Johore Tin (2)

Benefiting From Lower Raw Material Cost ?

Publish date: Mon, 2 Feb 2015, 05:05 PM 

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According to the article below posted on The Star today, milk products manufacturers will benefit from lower raw material price following decline of milk prices internationally.  

Milk powder is major raw material for Johore Tin's dairy division, the bulk of which are exported. Can we expect a strong set of result in coming quarters due to a combination of low raw material cost as well as strong US dollars ?

My article is written based on publicly available information. Please don't blame me if Johore Tin's coming quarter results does not meet your expectation.

       

(Dutch Lady share price)

(F&N share price)

(Johore Tin share price)

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Dairy shares on the rise

Monday, 2 February 2015 (The Star)

Dutch Lady, F&N post strong gains on falling raw material costs

PETALING JAYA: Shares of dairy companies such Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) have seen strong gains in the year-to-date period, driven largely by falling raw material costs.

Usually viewed as defensive and recession proof counters, the shares of both companies were given a boost as investors expected the low raw material prices to lead to a rise in profit margins for these leading consumer companies.

Industry players said that while bigger customers had a certain leverage to bargain for lower end-prices from these consumer giants, the drop in prices was not yet apparent for consumers buying off the shelf.

The industry players added that whether the cost savings from lower material costs would be passed on to the end consumer would also depend on factors such as competitive pressures.

“Pricing (by players like Dutch Lady and F&N) may also depend on the exchange rate. But generally the lower material costs are a net positive to their bottomlines as they could already afford to lower their prices for bulk buyers,” an industry source said.

Class III milk futures traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for February 2014 delivery had seen a steep fall of about 25% since the middle of last year to a low of US$16.11 per 2,000 hundredweights (cwt).

Their prices had recovered slightly at press time to US$18.90 per cwt but analysts say that falls could resume should the overall commodity complex see further declines.

Shares of Dutch Lady and F&N had racked up commendable gains of 11.13% and 6.2% respectively in the year-to-date period to RM47.12 and RM18.52 on Friday’s close.

Both counters have outperformed the broader FTSE Bursa Malaysia KL Composite Index that rose 1.47% in the same period.

CIMB Research analyst Eing Kar Mei said in her recent report that despite the challenging operating environment on the impending goods and services tax (GST), F&N could still deliver on a bottomline basis on the launch of new products and lower raw material costs.

She rated the stock an “add” with a target price of RM24.52 noting that there could be upside potential to earnings forecast if raw material prices decline further.

“From my understanding, the steep drop in milk prices and more than able to offset the drop in the value of the ringgit for the company,” Eing said.

While Kenanga Research’s Soong Wei Siang had a “market weight” rating on Dutch Lady with a target price of RM44.22.

Other analysts also said that other than raw material costs, interest in these shares could also have been boosted by their dividend growth prospects.

Dutch Lady had seen strong growth in its dividends of 20.6% annualised in the five years prior while F&N saw a more modest dividend growth of 3.19%, according to data on Bloomberg data.

At present prices, F&N had an indicative gross yield of 2.97% while Dutch Lady at 2.33%.

However fund managers were cautious on both Dutch Lady and F&N, considering that both companies were trading at historic highs and were tagged with high valuations.

Dutch Lady with a market capitalisation of RM3.02bil is trading at a trailing price to earnings ratio (PER) of 27.86 times and an enterprise value to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EV/EBITDA) of 18.19 times.

While F&N that had a market capitalisation of RM6.78bil last traded at a trailing PER of 26.08 times and an EV/EBITDA of 16.79 times.

ACE Companies (4)

SCC, Solution, Systech, Techfast, Texcycle

Publish date: Sat, 31 Jan 2015, 11:54 AM 

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19. SCC Holdings


Overview

SCC Holdings Berhad is principally an investment holding company and its principal subsidiary companies are Anitox (M) Sdn Bhd ("Anitox Malaysia") and SCC Corporation Sdn Bhd ("SCC Corporation").

Anitox Malaysia is principally involved in the following:

• Sales, marketing and distribution of non-antibiotic animal health products from Anitox Corporation.

SCC Corporation is principally involved in the following:

• Sales, marketing and distribution of non-antibiotic animal health products to feed mills and farms; and
• Sales, marketing and distribution of food service equipment, including provision of installation, service and supply of ingredients and specialty products for the F&B industry.

Due to some similarities in the business activities of Anitox Malaysia and SCC Corporation, we have segregated our business into two (2) divisions, namely Animal Health Products Division ("AHPD") and Food Service Equipment Division ("FSED"). AHPD comprises of the activities of Anitox Malaysia and the sales, marketing and distribution of non-antibiotic animal health products by SCC Corporation whilst FSED relates to the sales, marketing and distribution of food service equipment, including provision of installation, service and supply of ingredients and specialty products for the F&B industry by SCC Corporation.

Animal Health Products Division

Antimicrobial Products

Antimicrobial products are normally added into the feed and are used to terminate or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi in the feed.

Anti-mould and Antifungal Products

Anti-mould and antifungal products are used by feed millers and farmers to eliminate the existence and growth of fungus and moulds in feeds

Toxin Binder

Toxin binder is a type of binder that is used to bind toxins that exist in feeds. The toxins, known as mycotoxins, are produced by moulds that are found in feedstuff such as corns and peanuts. These moulds can invade the feedstuff during various stages - the growing stages in the fields, during harvesting, during transporting, and even during storage. The existence of mycotoxins result in poor livestock growth; poor feed conversion as well as increased susceptibility to diseases.

Probiotic Products

Probiotic products are products that contain live microorganisms that are believed to be healthy to the host organism, in this case the livestock. Probiotics are often used to inhibit competitive pathogenic bacteria from propagating.

Natural Growth Promoters

Natural growth promoters are feed additives and it can be broken down into various types such as organic acids, probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, phytobiotics and immune stimulants. Natural growth promoters are preferred over antibiotic growth promoters as it does not bear any risk regarding bacterial resistance or develop unwanted residue in animal products.

Phytobiotic Feed Additive

A type of natural growth promoters, phytobiotics are available in various forms and originated from leaves, roots, tubers or fruits of herbs and spices. It is widely used in feed additives as a result of its antibacterial and antioxidative properties.

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Foodservice Equipment Division

Our Group distributes a wide range of world renowned food service equipment and supplies for the F&B industry. The table below sets out the principal types of products that we currently distribute:

Henny Penny

Manufacturer of high quality automated food service equipment engineered for performance and reliability. Products can be designed based on customer specifications and are highly customisable Manufacturer/ Supplier : Henny Penny Corporation Country of Origin : USA Products : Pressure Fryer, Open Fryer, Rotisseries, Heated Hold Cabinet, Combi Oven, Breading Machine, Blast Chiller, Merchandiser and etc.

Bunn

Manufacturer of beverage equipment that has a product line for both home as well as commercial use Manufacturer/ Supplier : Bunn-O-Matic Corporation Country of Origin : USA Products : Coffee Machine, Hot Water Machine, Powder Mix Dispenser, Slush Machine, Iced Tea Brewer and etc.

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20. Solution Engineering

Solution specialises in the design and development of teaching equipment for engineering education (SOLTEQ) such as chemical, mechanical, electrical and control engineering. Our products are utilised in public and private universities, university colleges, polytechnics, skilled training centers, advanced technical institutions and colleges. Solution has pioneered a range of teaching equipment that are not only comparable to established brands in terms of technical capability and quality but also enhanced with computer interface for reliable and accurate experimental results. We are also the exclusive distributor for QVF Engineering, a range of borosilicate glassware pilot plants and components for use in chemical engineering laboratories, R&D and industrial production. For process control automation and data acquisition systems, we are also an OPTO 22 and NEMATRON distributor. The demand for quality education especially in specialised areas of engineering and skills training has created a demand for the latest generation of teaching equipment. Solution is able to provide some of these needs at reasonable cost. After sales service and spare parts are also easily available and affordable. Our future plans include the development of multi-media software to complement teaching equipment which will speed up the student's learning curve.These modules will also be available for use on the INTERNET as part of a distance learning programme.

SOLTEQ :: Equipment for Engineering Education & Research ::
Process ControlHeat Transfer & ThermodynamicsFluid MechanicsEnvironmental EngineeringChemical & Bioprocess Engineering Pilot PlantsBasic Process & Reaction EngineeringBuilding Services
Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics Exchangers, thermal conduction units, refrigeration units, air conditional units, etc. Units can be used for the study of heat transfer, energy balance, etc.	Process Control Basic equipments as well as pilot plant units equipped with electronic instrumentations and process control system (PCS). Units can be used for the study of industrial instrumentations and process control.
Fluid Mechanics Equipments such as hydraulic/ hydrostatic apparatus, flow and friction apparatus , pump test apparatus,etc. Units can be used for the study of fluid mechanics	Environmental Engineering Equipments such as cyclone, scrubber, spray chamber, bag filter for the study of air pollution control and ion exchange, aeration, corrosion studies for water treatment and control .
Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Pilot Plants Pilot plant equipments such as distillation columns, extractors, evaporators, absorbers, mixer settlers, etc. Units can be used for the study of mass and heat transfer, etc.	Basic Process & Reaction Engineering Various types of reactors and fermenters for the study of reactions and biochemical processes. Food engineering processes such as physical refining fractionation, hydrogenation, deodorizer, neutralizer, margarine production.
Building Services Basic equipments for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), building services such as fire protection, lifts, building automation and security systems, card access, CCTV, etc.

SOLDAS :: SCADA - Supervisory Control & Data Aquisition ::
	We are developing SOLDAS for each of our engineering equipment. We supply most of our equipment with SOLDAS depend on customer requirement. Most of our customer, order our equipment and request to bundle with DAS (Data Acquisition System). Our equipment DAS involve hardware and software, it consists of I/O hardware, computer workstation, and SOLDAS. SOLDAS is running inside a computer, it communicate with equipment through I/O hardware that installed on the equipment control panel, it provide the following features:
	GUI (Graphical User Interface), equipment will be presented in graphical schematic diagram, the real-time experiments data will be showed next to the measurement instruments Perform data logging, save data in files, the data will be saved in spreadsheet format for analysis Plot experiment data on trend, a few measurements can be put into a same trend to compare the experiment result Supervisory control, i.e. PID,PI Perform arithmetic calculation on experiment data, generate experiment result on real-time data Data and result printing

SOLCAL :: Computer Aided Learning Software ::

Basically it is a teaching manual for SOLTEQ equipment in an electronic format. With this tool lecturers and students can learn about the equipment in an interactive manner, not only on the theory but the user can also see an animated sample experiment process flow, this will facilitating the teaching and shorten the learning curve, and will well prepare the users for practical session.

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21. Systech

SYSTECH BHD (Stock Code : 0050) is an investment holding company listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 15 June 2011. Our core subsidiary is Syscatech Sdn Bhd, one of the leading eMRM(Members Relationship Management) solutions provider in the market.

Syscatech Sdn Bhd (591742-T) was incorporated on 6 September 2002 and was awarded its MSC Status on 29 October 2002.

We are principally involved in the design, R&D, customization and implementation of web-based solutions to the members' centric industry such as the Direct Selling Industry, Multi-Level Marketing and Retail Industry where members' relationship management and loyalty program are key elements of the operations.

Our Enterprise Information Builder ("EIB") framework is a project undertaken by us under the MSC initiative to develop a robust and powerful web-based framework. The EIB is a Knowledge Management Enabler which is a flexible, robust and powerful framework serving as a rapid-development platform that allows real enterprise business applications to be developed in an efficient and effective manner. Our EIB was designed and developed using JAVA and XML technologies. The EIB framework was specifically designed to primarily suit the development requirements of the eMRM solution and to provide developers with a robust and efficient building block to work with.

In 2003, we successfully commercialised our flagship integrated Enterprise Web-Based Solution ("EWBS") for the members centric industry from our proprietary web-based framework - the EIB and marketed under 1Cliq eMRM.

Note : Systech website does not allow copy and paste of its information so I can't incorprate them into this article. Basically, if you are a MLM company, Systech can design the website for you, develop the apps for mobile services (if necessary), manage the eCommerce transactions for you (the IT part), etc. ==================================

22. Techfast


Techfast Holdings Berhad’s business segments include manufacturing of self-clinching fasteners, manufacturing of mould cleaning rubber sheets and Light Emitting Diode (LED) epoxy encapsulant materials.



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23. Texcycle



Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur Tex Cycle started in 1984 in Klang, Malaysia, a time when contaminated waste was unintentionally dumped in landfills or burned indiscriminately. Since then, the company has developed to earn pioneer status in the recycling of schedule waste. Tex Cycle practices and acts on the worldwide effort of waste management, living the motto of “reduce, reuse, recover, recycle”.

Company Profile
	Share similar vision with DOE - to continuously protect the land we live in.
	Specialised in recycling and recovery of schedule waste.
	Using the latest state-of-the-art technology
	Broad customer base consisting of multi-nationals to small work-shops.
	More than 1000 customers nationwide.
	Tex Cycle is a company that speacialises in recycling and recovery of schedule waste. It was formed in 1984, a time when contamined waste was unintentionally dumped in landfills or burned indiscriminately at obscure places. Sharing the same vision of the Deparment of Enviroment (DOE) to continuously protect the land we live on, the company has developed to earn pioneer status in the recycling of scheduled waste. Tex Cycle practices and acts on the worldwide effort of waste management, living the motto of "reduce, reuse, recover, recycle." As a profesional recycler, Tex Cycle collects used materials directly from companies in the electronic, engineering, automobile, oil & gas, printing and other manufacturing industries, all of which use rags, wipes and gloves. These materials are soiled with grease, inks, solvents and whatever subtance imaginable. Such wastes are now highly regulated abd have be disposed off, at sites permitted by the DOE and handled only by licensed contractors. Every year, the ever increasing hundreds of tons of soiled rags, wiper cloths and gloves are transported by our licensed fleet of trucks to Tex Cycle. Our job is to remove contaminants from the soiled materials so that they can be reused. Damaged materials can also be converted into safe recyclable nproducts, fit for reuse. Our new factory, utilising the latest state-of-the-art technology is designed to handle the logistics and process involved in waste management. Safety and hygiene conciousness is a company law at Tex Cycle. Our trained drivers and service personnel are committed to quality and provide the best solution in waste management. Tex Cycle prides itself in the fields of research, trend development and service excellence. We work closely with our customers and the authorities in complying with the latest enviromental regulation. Being a major player in the environment business, we will continue to service and upgrade our processing methods to meet or exceed the stringent goverment standards for waste-water purity. We are a call away and we will come to you however remote your location is.

Facts on Schedule Waste
	• Contaminants in the rags (based on sample tested from sludge and water residual)
	• Contaminated rags are highly regulated and have to be disposed off, at sites permitted by DOE and handled by licensed contractors
	• Contaminants found in rags
	Oil Grease Arsenic, AS Barium, Ba Boron, B Cadmium, Cd Copper, Cu Chromium, Cr Lead, Pb Mercury, Hg Nickel, Ni Selenium, Se Silver, Ag Tin, Sn Zinc, Zn Manganese, Mn Iron, Fe Sulphide, S2-

Products - TC Wipes

	How TC Wipes service work?
	Based on the factors like the number of employees using wiper cloths, your usage of another wiping product or your usage with another service, we estimate your requirements for TC wiper cloths.
	After we have agreed on your expected usage, we determine the number of TC wiper cloths assigned to your account to support that level of usage. The quantity is called your inventory.
	Your inventory should include enough wipes so that you do not run out of stock at any time in between the pick up and delivery cycle.
	Each delivery, we pick up the wipes that you have used, count them in our plant, and have them replaced immediately.
	It is normal that some cloths will be lost in use in your plant. It is very common that 2%-10% of your monthly usage will be lost. These units are usually accidentally thrown in the trash or pilfered. To prevent shortage we provide an automatic replacement programme that replaces lost or pilfered cloths. (Excess losses will be charged)
	We will work with your employee to help control wiper cloth loss by providing training, cloth conservation posters and quarterly usage recaps.
	It is the job of our Service Representative to monitor your weekly usage, inventory and losses so that you always have an adequate supply of clean cloth, at the lowest cost.
	If you need extra cloths, we will deliver within Peninsular Malaysia usually within 24 hours
	Benefit in using TC wipes
	Reusable with minimum environmental impact, aligned with most company environmental goals.
	Requires minimum handling and reduces liaising with contractors on purchasing and disposing of the contaminated materials.
	Cost reduction on inventory – comparison between conventional non-reusable rags against Tex Cycle reusable wipe
	Comparison Conventioal Rags Tex Cycle Wipes Assume 1 worker uses 10 pcs of rags / day 6 days 60 pcs 60 pcs 26 days 260 pcs 120 pcs 8 Months** 2080 pcs 120 pcs Quality Mixutre of synthetic material-non-biodegradable 100% cotton biodegradable
	* 60 pcs weekly exchange = 120 pcs in-use/month ** Tex Cycle wipes will last 8 month=120pcs

ACE Companies (3)

Opensys, Peterlabs, Privasia

Publish date: Sat, 31 Jan 2015, 10:42 AM

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16. Opensys

OpenSys (M) Berhad is an MSC-Status Company and public-listed on the Bursa Malaysia, providing innovative solutions to the financial services industry. 

OpenSys' has brought to market powerful application software for the banks and insurance companies that enhances the productivity of their tellers, agents and intermediaries. These proven software expedite the processing of insurance policies and claims as well as cheque and credit card bill payments, enabling financial institutions to offer a wider array of products and services, and to provide a convenient and delightful experience to customers.

Efficient Sevice Machines

OpenSys pioneered the design and development of a class of non-cash dispensing self-service kiosks called Efficient Service Machines (ESM) that accept deposits and payments using cash, cheques, credit and debit cards. ESMs allow banks, insurance and utility companies and government agencies to improve customer service, extend market reach and reduce operational cost. 

OpenSys strives for excellence, commanding a hefty 85% market share in intelligent image-based cheque deposit self-service machines (ESM) in Malaysia.

Business Process Outsourcing

OpenSys' unique outsourcing business model transforms its self-services products and services into an application-on-demand model. Since its introduction in 2003, there has been a surge in interest in this outsourcing model with the adoption rate tripling within the last 12 months. By applying this business model, banks, insurance and telecommunication companies are able to quickly provide 24 by 7 self-service convenience, improve customer service, lower the cost of delivering services and generate fee-based income without having to manage the ESM machines. 

Cryptopad 1000

The CryptoPAD 1000 is an encrypting PIN Pad Module designed and built specifically to be used in self-service terminals. It facilitates a high level of security and protection for Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) and encryption keys entered at the keypad. This PIN Pad Module is also extremely robust and tamper resistant.

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17. Peterlabs

PeterLabs Holdings Berhad was incorporated under the Act on 28 July 2010. The company was listed on the ACE Market on 26 July 2011.

Our Group is involved in the manufacturing, distribution and trading of animal health and nutrition products which include animal feed additives, environment maintenance products, veterinary pharmaceuticals and biologicals.

Our products include anthelmintic, antimicrobial, disinfectant, injectable products, mold inhibitor and toxin binder, multi-nutrient and supplement, complete feed premix, pre-probiotic / enzyme / acidifier, topical dressings and cleansing agents.

Our new manufacturing plant at Nilai has been fully commercialized on July 2011. The new premises boast of 3 acres land area, which houses the corporate office, production facilities, quality control facilities, microbiology laboratory and warehouse facilities.

Poultry

Anthelmintic OMS Stalazole 50 FG Antimicrobial Benmequin 200 Sol Benmoxyl 50S WSP Ben-CTC 500 WSP Cenaflox 200 Sol Coccistop Sol E-Thro 200 WSP Florocin 10 Sol Lincocen 44 FG N-Rocen 100 Sol OMS Colistin 110 FG OMS Genta 10 FG OMS Nystatin 50 FG OMS Tiamulin 100 FG OMS Tylofac 250 FG Polyvet 2M Sol Sulfaton-P 50% WSP TMS 480 Sol Tribest Sol Trioquino WSP Disinfectant Iodect MULTIGUARD L.A. OsmoPHEN Multi-Nutrient & Supplement Benmasol Sol Benmolyte Plus WSP Isolyte WSP OSMO PKE OSMOFAT 300 Osmolyte WSP Osmovit 253 WSP Provita-Aid WSP PEC GSM Minpro TP102 FG Polimix Poultry Mineral OM 001 FG Prolyte-Plus WSP Solulyte Concentrate WSP Veta-Bio WSP Vitalife Sol Vitamin Concentrate for Layer FG Premix OSMO MIN OSMO VIT Premix - Best Data Mix Premix - OMS Premix - PEC Pre-Probiotic & Enzyme CMS 2000 Egg Shell Master

Swine

Anthelmintic OMS Stalazole 50 FG Antimicrobial Ben-CTC 500 WSP OMS Colistin 110 FG OMS Fourmix 100 FG OMS Genta 10 FG OMS Nystatin 50 FG OMS Tiamulin 100 FG OMS Tylofac 250 FG Polyvet 2M Sol Sulfaton-P 50% WSP TMS 480 Sol Tylocen + S200 FG Disinfectant Iodect MULTIGUARD L.A. OsmoPHEN Multi-Nutrient & Supplement Benmolyte Plus WSP OSMOFAT 300 OSMO PKE Osmolyte WSP PEC GSM Minpro TP102 FG Polimix Prolyte-Plus WSP Solulyte Concentrate WSP Veta-Bio WSP Premix Premix - CT Premix - Best Data Mix Premix - FMG Premix - PEC

Ruminant

Antimicrobial Benmoxyl 50S WSP E-Thro 200 WSP OMS Fourmix 100 FG Disinfectant Iodect MULTIGUARD L.A. OsmoPHEN Multi-Nutrient & Supplement Benmolyte Plus WSP Isolyte WSP OSMOFAT 100 OSMO PKE Osmolyte WSP Provita-Aid WSP PEC GSM Minpro TP102 FG Polimix Prolyte-Plus WSP Solulyte Concentrate WSP Veta-Bio WSP

Companion Animal

Antimicrobial Coccistop Sol Disinfectant Iodect MULTIGUARD L.A. OsmoPHEN Multi-Nutrient & Supplement Benmolyte Plus WSP Osmolyte WSP Provita-Aid WSP PEC GSM Minpro TP102 FG Polimix Prolyte-Plus WSP Solulyte Concentrate WSP Veta-Bio WSP

Aquaculture

Antimicrobial Osmoflox 20% Sol Osmo-Fos E WSP Tribest Sol Multi-Nutrient & Supplement OSMO PKE Polimix Prolyte-Plus WSP Veta-Bio WSP

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18. Privasia

Privasia    Outsourcing   Why Outsource? The three most expensive resources in your business are time, talent management and attention. How are you spending them? Today, companies face unparalleled pressure from customers, competitors and shareholders in a rapidly-changing technological environment. The speed with which business is moving in this competitive world means that organizations, like yours, are constantly pressed for time in balancing sales initiatives, new product introduction and the delivery of those products and services. At the same time, existing business processes and legacy IT systems may hamper your ability to respond quickly. Attempts to keep pace with technology are potentially expensive and risky particularly when the talent required to understand those investments are not easily available. Therefore, IT outsourcing has become increasingly popular because it enables you to focus on your competency and harness the best technology to your advantage.   What We Offer?

Privasia provides various outsourcing solutions:

IT Outsourcing

Desktop Outsourcing

Applications Outsourcing

Business Process Outsourcing

Procurement Outsourcing

Support and Services

We have field support specialists who hold different certifications in IT disciplines to help you meet the challenges of your ever-changing IT infrastructure. We work with you and your team to integrate the appropriate technology and to operate at peak efficiency, while achieving your business goals. We understand that you need fast access to help resolve your hardware and software issues, and maximize your IT infrastructure uptime. Our support specialists are capable of delivering a comprehensive set of infrastructure support and services that will help you to focus on core business issues and boost your productivity in a cost-effective manner. The support and services we provide include:

Mainframe and Midrange

Networking/Workgroup

Helpdesk

Software Application Solutions

Desktop and Distributed /IT Support

Privasia    Spend Management

e-Bidding

Privasia’s eBidding platform is a web-based price negotiation tool that utilizes dynamic pricing to derive true market prices of products and services in response to current market supply and demand conditions. This platform incorporates a proven reverse and forward auction method of online auction. Buying or selling organizations post all relevant information and specifications online and invite qualified and capable suppliers or buyers to compete in a real-time auction session. This method saves time for buyers or sellers and increases their chances of securing a product or service at a better price. This reverse auction approach has consistently returned buyers a savings average of 8% - 20%. As for forward auction, sellers have managed to sell at an average 10% to 30% higher. eBidding enables real-time market price discovery, transparency, and shortened bid cycle time. Since it is web-based, it allows buyers and suppliers to participate wherever they may be, as long as they have access to the Internet. eBidding also provides an easy introduction to participating in e-commerce – with limited business or capital risk and potentially high rewards. The application requires little or no integration with other software as it is capable of running several different types of auctions. Since January 2008, Privasia had carried out a total number of 319 Reverse Auctions and 21 Forward Auctions. Overall, saving generated for Reverse Auction is about 126.6 million.

For the year 2008 to date:

The highest saving in terms of percentage acquired through reverse auction is 49.6%

The highest saving in terms of value acquired through reverse auction is RM68.9 million.

Overview of eBidding System

Overview of eBidding Process

e-Procurement

Our eProcurement system consists of the following functions:

Vendor Sourcing

Full Outsourcing (including tender & RFQ)

eTender & eRFQ

User profile maintenance

Catalogue management

Purchase requisition (PR) processes

By using our eRFQ/eTender, potential vendor is able to:

receive tenders or RFQs and submit their quotation through the internet

upload specification for the vendors to view

ask supplier questionnaires (CQ (Compliance Questionnaire)

add suppliers by searching the Company Name, Category, State and Certification

Essentially, Privasia’s eProcurement system enables you to:

organize your interactions with your most crucial suppliers

leverage on a set of built-in monitoring tools to minimize costs while assuring maximum supplier performance

keep an open line of communication with essential stakeholders

leverage on previous agreements to ensure each new price quote is more competitive than the last

reduce costs, improve service to internal customers, and increase strategic focus in the procurement department

By consolidating your purchases, developing strong relationships with strategic suppliers, and automating your procurement processes, Privasia’s eProcurement places you on the right track to greater transparency and efficiency.

Privasia    Consulting Business Unit

IT Consulting

In today’s environment, all buildings and structures must be equipped with modern ICT infrastructure. We work together with you to plan, design and architect such infrastructure with great capability, efficiency and professionalism. Our key strength is our breadth of skills and ability in all areas of IT for small to large scale business. We have consultants who specialize in network designing, security and system design. Our IT team works with clients to ensure that the best design meets the clients’ budget and more importantly, their requirements. The scope of work ranges from complete designing of an IT architecture or integration with an existing environment. Our IT consultants can help provide value by leveraging their knowledge, experience and technical skills. Having worked with companies of all sizes, diverse business challenges and unique requirements, our team has the expertise to attain your IT goals.

Computing

Increase your power, performance and availability of your information systems. Our high availability clustering solutions help ensure that mission-critical information systems are always available when needed.

Project Management

Provide end-to-end coordination of work between clients, third-party vendors, and our technology team. We also offer management of project risks and issues, client's expectations and facilitation on the exchange of information for project success.

Business Analysis

In depth study of client’s business, existing business processes and technologies; streamlining business processes, simplifying work flows and eliminating redundant and non value-added processes.

Solution Evaluation

Form criteria that fit the business objectives and IT strategy.

System Integration

Privasia provides systems integration services to our customers using cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to ensure the success of your project, thus helping you to achieve competitive advantage, which can be measured in terms of higher ROI, sales and profitability. We work with you as partners bringing our in-depth knowledge of different technologies and project management to provide a cost-effective recommendation.

Our mission is to help you identify the most effective and lucrative way of running your business processes using leading information technology solutions. We look at the world through your eyes, and see what you need to see BEFORE you need to see it. And we do it with the best people and partners in the industry.

Service Methodology

Infrastructure

Over the years, Privasia has developed and refined the range of services offered to address all the core technical requirements of modern ICT systems and solutions. We aim to assist you in architecture, deployment, migration and optimizing your IT infrastructure by providing maximum computing alignments, availability, and performance in a cost-effective manner. We take pride in working with partners who share our commitment in delivering solutions of the highest quality that will add further value to your business growth. We specialize in the following central IT infrastructure components:

Data Center Commissioning

Security and Surveillance Systems

Server / Storage

Network Design

Privasia    Consulting Business Unit Solution and Services Privasia has been involved in the IT industry for more than 10 years and have consistently demonstrated competitiveness, dedication and commitment in serving our clients. Our wealth of experience, combined with our capabilities and knowledge, enable us to handle consulting, integration, implementation and support services in a comprehensive and professional manner. The solutions and services recommended by our experts are based on real-world experience using best practice recommendations, proven designs, and systematic plans that will increase your productivity, lower your costs and create a foundation your company can build on. Port and Logistic Solutions In this day and age, the physical movement of goods is somewhat taken for granted. What has gained in importance is the availability of information surrounding those movements and transactions. The business decisions to be made upon these chains of events depend on the accurate and comprehensive information across the entire supply chain. We have developed a suite of applications and solutions to enhance business processes and best practices unique to the logistics and port industry. Every solution is standardized yet fully independent. It is able to integrate seamlessly with each other to meet the demands of your business growth. Container Gate Security System (CGSS) Container Gate Security System is designed to be used in organizations which require vehicle authorization and authentication to enter into their premises. The system checks the authenticity of the driver and the vehicle before granting access. The system is integrated with heavy duty automatic barrier gates and captures detailed information of all exit and entry at a given barrier gate. Real Time Monitoring System (RTMS) RTMS is a client-server based solution for monitoring activities within the port. Its core objective is to make visible the real-time efficiency of operations within a port such as monitoring the current location and also the movement of RTG, cranes and vessels in a single display. RTMS obtains data from operational systems within the port. Haulage Booking System (HDBS) HDBS automates haulage depot booking operations by engaging, managing & administering bookings done for both drop-off and pick-up by haulage operator, offering improved operational efficiency and flexibility with lower operational cost. HDBS allows depot operators to monitor turnaround time for haulages on a real-time basis. E-Secure E-Secure combines automated gate security operations and visitor management system (VMS) with incident reporting functionalities for high-traffic premises to ensure proper security monitoring at all times.  E-Secure enables the organization to reduce time spent in managing security by speeding up registration process. It also allows tracking of registration, duration of stay and visiting history at a click of a button. Conventional Cargo System (NGCCS) NGCCS introduces a new operating concept in the management of conventional cargo terminals. It facilitates electronic submission of Notification of Vessel Arrival, Berth Application, Hatch List, Storage Requisition, Integrated Import Documents and Integrated Shipping Documents through the web and self-service printing of Gate Pass and Cargo Receipts. NGCCS also incorporates a Central Control Center to monitor all operational events happening in the terminal through graphical screens and CCTV monitors to appraise the status of operation at the wharf, open yard and at the gate. The system streamlines and automates transactions by computerizing all work processes and procedures, with a mission-critical framework that operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. E-Terminal Plus (eTP+) E-Terminal Plus system is a community based application for the Port community that automates interactions between various stakeholders and the port with core emphasis on reducing processing time, hence creating an interactive customer relationship whereby submission and retrieval of information is done in a more simplified manner. e-TP is built using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) concept. SOA uses standard protocols and conventional interfaces, typically web services which would allow different applications to exchange data with one another as they participate in business processes Smart Card Security System (SCSS) The Smart Card Security System is designed specifically for logistic organizations in order to provide the best security checks at all entry points. Its objectives are to increase efficiency of port operations, ensure minimal interruptions during confirmation and verification procedures at assigned container gate terminals. Contactless smart card and reader implementation provide faster entry yet more secure access control. Each card access is monitored closely to ensure security integrity and access levels are observed, thus preventing abuse or unauthorized access. The system can be interfaced with port’s container management system to provide necessary checks before granting entry or exit to a particular prime mover. It is robust, mobile and requires less maintenance which allows the system to be easily integrated with any door or security access, be it manual, automatic or magnetic. Business Solutions Privasia also offers business solutions to our clients. We believe that these business-driven solutions are mechanisms used for management, operation and administration in the context of information technology strategy. They also address the improvement of staff efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness by mitigating risks and minimizing human errors. Human Resource Management System (HRMS) Privasia’s HRMS System leverages on best-practices and cutting edge technology to transform the conventional human resource development to an efficient and collaborated human resource management environment where all stakeholders are well-connected to processes, information, knowledge and communities within the human resource ecosystem. The solution manages all areas of enterprise level business including processes, resources, communities, intelligence training and learning. The modules include Employee Data, Leave Management, Training, Medical and Payroll. Biometric Time Attendance System (BTAS) BTAS moves away from the traditional punch-card method by automating the time attendance process using smart card and biometric technology to authenticate and register employee attendance to achieve a higher level of efficiency and productivity. The system collects data via 2 simple devices: ID smart card and a biometric/smart reader card. It also allows reporting at the touch of a button. Online Status Report System (OSRS) The Online Status Reporting System is a web-based system which aims to promote the use of electronic medium in reporting, reviewing and managing weekly or periodic status updates by employees to their respective superiors. Employees would be able to record their updates, while their superiors would be able to provide feedback or specify a follow-up flag if requires. OSRS would change the traditional way of status reporting through printed reports and would promote the concept of paperless office. Asset and Maintenance Management System (AMMS) AMMS is a fully web-based system that provides functionalities that help maximize the efficiency of operations and minimize the costs of maintenance. It provides workflow/business process templates that increase speed and accuracy of data input/retrieval by establishing set protocols and screen accessibility based on either job title or task. It also provides real-time tracking of mobile assets and rotatable spares via bar-coding or hand-held computer. Finance Solutions Privasia’s Internet-based financial solutions put time and money-saving accounting functions such as on-the-fly data collection and real-time inventory tracking at the fingertips of growing businesses. Our financial solutions do not require investment in complex application development and implementation. By migrating to Internet-based solutions, growing companies are able to reduce the staff time and resources needed to manage records, streamline productivity, improve accuracy, and keep up-to-date inventory tracking that allows businesses to avoid under or over buying. With real-time account access 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, data can be obtained across locations— thus leaving less room for reporting errors and improving customer service. e-Procurement Our e-Procurement system has a whole suite of functionalities to cater to different procurement business processes within an organization. It transforms procurement by streamlining and automating each stage of the process, from searching for a product service to ordering, approving, tracking and making payment. Significant improvements have been realized from the introduction of e-Procurement. Transaction processing costs and time are reduced, freeing up purchasing professionals to perform more value-added tasks, and the streamlining of automation reduces maverick purchasing and keeping the purchase price low. e-Purse e-Purse system provides the ability to perform cashless payment transactions by utilizing a smart-card as the payment medium. The smart-card being utilized is a contact-less smart-card which is issued to all the users. A pre-loaded value will be stored in every smart-card and the amount will be deducted based on the transactions carried out by the users. The smart-card can also be used as an ID and is also capable of storing other related information based on the memory of the smart-card. Learning Solutions Multimedia design is the art of communication. It is distinguished from the ordinary media as it incorporates text, audio, still images, animation and video in an interactive content forms. It is a visual experience used by training and learning institutions and corporations to create an impact on the learning process. Using the latest tools of multimedia and technology, Privasia has been able to create a simple yet effective e-Learning content and Learning Management Management System (LMS), which have the potentials to train learners and employees to the fullest. They incorporate technological mechanisms that ensure a life-long learning culture and help develop knowledgeable, skilful, competitive and productive workforce. Being in the e-Learning industry, we have established a strong industry network and designing skills that provide industry-specific experience and environment. E-Learning Development Our e-Learning content development process adheres to the systematic step-by-step approach in instructional design, which is known as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). Each of our e-Learning content is carefully and skillfully designed according the pedagogical principles of teaching and learning. At Privasia, we think of our content design as minimalist that articulates clarity and brevity. Our objective at the end of the development process is to transform learning into an active activity that reduces complexity. Learning Management System To deliver effective e-Learning content, we have created a simple yet effective Learning Management System (LMS) with technological learning tools that are able to enhance the learning and training process. It is an Internet-based system that caters to the learners and administrator of the learning and training program. Among the features that are incorporated in the system are launching and tracking courses; posting assessments, references and glossaries, and displaying, tracking and reporting learners’ participation in the program. With our LMS, immediate access to learning and training can be provided without lag time as it delivers your courses and content with greater consistency. Multimedia Privasia provides modern, innovative, and affordable web solutions both for individuals and companies. We specialize in website design, development, redesign and programming. We also provide graphic design, logo and banner design, poster, program books, name tag and many more related with IT and designing services. We offer affordable price for website. Our experience with multinational corporations and local companies have always prepared us for any non-standard requests, and ready to come up with possible solutions. We are committed to provide high quality web design services and cutting-edge solutions for any project. We approach each web design in an individual way and strive to provide the best services for each client. No matter how complex your project can be, our experienced website designers will be able to provide you with a solution online. We will be able to give you a professional advice on how to improve your online presence and benefit from our services

Privanet

Privanet Group is a Wireless Network & Mobile solutions provider. We are licensed by MCMC to provide Network Service Provider (NSP) and Network Facilities Provider (NFP) services to our clients. We are also the distributor of Altai Super WiFi telco-grade equipment which makes us the ideal provider of managed network services in Malaysia. Working together with our partners, we are able to provide a complete network solution to our clients in the education sector (campuses & colleges), logistics (shipping ports), telecommunications (mobile network operators & internet service provider) and property development (residential area, condominiums, shopping malls). Due to the superior equipment that we use, our solutions are game-changing i.e. it changes the economics of deploying wireless network, making it viable to explore new business opportunities for network services.

Ipsat

IPSAT specializes in VSAT communication, both in KU-Band and C-Band Services. IPSAT offers a broad spectrum of satellite-based services: ranging from Managed Network Services to High Speed Internet Access services and a wide range of value-added Broadband applications such as VOIP, on-line education, corporate training, video conferencing, and satellite IP VPN services.

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