Malaysia Positioned To Lead ASEAN In Cybersecurity, Says Kaspersky

From C Vinoothene

SINGAPORE, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia ranks highly in cybersecurity readiness within ASEAN, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

ADB Deploys Nearly US$40 Bln For Development Across Asia And The Pacific In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed US$24.3 billion (US$1 = RM4.39) from its own resources last year, alongside US$14.9 billion in cofinancing with its partners, to address a range of complex development challenges in Asia and the Pacific.

Malaysia Can Be Catalyst For ASEAN-China Semiconductor, Infrastructure Integration - Economist

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration. 

Cyber Immunity: Kaspersky’s New Strategy To Combat Cyber Crimes

By C.Vinoothene

SINGAPORE, April 23 (Bernama) — Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is adopting cyber immunity as a new strategic approach to combat cybercrime.

Malaysia's Solar Sector Remains Resilient As NETR Goals Drive Demand - Plus Xnergy

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s solar sector is unlikely to be significantly affected by the new United States (US) import duties, as local companies typically do not manufacture solar panels for export. 

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar, Up Vs Major Currencies

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback strengthened on the back of renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade talks, said an economist.

Saviynt Supercharges Asia Growth With Roger Hsu Hire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Saviynt, a global provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, has appointed Roger Hsu as Regional Vice President (RVP) for Asia, underscoring the company’s commitment to growth and investment in the region.

Jumio Unveils Cross-Transaction Risk To Strengthen Fraud Detection

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Jumio, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered biometric identity verification and compliance solutions provider, has announced the general availability of Cross-Transaction Risk to help businesses detect fraud by connecting identity elements across the Jumio network.

Sidra Capital Unveils Shariah-Compliant Fund For Australian Mining And Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Sidra Capital, a global manager of Shariah-compliant alternative investments, has launched an Australian private credit investment fund focusing on the mining and energy sector in the country.

Tariffs: MITI Committed To Finding Best Solution For Malaysia -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to seeking the best solution regarding retaliatory tariffs for mutual benefit, said its Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who is currently in Washington, United States of America (US).

Hahm Partners Drives PR Innovation, Goes Global With K-pop Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Hahm Partners, one of Korea’s leading public relations (PR) and communications firms, is rapidly expanding globally with a focus on government relations (GR), strategic PR, brand-tech innovation, and K-pop intellectual properties (IP) marketing.

US Solar Duties Threaten Malaysia's Role In Global Clean Energy Supply Chain - FMM

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The imposition of United States (US) duties on solar panels from Southeast Asia will have far-reaching implications on the manufacturing base across the region, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).