ATLANTA and PENANG, Malaysia, June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Electronics distributor World Micro, Inc., has sealed an agreement with the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), the statutory body responsible for the development of the Northern Corridor Economic Region of Malaysia ("Koridor Utara", or NCER) to formalize the opening of its Asian distribution hub in Penang, Malaysia.

By Hymeir K. THE exciting journey into the wilds of Ulu Muda to explore limestone caves that were not known to exist before and to see the rare specie of hornbills turned up another surprise.

ALOR STAR: The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) will propose to the Kedah government that the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve be converted into a national park. The proposal will be submitted through Derga state assemblyman Dr Chia Soon Hai during the next state assembly sitting.

KUALA LUMPUR: It was just like any other certificate presentation day until Mohamad Muaz Mohamad Taib went up the stage.

By Marina Emmanuel US SOLAR module maker First Solar Inc is looking to increase the local content of products made at its first Asian facility in Kedah. Its president Bruce Sohn said yesterday that the company aims to increase its local procurement activities over time.