Bruneau Laurette A democratic revolution is brewing in tiny Mauritius In this week’s series on the turbulence that is hitting countries with a democratic system, we look at Mauritius. Saturday last, a massive crowd shocked the regime in power in Port Louis. The 50,000 or more people, organisers say it was around 150,000, that descended to Port
digital economy Shopee: RM200mn sales for local retailers within first month of PENJANA KUALA LUMPUR, 3 SEP 2020 – The Ringgit-to-Ringgit voucher funding by Shopee and the Government via Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) Shop Malaysia Online initiative has generated over RM200 million in sales by local retailers and traders on the e-commerce platform as of 31
Biofourmis Closes US$100 Million Series C Funding SINGAPORE AND BOSTON , MA – September 3, 2020 – Biofourmis , a fast-growing global leader in digital therapeutics that powers personalized predictive care, has announced the completion of a US$100 million Series C financing round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2,1 with participation by existing investors Openspace Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, Sequoia
Indonesian Banks believe AI Will Stop Money Laundering * 95 percent of Indonesian banks believe AI will stop more money laundering. * 100 percent of Indonesian banks still believe in older rules-based technology for AML compliance, despite 91 percent saying that they experience significant struggles modifying these systems. * In Indonesia, 100 percent of banks said they will invest in financial
1MDB Kuwait company siphoned 1MDB money via Century Bank Mauritius! Sarawak Report, the whistleblower that broke the Malaysian corruption and money laundering 1MDB scandal, has damning reports on Century Banking Corporation. The blog links the bank to an underground network of cheats and a strategy to divert attention of those tracing the 1MDB money trail. But according to the information
3DS platform Netcetera & Mastercard launch 3DS testing platform for retailers ZÜRICH & WATERLOO – EQS Newswire – 25 August 2020 – Netcetera is Mastercard’s exclusive 3-D Secure testing partner to help retailers and other businesses ensure they are ready to comply with PSD2. Mastercard and Netcetera, the market leader for 3DS and EMVCo associate, are supporting merchants to improve their transactions and
Enco W11 OPPO reveals newest addition: The Enco W11 wireless headphone KUALA LUMPUR, 1 September 2020 — Ever since OPPO Enco Wireless Headphones hit to the market, it has been garnered of wide-ranging praise for their iconic design and excellent sound experience. With the latest Enco W11, OPPO is taking the wireless headphone to the next level. Unlike traditional, circular wireless earbuds,
Corporindo TBK PCG, PT AKR berganding bahu dalam mengedarkan bahan kimia di Indonesia KUALA LUMPUR & JAKARTA, 1 Sept (Bernama) — PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) akan bekerjasama dengan PT AKR Corporindo Tbk (PT AKR) bagi mengedarkan bahan kimia di seluruh Indonesia. Syarikat usaha sama akan ditubuhkan oleh anak syarikat PCG dan PT AKR untuk tujuan ini. PT AKR Corporindo Tbk adalah syarikat logistik
canovix Canovix mendayakan kenderaan berautonomi dengan teknologi lidar leddar pixell leddartech QUEBEC CITY, 1 Sept (Bernama) —LeddarTech, peneraju dalam teknologi penderia ADAS dan AD, teruja untuk mengumumkan bahawa Cavonix Ltd. telah memilih teknologi penderia Leddar™ Pixell untuk pelanggan kenderaan ulang-alik berautonomi dan pengangkutan lori luar jalan raya miliknya. Cavonix Ltd. ialah syarikat permulaan teknologi berpangkalan di United Kingdom yang telah membangunkan
back-to-school Foot Locker, Inc. Donates More Than $1.5 Million In Footwear To Kids In Need NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As the world works to recover from the continued health and economic impacts of COVID-19, Foot Locker, Inc. announces its commitment to donate more than $1.5 million in footwear to youth communities most affected by the pandemic during the 2020 back-to-school season. “Heading
carousell RM100 free ads credit for 2,000 micro-sellers and SMEs on Carousell Carousell rolls out a few initial incentives including free Advertising Credits worth RM100 for 2,000 micro-sellers and SMEs. Among the initiatives are attractive seller monetary incentives from various campaigns. The online platform is also giving ‘Buyer Discount Vouchers’ that are subsidised by Carousell and PENJANA for online transactions via
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA EUROCHAM Malaysia Signs MOU with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, 1 September 2020 – EUROCHAM Malaysia, one of the largest business chambers in Malaysia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Kuala Lumpur to establish a strategic partnership aimed at protecting and promoting Austrian and generally European business interests in Malaysia. The MOU signifies the commitment to
Hilfiger Hilfiger accelerates sustainability journey with an ambitious program – Tommy Hilfiger approaches sustainability from both an environmental and social perspective, with Make it Possible focusing on circularity and inclusivity, respectively. – The mission of Make it Possible is to create fashion that ‘Wastes Nothing and Welcomes All.’ – The program includes 24 targets across four pillars towards 2030. – www.sustainability.tommy.
APIB Focus on the 'knowledge economy' to expand Islamic Finance KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) — As Malaysia turns 63 years old, the country will need to continue its transformation in becoming a knowledge-based economy to achieve its status as a developed nation, says Chris Wang. Wang, CEO of the Asia Pacific Investment Bank (APIB) says Malaysia’s economic development has
Sunway Hotels signs 3-yr agreement with Amadeus to boost efficiency KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept 1 (Bernama) — Amadeus has announced a new deal with Sunway Hotels & Resorts. The deal will help to deliver a comprehensive technology solution enabling them to streamline reservations and loyalty programs across Sunway’s 11 independent properties. The properties are in Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. The
amadeus Sunway Hotels tandatangani perjanjian 3-tahun dengan Amadeus KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 1 Sept (Bernama) —Amadeus mengumumkan satu perjanjian baharu bersama Sunway Hotels & Resorts. Amadeus adalah penyedia penyelesaian teknologi hospitaliti yang terkemuka dalam industri. Sunway Hotels & Resorts terkenal sebagai salah sebuah kumpulan hotel antarabangsa di Asia. Perjanjian ini akan menyampaikan penyelesaian teknologi komprehensif bagi membolehkan mereka menyelaraskan
1H UMW Holdings PBT of RM4.2 boost expectations for 2H KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) — The prolonged Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on UMW Holdings Berhad’s financial results for the first six months of 2020. The Group’s revenue reduced by 36.6% to RM3,648.9 million. The Group was also impacted by share of losses of
Oil spill wreck carried record cargo of narcotics to Mauritius? A local paper in Mauritius says before July 22, intelligence officers had warned of the arrival of a “record cargo’ of narcotics by sea to Mauritius. The paper accuses ‘hierarchical bosses’ (but does not say if it is talking of mafia bosses or accomplices) urged the vessel to abandon the
Anwar needs a game-changer to woo the Malays In a powerful analysis of local politics and Malay emotions, Redzuan Shamsudin in Suara Keadilan says not much has changed in the past 30 years in Malaysia. He says ex-Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is a champion in ‘game-changing’ tactics in Malaysian politics. But Anwar Ibrahim, the PKR leader, is
coronavirus Is the Coronavirus Fuelling the E-commerce Surge in Singapore? Looking at the first half of 2020, it seems that this could be a pivotal year for the e-commerce sector in Southeast Asia, especially Singapore, possibly due to the coronavirus pandemic. While COVID-19 has caused major disruptions in Singapore, it has brought benefits to many e-commerce players in the country.
digitisation Productivity1010 a virtual mentoring digitisation service for manufacturers PETALING JAYA, Aug 28 (Bernama) — In line with the government efforts to leverage on digital skills in the age of technology, Machinery and Equipment Productivity Nexus (MEPN) is introducing PRODUCTIVITY1010 via Business Virtual Mentoring Services (BVAM). The aim is to assist companies in developing individual digitisation roadmap. MEPN is fully
covid-19 Malaysian gov't says digital transformation a priority in public service delivery KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) — The Malaysian government will further accelerate the digitalisation of selective government services delivery in response to the ‘new normal’ brought about by COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative announced on 5th June 2020 by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as part of the Short-Term Economic Recovery
agm Financial literacy: Alternative learning after the pandemic KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) — Due to the ongoing pandemic, Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) has virtually organized its sixteenth Annual General Meeting (16th AGM) to participate remotely, ask questions and approved all the agendas proposed during the meeting. The participants were National Council members, MFPC members, Chartered Promoter Organisation
The Dark Side of China: The Evolution of a Global Cyber Power SINGAPORE – August 31, 2020 – IntSights, the threat intelligence company focused on enabling enterprises to Defend Forward, today released a research report exploring how China’s cyber operations are evolving to fit the dynamic digital landscape and to achieve its objectives for growth and expansion of the government’s ideals. Researchers
IoT Pulse Secure adds new features in IT/OT, IoT security SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug 26 (Bernama) —Pulse Secure adds new features to its Network Access Control (NAC) solution, Pulse Policy Secure (PPS). The solution enhances endpoint and IoT device visibility, compliance, remediation, and threat response. Pulse is gearing up for changes in the work environment as organizations embrace expanded remote
