HYCU, VSTECS Partner To Expand Data Protection In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- HYCU Inc, a provider of modern data protection solutions, has entered into a distribution partnership with VSTECS, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading information and communications technology (ICT) distributors.

Update Browsers, Operating Systems To Counter Cyber Threats - Banking Associations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- To safeguard banking accounts against cyber threats, the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) today urged customers to ensure that their web browsers and mobile devices are running the latest versions to protect against cyber vulnerabilities and scams.

Ringgit Strengthens Vs US Dollar, Major Currencies On Positive Fiscal Developments

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as positive developments in the government of Malaysia’s fiscal position have contributed significantly to the ringgit’s appreciation.

Rubber Market Expected To Edge Higher Next Week On Supply Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to edge higher next week amid supply concerns stemming from persistent heavy rainfall in rubber-producing districts in Thailand and Malaysia, said industry expert Denis Low.   

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Report

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback on Thursday as market participants awaited the release of the US consumer price index (CPI) report later tonight.

Gamuda Wins Two More Australian Projects, Bringing Order Book To A Record RM46 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd has bagged two more contracts in Australia through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, bringing the group's order book to a new record high of RM46 billion.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Earlier Losses To Close Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended today’s trading session on a firmer note, reversing earlier losses as gains in the benchmark index were driven by industrial and consumer stocks.

James Nicholas Kinney Joins INVNT As First Global Chief AI Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- INVNT, the innovation-led global brand storytelling agency, has appointed James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across the agency and deliver new AI-powered solutions to clients.

Toshiba Unveils High-Speed CCD Image Sensor For Inspection Equipment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched "TCD2400DG", a lens-reduction type charge-coupled device (CCD) linear image sensor developed expressly for line scan cameras used in visual inspections.

Malaysia Offers Most Borrower-friendly Mortgage In Asia-Pacific - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is considered the most borrower-friendly market among six Asia-Pacific nations, ahead of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea and Japan, according to international real estate technology group, Juwai IQI.

Gamuda Shares Rises During Early Trade After Securing RM2.69 Bln Marinus Link Project In Australia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s shares rose at early trade today after its wholly owned Australian subsidiary, DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd, as part of the TasVic Greenlink joint venture with Samsung C&T Corporation, was jointly awarded the A$994 million (RM2.69 billion) Marinus Link project in Australia.

FMM Looks Forward To Policy Continuity, Stability Following New Cabinet Line-Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) looks forward to policy continuity and stability that provide businesses and investors with the confidence to plan and invest over the long term following the new Cabinet line-up announced yesterday.