Yeah… Here comes another great release from WordPress team ~ WordPress 2.9. Have you upgraded your WordPress engine to version 2.9? I am backup the whole web hosting now. Will try to install it later.
Here is some coolest new stuff…
- Global undo/”trash” feature.
- Built-in image editor
- Batch plugin update and compatibility checking
- Easier video embeds
Get the full list of enhancements at WordPress blog. 
Yeah… Intel will buy Nvidia (StreetInsider.com). This rumour pop up again after Intel killed the first retail version of its GPU ~ Larrabee. No… Intel will “never” buy Nvidia (TG Daily)
Image via MaximumPC
So what is your thought? Intel is great on its CPU. And Nvidia on GPU. If they follow AMD and ATI’s footsteps, what will happen? You can see Intel CPU + Nvidia chipset + Nvidia GPU now. And Intel CPU + Nvidia GPU in one chip in the near future.
For me, I don’t care as long as both companies stock price go up. 
Base Lending Rate (BLR) is the rate that followed by bank to determine house and shop loan. By knowing the past history BLR will let you know a better view on how the BLR rate going. Below is the Malaysia Base Lending Rate (BLR) history chart for January from year 1989 to year 2009.
Year BLR Readjust
2009 6.50%
2008 6.75% 6.50%
2007 6.75%
2006 6.00%
2005 6.00%
2004 6.00%
2003 6.50%
2002 6.50%
2001 6.75%
2000 6.75%
1999 8.00%
1998 10.50% 12.27%
1997 9.25%
1996 8.50%
1995 6.60%
1994 8.25%
1993 9.50%
1992 9.00%
1991 7.50%
1990 7.00%
1989 7.00%
Year 1998 BLR rate was the highest due to 1997-98 economy crisis. Almost all the South East Asia financial institutions were facing problem during that time. Luckily, it passed. Based on the current economy trend, the BLR rate will be higher in year 2010 and 2011 when economy is back on track.
Plan to buy a new house or shop lot? Here is the Base Lending Rate (BLR) for Malaysia taken from Banking Info. Do you own calculation before buy any new property.
| No. | Banking Institution | With Effect From | BLR (% p.a.) |
| 1 | Affin Bank Berhad | 02/03/2009 | 5.50 |
| 2 | Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad | 02/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 3 | AmBank (M) Berhad | 10/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 4 | Bangkok Bank Berhad | 06/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 5 | Bank of America Malaysia Berhad | 01/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 6 | Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad | 03/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 7 | Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Malaysia) Berhad | 06/03/2009 | 5.25 |
| 8 | CIMB Bank Berhad | 02/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 9 | Citibank Berhad | 10/03/2009 | 5.60 |
| 10 | Deutsche Bank (Malaysia) Berhad | 03/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 11 | EON Bank Berhad | 10/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 12 | Hong Leong Bank Berhad | 03/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 13 | HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad | 02/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 14 | J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Berhad | 03/03/2009 | 5.25 |
| 15 | Malayan Banking Berhad | 03/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 16 | OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad | 01/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 17 | Public Bank Berhad | 03/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 18 | RHB Bank Berhad | 02/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 19 | Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad | 03/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 20 | The Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad | 05/03/2009 | 5.55 |
| 21 | The Royal Bank of Scotland Berhad | 27/02/2009 | 5.25 |
| 22 | United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Berhad | 06/03/2009 | 5.55 |
Last updated: 21/04/2009
“Spend your money wisely”. Yes… We really need to use our hard earn money wisely. Else you will end up using all the money very fast. Why do I have this kind of feeling? Hmm… I want to buy lot of stuffs like new mobile phone, new SLR camera lately. Trying to spend the money that I earn from stock market lately. I do have financial planning but earning from stock market is not included in the spending plan yet. But I have decided to include it in starting next year. Therefore, I need to buy whatever I like before end of year.
To buy lists
HTC HD2
Nikon D700 body
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon SB900 flash
Nikon 12-24 f/2.8 lens
Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR lens (II)?
Nikon 24-70 f2.8 lens?
To sell list
Canon EOS 400D
Canon 18-55 kit lens
Canon BG-E3
Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS lens
Canon 50mm f1.4 lens
Canon 580EX II flash
Should I buy new SLR system by switching from Canon to Nikon? It is a very expensive investment…
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