New Straits Times: Komnas Twenty20 a Major Hit

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"The newly-launched national computer Komnas twenty20 received an overwhelming response with more than 1,100 units sold on the first day of the exhibition at the Mid Valley Mega Mall today.Most of the buyers were walk-in customers. More orders are expected from pupils.

"More than 900 pupils from about 30 schools in the Klang Valley visited the exhibition which will be held until the end of the month.

"Sales executive at the exhibition booth Shahnaz Azmi said it was easier for walk-in customers to buy the computers as there were no formalities involved unlike the schools.

"'The schools have to get the consent from the school boards and there must be a budget. However many of the teachers have shown interest and have promised to get back to us soon,' he said..."

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