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Comment by Suyuu on February 19, 2024 at 8:06am

Malaysian digital firms rake in RM767 mil in exports

KUALA LUMPUR: Local companies in the digital technology industry have generated RM767 million of export value to Malaysia's economy, said communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi said in the startup arena, companies like Aerodyne and Meraque are gaining international recognition.

"Aerodyne is ranked number one by Drone Industry Insights in its 'Drone Service Provider Ranking 2021 and 2022', while another drone company, Meraque, ranks among the top 20 in the world.

"I am proud to announce that our local companies have generated RM767 million worth of export value," he said at Malaysia Digital Expo (MDX) 2023 Grand Finale.

Meanwhile, Fahmi said Malaysia's gaming market and animation industry is thriving with local studios making a global impact.

He said to date, local animation studios have produced more than 65 original pieces of intellectual property, creating over US$40.5 million in export value while at the same time expanding their presence to more than 120 countries.

"Over RM1 billion in annual export value has been generated through over 100 Malaysian gaming studios," he said.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer Mahadhir Aziz said the corporation is setting a new direction for Malaysia's digital ecosystem, focusing on self-reliance and innovation while reducing dependency on grants.

Mahadhir underlined the necessity of moving away from what he referred to as the 'grantrepreneur' mindset, where businesses solely rely on grants without taking proactive steps to innovate and address market needs.

"We have been trying so hard to move away from the mindset that we call 'grantrepreneur.' People will just wait for something like this, without doing anything."

"Look at the success of local businesses like Aerodyne and carsome, what is common among those companies, they were never initial beneficiaries of any Malaysian grant," he said.

However, Mahadhir said while MDEC is committed to nurturing self-sufficiency, the organisation will continue to focus on grants for specific purposes.

These grants will be directed towards initiatives that create new intellectual property and foster competition in the digital creative content space, he added.

The MDX 2023 Grand Finale marks the culmination of a six-week empowerment journey through 18 auxiliary events that commenced on September 25, 2023. MDX 2023 has garnered significant attention, with a total of 120,000 participants engaging in the event.

Over the course of three days, industry experts will share their insights through a series of conferences and networking sessions.

The MDX 2023 Grand Finale will also include an exhibition and an exclusive MDX 2023 Awards Night to celebrate the outstanding innovations and achievements within the local digital technology ecosystem.

(Source: NST, Malaysian digital firms rake in RM767 mil in exports- Fahmi Fadzil By Azanis Shahila Aman and Aliza Shah - November 6, 2023)

Comment by Suyuu on February 13, 2024 at 10:11am

How Do I Find Someone to Write My Life Story?  by Harvey Beck

People hire writers to help write their memoir for lots of different reasons.

 

Perhaps you’re struggling to decide what’s important to include. Maybe some things are simply too difficult emotionally to write about yourself. Perhaps you’ve started a memoir but can’t make headway. Maybe you simply can’t decide where to begin.

 

Hiring a professional writer means that someone skilled will organize your stories into a cohesive, compelling read in as little as a few months.

 

Together, you and your writer will turn your life story into a memoir that will be in your voice and have your message. Though someone else’s hands may have typed the words, those words (and that book) will be yours in every other way.

Comment by Suyuu on February 13, 2024 at 10:11am

Before you read ahead, check out Memoirs App fromLifeTales. The best app for writing your memoir online.

 

How Do I Find a Ghostwriter?

 

“Ghostwriter” is a term for any writer hired to help you write your story in your own voice.

 

A simple Google search will turn up any number of reputable writing companies that specialize in memoir and biography (remember—there is a difference!)

 

Make sure you do your research: some companies are a single individual; others are larger companies with best-sellers under their belts. Either way, know the difference and be sure to ask for samples and references. Make sure you’re happy with the writer before signing a contract.

The Writing Contract

writing a memoir contract with a ghostwriter

 

Any reputable ghostwriter or writing firm will have a standard contract that lays out the expectations and obligations of each party to one another. Make sure you read and understand the contract and that you’re in agreement, as it is a legally binding agreement. This is a serious investment of time and money you are making, so it couldn’t hurt to have a lawyer look it over if you are unclear about any of the clauses or terminology. If anything is unclear or makes you uncomfortable ask for clarification or negotiate to reword the contract.

How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Writer for My Life Story?

 

The short answer is: it depends.

 

You can find writers who are inexpensive (but probably not as experienced) and writers who have years of experience and even New York Times-bestselling books (but who will cost a lot more to hire). And, as is often the case, you get what you pay for.

Comment by Suyuu on February 12, 2024 at 1:24pm

For a typical memoir, expect to spend at least thousands of dollars ($7500 to $10,000 on the low end) to tens of thousands of dollars (professional ghostwriters with a serious track record can easily command anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000+ per project).

Payment Schedule for Writing Work

payment schedule for writer

You should work out payment in installments, and these should be spelled out in your contact with the writer.

You could pay in thirds (one third on signing, one third on a complete first draft, one third on revised final draft). Or you can pay in quarters or any other breakdown that’s mutually agreeable.

Any request for payment in full upfront should be a red flag, and you should not pay. Walk away from anyone making such demands as it is unprofessional and you might get scammed.

How Long Will It Take to Write My Memoir?

From start to finish, expect the process to take between six and twelve months. This includes time for all interviews, research, drafting, and revision. Other factors, unexpected delays, or requests for changes midway through may extend this range.

If you want a manuscript complete in a short timeframe, it may be possible depending on the writer but expect to pay a premium for an accelerated schedule.

What Will Ghostwriting Involve?

1) Interviews and research to get to know you and your story

This could be handled remotely via Skype or telephone, or it may involve travel by the writer to visit you and your family to conduct interviews. You should expect hours or even days of interviews, depending on the scope and scale of the project.

2) Planning and outlining your book

With reviews in hand, the writer will begin to work up a plan and outline for your book. They will likely run this outline by you for your approval and input before they start work

3) Ghostwriting the content

Just like it sounds. This is where the bulk of the writing will occur, based on the interviews and outline.

4) Revisions based on your feedback and guidance

You will have an opportunity to read and review the draft, either in stages or once completed. At that point, you should make a detailed list of changes or corrections you’d like the ghostwriter to make. If you don’t want any, that’s great! But if you do, your writer should revise the work until you are satisfied with the product.

5) Editing to eliminate spelling and grammar errors

Editing (also called copyediting) is usually the last stage. Once the writing and revisions are complete, the writer will go through the work to ensure it is as error-free as possible.
Who Owns the Rights to the Work?

As a work-for-hire project, the contract you sign with the writer should spell out that you—the person who commissioned the work—will have all rights to the work, including copyright. The contract should also say that you’re free to pursue use of the material in whatever way you want with no further compensation due to the writer.

We hope this post helps you hire the right person to write your life story or memoir. If you want to start writing your memoir yourself, try the Memoirs App from LifeTale for free. （https://www.lifetales.com）

Comment by Suyuu on January 20, 2024 at 12:19am

誕生于特刊广告的地方誌

（巴生訊）刊登在報紙和會刊的商業廣告，一般人都是「過目即忘」，但對撰寫地方志的文史工作者而言，早期的這類商業廣告，才是打開和探索一個時代的鑰匙，從而挖掘出一座城市在開埠和發展時，華人社會及華商扮演的重要角色。

負責編撰《巴生歷史之旅專輯》，該書甫於今年1月付梓的劉崇漢接受《大都會》社區報記者專訪時指出，商業廣告一般有商號業務和地址，從中可搜羅出一座城市在某個年代蓬勃的行業發展。

「巴生是個工廠多和工人多的城鎮，這些華人實業家的出現，促進和活絡和地方經濟，提高就業機會和貨物銷路，是可貴的地方史料檔案。」

這類商業廣告對一般人都是「過目即忘」，但成了劉崇漢探索早期華人實業家的珍貴史料。

「例如巴生早期有許多橡膠園，誕生了馮強樹膠制造廠及鞋廠，並一度在百貨公司設立專櫃售賣，業務非常火紅、以及應巴生港口而生的許多貨運及物流公司。」

Comment by Suyuu on January 20, 2024 at 12:19am

珍貴史料 了解地方經濟

劉崇漢認為，這些珍貴的華族和華商創業史料，有助了解地方上的經濟特色，進而重塑一座城市的無形資產價值。

他透露，早期學校的畢業特刊，畢業生都需要去找商家征求刊登廣告，因此從這些許多人收藏在家視為「收之無用，棄之可惜」的特刊，對他可是開啟時代寶藏的一把鑰匙，足以發掘出巴生的許多老字號。

他舉例，在一篇「緬懷公司創辦人岑業良逝世41周年紀念」的挽詞中，落款處除了有巴生人熟悉的岑業良膠廠，還有「金山茶園公司」，讓他了解到原來岑家在金馬侖高原還坐擁一家茶業公司，顯見巴生華商活躍於全馬各地且業務多元化。

盼更了解傳奇女商池龍

也是大馬華人文化協會副會長的兼雪州分會會務顧問的劉崇漢形容，《巴生歷史之旅專輯》是了解巴生的一個入門，一些在地居民的集體記憶都可在書內找到，堪稱是一本值得巴生人擁有和收藏的地方志。

許多上一輩收藏在家，今人視為「收之無用，棄之可惜」的舊會刊和舊廣告，在劉崇漢眼中，是開啟時代記憶的一座寶庫。

Comment by Suyuu on January 20, 2024 at 12:18am

(續上)編撰過多本會刊的他，把手上有的資料都先行納入，若有機會二刷刊印則再增修。

對於巴生傳奇客家女商池龍，他形容，手上的資料不多，尤其在廿世紀初期幾乎沒有這樣的商界女強人女頭家，如今讓巴生人娓娓道來的只有池龍花園和池龍大廈，所以他希望能聯系上池龍後人，或擁有充足資料的人士。

他說，目前正搜羅巴生河及一些河流的沿岸史料記載，包括流經班達馬蘭的奧河（Sg Aur）；可惜該河流如今飽受河岸兩旁的非法垃圾場嚴重破壞，令人心頭淌血。

「奧河發源地可追溯至武吉丁宜，是早期的主要商業運輸河道，甚至是班達馬蘭新村鹹水芭炭窯業者載送木炭的重要通道，證明河流和人類生活及文明發展息息相關。」

花9個月時間籌備

《巴生歷史之旅專輯》是本在「疫情亂世」中誕生的刊物，源自於政府落實冠病行管令，使得雪州華人文化協會原定要在巴生北區昔日工業商鎮進行社區導覽和培訓活動，卻被迫喊停的產物。

劉崇漢披露，這本書用了9個月時間籌備，原擬是策劃為去年3月頭在巴生北區柴埕等，進行社區導覽活動的「走讀」小冊子簡介；不料冠病行管令殺到，他索性把資料匯編，也把從2006年起收集到的所有巴生史料整合起來，從去年3月27日開始編撰此書。

「我在2006年時幫巴生中華總商會編撰一本紀念刊，也選用巴生知名攝影師兼雪州皇室御用攝影師拿督莊成寶提供的老照片。我呼籲更多名人和實業家後代、及握有史料的組織和個人聯系我們，提供更多家族文獻及照片，豐富巴生的精彩歷史記憶。」

他坦言，本身年紀不輕，既然手上有了現成在地史料，就先匯整成書，無需等到有了100%資料才出版，否則曠日累時，時間不等人。

舊時代的廣告有列出商號業務，進而能窺探當時地方上的經濟特色與發展。

他笑稱，萬一資料放久了自己也感到意興闌珊，所以至少先付梓一本書，盼能起拋磚引玉作用，吸引社區一同參與和給予回饋，充實巴生人文史料。

有意成為巴生資料站領養人或領養機構、或提供巴生任何史料文獻，可聯絡劉崇漢（019-3488742）

巫雪英：感謝華團支持出版

雪州華人文化協會會長巫雪英透露，新書原本計劃出版100頁，費用預算在2萬余令吉，於是向巴生各華團發出信函征求籌款和刊登廣告，一些單位二話不說匯款支持，讓她很感動。

她說，本書也響應巴生中華總商會的復興巴生市計劃，獲得商會贊助1萬令吉，成為本書支持機構。新增一些內容後，頁數增至178頁。

她坦言，由於疫情重創經濟，令她擔心新書出版在籌款方面難以獲得支持，過程中感到壓力；欣慰獲得陳凱希基金會購買70本轉贈給獨中和華小方式支持，希望能有更多企業團購送給有需要的圖書館、社區導覽組織及導游協會等。

她披露，新書首版印刷800本，包括100本送給贊助人的精裝版。平裝版每本售價80令吉，目前還剩大約50本，有意者可聯系她本人（012-291 8939）。

協助在網上營銷此書的Jalan-jalan Klang（巴生歷史戶外學堂）社區導覽平台創辦人兼在地導覽員周鴻輝，以說故事的方式來推廣新書，獲得全馬甚至遠至新加坡的地方志愛好者不俗反應，他通過親自送上和寄送外地，賣出了約180本書。

他形容，巴生人對本書的反應很好，尤其在農曆新年前後優惠期的買氣很高。他都親自把書送上門給本地讀者，為的是同讀者進行交流，了解購書人與巴生的淵源和關系。

「配合4月23日世界書香日，我們會推廣更多新書發布和線上分享會，歡迎參與。」

（21.3.2021，星洲日報地方版都市動態欄；原題：特刊廣告 集體回憶·劉崇漢編撰巴生史輯發掘老字號，報導：謝仲洋，攝影：高建業）

Comment by Suyuu on January 9, 2024 at 11:40am

張頤武·遊戲市場

最新一期的《亞洲周刊》有邱立本一篇文章，分析中國的「新軟實力」的全球勃興，值得注意：

中國新的軟實力出海，也成為英語世界的爆紅現象，從超短劇「Reel Short」，到Webnovel的中國網絡小說的英文版本，從中國電動遊戲的「原神」到西方吸取中國智慧的「 Total War」， 都讓西方人驚艷。文化的商品不再只是看價格的「性價比」，而是要靠價值的「心價比」，打造一種新的商業模式，爭取在國際文化領域中占一席之地。

這也讓中國文化在國際舞臺的「觀念市場」中，擁有更多的話語權，不再被迪士尼、好萊塢、網飛（Netflix）等寡頭所壟斷，而是別樹一幟，進入英語世界，以及西方和亞洲其他語文的天地，包括泰文、印尼文、日文、韓文，讓不同的文化背景的民眾，都可以分享中國的最新軟實力。

即便是看似煽情的超短劇，或是中國新的英文網絡小說和電玩，不僅是新瓶舊酒，也是提煉新的味道，讓異國的觀眾眼前一亮，發現生命中另外的一種可能性。

從食物的角度來看，就好像西方人吃慣了老派的牛排和牛油麵包，突然嚐到新風格的麻婆豆腐和蔥油餅，味蕾為之一振，身體也煥發了新的感官世界，釋放了更多的多巴胺，更有一種愉悅的感覺。

這都是逆境中的民間中華爆發力，柳暗花明，將傳統的歷史和文化，作出「創造性的轉化」（Creative transformation)，迎接新時代的挑戰。這不是宣傳，而是中國民企的創意，面對市場機製的考驗，創造了新的需求，讓英語的世界，突然發現中華的情緣，也發現了新的自己。

讀者評論欄反應: 有幾個有意思的數據，中國遊戲產業2023年吸金超過3000億，整個國內電影票房549億；韓國kpop產業全年收入不敵米哈遊的一年的海外收入；騰訊常年居於世界遊戲收入第一，在索尼任天堂之前；遊戲產業管理草案一出，騰訊網易股票狂跌，日本遊戲業股票看漲：對手自殺了。(https://weibo.com)

Comment by Suyuu on January 6, 2024 at 2:44pm

愛懇综合留言《直播產業下半場》

隨著互聯網的快速發展，綫上視頻的空間越來越大。1997年成立於美國的Netflix (Nasdaq NFLX，中文譯為奈飛或網飛），原是一家在線DVD及藍光租賃提供商，數年前蛻變為會員訂閱制的流媒體播放平臺 ，在幾乎全球戲院因為冠毒疫情而休業的2020，成了各國家庭獨占鰲頭的娛樂來源；在大部分影業公司沒戲開的當兒，它也成了最活躍的電視劇與電影的攝制公司之一，顯示互聯網音像等内容產業的廣大空間。

互聯網內容產業的場域，不只是影視而已。其直播形式它也成了電商的最新殺手鐧之一。《2020年淘寶直播新經濟報告》中寫道：“淘寶直播帶貨能力在2019年全面爆發，連續三年直播引導成交增速150%以上。這是近三年全球增長最快的電商形式。”

除了電商，直播產業的機會還很多。首先是垂直方向的機會，原來在線下的例如財經、房產、旅遊領域，現在通過短視頻和直播，得到更廣泛的傳播。上半場更多是做娛樂直播，帶貨上只有部分行業參與進來了，下半場做內容更專業一些，現在我們看到很多之前做電影，做電視劇的朋友現在開始進入到這個行業，在內容領域的創新也是壹個機會。未來的互動劇、微劇、直播劇，直播綜藝也可能會有一些新的機會，內容升級，在這一塊應該會有一些機會。（February 11, 2021 地方文化營銷 1.6：新媒體）

Comment by Suyuu on December 10, 2023 at 5:37pm

Cerita2 Malaysia 叙叙吧，马来西亚

我一直在想像一个这样的马来西亚叙事生态：

讲沙巴山打根时，可以讲些人猿保护区以外的事

讲独中时，叙叙有的老师努力了一辈子的一件事

讲风土人情，可以不提上哪儿去打卡

吃东西时，可以不必老是惊呼“好吃！真好吃！太好吃！”......

#叙叙吧 平台想和你cerita-cerita的

就是这些够冷够僻但富有替代热能的故事

这是一整代人在各自岗位走过的一点痕迹

若觉得还行，请分享给友好

给你鞠躬了

       1982年沙巴山打根育源中学军铜乐队成立时表演。

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