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VISIONARY MALAYSIA
Cutting-Edge Products & Solutions for the Global Market
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Message From CEO
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elcome to the latest edition of What’s New From
Malaysia!
Following Malaysia’s steady trajectory towards
economic growth and continued efforts at
achieving innovation, we are proud to showcase a brand new
collection of products that cater to the needs of consumers
from industries to individuals.
One of our star highlights in this issue is the “FOBO Tire”,
an ingenious and intelligent car tyre monitoring system that
remotely tracks the temperature and pressure of your car tyres.
Another is the HiJRAH Water Filtration System, which
utilises the natural hydroxyapatite (HAp) compound extracted
from the scales of the Tilapia fish. Most water filters in the
market today contain carbon-based filters that may consist
of bovine or porcine bone marrow extracts – elements that
are impure to Muslims. Such filters may also pose health risks
from infectious animal diseases such as Mad Cow or Foot and
Mouth Disease. Not only are the fish scales Halal, but perform
better than HAp-based animal bones and sea shells in terms
of its solubility.
Other note-worthy products include specialised diabetic
shoes; the Qalamiy writing aid for children, stroke patients,
or persons with special needs; Malaysia’s very own affordable,
but quality comprehensive Antivirus & Internet Security for
2015; and the world’s smallest High-Definition surveillance
camera.
As you will see in the following pages, there are a lot more
new and interesting products from Malaysia that we are proud
to share with the world.
So, settle down with a nice cup of coffee and enjoy what
Malaysia has to offer!
Datuk Dr. Wong Lai Sum
Chief Executive Officer
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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
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A Revolutionary method
for Mercury Adsorption
Proprietary ionic liquid mercury removal
technology to eliminate full range of
mercury species in natural gas
TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN
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Powerful Surveillance in a PalmSized Device
Small, yet powerful: A 2MP HD dometoped surveillance camera with motion
tracking and live streaming
Intelligently Monitor Your Car
TYre’s Pressure
Gauge the pressure and temperature of
the tyres of up to 20 cars remotely
Virgin Magnesium Oil to make up for
magnesium mineral deficiencies
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Medical & Surgical Training
Biolog ically accurate models as
substitutes for cadavers in medical and
surgical training
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Online Helping Hand for Businesses
Usability-testing done right with Netizen’s
pool of over 4,000 users ready to give
valuable and result-oriented feedback
Innovative Design for Enclosed
Blinds
An innovative design affords users the
choice of privacy or the aesthetic appeal
of the outdoors with their blinds
Using Neem Leaf Extracts to
Promote Healthy Hair
Hair care products to help restore lustre,
strength and health to your hair by using
extracts from the Neem plant
FOOD
Now Diabetics Can Step out
in Style
Purpose-built soft, yet sturdy shoes for
patients featuring special insoles and
lining to give maximum comfort
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Combat Body Odour with Natural
Mineral Salt
MRET-treated mineral salt deodorant
that’s Aluminium Chlorohydrate-free,
completely safe and effective for humans
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Seaweed Noodles for the Health
Conscious
Preservative and additive free Seaweed
Noodles as a healthier alternative to
traditional wheat noodles
Delectable Chocolate-Coated
Fruity Delights
Artificial flavouring and colouring-free
dried exotic fruits ensconed in premium,
velvety-smooth chocolate
The Ketereh Legacy: Budu (anchovy
paste) in a Tube
Famous Kelantan fermented anchovy
paste now in a convenient and hygienic
tube for ease of use
Delicious Corned Beef from
Malaysia
Malaysian Halal-certified, high quality
corned beef that’s full of flavour and is
preservative-free
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Seriously with Kyrol
Competitively priced, yet high quality
2015 Internet Security Suite for all your
PC security needs
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The Qalamiy Writing Aid
Specially designed therapeutic device to
be attached to writing devices to support
and assist individuals with weak gripping
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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That Uses Fish Scales
Animal bone-free water filtration system
utilising Hydroxyapatite sourced from
Tilapia scales as base for carbon filter
20Virgin Magnesium Oil for Health
and Wellbeing
250 million year old European sea-sourced
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industrial products
A Revolutionary Method
for Mercury Adsorption
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ydrocarbon production is
getting more challenging, with
sources of crude oil and gas
containing higher levels of contaminants such as mercury, naphthenic
acid and sulphur.
To address this, Petroliam Nasional
Berhad (PETRONAS) invests considerable
R&D efforts in Contaminants Removal
Technology.
One groundbreaking innovation, the HycaPureTM Hg, was developed by PETRONAS
in collaboration with Queen’s University
of Belfast and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. The proprietary ionic liquid mercury
removal technology efficiently removes the
full range of mercury species in elemental,
inorganic and organic forms which are
present in natural gas and its condensate.
HycaPureTM Hg has been successfully
deployed in plants of PETRONAS Gas Berhad, and PETRONAS is currently finalising
a licence with a global chemical company
to bring HycaPureTM Hg to world markets.
Product : Solid supported ionic liquid
mercury removal adsorbent
Appearance : Extrudates infused with
active chemicals
Application : Removes all species of mer-
cury from dry natural gas streams
Advantages
• High mercury adsorption capacity
that is three times better than current
commercial adsorbents
• Capable of handling mercury concentration surges during pipeline pigging
activities
• Direct replacement for current commercial products without any plant
modification or additional costs required
For more information, please contact:
Petronas Technology Ventures
Sdn Bhd
Level 47, Tower 1
PETRONAS Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: +603 2331 4107
Fax: +603 2331 4877
Website: www.petronas.com.my
Email: techcomm@petronas.com.my/
leeyilin@petronas.com.my
Contact: Mr. Lee Yi Lin
Technology AND Design
Powerful Surveillance
in a Palm-Sized Device
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i th the lacklustre performance of the world’s
economy these days, there is
little wonder why the rate of
crime increases accordingly. It is thus critical
for everyone whether the individual, the
family, or the business, never to take his or
her safety and security for granted.
When it comes to safety, surveillance
should be of paramount consideration in
your suite of security strategies, and oftentimes, you may not wish for your intention
to survey your premises to be clear as day.
This is especially apparent when it comes
to inviting strangers into your house and
who are in charge of duties such as infant or
elderly care – far too many cases of abuse by
household helps have occurred, so placing
the interests of your loved ones remains a
priority for the very busy adult.
Aside from the household, there are also
places of business that deal with the movement of goods and money, and company
losses may be mitigated by the installation
of inconspicuous surveillance equipment
to catch thieves in the act.
With these challenges in mind, Global
Top Technologies has developed arguably
the smallest High Definition surveillance
camera in the market right now – the GTC182. It comes packed with features that aim
to work hard for you for your peace of mind.
Dome-shaped for excellent line of vision, the
GTC-182 is a palm-sized, 2 Megapixel HD
security camera that melds inconspicuously
into the surroundings. You can pan, tilt, and
zoom when scanning, while its in-built
motion tracking ability locks on moving
objects during scans.
The 2 Megapixel HD camera comes
with an infrared day/night capability for
better image capturing as well as an in-built
microphone for audio monitoring. Storage
and playback of recordings is a breeze with
the attached micro SD card slot, with a LAN
(Local Area Network) storage alternative.
If that’s not enough, there is also the
option for users to access the GTC-182
through their mobile devices as well as
internet browsers such as Google Chrome,
Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari and Opera, and
receive an email notification upon detection
of movement.
Core Features:
• Small and light (63mm x 92mm, 400g)
• 2-Megapixel HD
• Pan/Tilt/Zoom Capabilities
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Infrared/Infrared Cut-off Filter
Auto Light Sensor
Auto Motion Tracking Function
Supports H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG
Built-in Microphone
Built-in Micro SD Card Slot
Up to 30 FPS (Frames per Second)
HD 1080 Resolution (1920 x 1080)
Auto White Balance
Auto Exposure Control
Remote access to camera through mobile
app
• Email notification upon movement
detection
For more information, please contact:
GLOBAL TOP TECHNOLOGIES (M)
SDN BHD
12, Jalan Ara SD 7/3B
Bandar Sri Damansara
52200 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: +603 6273 6666
Fax: +603 6273 2222
Website: www.gtc.my
Email: tateoh@gtc.my
Contact: Mr. T.A Teoh
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Technology AND Design
Intelligently Monitor
Your Car Tyre’s Pressure
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OBO Tire is the world’s first all-bluetooth smart Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that works with both
Android and iOS devices using the
latest Bluetooth 4.0.
The main function of FOBO Tire is to
monitor the air pressure and temperatures
of passenger car tyres. The information
gathered through this monitoring will then
be wirelessly transmitted to your Android
or iOS smart phone.
Both the upper and lower thresholds of
air pressure of tyres may be set, and with
its smart algorithms, the FOBO Tire will
provide three levels of alert when these
thresholds are breached. FOBO Tire offers
users peace of mind by helping them stay
on top of tyre-related potential emergencies by alerting their smartphones well
before it reaches emergency status.
The TPMS comprises an in-car unit
(powered by 2 AA batteries) and external
tyre sensors (each unit powered by one
CR2032 battery) to be attached onto tyres.
All components in the FOBO Tire TPMS
meet high quality standards and are
sourced from renowned manufacturers
such as General Electric and Texas Instruments. You are able to monitor your car 24
hours, seven days a week without trouble.
With the accompanying smartphone
application, you can monitor up to 20 cars
with the app, and on top of that, allow up
to 100 users of the application to share your
tyre monitoring data with, and will be able
to enjoy the same benefits of FOBO Tire
when they drive your car.
Small and inconspicuous, the FOBO Tire
works noiselessly and tirelessly. Installation
of the FOBO sensor on tyres is quick, hasslefree, and simple. All you need to know will
be included in the user manual.
Additionally, the system is theft-deterrent – as the tyre sensors are mechanically
fastened to the tyre valves and since each
FOBO Tire is locked to one specific owner’s
account, the TPMS app will immediately
notify the owner if any tyre sensor is missing.
BENEFITS
• 24/7 monitoring of car tyre pressure
• Get a peace of mind by being assured
that you will be notified early of any cartyre pressure issues due to triple-level
alert system
• Monitor up to 20 cars
• Share monitoring information with up
to 100 app users
• Easy, quick and simple guided installation
• Theft deterrent
• High quality components
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For more information, please contact:
SALUTICA ALLIED SOLUTIONS
SDN BHD
3, Jalan Zarib 6
Kawasan Perindustrian Zarib
31500 Lahat, Ipoh, Perak
Malaysia
Tel: +605 320 6800/+6012 476 3210
Fax: +605 322 2209
Website: www.my-fobo.com
Email: jonathanho@salutica.com.my
Contact: Mr. Jonathan Ho
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Technology AND Design
Now Diabetics Can Step
Out in Style
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iabetics are highly vulnerable
to foot problems. They frequently
suffer from damaged nerves,
which lead to reduced blood flow
to the feet. Additionally, patients may be
unaware of trauma to their feet due to a
decreased ability to feel pain in the feet
and other extremities.
Proper foot care is therefore critical
to diabetics as improper care and a lack
of attention may lead to amputations
of the foot or leg. Aside from the proper
washing and drying of feet on a daily basis,
diabetics should also invest in proper,
quality footwear specially tailored for the
needs of diabetics.
Footlink’s Diabetic Shoes come in two
designs for both men and women and are
packed full of necessary features that care
for and support diabetic feet so as to ensure
a better quality of life.
By working closely with professionals
such as podiatrists, nurses and technology
and design experts – Footlink designs,
innovates and manufactures high quality
footwear for diabetics and for the general
foot care of non-diabetics.
All Footlink Diabetic Shoes come with
a special insole that provides maximum
shock absorption to reduce joint stress
and reduce pain in the knees, heels, back
and feet.
The even pressure distribution afforded
by the material relieves pressure points on
the balls of the feet and heels and hence
helps to reduce formation of calluses and
blisters. Aside from ergonomic benefits,
the special insole retards the growth of
bacteria, mold, and mildew that causes
stains and odours.
Other salient features of the Footlink
Diabetic Shoe include provisions such as a
higher toe room, which does not squeeze
toes and restrict blood circulation, unlike
normal shoes. Additionally, its seamless
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and well-padded linings on the inside and
the heel area prevents blisters, friction
and shoe bites on top of giving the wearer
utmost comfort during wear.
All Diabetic Shoes also come with great
arch support, which supports the bones
of the feet and reduces foot fatigue. The
ventilation holes in the front and sides add
comfort by allowing the feet to breathe and
keep cool, while the thick, natural rubber
outsole gives better grip for a safer walk.
With adjustable closure straps, feet that
are swollen from water retention can find it
a comforting fit, on top of making it easy to
wear without cumbersome laces or articles.
It also makes shoe removal quick and
easy to check for any foreign particles.
The soft and supple micro fibre uppers
allow easy cleaning and maintenance of
shoes, on top of providing extra comfort
to the feet.
MAIN FEATURES
• High toe room for more toe space
• Lightweight and flexible
• Insole Cushioning gives maximum
shock absorption and more
• Seamless lining near back of heel
prevents blisters, friction and shoe bite
• Well-padded linings for maximum
comfort
• Arch support reduce foot fatigue
• Natural, thick rubber outsole for
durability and better grip
• Ventilation holes for better air
circulation
• Adjustable closure
• Micro fibre uppers remain soft and
supple
• Easy to clean and maintain
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For more information, please contact:
FOOTLINK TO WELLNESS SDN BHD
2, Jalan Seruling 36
Kawasan 3, Taman Klang Jaya
41200 Klang, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: +603 3323 3636
Fax: +603 3323 3736
Website: www.footlinkonline.com
Email: uresh@footlinkonline.com
Contact: Mr. Uresh Loganathan
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Technology AND Design
Printing Biomodels in 3D
for Medical & Surgical Training
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BMTI Sdn Bhd was initially set up by
Malaysia’s University of Malaya as a
spin-off company in 2012 to develop
and commercialise the use of 3D
printing in Medicine. The company initially
produced customised implants for patients
with maxillo-facial and neurosurgical
pathologies, and then expanded into other
areas in medicine, with their latest foray
into the development of surgical simulators
for complex neurosurgical procedures.
Surgical Biomodels, or SVBMHA
(Surgical Volumetric Biomodels of Human
Anatomy) is a range of products invented
and produced by CBMTI as an alternative
to cadavers in the medical teaching and
learning process. The Surgical Biomodels
are initially created by the reconstruction
of medical data into a 3D virtual image by
conversion of scanned data.
The virtual image is then fine-tuned,
which involves the checking of all data by a
consultant with relevant expertise to ensure
accuracy of the biomodel, and then printed
using 3D printer technology.
The Surgical Biomodels can be printed in
two ways – with a single form of material,
or with multiple forms of materials. Singletype material 3D prints are usually for bony
structures, whereas multiple-type material
3D printing is for other body structures.
With input from the experts in the field of
medicine and surgery, CMBTI have achieved
the closest feel possible to real human
anatomical structures.
The biomodels can be printed accurate
to the density, elasticity and hardness of
varying body structures. Currently, the
biomodels provided in the range start from
the head and end at the spine.
A s C M B T I ’s e x p e r t s a r e f r o m
neurosurgical and cranio-maxillofacial
backgrounds, they are aiming to conquer
that particular region of the body in terms
of surgery and procedure types.
Cadavers provided for medical education
are usually without pathology, but with
this technology, existing patient medical
data can be converted into 3D biomodels
with pathologies. This allows for their use
as a highly effective and accurate teaching
and learning aid in medical and surgical
education.
Biomodels may be reprinted two or more
times, especially to accommodate a larger
number of students in class. Additionally,
the biomodel can also be customised,
especially when it comes to rare medical
cases. The layout of the biomodels can also
be customised based on the client’s need,
such as whether a certain structure needs
to be removed.
ADVANTAGES
• Printing types include single material or
multi-material
• Inclusive of Pathology Structures
• Can be used by medical students for
medical and surgical education
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• Can be used for practice by surgeons
prior to real surgeries
• Can be used as a training aid for trainee
surgeons/clinicians for new medical
devices or technologies
• Biomodels can be printed in standard
form or customised form
For more information, please contact:
CBMTI SDN BHD
C505, Level 4, Block C
Institute Postgraduate Studies
University Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: +603 7967 4507
Fax: +603 7967 6938
Website: www.cbmti2u.com
Email: cbmti2u@gmail.com
Contact: Mr. Yuwaraj Kumar
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Technology AND Design
Online Helping Hand
for Businesses
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ith an increased usage of
ICT in businesses and the
migration of customers
t o t he int er net s p here
these days, many businesses have found
themselves porting their customer service
responsibilities to the online sphere.
While this move helps businesses
expand their reach to potentially bigger
markets, many organisations are coming
to learn just how unforgiving internet users
can be when it comes to usability feedback.
With this in mind, it stands to reason that
an engaging and easily-navigated website
plays a very important part in customer
retention.
As a result, many big companies are
turning to usability testing (“UX testing”)
to ensure that customers are really and
truly enjoying their experience. Netizen
Testing employs the most useful and
valuable form of feedback today – real
people. The company utilises a growing
pool of 4,000 experienced testers ready
to record their experience on a business’
website, discovering both its advantages
and bottlenecks alike.
Every dollar invested in digital customer
experience returns up to 100 times more.
This extends to the realms of marketing,
where money invested will go to waste if
users do not even stay on the website.
UX testing is no longer something
companies can take for granted. With
the presence of better websites and
increasingly competitive markets, users
are looking to be wowed with every click.
Netizen Testing makes sure this is the
case with the companies that they work
with.
Netizen Testing provides companies the
peace of mind knowing that their websites
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remain relevant to their targeted audiences,
and that they are providing the best when
it comes to accessibility and ease of use.
ADVANTAGES
• No coding or setup on client side
• Customisable demographic gives specific
feedback
• Honest criticism that cuts to the root of
the problem
• Preserves brand reputation
• Enhances marketing implementations
• Is in-line with the direction of ICT
development and business
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Ease of accessing website
Ease of navigation through website
Easy to obtain specific information
Able to know why and where users leave
the website
Able to know what users think of the
website in general
Information on any barriers blocking
users from getting what they need
Able to know what users think of your
website advertisements
Information on how users respond to
your landing page
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NETIZEN TESTING SDN BHD
S-12B-01, Block Sapphire
One Soho, Jalan Kemajuan
47500 Subang Jaya
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: +6012 676 0964
Website: www.netizentesting.com
Email: alvin@netizentesting.com/
weeli@netizentesting.com
Contact: Mr. Alvin Chai
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Technology AND Design
Innovative Design
for Enclosed Blinds
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ES Building Innovate is the
only company in Malaysia
to manufacture and develop
enclosed blinds. Established 2012,
the company has made its presence felt
both in Malaysia and overseas through the
unsurpassed quality of their blinds built in
their purpose-built manufacturing facility
equipped with the latest manufacturing
facilities.
While conventional sliding glass doors
have aesthetic appeal, DES blinds between
glasses allow total control of privacy on
top of bringing the beauty of the outdoors
inside by allowing you to choose your
privacy level, be it completely open, inbetween or fully closed.
DES blinds can be customised and
applied in a multitude of spaces, such as
offices, residential spaces and showrooms,
amongst others, in order to add that layer
of functionality and aesthetic appeal to
your spaces.
With a dedicated R&D centre of
specialists who continually review, evaluate
and test DES blinds , you can be assured
that the blinds produced here go through
the most stringent of quality requirements,
a fact that is encompassed in its promise
of a 10-year warranty.
ADVANTAGES
• Products are manufactured in a purposebuilt factory equipped with the latest
technologies and machineries
• The most stringent of QC and QA
• Products are backed by a 10-year
warranty
• Dedicated R&D centre for innovation,
evaluation and reviewing of products
• Blinds combine functionality with
aesthetics
• Highly customisable for any kind of
space
For more information, please contact:
DES BUILDING INNOVATE SDN BHD
6, Jalan IKS Juru Jaya
Taman IKS Juru Jaya
14100 Simpang Ampat
Penang
Malaysia
Tel: +604 501 2211/2212
Fax: +604 501 2213
Website: www.desbi.com.my
Email: des@desbi.com.my/
marytang@desbi.com.my
Contact: Ms. Mary Tang
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Taking Your Internet Security
Seriously with KYROL
T
echnology is always evolving
and becoming more sophisticated
by the day. It is important to
make sure that you are getting
the best of internet security with Kyrol
Internet Security 2015.
The Kyrol Internet Security 2015 suite
comes bundled with essential and useful
features that you surprisingly cannot
find in many other well-known Antivirus
Software on the market.
Using state of the art technology,
Kyrol Internet Security 2015 offers a
remarkable, high quality product at an
affordable price for your PC and Network
security needs. Kyrol – made in Malaysia
for the world.
FEATURES
• Proactive protection from known and
unknown threats
• Heuristic and Signature scanning
method (Manual Scan and Proactive
Scan)
• Antivirus
• Anti-Spyware
• Anti-Malware
• Rootkit Detection
• Low-risk programmes
• Code Emulations
• Blocks phishing attacks, hackers, and
online scam
• Blocks malicious programmes from
changing your security settings
• Blocks threats g enerating from
removable device
• Lightning fast PC performance
• Improved user compliance with
password protection
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KYROL WEBFilter
USB Protection
Prevent any viruses spreading from USB
Ability to block or allow removable
devices to connect or only allow
recognised USB only
• Prompt for password on USB access if
required
• USB DLP
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• Logs all information on USB activities
• Advance Firewall
• Block websites by categories
• 50 categories available
• Application rules
• Block or allow application to access
internet
• Block websites based on time and
keywords
For more information, please contact:
KYROL SECURITY LABS SDN BHD
Office 3, Level 1, Resource Centre
Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil
57000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: +603 8992 3077/3078/
+6019 224 8165
Fax: +603 8992 3050
Website: www.kyrolsecuritylabs.com
Email: nazar@kyrolsecuritylabs.com
Contact: Mr. Nazar/Mr. Khairol
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Technology AND Design
The Qalamiy Writing Aid
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andwriting is a necessary
skill that allows individuals to
express their thoughts, feelings
and communicate with others.
The effectiveness of handwriting requires
mastery of a variety of skills, including vision, eye coordination, arm, hand, memory,
position, and control of the body.
A basic tool used by many in their daily
lives, penmanship is necessary to convey
and receive information. Poor penmanship
can directly affect the individual negatively,
as example, the academic performance
of students who cannot write properly
may lead to lost learning opportunities
and psychological problems such as low
self-esteem and defeatism.
A frequent problem in early childhood
is the inability of the child to learn how to
grip and use a pencil properly, and this often
results in the “compensatory pencil grasp”,
a form of comforting grasp that persists
throughout childhood into adulthood. Additionally, special needs children or persons
who have had a stroke may find that weaker
muscular tonality or faulty fine motor skills
may get in the way of properly holding a
writing instrument and may get frustrated
with their inability to write properly.
The Qalamiy writing aid was designed
to solve these problems. The brainchild of
Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Hanafi Mohd
Yasin of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, the
Qalamiy writing aid is backed by 38 professionals in the field of Special Education.
The Qalamiy writing aid was designed
by adapting a combination of ergonomic
elements and therapeutic massage to assist
Special Education students, particularly
those who suffer from premature clutching,
to hold a pencil properly – the user simply
places the aid onto the writing device (usually pencil) and slots his or her finger in the
space. This design supports and trains the
user into the correct positioning of their
digits in order to learn how to write without
straining the hand.
WHO IS QALAMIY FOR?
• All children in preschool aged between
two and eight years
• Those who have problems of premature
clutch
• Persons with disabilities who have dif-
ficulty writing
• Individuals who have mild strokes
BENEFITS OF QALAMIY
• Helps user hold a pencil in the right way
at an early stage of life
• Enhances ‘fine motor skills’ in children
• Therapeutic effect may help to strengthen hand muscles in all users
For more information, please contact:
IMTEQ SOLUTION SDN BHD
A-2-5, Block A
Centre Point Business Park
Jalan 26/35, Section 26
40400 Shah Alam
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: +603 5191 1192
Fax: +603 5191 1375
Website: www.imteqsolution.com
Email: rosman@imteqsolution.com
Contact: Dr. Rosman Iteng
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Unique Water Filtration System
That Uses Fish Scales
M
ost water filters in the market
today contain carbon-based
filters that may consist of bovine or porcine bone marrow
extracts. This fact alone may render some
forms of treated water impure to Muslims,
but additionally, may also pose health risks
due to infectious animal diseases such
as Mad Cow Disease or Foot and Mouth
Disease.
Due to this, research has been focussed
on the use of aquatic-based Hydroxyapatite
(HAp) filtration materials instead as a part
of the filtration process for piped water.
Hijrah Water Sdn Bhd (HWSB) is a Malaysian company that is actively involved in
research and development efforts in order
to improve their products.
One of this products is the unique water
filtration system that is free of animal
products of bones. HWSB has partnered
with Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
(UPSI) to develop a water filtration system,
a product that has been commercially
available since April 2014, that utilises the
natural hydroxyapatite (HAp) compound
extracted from the scales of the Tilapia fish
that are found abundantly in Asian waters.
This innovative development sees the
use of HAp from the scales of the Tilapia
fish as an alternative material to other
commercial calcium filters that contain
animal bone extracts.
Not only are the fish scales Halal (as they
are sourced from the sea), but also perform
better than Hap-based animal bones and
sea shells in terms of its solubility.
The HAp extracted from Tilapia scales
are more soluble, and triggers ionic Calcium
production. Calcium is an essential element
in the body, especially for those at risk
of Osteoporosis such as women and the
elderly. On top of that, fish scales do not
pose a risk of animal bone-based diseases.
Apart from producing calcium ions,
HAp-based filters can absorb heavy metals
in tap water and decrease water hardness.
BENEFITS
• Unlike animal bone-based HAp filters,
scales are safer as the risk of animal-
BIOTECHNOLOGY
based diseases are negligible
• Fish sourced filter removes questionability of its halal-ness
• More effective and efficient than animal
bone based-HAp filters in terms of ionic
calcium production (as compared to conventional animal bone HAp biofilters)
• Available in a variety of applications and
forms
TYPES AVAILABLE
• HiJRAH Bio HAp water filter
• HiJRAH Bio HAp water dispenser (table
top)
• HiJRAH Bio HAp water dispenser (floor
standing)
• HiJRAH Bio HAp vending machine
For more information, please contact:
HIJRAH WATER SDN BHD
7 & 8, Jalan Hospital
Pusat Perniagaan Padang Lalang
84900 Tangkak
Johor
Malaysia
Tel: +606 979 1754/+606 978 8384
Fax: +606 978 4772
Website: www.hijrahwater.com
Email: hijrah.faris@gmail.com
Contact: Mr. Mohd Faris Hamzi
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Virgin Magnesium Oil
for Health and Wellbeing
T
he humble mineral magnesium
is very often overlooked as an
essential nutrient. An essential
element for the body, it is critical
to the healthy functioning of various
daily bodily systems, in addition to being
necessary for good bone health and
lowering the risk of calcification in the body.
However, magnesium is not naturally
manufactured by the body. This means that
we have to obtain it elsewhere, primarily
through food. Unfortunately, with our
hectic schedules and lifestyles, we often do
not eat right enough to nourish our body.
In addition to imbalanced diets, the
environment we are constantly in often
upsets the balance of our body. Stresses,
pollution, chemicals, and calcium-fortified
consumables may accelerate the loss of
magnesium or upset the magnesiumcalcium balance in our body.
Subsequently, this may lead to health
problems and contribute to the prevalence
of many modern non-communicable
diseases. To augment this, the additional
intake of magnesium may boost the
strength of each white blood cell, lower
high blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart
disease, preventing stroke and obesity and
plenty more!
Improper diets require supplementation
by alternative routes of magnesium
absorption such as ingesting magnesium
pills through the gastro-intestinal tract,
but the problem with the oral route is that
it may upset the gastro-intestinal tract and
induce a laxative effect in the individual.
This problem can be solved by using a
transdermal approach to the absorption
of magnesium oil from the Zechstein Sea,
in the form of Virgin Magnesium Oil by
ELEMENTZ.
Simply put, magnesium is necessary for
creating and maintaining overall health,
and using Virgin Magnesium Oil is the best
and most effective way to get your daily
source of magnesium.
CORE BENEFITS:
• Boosts health and wellness by supporting
various biochemical processes in body
• Source of Virgin Magnesium Oil (VMO) is
the 250 million year old Zechstein Sea in
Europe
• Highly nourishing, you only need to
apply a few drops on your body to
benefit
• Transdermal application is highly
effective (80% absorption rate) and no
risk of loose stools
For more information, please contact:
KADMANIS HOLDINGS SDN BHD
Suite 701, 7th Floor, Wisma Hangsam
Jalan Hang Lekir
50000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: +603 4043 3211
Facebook: elementz.malaysia
Website: www.elementz.com.my
Email: info@elementz.com.my
Contact: Mr. Adnan Kader Rawther
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Combat Body Odour
with Natural Mineral Salt
O
dor-X, distributed by MERS
Trading Sdn Bhd is a deodorant
made of Natural Mineral
Salt treated with Molecular
Resonance Effect Technology (MRET)
water.
The deodorant comes in two different
shapes and ways of application; Deodorant
Spray and Crystal Deodorant. Odor-X
products are free from Aluminium
Chlorohydrate, hence making them safe
to use as they do not clog up pores. It
works by inhibiting bacterial growth,
thus targeting to remove the root cause
of body odour.
The products are non-staining, nonsticky and non-fragrant which do not
interfere with one’s perfume and are
suitable for individuals with sensitive skins.
Odor-X is suitable for everyone and has
various applications – Muslims who go for
daily prayers, Hajj Pilgrimage, headdress
-wearing individuals and school children,
among others. It is extremely useful for
sporting activities and tackling foot and
underarm odour.
ADVANTAGES
• Natural, safe and effective
• Inhibits bacterial growth, thus helps to
remove the root cause of body odour
• No content of Aluminium Chlorohydrate
and does not close up sweaty pores
• Allows skin to breathe fully and
naturally
• Non-staining, non-sticky and nonfragrant
• Hypoallergenic/Irritant free
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• Fragrance & Paraben free
• Anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti fungal
• Certified Halal (No Alcohol or porcinederived ingredients)
For more information, please contact:
Mers Trading Sdn Bhd
19, Jalan Nilam Satu
Taman Nilam
82000 Pontian
Johor
Malaysia
Tel: +607 687 8790/+6012 700 3737
Fax: +607 687 0917
Website: www.odor-x.net
Email: enquiry@odor-x.net
Contact: Ms. Cassie Lam
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Using Neem Leaf Extracts
to Promote Healthy Hair
K
nown as the wonder tree of
Indian subcontinent, the Neem
tree has been used for centuries
as part of Ayurvedic remedies
for a plethora of ailments. RD Dagang
Enterprise’s Neem shampoo is the first
to be released in the Malaysian and Asian
markets using Neem Leaf Extracts and
fruit enzymes.
The shampoo contains extracts of
Neem Leaf, Green Tea, Hibiscus Rosa
Sinesis, Virg in Coconut Oil (VCO),
Candlenuts and various fruit enzymes.
The Neem Shampoo is effective for those
with serious hair problems and who seek
rapid relief from symptomatic itching,
dandruff or falling hair. It is also good
for those who wish to maintain healthy
scalp and hair.
Benefits
• Safe and clean
• Herbal ingredients used for centuries
in Ayurvedic treatments
• Herbal ingredients are organic and
natural
• Relieves the symptoms of dry, itchy or
irritated scalp due to skin conditions
• Promotes hair growth
• Promotes healthy, shiny, silky hair
For more information, please contact:
Rd Dagang Enterprise
930, MK-6
Jalan Pondok Upih Kongsi
10470 Balik Pulau
Penang
Malaysia
Tel: +6011 1851 7607/+6017 432 2193
Website: www.rddagang.com.my
Email: rddagang80@gmail.com/
rddagangenterprise@gmail.com
Contact: Mr. Rizal Darus
FOOD
Seaweed Noodles
for the Health Conscious
S
eaweed is an aquatic alg ae
packed with vitamins, minerals
and antioxidants. Warqah Food
Industries (WFI) has smartly
harnessed the value and power of seaweed
with its newest invention, the JALINAN
Seaweed Noodle.
Utilising the best of processes, JALINAN
Seaweed Noodles are preservative-free with
no harmful additives or artificial colourings,
hence making it a healthy and safe food.
With its distinctive aroma and springy, firm
texture, the seaweed noodles are suitable
for nutritional needs of pregnant mothers,
busy executives or noodle lovers of all ages.
JALINAN Seaweed Noodles are Halal
certified from the Department of Islamic
Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
ADVANTAGES
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Halal-Certified
No artificial preservatives or colourings
Retains most of the essential nutrients
from seaweed
Easy to prepare (only 4-5 mins in boiling
water)
Suitable for a variety of nutritional needs
Versatile in use
1Malaysia Best Product
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For more information, please contact:
WARQAH FOOD INDUSTRIES
1152A, Taman Widuri
Jalan Teluk Kumbar
11920 Bayan Lepas
Penang
Malaysia
Tel: +604 649 1075/+6013 677 0634
Website: www.warqahfood.com
Email: warqahfood@gmail.com
Contact: Mr. Khairul Azman Hasran
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FOOD
Delectable Chocolate-Coated
Fruity Delights
E
stablished in 2010, Azaib Holdings
Sdn Bhd is a 100% women–owned
company and a producer of unique,
freeze-dried fruit chocolates.
Their iconic MALSA Chocolates comprise
nutrient-rich chocolate confectioneries
with freeze-dried, whole, real-fruit middle.
With a variety of exotic tropical fruits
such as durians, mangoes, mangosteens,
pineapples, bananas, jackfruits and
strawberries, you are spoilt for choice as
you get to savour the richness of natural
fruits with all their nutrients and flavours
enclosed in a velvety smooth case of pure
chocolate with a superior aroma and
melting character. All their products are
free of colouring or artificial flavouring.
With the success of this unique
chocolate line featuring tropical, exotic
and healthy chocolate products, Azaib
Holdings will be coming up with 10 more
green products which will be unique, exotic,
allergen free, gluten free and targeted for
the mass market at affordable prices.
ADVANTAGES
• Healthy, nutritious and safe
• No colourings or artificial flavourings
• Seven delicious, exotic, tropical fruits to
choose from
• Deliciously smooth & superior chocolate
• Freeze-dried fruits retain flavour profile
and nutrients but are dry, crunchy and
naturally sweet
• Tailored for mid to high end markets
locally and regionally
• Quality assured
For more information, please contact:
AZAIB HOLDINGS SDN BHD
7, Jalan OS ¼
One Selayang
68100 Batu Caves
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: +6019 358 7786/+6012 2669 1661
Email: azaibholdings@gmail.com
Contact: Ms. Aslinah Aslam
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The Ketereh Legacy:
Budu (anchovy paste) in a Tube
B
udu is a fermented product made
from anchovies that are “marinated”
until it breaks apart and ferments
into a watery paste. Budu is a very
famous condiment in Kelantan, Terengganu
(East Malaysia), and Southern Thailand, and
is gaining popularity in urban areas such as
Kuala Lumpur.
The anchovy paste can be served
alone, as a dip or incorporated into other
condiments and ingredients such as pepper,
lime juice, lemon or lime, sliced onion,
mango, and others.
The Ketereh brand of Budu originated
from Kelantan and has been well established
since 1979. Its tube form, introduced
in March 2014, was developed for ease
and accuracy of application into meal
preparations as well as portability.
Its hygienic form also makes it
suitable for export, catering to students or
expatriates who want a taste of Kelantan
wherever they are.
HEALTH BENEFITS
• Contains Glutathione and other phytoantioxidants that can fight free radicals,
prevent cancer and slow the ageing
process
• Assists with keeping your immune
system healthy
• Contains anti-bacterial ingredients
• Helps with cholesterol levels – 150gm of
budu a day for two weeks has shown to
reduce bad cholesterol in the blood
• Helps with preventing heart disease,
hy p e r t e n s i o n , a r t h e r o s c l e r o s i s
(hardening of the arterial contents) and
diabetes, among others
• Contains easily digestable materials
• Rich in water-soluble vitamins
(B-complex) and fat-soluble vitamins
(A,D, E and K)
• High in mineral content
• Decent source of fibre
• Nutritionally-rich, whole and tasty food
in a convenient tube
For more information, please contact:
Perusahaan Warisan Ketereh
Lot 63, Kg Ketil
Pengkalan Kubor
16080 Tumpat
Kelantan
Malaysia
Tel: +6019 926 4432/+6019 940 1436
Email: zuan_ketereh@yahoo.com
Contact: Mr. Mohamad Izuan Mat Ismail
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FOOD
Delicious Corned Beef
from Malaysia
C
orned beef is essentially beef
cured in salt brine, with some
pickling spices for added flavour.
This delicacy gets its name from
the treatment of the meat with large grained
rock salt, also called “corns” of salt. Corned
Beef Pawada is a certified Halal product
that is made with meat and seasonings and
contains no preservatives.
The corned beef is ready to be eaten
and can be cooked in various ways, as
sandwich spread, murtabak or bun fillings,
an ingredient for fried rice, stir-fried and
even soups. While most corned beef on
shelves are imported from Brazil, China
and the Philippines, Pawada Premium
Corned Beef is proudly manufactured
in Malaysia and complies fully with all
Halal-certification requirements to ensure
complete peace of mind for the consumer.
FEATURES
• Certified Halal by JAKIM
• Ingredients: Meat and Seasonings
• The meat has been minimally processed
and contains no preservatives or
artificial ingredients
• Has a fresh flavour that tastes good
• Fully cooked, ready for consumption –
great for camping trips
• Can be used for cooking as an ingredient
for a variety of culinary styles, such as
fried rice, stir-fried and even soups
• Comes in an easy-to-open can
For more information, please contact:
Pawada Food Industries Sdn Bhd
Lot 2022-2024, Jalan Semangat
Bintawa Industrial Estate
93450 Kuching, Sarawak
Malaysia
Tel: +6082 442 650
Fax: +6082 489 142
Website: www.pawada.com.my
Email: info@pawada.com.my
Contact: Ms. Hazaliza