World Future (Page 194)

Maxis IoT Challenge to focus on 5G-enabled IoT Solutions

* • Maxis IoT Challenge 2020 returns with new industry-driven IoT challenges to inspire the most innovative minds in Malaysia * Challenge part of continuing partnership with MDEC and industry collaborators, invites the public to develop IoT solutions for remote collaboration, manufacturing and security * RM30,000 in cash prizes await top three winners,

Why the Zoom’s revenue boom?

Zoom’s revenues quadruple, soaring to $663.5 million in the quarter ended July 31. Zoom benefited from the the coronavirus pandemic outbreak, prompting a surge in use of video-conferencing software. At the peak of the lockdown in some countries, Zoom saw a massive number of usage. People started to

1MDB

Follow Jho Low's money laundering trail from Kuwait to Mauritius

Sarawak Report says there were many questions about the Century Banking Corporation and the arrival of a new ‘Chairman’ from Thailand. According to the portal, Phengphian Laogumnerd bought over the Century Banking Corporation, an Islamic bank in Mauritius. The portal links Laogunmerd as a close ally of Malaysia’s 1MDB

Aon

Aon Announces Singapore Coalition to Help Move the Economy Forward

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 September 2020 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, today announced the formation of a coalition of leading Singapore companies to strengthen communities and move toward societal and economic recovery in the wake

cash out

SWIFT: This is how hackers ‘cash out’ following large-scale heists

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA / MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 3 September 2020 –SWIFT and BAE Systems Applied Intelligence published ‘Follow the Money’, a new report that describes the complex web of money mules, front companies and cryptocurrencies that criminals use to siphon funds from the financial system after a cyber-attack. The report

abim

ABIM raising funds for history books printing in braille

Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) was called to start a fund to raise funds for the printing and publishing of history books in braille for use by visually impaired school students. This fund will be mobilized alongside the Malaysian Foundation for the Blind (YOBM). ABIM calls on all Malaysians to

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