1980s Apple lll (Mac) brass mini size computer paperweight- November 1980

1980s Apple lll brass computer paperweight 

Very interesting piece with such a detail design for early 80s , thank you very much for the collector willing to release this precious item that she/he bought from apple store in California (US) during study abroad . And this item i bought from oversea collector and sent by Courier service to Malaysia .

Size ":  L4.5cm x W 4.0cm 

 

Sources : Wikipedia

The Apple III is a business-oriented personal computer released in 1980. Running the Apple SOS operating system, it was intended as the successor to the Apple II series, but was largely considered a failure in the market. It was designed to provide key features business users wanted in a personal computer: a true typewriter-style upper/lowercase keyboard (the Apple II only supported uppercase) and an 80-column display.

Work on the Apple III started in late 1978 under the guidance of Dr. Wendell Sander. It had the internal code name of "Sara", named after Sander's daughter.The system was announced on May 19, 1980 and released in late November that year. Serious stability issues required a design overhaul and a recall of the first 14,000 machines produced. The Apple III was formally reintroduced on November 9, 1981.

 Damage to the computer's reputation had already been done and it failed to do well commercially. Development stopped and the Apple III was discontinued on April 24, 1984, and its last successor, the III Plus, was dropped from the Apple product line in September 1985.

 An estimated 65,000–75,000 Apple III computers were sold.The Apple III Plus brought this up to approximately 120,000. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak stated that the primary reason for the Apple III's failure was that the system was designed by Apple's marketing department, unlike Apple's previous engineering-driven projects.The Apple III's failure led Apple to reevaluate its plan to phase out the Apple II, prompting the eventual continuation of development of the older machine. As a result, later Apple II models incorporated some hardware and software technologies of the Apple III, such as the thermal Apple Scribe printer.

 Introductory price USD 4,340 to USD 7,800 ( Equivalent to USD13,470 to USD24,200 in 2019 )

Malaysia Prepaid top up card paperweight

 

1996 Star newspaper 25th anniversary paperweight

The Star is an English-language newspaper in Malaysia.It is the largest paid English newspaper in terms of circulation in Malaysia, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. It has a daily circulation of about 250,000 (as of January 2017), far eclipsing the circulation of its next-largest paid English-language competitor, the New Straits Times (which has a circulation of approximately 65,000).

The daily newspaper was first published on 9 September 1971 as a regional newspaper based in Penang. The STAR went into national circulation on 3 January 1976 when it set up its new office in Kuala Lumpur. In 1978, the newspaper headquarters was relocated to Kuala Lumpur. The Star continues to expand its wings over the years. In 1981, it moved its headquarters from Kuala Lumpur to Petaling Jaya which is also its current premise to accommodate a growing number of staff and technology devices.

 

In 1987, The Star was one of the newspapers whose publication licences were withdrawn in Operation Lalang. It resumed publication five months later in March 1988, but after its return, The Star lost its previous 'liberal flavour'

It was the first Malaysian paper to offer an online edition. (Source : Wikipedia)

2007 MATRADE Malaysia Paperweight -MITEC

 MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) is a trade centre, exhibition hall, and convention centre in the suburb of Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MECC, established by MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation), provides convention facilities, exhibition halls, and meeting rooms. Matrade has also allocated a permanent exhibition space for 400 local companies at the exhibition hall on the second floor.

In operation since 2 January 2007, MECC has hosted many trade related events. The Malaysia International Trade and Convention Centre (MITEC), which was a venue for the South East Asia Games 2017, is located nearby. (from Wiki)

1996 1st of October KL Tower RM1 Stamp Paperweight issue by POS Malaysia

 

Dr Cardin Paperweight 1990s

Dr Cardin , one of the local famous shoe brand especially for 90s .

1990 Visit Malaysia Year

1990 Visit Malaysia Year by Avis Car Rental - Ipoh

1982 AAM Paperweight

Established since 26th January 1932, the AAM is recognized as the national motoring authority, acting as the official spokesperson for Malaysian motor vehicle owners, and championing their rights to the safe and adequate use of roads.

Recognized under the Malaysian Federal Law as national motoring authority & motorsports' governing body by affiliation with the Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ) & Ministry of Sports locally and FIA,FIM & CIKFIA internationally.

The association provides an extensive range of services to its members, from 24/7 roadside breakdown and technical assistance, auto workshop services which includes computerized chassis alignment, oven baked spray painting and collision repair & insurance claims.

In 1955, AAM introduced the nation’s first Motorcycle Patrol service.

In 1991, AAM started its first own Breakdown and Towing service in Kuala Lumpur, followed by other major towns in Peninsula Malaysia.

In 2010, AAM Automotive Centre (AAC) in Batu Caves (state of the art one-stop automotive centre & collision repair) received the approvals from the international motorsports fraternity when the President of FIA, Yg Berbahagia Datuk Seri Jean Todt officially launched the automotive centre.

The AAM is affiliated with international motoring organizations world wide that includes the Federation InternationaleDe' LAutomobile(FIA), the Federation InternationaleDe Motorcycliste(FIM), the Commission InternationaleDe Karting(CIKFIA) and the Alliance InternationaleDe Tourism (AIT).

Through these international organizations, the AAM provides its members with access to similar services on a reciprocal basis with 167 affiliates in 140 countries.

⇑Above Info from Wikipedia 

Singapore Ship Series paperweight 1 dollar to 1000 dollars

MCO- lockdown 27 days

Sharing one of my favorite paperweight , even if not real money but still a very beautifully set . Not really know when the paperweight was issued , but if base on the banknotes series it should be around 90s .

1970 10th Anniversary of UMBC ( United Malayan Banking Corporation) medal PW

The United Malayan Banking Corporation Berhad ("UMBC") was set up in 1959 and subsequently became the first commercial bank to be established in independent Malaya when it was officially declared open in 1960. In 1996, UMBC became part of Sime Darby Berhad and was renamed Sime Bank Berhad. In 1999, it merged with RHB Bank and became part of RHB Banking Group.

Year : 1970

2000 Malaysia Airline ( MAS) Millennium Flight Paperweight

Year 2000

Petronas Twin Tower Laser Etched 3D with LED light

Petronas Twin Towers are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world. The buildings are a landmark of Kuala Lumpur and located at Jalan Ampang .

Groundbreaking on 1st Jan 1992 , construction started 1st march 1993 and completed 31st August 1996 . With Heiight of 451,9m and 88 floor ( + 5 below ground)-(from WIKI)

2000 millennium gospel heart Jesus to the people in every part medallion paperweight