Malaysia Records 27.9 Mln Online Threats For 2024 - Kaspersky

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky detected and blocked 27.9 million web threats in Malaysia last year, up four per cent from 2023.

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.

Allianz General Offers Comprehensive Property Protection With Smart Home Cover

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd, through its subsidiary Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd, is offering a wide range of coverage add-ons to suit customers' property protection needs through its Smart Home Cover policy.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar On Profit-taking, Policy Jitters

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged lower against the US dollar at Thursday's close, pressured by profit-taking after Wednesday's gains and ongoing uncertainties over US President Donald Trump’s policies.

Malaysia Secures AI Industry Investments With Clear Madani Economy Policies -- PM Anwar

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's political stability and clear policy prescriptions in the MADANI Economy framework have encouraged big players in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, including semiconductor companies, to invest in the country.

DOSM: Malaysia’s Inflation Moderates To 1.7 Pct In December 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rate for December 2024 has moderated to 1.7 per cent, with the index points standing at 133.4 as against 131.2 in the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Revival Of Malaysia-EU Trade Deal An Important Step Forward, Says European Commission President

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen called the relaunching of negotiations for a Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) an important step forward together.

Malaysia, UK Must Proactively Capitalise On CPTPP Benefits – PM Anwar

From D.Arul Rajoo

LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) sets the stage for greater growth in trade, investment, and the exchange of knowledge and know-how between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), but hard work lies ahead.

MIDF Forecasts 4.6 Pct Growth For Malaysia In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a pace of 4.6 per cent this year, driven by increased domestic spending and investment, alongside continued expansion in external trade, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

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.

Meltwater Becomes First In Industry To Earn ISO 42001 Certification 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, has made history as the first company in its industry to receive ISO 42001 certification for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Business Interruption Remains Top Concern For Business Risks In Malaysia In 2025 - Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Business interruption remains the top concern for business risks in Malaysia this year, alongside fire and explosion, as well as changes in legislation and regulation, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2025 report.