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Cybercriminals Exploit CNY Surge With AI-powered Scams, Warns Fortinet

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Chinese New Year (CNY), traditionally a season of giving, can also turn into a season of taking, as cybercriminals, aided by artificial intelligence (AI), target unsuspecting consumers and vulnerable businesses through sophisticated schemes designed to exploit the surge in digital transactions.

Malaysia Stands To Benefit From Trump's Trade Policies -- KSI, ECKL

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to seize significant opportunities from Donald Trump's return as President of the United States (US), especially in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and enhancing export potential.

MYEG Partners With MYIDSSB To Combat Online Fraud With Blockchain

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- MY E.G. Services Bhd (MYEG) has announced a strategic collaboration with MyDigital ID Solutions Sdn Bhd (MYIDSSB) to establish a blockchain-powered national digital identity ecosystem, the MyDigital ID Superapp, aimed at combating online fraud.

CPO Futures End Higher On Weak Output Expectations

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, driven by expectations of weak output in the coming weeks, in line with the seasonal trend, said palm oil dealer David Ng.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Weaker US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday as the greenback weakened after US President Donald Trump's call for interest rate cuts.

Ringgit Jumps To Near Three-Month High After Trump Softens Tone On China Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost three months against the US dollar at the close on Friday after US President Donald Trump adopted a softer tone on China tariffs and signalled that he wanted lower interest rates.

LoopMe Expands APAC Operations With New Appointments, Office Openings

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- LoopMe, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology company, has announced continued expansion in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region after achieving a 40 per cent organic gross revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2024.

Petronas Transfers Kebabangan Cluster PSC Sole Operatorship To ConocoPhillips

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas has transferred the operatorship of the Kebabangan Cluster Production Sharing Contract (KBBC PSC) to ConocoPhillips Sabah Gas Ltd, a subsidiary of the global energy company ConocoPhillips.

Gradiant, GF Piping Systems Team Up To Advance Global Water Treatment Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment, has announced a strategic partnership with GF Piping Systems, a flow solutions provider.

Neurogine, Pos Indonesia Launch Mobile Remittance Service For Indonesian Workers In Malaysia

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Neurogine Sdn Bhd and Indonesia’s national postal service, PT Pos Indonesia, have jointly introduced Neurogine nRemit, a mobile remittance service designed for the Indonesian Migrant Worker (PMI) community in Malaysia.

Southeast Asia's Biggest Furniture Event MIFF 2025 Aims To Achieve 5 Pct Sales Rise

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2025 aims to achieve a five per cent increase in sales this year against on-site sales of US$1.28 billion (US$1 = RM4.43) last year.

New Zealand's DSG Group Eyeing Collaboration On Malaysia’s Digital Finance Goals

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- New Zealand-based DSG Group, a global leader in tokenised securities and cross-border capital facilitation, has expressed its interest in collaborating with Malaysia to advance the country’s digital finance goals.