There is a general understanding and acceptance that the twenty-first century is the era of advance computer technology. This technology will eminently change the way we live and think.

In Malaysia the birth of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) marks the epitome of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). One is not merely saying that Putrajaya and Cyberjaya are the epicenters of technology but the downright fact is Malaysian have moved in the right direction in embracing technology and information as vehicle to better lives. There are already vast advances in the field of education, industry, administration, commerce, health and many sectors in Malaysia.

The flow of technology to the masses has already begun. The idea that the layman is not affected by the technological changes is a fallacy. Banks in Malaysia are already hi-tech. There is a twenty-four hour banking service available in many outlets. Automatically Teller Machine (ATM) can perform multiple functions, thus enabling the customers to complete various transactions on their own. Tele-Banking and E-banking can be done at home. Banks have already moved in to our home. One of the remarkable banking features is the Credit Card system.

Housing developers are now selling houses equipped with various technology applications. The i-home is a popular concept. These intelligent homes have system operated by cellular phones, computers and voice recognition system. One does not simply receive a call from the refrigerator, reminding you to buy cheese and milk from the refrigerator or collect the letters from the mailbox. But with these advanced houses, these are longer just a dream.

A decade ago, cellular phones were considered as luxury where only rich could afford. Today, every Tom, Dick and Harry owns it in his pocket. With advance development on features in cellular phones, these gadgets are no longer a tiny steel box where people can only make calls and send text messages. Email and banking statements can be checked at anytime and anywhere with the aids of cellular phone. Cellular phone has carried out multiple functions which make life simple and less time-consumed. Perhaps, the advantages above have made Malaysia one of the regions with biggest numbers of cellular phone users.

It is not farfetched to say that it is the younger generation who enjoy this new trend of life. In school, they are the one who exposed to the technology based education. The 1 Malaysia Smart School brings the world into the classroom. The usage of internet is related to the daily learning process. Teachers on the other hand are not only equipped with modules and textbooks but also tagged along with laptops, LCD and variety of software and courseware readily to be presented to the students.

Lifestyle in Malaysia has been designed to be technology oriented in the future. The development of technologies in Malaysia is rapid and ongoing. The government and private sectors have embarked on massive research and development ( R & D) projects costing millions of ringgit. Nevertheless, the future generation will be the one reaping the harvest of these investments.

Jaice. A