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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.

AmBank: Malaysia's GDP Growth To Moderate To 4.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group projects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025 compared to the estimated 5.0 per cent in 2024. 

UEM Lestra Secures Offtakers For 1GW Hybrid Solar Power Plant Under CRESS

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- UEM Lestra Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary and green industries arm of UEM Group Bhd, has secured offtakers for its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) one-gigawatt (1GW) hybrid solar power plant project under the government’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme or CRESS. 

Financial Sector Receives 2.3 MLN Complaints Over Last 5 Years -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The financial industry received around 2.3 million complaints over the past five years, 98 per cent of which were related to the banking sector and the rest insurance and takaful-related.

Gradual Salary Adjustment Could Strengthen Malaysia's Credit Profile - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A gradual salary increase will not lead to excessive inflationary pressures, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said. 

UEM Lestra, ESR Group Sign Green Electricity Supply Deal Under CRESS - PETRA

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- UEM Lestra Bhd and ESR Group Ltd signed a green electricity supply agreement via third-party access under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) today. 

U Mobile Signs MoU With CIMB To Finance 5G Network Rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CIMB Bank Bhd to extend financing support for its upcoming 5G network rollout.

Maybank IB Projects 4.9 Pct GDP Growth, 3.0 Pct Inflation Rate In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has reiterated its projection of a 4.9 per cent growth for the Malaysian economy in 2025 and an inflation rate of 3.0 per cent for the year. 

Wholesale And Retail Trade Up 4.7 Pct In November 2024 With RM149.3 Bln Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sector grew by 4.7 per cent year-on-year to achieve sales of RM149.3 billion in November 2024, the second-highest monthly sales achieved so far for the year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Prices To Remain Elevated In 1H 2025 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), trading between RM4,400 and RM4,800 per tonne, before moderating in the second half (2H 2025) to MYR4,000-RM4,400 per tonne during the seasonal peak.

Antom, AirAsia MOVE Join Forces For Seamless Payment Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered Ant International announced its payment and digitisation services provider, Antom, with AirAsia MOVE, has signed a partnership agreement to transform travel, including seamless payment experiences on the app.

MGA Calls For Ban On Import, Sale Of Gold-Wrapped Silver Products

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) has called for the immediate cessation of and ban on the import, fabrication, and sale of “gold-wrapped silver” and similar gold-wrapped products.