Social media and messaging platforms must have a responsibility in protecting the data and information of consumers in the current digital society.

Consumer data must be protected by online platforms

“Pilots, arm your drones!” The marshal’s call cuts through the electric hum of spinning propellers. Engines whirr, a countdown begins and pilots snap on their First-Person View (FPV) goggles. With a flick of the throttle, the drones shoot into the air.

From behind their headsets, the pi...

Cover Story: Taking flight

FPV (first-person view) drone racing is a high-speed battle of reflexes and cutting-edge tech. Pilots, equipped with FPV goggles, navigate intricate obstacle courses at blistering speeds, executing razor-sharp manoeuvres with split-second precision.

Only the most skilled racers dominate...

Listicle: Masters of the skies

US-headquartered cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers warn that the technology used by DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence (AI) research organisation, is alarmingly vulnerable to jailbreaking compared with those of its peers and can produce nefarious content with...

Guardrails: Little to no expertise needed to jailbreak LLMs, says Palo Alto Networks

Data has become the lifeblood of modern businesses, driving operations and decision-making. With ransomware threats on the rise, however, organisations cannot afford to be complacent about their cybersecurity measures.

Lim Hsin Yin, vice-president of sales for Cohesity Asean, says while...

Cybersecurity: Data recovery crucial in combating ransomware

The gig economy has become an integral part of Malaysia’s workforce, providing countless individuals with flexible earning opportunities. The ability to set one’s schedule, choose trips and earn on their own terms has drawn thousands of e-hailing drivers to the industry. This flexibility often co...

Gig Economy: Balancing flexibility and protection: A new era for Malaysia’s e-hailing drivers

On a quiet Saturday evening, what was supposed to be a nice hearty dinner for my wife and I ended up with me standing over a pot of chicken, sausages and inedible curry. How did I end up in this unfortunate mess?

It was all the fault of ChatGPT. Let me tell you the events that preceded ...

Geek Speak: Chicken sausage curry à la ChatGPT

Malaysians are bracing for another economically challenging year, with the Ipsos Predictions 2025 Report revealing that about four out of five Malaysians believe taxes and inflation will rise, which will significantly impact consumer spending and force brands to rethink their strategies.

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Futureproofing: Why contextual advertising is Malaysia’s answer to the 2025 budget crunch

Retail and consumer product organisations are at a pivotal point in their artificial intelligence (AI) journey.

An IBM study, The AI Readiness Barometer: Asean’s AI Landscape, reveals that only 8% of the retail industry surveyed in Malaysia is prepared to adopt and implement AI technolo...

Solutions: Retailers see increased demand for traditional and generative AI

Last month was a dramatic one for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Just when everyone was super bullish on the industry, especially American giants OpenAI and Nvidia Corp — the developers of ChatGPT and high-performance GPU (graphics processing unit) chips respectively — the chips came ...

The Pitch Deck: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

E-commerce has become a crucial platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and many are finding opportunities to grow through online marketplaces.

Shopee, one of the country’s most-visited e-commerce platforms, has placed a strong emphasis on supporting local businesses, s...

Interview: Bridging gaps for MSMEs in the e-commerce marketplace

NEWS

Phishing hits 893 million in 2024, a 26% spike

Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024, a sharp 26% increase from nearly 710 million in 2023. The surge in attempts occurred between May ...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

Malaysia faces three key risks in artificial intelligence (AI) governance: falling behind in technology adoption, unsafe AI implementations with unintended consequences and malicious use of AI technology. These findings from Khazanah Research Institute’s (KRI) latest report, AI Governance in Mala...

Report: Clarity on AI’s impact crucial for governance framework

Scams and digital threats have become more sophisticated than ever, leading to a surge in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tactics used by fraudsters to exploit unsuspecting victims.

At the same time, cases of cyberbullying on social media have been on the rise, with appearance-based...

Awareness: Online scams surge but awareness remains low

THE local offshore support vessel (OSV) sector may experience a shortage of vessels in the coming years owing to insufficient new builds and an ageing fleet, says a recent industry report. At the same time, industry players attribute the lack of long-term contracts as a major factor discouraging ...

OSV sector may face shortage amid ageing fleet

Notable filings

From Feb 24 to 28, notable shareholding changes at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies included those at Asia Poly Holdings Bhd (KL:ASIAPLY). The manufacturer of cast acrylic sheets announced in a bourse filing on Feb 25 that Southern Realty Resource Sdn B...

Insider Moves: Asia Poly Holdings Bhd, Central Global Bhd, Maxim Global Bhd, Paragon Globe Bhd, EG Industries Bhd   

Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least 200 people, Palestinian health authorities said, as attacks hit dozens of targets early on Tuesday, ending a weeks-long standoff over extending the ceasefire that halted fighting in January.

Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 200, Palestinian health authorities say

In 2009, for the first time in human history, the global urban population surpassed the rural population. Malaysia followed a similar trajectory at an accelerated pace. At independence in 1957, only 23.4% of Malaysians lived in urban areas. By 1990, Malaysia had become an urban-majority country a...

My Say: Affordable food: When markets and money decide what we eat

Indonesian equities tumbled on Tuesday, triggering a trading halt, as concerns about a weakening economy and softer consumer spending ahead of the Eid holiday weighed on sentiment.

Indonesian stock plunge triggers trading halt on economic woes

A growing share of US consumers say they’re not seeking loans because they expect to be refused amid tight credit conditions, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Americans see growing risk they’ll get turned down for loans

S&P Global Ratings cut its credit grade on Solera further into junk, as the Vista Equity Partners-backed software company struggles with a high debt load and negative cash flow.

S&P cuts Vista-backed Solera’s credit rating further into junk

Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday, supported by instability in the Middle East as well as China's stimulus plans and data, although global growth concerns, US tariffs and Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks curbed gains.

Oil gains on Mideast risks, China stimulus plan and data

2024 was a good year for Malaysia’s economy. The World Bank raised its growth forecast to 4.9%, a solid 14% jump from earlier projections. Growth surged beyond expectations, inflation remained moderate and investments boomed.

Unlocking new growth drivers: Services, subnational, sustainability

The recording of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s statement at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters over allegations of corruption and money laundering has been postponed to Wednesday.

MACC's questioning of Ismail Sabri postponed to tomorrow

Volkswagen's Audi will cut up to 7,500 jobs in Germany by 2029 in areas like administration and development, the premium carmaker said on Monday, the latest German auto industry player to reduce costs.

Volkswagen's Audi to cut 7,500 jobs in administration, development by 2029

The bank at the centre of Vietnam's biggest financial fraud has received a central bank bailout amounting 5% of the nation's 2024 economic output, which a local white knight hopes to repay in 15 years, documents seen by Reuters show.

Vietnam developer proposes 15-year rescue for bank at heart of giant fraud, documents show

Home-grown electronics firm Creative Technology has retrenched about 40 staff, or 14% of its workforce, as the tech layoff wave continues its rampage, The Straits Times has learnt.

Creative Technology cuts workforce, adding to global wave of tech layoffs — report

Indonesian equities tumbled on Tuesday, triggering a trading halt, as concerns about a weakening economy and softer consumer spending ahead of the Eid holiday weighed on sentiment.

With decades of governance experience across various levels, Gobind Singh Deo steps into his new role as national chairman of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) at a pivotal time in Malaysia’s political landscape.

Gobind takes helm of DAP, carrying forward father’s legacy

US President Donald Trump said he would look to counter China’s economic advantage from coal-based electricity by authorising his administration to ramp up production of energy from the fossil fuel.

Trump says he’s authorising administration to produce coal power

US Commerce department bureaus informed staffers in recent weeks that Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek is banned on their government devices, according to a message seen by Reuters and two people familiar with the matter.

US Commerce department bureaus ban China's DeepSeek on govt devices — Reuters

Hong Kong shares rose to three-year highs and led Asian markets higher on Tuesday, as investors turn positive on the outlook for the world's second-biggest economy and cheered recent data and promises to further support consumption.

Hong Kong stocks and kiwi rise on China outlook

A trade war sparked by US President Donald Trump's tariffs may drive up global inflation, stoke market volatility and slow economic growth, the CEOs of two top Australian banks said on Tuesday, but added Australia was insulated from the disruption.

Australian bank CEOs say Trump 'tariff madness' may drive up global inflation

Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least 200 people, Palestinian health authorities said, as attacks hit dozens of targets early on Tuesday, ending a weeks-long standoff over extending the ceasefire that halted fighting in January.

US President Donald Trump nominated Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to the central bank's top regulatory post as vice-chair for supervision where she is expected to oversee an agenda of relaxed rule-writing and bank oversight.

Trump nominates US Fed governor Bowman as vice-chair for supervision

China hasn’t imported liquefied natural gas from the US for 40 days, the longest gap in almost two years, as traders are forced to divert shipments elsewhere to avoid Beijing’s tariffs on the super-chilled fuel.

China halts US LNG imports as trade war reroutes deliveries

President Donald Trump said Chinese leader Xi Jinping would visit Washington soon, as trade tensions build between the world’s two largest economies.

Trump says Xi will visit Washington in ‘not too distant future’

Gold prices scaled a record peak above the crucial US$3,000-mark on Tuesday for the second time within a week, as investors sought cover from economic concerns fuelled by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

Gold hits record high as tariff uncertainty fuels safe-haven demand

Britain's Labour government will announce plans on Tuesday to cut the amount spent on supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, seeking to tame a sharply rising welfare bill despite unrest among some of the party's lawmakers.

UK to cut welfare payments in bid to address spiralling costs

Google-parent Alphabet is in advanced negotiations to buy Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz with an offer of more than US$30 billion (RM133.3 billion), according to a source familiar with the matter, marking its largest potential acquisition to date.

Alphabet back in talks to buy Israel's Wiz for over US$30b — Reuters

Pacific Investment Management Co is increasingly negative on the outlook for German government bonds as the country edges close to a crucial pivot toward more public spending.

Pimco turns more negative on German bonds ahead of debt vote

SmartBiz became the first financial-technology firm to receive regulatory approval to be a bank since President Donald Trump took office in January, a regulatory signal that other fintechs could also get the green light to cement their footholds in the financial-services industry.

SmartBiz is first fintech to become bank under Trump

2024 was a good year for Malaysia’s economy. The World Bank raised its growth forecast to 4.9%, a solid 14% jump from earlier projections. Growth surged beyond expectations, inflation remained moderate and investments boomed.

A growing share of US consumers say they’re not seeking loans because they expect to be refused amid tight credit conditions, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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