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        Microsoft are happy to announce the launch of .toolbox! So, what is .toolbox ? .toolbox is a free online training program where designers and developers can learn to create Silverlight applications using Expression Studio online.   So, what can you do with .toolbox beside create a nice avatar ? There are 2 core learning tracks which is Design Scenarios and Design Principles. ·         In Design Scenarios, designers and developers learn to create dynamically-rich Silverlight applications using Expression Studio. They learn to add code-free functionality to designs by following step-by-step tutorials that illustrate how to create interactive user experiences. ·         Through Design Principles, designers and developers learn fundamental UX concepts like choosing right colors, fonts, and layout, along with tips in how to apply them.   As you learn and pass course evaluations, you also earn badges (total 15 badges) and unlock new design levels to explore advanced courses.  You can learn more about them and other students making use of .toolbox coursework by exploring the People section of the site. You can even sort list them by either with the country or the level of badges that they earn. Join .toolbox today with your Microsoft Live ID and start your Free Silverlight and Expression learning!

Imagine Cup 2010 - The World's Premier Student Technology Competition This year, Imagine Cup Malaysia local software category will be held in Pulau Langkawi (Langkawi Island) Want to join the excitement with the Malaysia Software Category finalist on 17-19 May 2010? Signup yourself as a competitor and you might get a chance to win a free* trip to the Malaysia Software Design Final.   More info : http://www.myimaginecup.com / http://www.facebook.com/myimaginecup / http://www.twitter.com/myimaginecup

Date : 23 - 25 Oct 2009 Venue : Petronas Twin Tower B - Level 29 - Microsoft Malaysia Auditorium. WoW....finally, got some time to update my blog. Well, last 2 week was my busy week for Microsoft Student Partners. I been involving to help to organize the new batch of MSP bootcamp.We have 40 MSP + MSP Alumni that attend this annual event. Beside organize the event, im one of the speaker too. My topic was on VS2010 and ASP.NET 4. Sorry to the crowd as i suppose to show them some vs2010 features but it doesn't work. Also, seems like the topic was to advance for them. So, i decided to add in some old asp.net 2.0 features in. And directly get the student attentation. Other than technical presentation topic, we bring the MSP to Pain+ Ball as team building session !!! There is 1 extra activity happen in this year bootcamp. We actually prank the junior MSP...lol... We tell them that they need to tag their visitor pass when they go in the toilet.. :P Last but not least, thank to all the lead that helped out. 1. Me (:)) 2. Aswin 3. Kai Sin 4. Yao Loong 5. Looi 6. ChenJie 7. Gavin 8. KohPing 9. BingXiang   Not forget to alumni that attend/dropby. Estelle, JenTat, KohPing, KokWei, Ali Tehrani, ShengSin, Fredrick Mwasekaga, Poh Sze, Deyan, KahLiang, Kok Chiann,Moy and etc. Speaker that attend : Jabez, Kok Chiann, Chris Leong, Zharif, Aisha, Gerald (MS Singapore - NetMeeting) Did i forget any of the name ? *there are too many thing to share. overall, this is a very very awesome bootcamp that i ever been. LIKE LIKE LIKE ! Download my slide : VS2010ASPNET-MSPBootcamp.pdf (1.41 mb)

MSP Batch for year 2009/2010 has been open for student to apply. Program Details The Malaysian Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) Program is a yearly program designed to groom and recognize bright and technology passionate students for their contribution to the Malaysian academic community. It is an opportunity for top young minds to build vital technical and interpersonal skills, sharing with students and peers about technology and bringing out the best in you! If you would like to grab the opportunities as mentioned above - we want to hear from you!! Application Details Attached is the application form and student will need to follow the guideline on how to submit their form to followed email address. Subject of the mail should be read as : <COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY NAME>-<FACULTY>-<STUDENT NO>-<NAME>-MSP APPLICATION 2009/2010 Eg. ABC COLLEGE - IT DEPARTMENT - 12345 - MY NAME - MSP APPLICATION 2009/2010 As for the form file name : UNIVERSITYNAME_YOURNAME_Malaysian MSP Programme Application Form 2009-2010.doc Eg. ABC COLLEGE_MY NAME _Malaysian MSP Programme Application Form 2009-2010.doc All application should be email to : mymsp_apply(AT)mystudentpartners.com (change the AT to @) before 26 July 2009, 11.59pm Please do answer each question in the application form completely and with care. We will reject any of the application mail that didn't follow the mention guideline (You won't hear from us). ·        Please take note that this new intake is open for those University or College which already has existing MSP (check out the following list of university/college). ·        We will still accept the application for others university and we will look into it whether to have MSP for that particular university or college.   ·        Number of MSP will be subject to availability seat for the current University/Colleges.       ·        Existing MSP, you are not require to fill up the form.       (If your university/college wish to extend your excellent contribution over the past year, please email me to inform me.) Current List of University/College with MSP ·        Asia Pacific Institute of IT (APIIT) ·        Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) ·        Multimedia University (MMU) Cyberjaya ·        Multimedia University (MMU) Melaka ·        Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TARC) ·        Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) ·        Universiti Malaya (UM) ·        Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) ·        Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) ·        Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) ·        Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) ·        Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UniMAS) ·        College Damansara Utama (KDU PJ) ·        LimKokWing University ·        INTI Nilai ·        University Putra Malaysia (UPM) Who can apply? In order to be eligible for the award, you must be: Over 18 years old An undergraduate or post-graduate student at an eligible university Studying a full-time computer science-related degree or course and able to name a reference from your departments Passionate about technology and willing to share your expertise with others at your school DOWNLOAD : UNIVERSITYNAME_YOURNAME_Malaysian MSP Programme Application Form 2009-2010.doc (55.50 kb) Question ? Please contact your university/college current MSP or email to me at : seokchern85 (at) hotmail.com Best Regards, Ngan Seok Chern MCP | CEH | MSP Alumni | MVP - ASP/ASP.NET Acting Program Manager - Microsoft Student Partners Malaysia

Sorry to inform you all that the application for 2009/2010 MSP Malaysia has been postpone due to technical issue until futher notice. We will update you all again once things has been sorted out. Regards, Seok Chern

This year ImagineCup 2009 Malaysia software design final was a bit different,  now they having online voting for the best system video ! :) You can check out the following website and vote for your favorite team video : http://www.myimaginecup.com/ Some summary for the final team presentation : Total : 10 Team Date : 18 May 2009 Time : 9am to 4pm Venue : Microsoft Auditorium, Level 29, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Center *** Registration Required. Please contact your school MSP *** *Still haven't got the finalist team list... will update once i got it. Again, be there on the following day for the winner announcement: Date: 19 May 2009 Time : 9.00am to 6.00pm Location : Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre I believe this will be the Malaysia Imagine Cup Official Website for the up coming years.