Do you need WordPress 3.1.1?

The answer is; Yes, if you want to strengthen your security and resolve the following issues: Some security hardening to media uploads Performance improvements Fixes for IIS6 support Fixes for taxonomy and PATHINFO (/index.php/) permalinks Fixes for various query and taxonomy edge cases that caused some plugin compatibility issues Visual editor not displaying Themes experiencing … Read more

Twittamentary: Documentary style Twitter Stories

Twittamentary is a documentary of the stories revolve around Twitter users. Their meetups, interactions, exploration and inside look into how far Twitter has entered into their daily lives. Which after watching, you’ll understand why has it become more than just telling people what you ate for lunch. *burp* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrmCex6-wbI The filmmaker; Siok Siok Tan, or … Read more

Company Registration Requirement for Online E-commerce Stores

Back in January, a newspaper article jolted the Malaysia e-commerce community when a blogger had challenges with her taxation. The shock to the community came when the IRB spokesman said: …online businesses including via Facebook were bound by the Income Tax Act 1967 and their income were taxable just like fixed income. Honestly, it’s not … Read more

Good or Bad: Fish Head Curry Restaurant Owner Sues Google and Malaysia Blogger

It’s natural for newspaper articles with headlines Google and bloggers to tickle me. But it commands more of my attention when I see that someone is trying to sue them. Lol. And in The Star, it read Google and Blogger sued by curry fish head restaurant owner. Er, what? So a Malaysia blogebrity (blog celebrity); … Read more

Groupon Acquires Malaysia Startup Company GroupsMore

I’ve not followed the GroupsMore startup but I was really excited to hear about this. In truth, I’ve only recently signed up for GroupsMore as an experimentation to purchase a t-shirt printing deal. Groupon came from the concept of bulk-buying. It leverages the buying group power to tip or win the deal of your choice. … Read more

Beware of DiGi Automated Facebook Status Subscription Service

When I logged into Facebook today, they informed I had to tighten my personal security. That’s fine. However, when it came to setting up authentication via mobile, be wary of the automated telco service subscription. Facebook does not charge Mobile verification is becoming common today. And initial thought was, texting to Facebook wouldn’t give me … Read more

I Heart Borneo Awareness Campaign

Instead of me telling you about this campaign, this guy tells it much better. Plus, spot the giant bunny! To my brothers and sisters across the sea As much as water divides us, our relationship has never weakened. Sure, we may have some differences in culture, but as common bloggers and social media enthusiasts, we … Read more

The Future of Web at WebCamp KL 7th Edition

It’s really nostalgic (yet freaky) to remember the times of blinking text and graphics. Then there was the time, Flash introductions in splash pages were the big ‘wow’ factor. But right now, where are we heading with the web? How does website design move forward or most importantly, what’s the next step besides improved user … Read more