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When did Malaysia's Internet initiative and development begin?
When did Malaysia's Internet initiative and development begin?
What was launched in 1990 as the main Internet Service Provider in Malaysia?
What was launched in 1990 as the main Internet Service Provider in Malaysia?
What does MIMOS stand for?
What does MIMOS stand for?
What is the significance of 1990 in the development of the Internet in Malaysia?
What is the significance of 1990 in the development of the Internet in Malaysia?
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What was the first step taken in the development of the Internet in Malaysia?
What was the first step taken in the development of the Internet in Malaysia?
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Who established Rangkaian Komputer Malaysia (RangKom) in 1989?
Who established Rangkaian Komputer Malaysia (RangKom) in 1989?
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What was the initial focus of Rangkaian Komputer Malaysia (RangKom) when it was established?
What was the initial focus of Rangkaian Komputer Malaysia (RangKom) when it was established?
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What was installed in 1992 to link Malaysia and the USA?
What was installed in 1992 to link Malaysia and the USA?
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What was the outcome of JARING being fully connected to the Internet?
What was the outcome of JARING being fully connected to the Internet?
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What institution did Dr Mohamed Awang Lah later lead after establishing RangKom?
What institution did Dr Mohamed Awang Lah later lead after establishing RangKom?
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What is the significance of 1992 in the context of JARING?
What is the significance of 1992 in the context of JARING?
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Who were the first users of the internet coordinated by RangKom?
Who were the first users of the internet coordinated by RangKom?
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What was Dr Mohamed Awang Lah's academic affiliation before establishing RangKom?
What was Dr Mohamed Awang Lah's academic affiliation before establishing RangKom?
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What organization might have been involved in the development of JARING?
What organization might have been involved in the development of JARING?
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What was the purpose of installing JARING?
What was the purpose of installing JARING?
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Study Notes
The Development of Internet in Malaysia
- 1985: Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic Systems (MIMOS) was established, marking the beginning of Malaysia's Internet initiative and development.
Early Internet Services
- 1989: Rangkaian Komputer Malaysia (RangKom) was established by Dr Mohamed Awang Lah, with local universities as the first users of the internet.
- RangKom's initial focus was on emails and electronic chats.
Expansion of Internet Services
- 1990: Joint Advanced Integrated Networking (JARING) was launched as the main Internet Service Provider.
- 1992: A satellite was installed to link Malaysia and the USA, fully connecting JARING to the Internet.
- 1992: Malaysian users gained access to Internet resources in over 140 countries.
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This quiz covers the development of the internet in Malaysia, including the establishment of MIMOS and JARING. Learn about the key milestones and initiatives that shaped Malaysia's internet landscape.
