Local Authority Should Takes Action to Combat the Online Sale of Banned Pesticides
The surge in online shopping and the exponential growth of Malaysia’s e-commerce market have inadvertently provided a platform for the sale of banned Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), including paraquat, endosulfan, and profenophos. The Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (Panap) has unveiled its latest report, “Unboxed: Online Sales of Banned Pesticides in Malaysia,” highlighting the regulatory loopholes...
Global Remittance Market in 2027
The “Global Remittance Market Outlook to 2027” report has revealed that the global remittance market has experienced steady growth in recent years, excluding the pandemic year. The market is primarily driven by the increasing use of mobile-based payment channels, cross-border transactions, and the reduction in remittance transfer time and cost. The growth of the remittance market is fueled by the widespread adoption of...
Unleashing Resilience: SaaS-Powered Financial Institutions Outpace Market Peers in Turbulent Times
In today’s dynamic financial landscape, the ability to bounce back from market disruption is a critical factor for success. Recent research conducted by Mambu, a leading cloud banking platform, reveals a striking advantage for financial institutions (FIs) that run on a true Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform – they recover nearly 2.5 times faster than their industry peers. Mambu’s comprehensive report, “Turning...
Kaspersky Joins Malaysian IoT Association to Strengthen Cyber Resilience in Southeast Asia
Kaspersky, a renowned global cybersecurity company, has proudly become a member of the Malaysian Internet-of-Things Association (MyIoTA). This partnership signifies Kaspersky’s commitment to enhancing the cyber resilience of IoT companies in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. MyIoTA, founded by passionate private sector individuals and companies involved in the IoT value chain, collaborates closely with the Malaysian Digital and...
Tec D Launches Digital Practice Builder to Empower Channel Partners in Cloud, Security, and Analytics
Tec D, a TD SYNNEX company, has unveiled the launch of its innovative enablement platform, Digital Practice Builder. This platform aims to accelerate the competencies of channel partners in the areas of cloud, security, and analytics. Building upon the success of Tec D’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), the Digital Practice Builder offers a comprehensive end-to-end program that empowers partners to thrive in these next-generation...
Unveiling Operation Triangulation: A Disturbing Mobile APT Targeting iOS Devices
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at Kaspersky have exposed an ongoing mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign that poses a significant risk to iOS device users. Termed “Operation Triangulation,” this covert operation employs previously unknown malware and employs zero-click exploits distributed through iMessage. The ultimate objective of this insidious campaign is to gain complete control over the...
Alibaba Integrates Advanced AI System into DingTalk Messaging App and Meeting Assistant
Alibaba Group is incorporating its advanced artificial intelligence system, Tongyi Qianwen, into its DingTalk messaging app and meeting assistant, Tingwu. Tongyi Qianwen, developed by Alibaba Cloud, utilizes a large language model (LLM) to power interactions with the assistant. Tingwu assists users by analyzing audio and video files and generating text summaries. The integration of the LLM-based assistant aims to improve the user...
Apple’s App Store Generates US$1.1 Trillion in Developer Billings and Fuels Millions of Jobs
Apple announced that its App Store ecosystem facilitated an impressive US$1.1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022. The iOS app economy now supports over 4.8 million jobs across the United States and Europe, with approximately 2.4 million jobs in each region. The Analysis Group estimates that App Store developers generated US$910 billion from the sale of physical goods and services, US$109 billion from in-app advertising,...
Nium Enhances Global Payroll Payments Solution for Seamless Integration with Payroll Platforms
Nium, the leading provider of real-time global payments, has announced enhancements to its market-leading payroll payments solution, catering to the complex needs of payroll platforms worldwide. The upgraded solution simplifies global expansion for payroll platforms, offering expanded network and currency coverage across various regions. Key enhancements include foreign exchange transparency, beneficiary pre-screening, scheduled...
EV Cargo Expands in South East Asia, Opens New Offices and Freight Centres in Malaysia
EV Cargo, a leading global logistics company, is making significant strides in its expansion across South East Asia with the establishment of new offices and freight centres in Malaysia. The strategically located country office near Kuala Lumpur will provide comprehensive air and sea freight services, fully supported by EV Cargo’s advanced systems and expert personnel. With warehouse facilities at key transportation hubs such as...
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