NAIO Set To Be Officially Institutionalised On July 28 -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- The National AI Office (NAIO) is set to be officially institutionalised on July 28, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Supply Crisis To Push Costs Beyond Oil Prices, Whole-of-nation Response Needed -- Hassan Marican

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- The ongoing global supply and energy crisis should not be viewed solely as an oil price issue, but as a broader physical disruption that could gradually affect households through rising costs of living, according to Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.

Energy Disruptions Could Spill Over Into Food, Medical Supplies And Manufacturing, Warns Hassan Marican

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Disruptions to energy and petrochemical supplies could have far-reaching implications beyond fuel availability, potentially affecting items critical to everyday life, such as medical supplies, food packaging and agricultural fertilisers, according to Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.

Thailand Remains Key Market For Malaysian Franchise Expansion, Says Pernas

BANGKOK, June 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is stepping up efforts to expand its franchise footprint in Thailand, with Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) targeting potential sales of RM30 million through its participation in the Thailand Franchise and Business Opportunities (TFBO) 2026 exhibition.

B15 Biodiesel Mandate Will Reduce Dependency On Export Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The increase in the biodiesel mandate from B10 (10 per cent palm-oil-based biodiesel) to B15 will reduce the country’s reliance on export markets, said Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

Gambit Cyber Unveils Vizier AI For Autonomous Cybersecurity Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Gambit Cyber B.V., a Netherlands-headquartered cybersecurity company, has launched Vizier AI, its next-generation Agentic Security Workflow Automation platform.

AM Best Upgrades FuSure Reinsurance On Capital Strength, Tencent Backing

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Hong Kong’s FuSure Reinsurance Company Limited (FuSure).

RSA Expands Passwordless Authentication To Linux

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- RSA, the security-first identity leader, announced new passwordless authentication support for Linux environments, expanding its phishing-resistant identity capabilities to cover a broader range of enterprise operating systems.

PIP To Contribute To Malaysia-Thailand US$30 Bln Trade Target

PADANG BESAR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that the development of the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) will contribute significantly towards achieving the Malaysia-Thailand bilateral trade target, which is projected to reach US$30 billion by next year.

CPO Futures Likely To Be Volatile Next Week On Long Holiday

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to be volatile next week due to the long public holiday, a trader said.

EC-Council Launches AI Governance Framework, Readiness Assessment Tool

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- EC-Council has launched its Adopt. Defend. Govern. (ADG) artificial intelligence (AI) framework and a free AI Readiness Self-Assessment Tool aimed at helping organisations manage AI governance, security and compliance.

OSK 1Q Net Profit Rises 11 Pct To RM138.04 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- OSK Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026) by 11 pct to RM138.04 million, supported by a stronger operating profit from the property and financial services businesses, and higher investment income from the group’s stake in RHB Bank Bhd.