No Application Required For SARA Aid, 'SARA Assistance For All' Message Is False -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has stated that no application is required for the ‘Sumbangan Asas Rahmah’ (SARA) assistance and emphasised that the circulating message about "SARA for all" assistance is false.

mySalam Receives MBOR Recognition For Longest Financial Literacy Livestream

TAWAU, July 6 (Bernama) -- mySalam, the national takaful protection scheme managed by Great Eastern Takaful Berhad, has earned recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for successfully hosting the longest non-stop financial literacy livestream via TikTok LIVE.

Lessons On Insurance To Be Learnt From USJ Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Explosion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- It’s been about three months since the devastating gas pipeline explosion and fire at USJ Putra Heights. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. It shocked Malaysians. Questions are still being asked as to the compensation for damages to houses, properties, possessions and injuries sustained.

TNG Digital Rolls Out Digital Payment Tools To Support Micro And Small Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd is broadening its support for micro and small enterprises, particularly independent traders operating at markets, food stalls and public spaces, by offering accessible and easy-to-use digital payment tools.

Malaysian Fraud Prevention In Focus As Provenir Leads Panel On Digital Authentication 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has recorded RM54.02 billion in losses due to financial scams, highlighting the urgent need for more robust fraud prevention measures as financial crimes become increasingly sophisticated.

Valet Technology Eyes 1Q 2026 ACE Market Listing To Advance Cyber, Identity Security

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, June 15 (Bernama) -- Valet Technology Sdn Bhd is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market in the first quarter of 2026 as the company ramps up its expansion into cyber and identity security solutions.

SC: Beware Of Cloned Public Register Scam

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has alerted the public about a new investment scam involving a cloned version of the SC’s public register of licence holders and registered persons.

Scams, Trust Issues Plague Secondhand Motorcycle Market In Malaysia

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s secondhand motorcycle market continues to grapple with trust issues as buyers face growing risks of fraud and a lack of transparency in transactions.

Malaysia Faces Sharp Rise In AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Fortinet Warns

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) --  Malaysia is facing a sharp rise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyber threats, with nearly 50 per cent of organisations reporting incidents involving AI-powered attacks, according to a survey commissioned by global cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

Jumio: 69 Pct Consumers Say AI Fraud Tops Identity Theft Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Jumio, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence, reveals that 69 per cent of consumers now view AI-powered fraud as a greater threat to their personal security than traditional identity theft.

Not All QR Codes Are Safe, Kaspersky Warns

SINGAPORE, April 25 (Bernama) – The usage of quick response (QR) codes among Malaysians has become the new normal — from banking services and exchanging contacts to ordering food.

Malaysia Committed To Drive DEFA Implementation As ASEAN Chair - Gobind

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, April  17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as this year’s ASEAN chair, is committed to ensuring that the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) can be implemented in the near future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.