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.

Ex-Tabung Haji CEO Nik Hasyudeen Yusoff Appointed As SC Board Member 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Former Lembaga Tabung Haji group managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), Datuk Nik Mohd Hasyudeen Yusoff has been appointed as the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) board member for two years, effective Jan 15, 2025.

Bank Islam, Solar Voltech Ink RM105.2 Mln Solar Financing Agreement

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 14 (Bernama) — Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has signed a financing agreement worth RM105.2 million with Solar Voltech Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PDC Premier Holdings Sdn Bhd, for a solar generation project.

noco-noco Files 2024 Annual Report After Audit Completion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Technology solutions provider, noco-noco Inc has successfully filed its delayed 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F, with the filing completed on Dec 26, 2024, and amended on Jan 8.

Rampant Fraudulent Activities Can Destroy Company's Hard-earned Wealth, Says Author, Ex-chartered Accountant

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- A former chartered accountant with extensive service in the private sector has warned that the hard-earned wealth of a company can be destroyed by rampant fraudulent activities committed by sheer dishonest people.

KPMG Malaysia Appoints Foong Mun Kong As Managing Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- KPMG Malaysia has appointed Foong Mun Kong as managing partner effective Jan 1, 2025.

Malaysia Implements MSPO 2.0 To Boost Sustainable Palm Oil Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Standard MS2530:2022 (MSPO 2.0) officially comes into effect today, introducing stricter guidelines for sustainability, traceability, and ethical practices in palm oil production.

Bursa Malaysia Updates Sustainability Reporting To Align With NSRF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has updated its sustainability reporting requirements in the Main Market and ACE Market listing requirements to align with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

Kao Focuses On Long-term Shareholder Value, Transparent Board Selection

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Kao's Board of Directors and management team are focused on increasing shareholder value from a long-term perspective, guided by the company’s business strategy.

Winstar Capital Sees Sales Growth In 2025 By Leveraging China's Tax Policy Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Aluminium products manufacturer Winstar Capital Bhd sees sales growth in 2025 by leveraging China’s recent tax policy shift. 

New Audit Exemption Criteria For Private Companies To Take Effect On Jan 1, 2025 - SSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The new criteria for the exemption of financial statement audits for private companies will take effect on Jan 1, 2025.

MRI-Simmons Joins Truthset Data Collective To Reaffirm Data Accuracy, Transparency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- MRI-Simmons, a provider of insights on the American consumer, has joined the Truthset Data Collective, a group of data providers uniting to ensure the highest degree of accuracy and quality for the marketing industry.