Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), a rapidly escalating form of digital crime, is a severe concern as children spend more time than ever in digital spaces — gaming platforms, messaging apps and social media. Online threats against children are increasingly worrying, with 2,240 cases of sexual abuse recorded in 2024. Kempen Internet Selamat (KIS), a national initiative by the Ministry of Communications and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), aims to raise public awareness about online safety and strengthen community capacity to protect themselves and others. Tackling this issue requires collective action, with parents, educators, communities and platforms working together to raise awareness, strengthen safeguards and drive real action.

Online safety for children begins with collective action

Malaysia is on the cusp of a significant demographic shift. With individuals aged 65 or older expected to comprise 14% of its population by 2043, the country is set to witness the rise of an emerging economic segment known as the “longevity economy”. This transition to an “aged nation” is not just a social challenge; it is a powerful catalyst for new industries, services and innovations spanning senior-accessible infrastructure, specialised housing, assistive technologies, health and wellness, customised financial solutions, and innovation in food and nutrition — all tailored to the needs and preferences of older adults.

Malaysia’s demographic dawn: Preparing for the age of longevity

CFA Society Malaysia proudly hosted its annual Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter Award and Employer Recognition Program (ERP) Award Ceremony, bringing together finance professionals, industry leaders, and top employers in a celebration of excellence, perseverance, and shared commitment to lifelong learning and ethical leadership.

Bridging Ambition & Achievement Through CFA® Program

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 June 2025 – The Suite @ Jalan Ampang officially launched on 31st May 2025 with a grand ceremony that attracted over 400 attendees and celebrated an outstanding 80% unit take-up rate on the same day. The event, hosted on-site, showcased not only the development’s appeal but also the strength of its developer–agency collaboration, led by Bellajade Sdn Bhd and Vince Group.

The Suite @ Jalan Ampang Records Over 80% Sales at Grand Launch, Draws 400 Attendees and Offers RM1 Million Lucky Draw Prizes

MCIS Life, Malaysia’s trusted life insurance provider, exemplifies its commitment to heightened environmental consciousness and social responsibility through leading various sustainability initiatives.

MCIS Life: Pioneering Sustainability in Malaysia

The automotive sector in Southeast Asia is undergoing a major shift, as traditional market leaders lose ground to emerging players. Chinese automakers, in particular, are making significant inroads in Asean markets with competitively priced electric vehicles (EVs), challenging the long-standing dominance of Japanese brands.

Reconfiguration of the automotive industry: Southeast Asia shifts gears 

In an investment world increasingly driven by conscience, the desire to grow wealth and create meaningful impact no longer stands at odds. The Ihsan Sustainability Investment Account (ISIA) 3.0 by Bank Islam is a timely answer to the question many investors are asking: Can my money do more than make returns? With ISIA, the answer is a confident yes, backed by structure, purpose and measurable change.

ISIA 3.0: Investing with purpose, shariah and sustainability at heart

Mimos Bhd, the country’s national research and development (R&D) centre under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti), is gearing up to position Malaysia at the forefront of quantum technology in Asean and globally.

Shaping the future of quantum intelligence

Branded residences offer investors potentially better returns, in good times or in bad, despite their typically higher entry point. That is because properties that have an affiliation with an established brand often see significantly higher property values and rental income over the long term.

A rare high-rental-yield investment

Patience, discipline and a long-term mindset are qualities that make women better investors than their male counterparts. By taking on slightly more risk with portfolio diversification, they can do even better by putting some funds into digital assets, says Scarlett Chai, Luno’s Country Manager for Malaysia.

Luno encourages women investors to explore digital assets

Iran and Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

Israel, Iran launch more barrages as Israel aims to wipe out Tehran's nuclear programme

The Federal Reserve's (Fed) balancing act between concerns about a weakening labour market and still above-target inflation will take centre stage for investors in the coming week as they weigh risks to the rally in the US stock market.

Fed meeting in focus next week as investors seek rate-path hints

Oil prices jumped on Friday and settled 7% higher as Israel and Iran traded air strikes, feeding investor worries that the combat could widely disrupt oil exports from the Middle East.

Oil settles up 7% as Israel, Iran trade air strikes

World stock markets fell on Friday, and oil prices surged, as Israel launched military strikes on Iran, sparking inflows into safe havens such as gold and the dollar.

Stocks slump, oil prices surge after Israel attacks Iran

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Friday after Iran launched missiles at Israel in response to intensive Israeli strikes aimed at crippling Tehran's ability to build nuclear weapons.

Wall St ends sharply lower as Iran retaliates against Israel attack

Call it the goods and services tax or sales and service tax (SST), the government needs tax revenue. And when revenue keeps falling behind expenditure (which cannot be cut for political reasons), new taxes have to be introduced.

We hate it, but the taxman needs it

Kuala Lumpur has entered the Top 20 Emerging Startup Ecosystems in a historic first for Malaysia after ranking 18th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2025 by Startup Genome.

KL ranks 18th in Emerging Startup Ecosystems, historic first for Malaysia

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has “grave concerns” about Iran’s nuclear programme and backed Israel’s right to self-defence, while calling for de-escalation in a conflict that risks engulfing the Middle East.

Starmer says UK has ‘grave concerns’ on Iran nuclear programme

Immigrants admitted to the US from a Biden-era parole programme for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) have begun receiving notices of termination urging them to depart the US.

Trump administration orders half a million immigrants to leave US

Russia said on Friday it had conducted large-scale tests of new laser-based systems to defend against drones.

Russia says it tests new laser defences against drones

Here is a brief recap of Friday's top local business news and corporate announcements.

Axiata, Dialog, Kretam, IOI Corp, UUE & Rex Industry

Call it the goods and services tax&nbsp;or sales and service tax (SST), the government needs tax revenue. And when revenue keeps falling behind expenditure (which cannot be cut for political reasons), new taxes have to be introduced.

Kuala Lumpur has entered the Top 20 Emerging Startup Ecosystems in a historic first for Malaysia after ranking 18th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2025 by Startup Genome.

Immigrants admitted to the US from a Biden-era parole programme for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) have begun receiving notices of termination urging them to depart the US.

Boeing and GE Aerospace are scaling back their public activities following the fatal crash of an Air India jetliner, with the planemaker's CEO cancelling his trip to the Paris Airshow next week and GE postponing an investor day.

Boeing CEO cancels Paris Airshow appearance after India crash

Israel’s overnight airstrikes on Iran drove up freight rates and tanker stocks on Friday as traders and investors priced in the prospect of disruption to a large swath of the global oil-shipping fleet.

Oil tanker market roiled by Israeli airstrikes against Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has “grave concerns” about Iran’s nuclear programme and backed Israel’s right to self-defence, while calling for de-escalation in a conflict that risks engulfing the Middle East.

Russia said on Friday it had conducted large-scale tests of new laser-based systems to defend against drones.

US consumer sentiment rose by the most since January 2024 as concerns about the economy eased and short-term inflation expectations showed a marked improvement.

US consumer sentiment jumps as inflation expectations improve

Shein's carbon emissions from transporting products climbed 13.7% in 2024, the online fast-fashion retailer's sustainability report showed on Friday, and its 2023 transport emissions were 18% higher than previously reported after a recalculation.

Fast-fashion retailer Shein's transport emissions jump 13.7% last year

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul had to change his trip in the Middle East, dropping a stop in Israel, after the country launched a barrage of strikes across Iran earlier on Friday.

German foreign minister changes Middle East itinerary after Israel strikes Iran

Iran and Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

The Federal Reserve's (Fed) balancing act between concerns about a weakening labour market and still above-target inflation will take centre stage for investors in the coming week as they weigh risks to the rally in the US stock market.

Even though the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has asked the public to refrain from speculating about Muhammad Yusoff Rawther's recent acquittal in court, the matter has already seen open discourse since his arrest in September last year, the law firm representing him said.

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