The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has resulted in more frequent cybersecurity attacks, forcing cybersec...

Offence And Defence: The new arms race in cybersecurity

A few weeks back, an old friend asked me this over some pints. “Do you think ChatGPT will replace us one day?” Both of us are in the creative industry, an area initially assumed to be technologically resilient. But like truck drivers and self-driving vehicles, it is now our heads that may be on the chopping block.

Disruption: Adapting to new age of AI tools

Social media giants such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube have long occupied the livestreaming space, catering to the general public with content ranging from mukbang (where the host broadcasts his or her binge eating) to business webinars. A large segment of internet dwellers may, however, fin...

Local Twitch streamers carve out personal space on internet

Some companies are choosing to cut the cost of digitalising by purchasing pirated software. However, this opens them to greater cybersecurity threats, not to mention reputational damage.

For instance, in early 2020, hackers broke into Texas-based SolarWind’s systems and added malicious ...

Cybersecurity: No savings from pirated software

Shaking off a dismal 2020, most fund managers are looking towards the new year with optimism, expecting 2021 to be a year of recovery for both the global economy and financial markets.

Aggressive fiscal and monetary policies are expected to continue next year, especially in Europe and t...

Wealth: Key investment themes in a recovery year

Match-fixers have been having a field day since the pandemic broke out, posing a threat to sporting organisations around the world. However, the good guys are fighting back with technology. They are employing a combination of advanced algorithms and data gathering tools to help identify suspiciou...

Integrity Tech: Tackling match-fixing with tech

The local housing rental market in urban areas is in an unusual state. On the one hand, the lack of affordability is driving the younger generation to rent at steadily increasing rates. On the other, many properties remain vacant, with the property overhang gnawing at owners for many years.
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Proptech: Using data to optimise the rental market

Over the past year, fintech firms that are involved in person-to-person (P2P) and business-to-customer (B2C) payments saw a boom in business — as evidenced in the rapid adoption of e-wallets, online payment gateways and QR code payments. When it comes to the business-to-business (B2B) sector, how...

Digital Payments: B2B segment slow to adopt cashless methods

Since Uber’s exit from Malaysia in 2018, there has been no mistaking Grab’s dominance of the local e-hailing landscape. The company commanded 72% of the local e-hailing market in 2020, as stated in its latest initial public offering (IPO) documents. Still, new market entrants like AirAsia Ride (l...

E-hailing: Is AirAsia Ride coming in at the right time?

Just last month, a Samsung Galaxy A21 phone caught fire on a plane in New Orleans. Shortly after the plane landed, the passenger’s cellphone began overheating and generating sparks, prompting the use of fire extinguishers and the immediate evacuation of everyone on board. Thankfully, no one was s...

Tech Myths: Do Samsung phones still explode?

As businesses increasingly connect operations, manufacturing and AI, the question is not only whether a network is secure, but who they trust to provide it and which technology ecosystem they depend on. For Malaysia, a trusted, secure and globally aligned technology ecosystem is critical to attracting multinational investment.

Turning DNB’s 5G network into an engine for enterprise growth

A key summit opened Sunday in Manila, with Southeast Asian heads of state grappling with the Middle East crisis and their own regional flashpoints and global leaders finding common ground over US President Donald Trump's trade war.

Trade war in focus at Asean Summit ahead of Trump arrival

Buyouts, a slump in initial public offerings (IPOs) and concentrated ownership structures are weighing on the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) efforts to attract international investors.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi investors’ options shrink on IPO slump, buyouts

The Selangor state government will table an artificial intelligence (AI) White Paper early next year as a comprehensive guiding framework for shaping mindsets and managing reliance on the technology, including within the state administration.

Selangor to table White Paper on AI in early 2027 — Amirudin

Malaysia’s parliamentary reform transfers administrative powers from the Prime Minister and the government to Parliament and its Speaker, strengthening the legislature’s independence, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Parliamentary reform strengthens legislature’s independence — Anwar

Pakatan Harapan (PH) must focus its efforts on formulating a new political realignment as a strategy to form the government in the next general election, said PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Melaka polls: PH must focus on political realignment as formula to form next govt — Amirudin

Asean leaders agreed to maintain Myanmar’s representation at the bloc’s summits and foreign ministers’ meetings at a non-political level until meaningful progress is made in implementing the Five-Point Consensus (5PC).

Asean keeps Myanmar representation restrictions, sets conditions for gradual return

Malaysia’s relationship with the US will not prevent it from engaging independently with other countries, including China, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia’s ties with the US will not limit independent engagement with China — Anwar

Seven Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) members of Parliament will submit a memorandum to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) next week seeking an expanded scope of investigation into the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project, including an examination of the basis and implications of the decision to terminate the project delivery partner (PDP) model in 2019.

GRS MPs to seek expanded probe into Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project

Hong Kong property developer New World Development said on Sunday its board had proposed a recapitalisation plan aimed at raising about HK$24.9 billion (US$3.17 billion or RM12.9 billion), according to a company filing.

New World Development proposes US$3.2b rights issue, filing shows

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced that Monday would be a special public holiday.

Melaka CM declares Monday a special holiday

The Communications Ministry is studying the feasibility of requiring messaging platform WhatsApp to verify the identities and telephone numbers linked to each account to curb online scam activities.

Govt mulling mandatory WhatsApp account verification to curb online scams — Fahmi

Wingtech Technology Co said it opposes a Dutch court’s latest interim order in the dispute over Nexperia and plans to appeal, arguing the ruling lacks a factual basis and contains fundamental legal flaws, according to a stock exchange filing on Sunday.

Wingtech to challenge Dutch Court’s interim order on Nexperia

Noel Tata, chairman of the trusts that control Tata Group, questioned whether some of the conglomerate’s biggest investments are being executed with enough discipline, deepening a dispute over capital allocation, control and a potential listing of its holding company.

Tata heir questions big bets as US$185 bil group feud deepens

Megaspeed said on Sunday that Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whose ties to former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have raised US national security concerns, officially left the company on Aug 30, 2025, and has no current role there.

Megaspeed says Alice Huang left company in August 2025

Efforts to expand trade and investment cooperation, particularly in the energy, digital economy and technology sectors, were among the key matters discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, here.

Anwar, Canadian PM Carney discuss expanding ties in energy, digital economy and technology

SHAH ALAM (Nov 15): More than an hour of continuous heavy rain caused flash floods along roads in the i-City and Section 7 areas here, disrupting traffic movement Sunday afternoon.

Posts shared by users on the Threads application showed floodwaters inundating the areas following heavy r...

Heavy rain causes flash floods near i-City, Section 7 in Shah Alam 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim need not bow to calls for an early dissolution of Parliament as long as he continues to command the support of a majority of members of the Dewan Rakyat, said DAP secretary general Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Anwar need not bow to calls to dissolve Parliament early — Loke

Hong Kong property developer New World Development said on Sunday its board had proposed a recapitalisation plan aimed at raising about HK$24.9 billion (US$3.17 billion or RM12.9 billion), according to a company filing.

Barisan Nasional (BN) will not contest any seats in the 13th Sarawak state election, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.&nbsp;

BN to stay out of Sarawak polls — Ahmad Zahid

The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (Kuskop) has called on e-commerce platforms in Malaysia to take the initiative to cut the costs, fees and commission rates charged to traders, especially micro and small entrepreneurs grappling with rising operating costs.

Ministry urges e-commerce platforms to lower fees for small traders

Barisan Nasional (BN) is committed to fielding candidates from the People's Progressive Party (PPP) to represent the coalition in the upcoming 16th general election (GE16).

BN vows to field PPP candidates in upcoming general election — Zahid

DAP has given full autonomy to the Sarawak DAP leadership to decide how many seats to contest, who to field and its strategy for the upcoming Sarawak state election, party secretary general Anthony Loke said.

Sarawak DAP has full autonomy to decide on seats, candidates and strategy — Loke 

South Korea’s top scorer in national tax accountant qualification exams admitted that he used generative artificial intelligence (AI) and electronic devices to cheat in the tests, and has turned himself in to police.

Korea’s top scorer in tax accountant exam admits to AI cheating

Investment scams are often associated with people who have limited financial knowledge or investment experience. We tend to assume that individuals with university degrees, professional qualifications or years of investment experience are better equipped to recognise fraudulent opportunities. However, this assumption overlooks an important reality: even financially knowledgeable and cautious individuals can become victims of investment scams.

Opinion: Why even financially literate people fall for investment scams

Tanjung Bidara assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh was sworn in as the 13th Melaka chief minister for a second term on Sunday.

Ab Rauf sworn in as Melaka chief minister

Pakatan Harapan (PH) will hold a meeting next week to conduct an initial post-mortem on its performance in Saturday’s Melaka state election.

PH to hold post-mortem on Melaka polls performance next week — Fahmi

Buyouts, a slump in initial public offerings (IPOs) and concentrated ownership structures are weighing on the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) efforts to attract international investors.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) must focus its efforts on formulating a new political realignment as a strategy to form the government in the next general election, said PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will announce the full list of all 82 candidates who will contest in the 13th Sarawak state election on Nov 25, said its chairman, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

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