Historical Penang Free School enters Web3 world with blockchain-powered certs in partnership with Crypken

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Ushers in more secure, student-centric approach to credentialing
PFS sets a precedent for other educational institutions to follow suit

Southeast Asia’s oldest English-medium school, Penang Free School (PFS) has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypken Sdn Bhd, a Web3 company, to introduce blockchain-powered certificates for its students. This pioneering collaboration is a…Continue Reading

Finland’s WithSecure unveils AI-enhanced cybersecurity for businesses, partners with Malaysia’s LGMS

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Reliance on global platforms, cloud services demands cybersecurity strategy
Made-in-Malaysia StarSentry solution, state-of-art, plug-and-play cybersecurity model

WithSecure Corporation, previously known as F-Secure Business, is on a mission to reshape cybersecurity approaches for modern enterprises.
The company’s President and CEO Juhani Hintikka (pic) recently emphasised the necessity for a holistic approach to cybersecurity which calls…Continue Reading

PIKOM, e-Commerce Malaysia welcome decision not to ban TikTok Shop, urge for competitive fairness

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Ensure local businesses, products, enablers prioritised over foreign players
Craft policies that are both equitable and beneficial for all stakeholders involved

The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) and e-Commerce Malaysia, a chapter of Pikom, welcomes the recent announcement by Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil that the government does not intend to…Continue Reading

Axiata names Nik Rizal Kamil as Group CFO

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visit is essential to the group’s mission to grow into a long-lasting dividend company.Prior to February 2021, he served as the team CFO at RHB Bank.As of January 1st, 2024, Axiata Group Bhd will be without a group CFO, and the position has been filled by Nik Rizal Kamil Nk Ibrahim…Continue Reading

Hewlett Packard Enterprise appoints new managing director for Singapore to spearhead country operations, drive region’s long-term growth strategy

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Loh may continue to lead SEA as managing director and vice president of HPE.tasked with increasing HPE’s collection, managing accounts, and improving employee effectivenessLoh Khai Peng&nbsp, ( pic ), was appointed managing director of Singapore effective 1 November 2023 by Hewlett Packard Enterprise ( HPE). He may continue to hold the…Continue Reading

95% of Malaysian companies have established sustainability goals but only half have implemented plans: Survey

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44% of them are driven by an increase in business opportunities
Poor incentives/ low return on investment is key barrier to implementing sustainability

Although 95% of companies in Malaysia have established sustainability goals or targets, only half (49%) have implemented or are currently practising a comprehensive sustainability strategy. This is according to the…Continue Reading