Entitled A Virtual Tour of Taman Negara, the CD-ROM that features over 100 nodes of QuickTime virtual reality, thousands of photographs, hours of QuickTime movies, a live-link to the World Wide Web, and information covering the rainforest ecosystem, Taman Negara's bio-diversity, a traveller's guide, as well as tourist accommodations and activities.

According to MacroWorld president and chief executive officer, P.H. Chin the title will allow users to access MacroWorld's website and place bookings, online for a visit to Taman Negara.

"The CD-ROM title is regarded as a pioneer initiative in showcasing Malaysia's natural heritage," said Chin. It is also an effort to promote the green conservation movement in Malaysia."

Copies of A Virtual Tour of Taman Negara can be acquired from MacroWorld's website at www.macroworld.com, Motto Sales & Services Sdn Bhd, (03) 636-1022 or fax (03) 636-0612, MacroWorld Sdn Bhd, (09) 555-5808 or fax (09) 555-5828, or Impressions Holidays & Resorts Sdn Bhd, (03) 230-8667 or fax (03) 201-9698.

Other MacroWorld titles include Fascinating Malaysia, Internet For Everyone, and Multimedia For Everyone, All MacroWorld CD-ROMs are being sold at RM45 each.

A pioneer in multimedia titles in Malaysia, MacroWorld has carved itself quite a reputation since it began business back in 1989. The company also earned recognition for its endeavors when it was accepted as a certified multimedia developer for Apple Computer and Macromedia Inc.

In August1993, MacroWorld was appointed by Le Proton LIMA as the official interactive multimedia kiosk provider for the LIMA '93 airshow.

It is also responsible for the installation of tourist information kiosks throughout the country.

Other achievements include the development of the Ministry of Health's and the Malaysian AIDS Foundation's public access information services, and the creation of games and career information kiosks for Time Telekom. MacroWorld also assisted Binariang Sdn Bhd's Maxis roll-out programme by developing the Maxis info-kiosks.

In May 1996, MacroWorld was appointed the official interactive media provider for games event Sukma VI.

"We provide a complete range of new media for the dissemination of information through kiosks, the Internet, digital video platforms and CD-ROM titles," said Chin.

"Recently, we were granted MSC status by Multimedia Development Corporation, and will be actively participating in the seven Flagship Applications of the Multimedia Super Corridor," Chin added.

The company's main focus in the MSC will be the R&D Cluster, Borderless Marketing, World Wide Manufacturing Hub and Smart Schools initiatives.

MacroWorld's latest appointment is by Sukom Ninety Eight Bhd, as the official CD-ROM supplier for the coming KL '98 - XVI Commonwealth Games.

Among the features of the KL '98 CD-ROM is the highlights of the Commonwealth Games history from 1930 to 1994. This includes the feats of 88 of the most popular athletes, plus more than 45 minutes of video of these stars in action.