learning attitude so excel in the internet usages.

Once you make a fist step into the Net world, you will be amazed of its effectiveness, greatness, borderless, abundances in all sectors. Just a click, and you can perform duties without stepping out of the office. Globlalisation is realized though internet.

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