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This post is more like what you need to know in subscribing to Streamyx Cool Uni Pack based on my personal experience.

The Package

Why you should get this package ?

1. Very CHEAP. Compared to 4 Mbps Blockbuster Deals which is RM 160 per month, Streamyx Cool Uni Pack for 4 Mbps will only cost you RM 88 per month.
2. You’ll get a HP Netbook for FREE.
3. FREE router modem with WiFi.
4. NO Installation fee (save RM 88).
5. NO Activation fee (save RM 75).
6. Many more

FAQ (Mine)

You can read all the FAQ at Streamyx Cool Uni Pack official page. However, I would like to add my own FAQ:

Can I register more than 1 Streamyx account under 1 phone line ?

No, that’s not possible, 1 phone line = 1 Streamyx account

How much is it for new phone line installation fee ?

RM 30

Where can I check for HP Order status ?

https://h20497.www2.hp.com/os/simpleView.tcl

Where can I get the Web Order Number for HP Order Status ?

Call 1800-88-6998 during office hour and press 2.

I’m studying for A Level at UiTM, can I apply too ?

Yes

My household income is more than RM 5,000, can I still apply ?

Even though in the official FAQ, it is said that household income must be RM 5,000 or less, you can still try applying for it. Most TMPoint won’t ask for your household income figure.

Anymore tips ?

If you’re applying for 4 Mbps packages, if it’s possible, please make sure the contractor that is supposed to check your line came in the morning. Testing done during non peak hours would yield better result. If you’re not satisfied with the speed test done by him, try downloading something from big servers such as Rapidshare, Microsoft or Ubuntu. I did my own test in front of him even though he said my line cannot support 4 Mbps by downloading from Rapidshare and the result is totally different (I could achive 4 Mbps based on the average download speed), so, I just subscribe to it anyway.

FAQ (Lowyat.Net)

In addition, Unofficial FAQ from Lowyat.Net has also been very helpful to me (some formatting adjustments are made):

Can I upgrade from my existing Streamyx?

According to official TM response, it is possible to upgrade smoothly as long as the applicant is eligible. However as our experiences tell, it is not always possible.
Situation 1: The streamyx belongs to an eligible student’s name. Smooth upgrade is possible. No termination, no quarantine, no downtime. Conclusion: GOOD
Situation 2: The streamyx belongs to dad/mom/bro/sis/whoever who is not eligible. Upgrade may NOT possible.

What should I do if I fall into Situation 2?

Solution 1: Terminate both homeline and streamyx. Reapply both again using an eligible student’s name. You will lose your existing phone number but negligible downtime.
Solution 2: Terminate only Streamyx and wait for 30 days quarantine. Then, reapply. Estimated downtime: 1-2 month. Existing phone number unchanged.
Solution 3: Subscribe for another set of homeline and streamyx. You will then have 2 homeline.

What if the existing Streamyx has remaining contract months with TM?

If you fall into Situation 2, you will have to pay the penalty (remaining subscription fees) to terminate, before you can resubscribe Streamyx Cool Uni Pack. Your only possible option is to subscribe for an additional set of homeline and streamyx.

Does it matter if the existing homeline does not belong to the eligible student?

Not a problem. If the homeline isn’t yours, you need to provide photocopied IC and signature of the homeline owner on the application form.

Does early subscriber enjoy RM12 reduction of subscription fee?

All subscriber enjoy the new rate from 1st April 2010.

What is the Netbook model?

HP Mini 210-1073TU worth of RM1100 (MSRP)

What is the Netbook quota?

According to Bernama news, there are 100 000 netbook to be given away

When will this package end?

No one will know. First come first serve basis.

Are the mentioned subscription fee inclusive of monthly rental?

Yes

I upgraded to Streamyx Cool Uni Pack recently and I want to know its status

Check http://sams.tm.net.my/marketingcenter/search.asp

Hey, I went to xxx TMPoint and the staff told me something different from this FAQ

These FAQ are a compilation from real experiences from several members. No member or Lowyat.Net is responsible for any misinformation within this unofficial FAQ.

How do u get ur netbook?

HP either call u when is it u r free then HP will deliver to ur hse or send email to ur streamyx email or personal email to confirm the delivery date and correspondent address.

P/S: Every info here are based on the time it was written. It may have changed. If you have anymore question, I suggest asking in Lowyat.Net Streamyx Cool Uni Pack thread.

Information System Unit of HUSM was established in year 2000 due to the specific needs of IT implementation in hospital. At that moment, there were only 4 people working, but today, the numbers has grown up to 25 people. Since the beginning of establishment, the unit has extensively developing applications software for the hospital. Lead by En. Azuddin Bin AB Rahman and his team consisting of 7 IT Officers, 13 programmers and 4 technicians, they have delivered more than 10 systems for various purposes. As computer science graduates, the team believes that they can build any application without the needs to acquire one from external sources. With that mindset, the software development alone has saved the hospital millions of ringgit.

We are using these frameworks/tools/languages/technologies in HUSM:

• Linux Slackware
• J2SE
• MySQL
• MySQL Replication
• Perl and Bash
• Python
• Apache
• XHTML, PHP & CSS
• jQuery
• ZPL II
• Subversion
• Smart Card (Mifare & MyKad)
• JasperReport

These are the applications that has been developed and still being maintained everyday by us:

LIFELINE
The core application in HUSM to manage patient’s demographic information and patients appointments records and patients accounting.

LIS (Lab Information System)
A lab information system, class of software which handles receiving, processing and storing information generated by medical laboratory processes. As one of the biggest applications developed, it is being used in 13 various labs with different modules for each one, this application is also being converted from Delphi to open source Java on Linux.

E-Folder
One of the applications in the hospital that utilize the use of human input device as in Tablet PC, Touch Screen Monitors and PDA. It is still in the early phase of development.

AMS (Asset Management System)
Used mainly to keep track of items such as stationary and others. This application is used extensively by the administrative department in order to ensure better inventory management.

POLS (Pharmacy Online Prescription)
A new application that is still being tested vigorously everyday. All prescriptions will be done through computers as opposed to the old style which subsequently will be better for the management to keep track of all procedures, minimizing mistakes, controlling the amount of drugs prescribed and so on.

SPIFU & SPIFA (Sistem Pengurusan Inventori Farmasi Ubat/Alat)
Another inventory application focusing on drugs and clinical items such as syringe, glove, and others. It is used to manage the purchasing process, tracking and updating inventory information and many more.

CSSD (Central Sterile Supply Department)
Keeping track of all the in and out records of surgery items in the hospital. This application will minimize the loss of the items. The cost for this application in the market from a German company is about RM 5 millions.

Sticker
In order to get a HUSM’s sticker, every vehicle needs to be registered in this application. It is being used by the Safety Department.

FIRAS (Film Information Reject Analisyst)
An application used by the Radiology Department to keep track of the rejected x-ray films and at the same time will generate various reports including any mishandling done by the radiology staff.

ICD 10 (International Classification of Diseases Version 10)
It is a disease coding encyclopedia and is much more efficient search can be made on any disease easily. This is an offline application.

Attendance
Using 100% opensource tools, we manage to create a Mifare Card based application to record daily attendance. In the future, fingerprints will be used to identify the staff.

Transfusion
The newest application for our Blood Bank Department which is still being developed. This application will incorporate open source MyKad reading algorithm (also was built at HUSM) to cut the time for the donors to fill out the form. There’s also a portable version for mobile usage.

Mortuary
Keeps track of deceased patients in the hospital.

HUSM Formulary
Another new application for the pharmacy department that will be used as the drugs information database. At this moment, HUSM is maintaining a bigger list of drugs than the list from Ministry of Health. Pharmacist should be able to see all the information in tree view and data from its database can be used in other applications as well such as Online Prescription.

Diet Management System
Developed by our newest IT Officer, this system is used to manage all the meal’s menu for our patients. It will be used in all patient wards when it’s completed successfully

In case you didn’t know, HUSM stands for Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia and I’m currently working there. Early this year, my head of the department got invited by MDeC to this event. The event took place at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center from 18/5/2008 to 22/5/2008. You can read all the information about WCIT here.

To my surprise, we were the only hospital that manage software development all by ourselves. Even though Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia started developing their own, they still has to rely on vendors in terms of hardware and the database (they’re using Oracle). Other hospitals didn’t actually bring their own IT Department people, instead they sent their vendors. However, they’re some from Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia who brought their own IT people even though the application they brought was coded by the vendor (the only difference is that they own the code, not the vendor).

The event was a really an eye opener for me. I saw lots of new technologies that has been integrated into our daily lives. It’s pretty cool to see the advancement of IT industries in Malaysia. I managed to meet some interesting developers, managers and others who has a lot of experience in the industry itself. Not to forget, I also managed to come close to our Prime Minister and also Yang di Pertuan Agong. It was almost as I could actually slap their back, but of course I didn’t do it, hey, I still love my job :)

However, I’m a little bit disappointed with the technology used. Lots of people/developers/vendors in the government still rely on non-open source software. Why should you pay when you can get it free? That’s what HUSM is trying to say in the event. We’ve developed our own software and save millions of ringgit, but of course, other managements don’t care, they think as long as they have the money, they’ll just spend it to the max. What they don’t realize is that some of the money that shouldn’t be spent in the first place could be used for other things. Now, imagine that mindset in each and every head of the department (including non-IT) in Malaysia. We could actually save billions and our IT people will gain knowledge more than ever.

I’m also surprised other IT Department didn’t bother to ask us much about the technologies that are being used in our applications. I mean, it’s not that weird if the end user didn’t ask what database that we use, but IT people ? Come on, it’s like a chef is not interested in asking about the recipe (ok, maybe a bad analogy there, but you should get my point).

Even though we just got small booth (read: very very small), I think we somehow manage to tell the people that HUSM is different. I’m looking forward to another event like this. Till then, enjoy the photos taken using Canon A710 at my Picasa Web Albums.

P/S: Thanks to MDeC for the invitation, we really appreciate it :)