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Conceptual photo of cloud computing. In the centre is a drawing of a cloud with arrows out to indicate a network connected online. In the background is a group of business people in a discussion in a meeting room and the entire photo has a blue filter. | Photo by Freepik/NHA File Photo

Independent study reveals cloud giants are holding businesses captive, 96 per cent respondents find value in connectivity cloud approach

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 27, 2023

Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour is the 10th Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Central Bank of Malaysia. He was appointed for a five-year term effective 1 July 2023. In his role as Governor, Rasheed also serves as the chair of the Bank’s Board of Directors, Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Stability Executive Committee. | Photo by Bank Negara Malaysia/NHA File Photo

Central Bank of Malaysia’s governor to launch refreshed edition of the National Scam Awareness Campaign next week

Team TMG Ventures with Team Les’ Copaque at the latter’s headquarters in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Hj. Burhanuddin Mohd Radzi, the managing director of Les’ Copaque, in the middle, with Suhazlee bin Othman, executive director of TMG Ventures, next to him in black. | Photo by TMG Ventures/NHA File Photo

‘Upin & Ipin’-themed restaurants to open in Malaysia with international expansion plans

SAUDIA Airlines soars to the podium as global top three most on-time airlines

ZING Eat x Les Copaque will collaborate to provide a virtual dining experience to fans in Klang Valley, Malaysia soon. In the photo is Karyabudi Mohd. Aris, director and head of international marketing of Les’ Copaque (left) and Eu-Jinn Chan, vice president of ZING (right) at Les' Copaque's headquarters in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. | Photo by ZING/NHA File Photo

MALAYSIA: ZING Eat and Les’ Copaque Productions collaborate to launch ‘Upin & Ipin’ virtual dining experience

Business

Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour is the 10th Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Central Bank of Malaysia. He was appointed for a five-year term effective 1 July 2023. In his role as Governor, Rasheed also serves as the chair of the Bank’s Board of Directors, Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Stability Executive Committee. | Photo by Bank Negara Malaysia/NHA File Photo

Central Bank of Malaysia’s governor to launch refreshed edition of the National Scam Awareness Campaign next week

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 26, 2023

Koltiva supports 1,000,000+ producers to improve their livelihoods and increase their annual income. | Photo by Koltiva and AC Ventures/NHA File Photo

INDONESIA: Top sustainable farming and supply chain traceability startup Koltiva raises series A financing led by AC Ventures

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 19, 2023

MALAYSIA: Top Glove included on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for fifth consecutive year, achieves enhanced score in FTSE Russell ESG Ratings

September 18, 2023

Malaysia Australia Business Council is committed to facilitating the success of Australia’s Southeast Asia Strategy to 2040

September 13, 2023

RHB Malaysia’s first financial services provider to partner with Tenaga Nasional to promote green solutions to SMEs and individuals

September 8, 2023

MALAYSIA: IRGA and 27 Advisory consolidate to deliver transformation services to clients in plantation and agricultural sectors

September 7, 2023

Malaysia Australia Business Council supports the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) launched by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

September 6, 2023

Three highlights hidden in Apple’s Q3 performance

September 1, 2023

Travel

SAUDIA Airlines soars to the podium as global top three most on-time airlines

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 25, 2023

Kuala Lumpur is the #1 most connected airport in Asia Pacific, OAG data reveals

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 20, 2023

Korean Fashion Showroom ‘The Selects’ to captivate New York

September 11, 2023

Global entertainment enterprise Falcon’s Beyond and Hong Kong-based cultural commerce giant K11 Group plan to launch new entertainment franchises and attractions across China

September 11, 2023

Saudia fleet expands to include new A321neo aircrafts, contributes to sustainability in aviation

August 16, 2023

SAUDIA launches new route to Beijing in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program

August 7, 2023

JCB launches second round of Red Guahan Shuttle Free Ride Campaign in Guam

August 7, 2023

New premium application centre for UK student visas opens at Sunway Resort Hotel in Selangor

August 4, 2023

Technology

EdgePoint Infrastructure and myNEWS Holdings Bhd partner to strengthen Malaysians’ digital experience

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 19, 2023

realme 11x 5G smartphone now available for Malaysians at U Mobile

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 17, 2023

realme 11x 5G finds beauty in purple dawn and midnight black, available on 15 September

September 12, 2023

HKPC Cyber Security launches “Smart & Secure City Hall” to raise public awareness of cyber security and contribute towards Hong Kong becoming...

September 8, 2023

Audi Malaysia launches myAudiWorld mobile app for customer convenience

September 5, 2023

realme turns five, teases upcoming number series offering and new brand focus

August 18, 2023

Fujitsu and Hexagon’s digital twin tech aids predictive disaster and traffic safety management

August 18, 2023

Malaysian tech company – Meen Tech, announces entry into smart device market and introduces Malaysia’s new flagship smartphone

August 16, 2023

Human Capital

Singapore night lights with Marina Bay Sands in the background. 4 November 2018. | Photo by Guo Xin Goh/Unsplash/NHA File Photo

Mazars bolsters Singapore leadership team with new heads of capital markets, risk management, and outsourcing

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 19, 2023

From tech to airlines, Dzuleira Abu Bakar takes on the role as CEO of SKS Airways, set to disrupt the Malaysian airline industry

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 18, 2023

Thousands of jobseekers visit Malaysia’s largest career fair

September 12, 2023

The University of Cyberjaya receives competitive rating by Setara 2022

September 7, 2023

Pacific Senior Living commemorates World Senior Citizen Day with holistic medical support through MoU with Columbia Asia, marking its debut in Malaysia

August 22, 2023

Internet Alliance Malaysia bridges digital talent shortage gap through ecosystem partnership

August 22, 2023

Broadcast

Food

Team TMG Ventures with Team Les’ Copaque at the latter’s headquarters in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Hj. Burhanuddin Mohd Radzi, the managing director of Les’ Copaque, in the middle, with Suhazlee bin Othman, executive director of TMG Ventures, next to him in black. | Photo by TMG Ventures/NHA File Photo

‘Upin & Ipin’-themed restaurants to open in Malaysia with international expansion plans

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 25, 2023

ZING Eat x Les Copaque will collaborate to provide a virtual dining experience to fans in Klang Valley, Malaysia soon. In the photo is Karyabudi Mohd. Aris, director and head of international marketing of Les’ Copaque (left) and Eu-Jinn Chan, vice president of ZING (right) at Les' Copaque's headquarters in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. | Photo by ZING/NHA File Photo

MALAYSIA: ZING Eat and Les’ Copaque Productions collaborate to launch ‘Upin & Ipin’ virtual dining experience

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 25, 2023

Culinary innovation unveiled: Speciality Food & Drinks Asia returns with its fifth edition

September 5, 2023

Subway® and Cha Eun-Woo bring melt-worthy moments to Singapore

August 16, 2023

GoodMorning Global Group secures Malaysia’s largest single ECF success of RM20 million to drive biotechnology and food technology research

July 31, 2023

Halal Australian cattle continues to dominate Southeast Asia during Eid-ul-Adha

June 29, 2023

Opinions

Top view of the TRIGA PUSPATI nuclear reactor in Malaysia. | Photo by Nuclear Malaysia/NHA File Photo

MALAYSIA: Potential use of nuclear technology in industry

Chang Lih Kang - September 18, 2023

The Malaysian flag waving in the wind in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia. | Photo by mkjr_/Unsolash/NHA File Photo

OPINION: Malaysia’s crisis with unity

Syerleena Abdul Rashid - September 18, 2023

OPINION: The Malaysian Certificate of Education and the Future of Data

June 12, 2023

OPINION: Deeper context required for future SEA Games performance

May 23, 2023

We need to combat Online Children Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) in Malaysia, says Bukit Bendera’s Member of Parliament

March 29, 2023

LETTER: As an engineer and a local Kuantan boy, I am here to ensure that development is introduced not to the expense of safety,...

March 16, 2023

LETTER: Senior accountant says privileged to be working for Lynas Malaysia

March 14, 2023

OPINION: Creating a credible carbon marketplace in Malaysia

March 13, 2023

Health & Wellbeing

I love this photo of my mums hand reaching out to share a moment with her great grandson. Even when we can’t understand each other in language, we can all understand what a simple touch means. | Photo by Rod Long/NHA File Photo

The Malaysian aging society is at a crossroads – EMIR Research

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 20, 2023

Panadol offers latest in fast-acting and effective body muscle pain solutions with Panaflex Patch

News Hub Asia Reporter - July 25, 2023

SMART researchers uncover novel bacterial communication system to combat antimicrobial resistance

July 20, 2023

MiCare teams up with Alpro Pharmacy on CDMP – RM8 million in medication costs saved for Malaysia’s corporate workforce

April 14, 2023

Empowering autism awareness through art

March 28, 2023

Rejuvenate, Refresh, and Regenerate: Everyone can be “That Woman” with SOTHYS’ renovative micro capsules

February 1, 2023

Property

Casa Bayu green spaces at Avaland's township in Cybersouth, Selangor, Malaysia. | Photo by Avaland/NHA File Photo

MALAYSIA: Avaland Berhad launched brand new customer engagement and loyalty mobile app

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 1, 2023

Raising the bar: Strong take-up of Nexus Seremban 2’s lifestyle shops

News Hub Asia Reporter - August 16, 2023

Daffodil Residency is the essence of modern living at Bandar Alam Suria

July 27, 2023

Southern Score Builders Berhad leads BIM technology adoption in Malaysia with groundbreaking robotics and AI initiatives

July 20, 2023

IJM Land launches new commercial hub in thriving Seremban 2 township in Malaysia

July 18, 2023

Malaysia: Move to increase conveyancing fees raises concerns

July 17, 2023

Arts

Winners of the Young Fashion Designers' Contest 2023 (YDC 2023) | Photo by HKCERT/NHA File Photo

Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2023 winners revealed

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 13, 2023

Asia’s fashion spotlight Centrestage returns in Hong Kong next week

September 1, 2023

Heineken®’s 150th anniversary campaign continues with the launch a Heineken® and Motherchuckers fashion collection

August 18, 2023

UNICEF Malaysia launched Picture My Rights 2023 photo contest, seeks to raise awareness on children’s rights

August 6, 2023

Sports

The Negeri Sembilan Open Championship 2023, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, 2-3 September 2023. | Photo by the Negeri Sembilan Fencing Association/NHA File Photo

MALAYSIA: Inaugural Negeri Sembilan Open Championship 2023 concluded with over 100 local and international fencers

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 8, 2023

INDONESIA: ‘Elite’ label road race Maybank Marathon 2023 achieves active participation of over 13,600 runners

August 29, 2023

NSFA to organise the Negeri Sembilan Open Championship 2023 (NSOC 2023) in Malaysia this weekend

August 28, 2023

KONAMI unveils the future of football gaming with eFootball™ 2024 update, showcasing unparalleled gameplay

August 16, 2023

Cyber Security Guide

Conceptual photo of cloud computing. In the centre is a drawing of a cloud with arrows out to indicate a network connected online. In the background is a group of business people in a discussion in a meeting room and the entire photo has a blue filter. | Photo by Freepik/NHA File Photo

Independent study reveals cloud giants are holding businesses captive, 96 per cent respondents find value in connectivity cloud approach

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 27, 2023

CTOS IDGuard helps prevent over MYR 300 million of fraud losses for Malaysian banking sector

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 19, 2023

KSK Group warns of fraudulent scams using its KSK Credit Sdn Bhd name

September 11, 2023

Worldwide assembly of experts convene at Cyber Security Summit Hong Kong 2023 to tackle cyber security challenges

September 11, 2023

Huawei ICT Academy recognised for educational innovation at the Malaysia Cyber Security Awards 2023

September 11, 2023

How has the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS) been received in Singapore?

September 1, 2023

Palo Alto Networks discovered new phishing campaign that steals Facebook business accounts

August 16, 2023

HKCERT urges the public to beware of social media scams. Protect your personal information from scams

July 25, 2023

Reports

Conceptual photo of cloud computing. In the centre is a drawing of a cloud with arrows out to indicate a network connected online. In the background is a group of business people in a discussion in a meeting room and the entire photo has a blue filter. | Photo by Freepik/NHA File Photo

Independent study reveals cloud giants are holding businesses captive, 96 per cent respondents find value in connectivity cloud approach

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 27, 2023

Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional flags during elections campaign period in Selangor, Malaysia. | Photo by Ruzanna Muhammad/NHA File Photo

MALAYSIA: Six State Elections 2023 analytics and reflections

Rais Husin - September 18, 2023

Workday Global survey: 98 per cent of CEOs say their organizations would benefit from implementing AI, but trust remains a concern

September 18, 2023

Unfavourable money transfer rates cost Malaysian international students close to MYR 70 million each year

August 4, 2023

HKPC Releases “Enterprise Digital Payment Landscape Study” results showing B2C enterprises ahead of B2B in digital payment acceptance and satisfaction and urging improvement...

July 31, 2023

Life insurance sales conversion rates can be three to five times higher, says new study by BCG, Income Insurance and ZA Tech

July 19, 2023

TENA launches Malaysia Ageing Report 2023, championing active ageing

July 18, 2023

AC Ventures and Boston Consulting Group release report on decarbonisation and Indonesia’s green growth potential

July 14, 2023

Circular Economy

(From left) Sharmila Sekarajasekaran (Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, Top Glove) and Lim Cheong Guan (Managing Director, Top Glove) join hands with the Kampung Sijangkang community to plant mangrove propagules at Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park (SMRP). | Photo by Top Glove/NHA File Photo

MALAYSIA: Top Glove’s mangrove planting initiative nurtures sustainable future at Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 4, 2023

From left to right: Cairil Irwan Mohd Amir Sharifuddin, Deputy Head, Group Strategic Communications, DRB-HICOM Berhad, Akkbar Danial, Head, Automotive Distribution, DRB-HICOM Berhad and CEO of EON; En. Syahrul Yusuf, Chief Operating Officer, AVIS Malaysia; Charles Brewer, Group Chief Executive Officer, POS Malaysia Berhad; Roslan Roskan, Chief Executive Officer, MODENAS; Mahmood Razak Bahman, Head, Group Strategic Communications, DRB-HICOM Berhad; Cheah Chee Kong, Head, Group Risk Management and Sustainability, DRB-HICOM Berhad. | Photo by Pos Malaysia/NHA File Photo

Pos Malaysia boasts largest electric vehicle fleet, aims to have 200 e-Bikes and 143 e-Vans delivering nationwide

News Hub Asia Reporter - August 25, 2023

Soul Parking sees revenue soar 100x, becomes a key player in Indonesia’s EV charging game

August 15, 2023

Seven in ten consumers are willing to make changes to tackle environmental issues

July 31, 2023

Pollution to prosperity – Harnessing waste as a catalyst for economic transformation in the ESG agenda

July 13, 2023

Petronas collaborates with EY to develop neurodiversity ecosystem in Malaysia

July 7, 2023

Malaysian ministers urge banks to take the lead in championing sustainability, change potentially catastrophic climate change effects on the country

June 27, 2023

Pos Malaysia pioneers sustainability excellence in the logistics industry with EV charging stations

June 23, 2023

Events

68th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF)

News Hub Asia Reporter - September 1, 2023

Lussopack to participate in 68th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair on 6-10 September 2023

News Hub Asia Reporter - August 30, 2023

CyberDSA 2023 to convene 5,000 cybersecurity professionals and leaders in Malaysia, promote greater collaboration

August 15, 2023

The Roving Architecture Exhibition: Kuala Lumpur edition opens, uncovers Hong Kong’s unique urban landscape that copes with future challenges in spatial planning

July 31, 2023

Inno Space “Summer TechEd Fest” unveiled with over 90 workshops enhancing students’ interest in scientific research and strengthening TechEd and smart campuses...

July 25, 2023

Explore the city with realme 200MP 4X SuperZoom Camera feature in 100 Year Heritage Stationery Shop

July 13, 2023

Shopper360 brings international Retail Innovation Showcase to Southeast Asia, starting with Malaysia

July 12, 2023

Kuala Lumpur Bike Show 2023: Wings concert ticket sale begins today

July 4, 2023