SEPANG, Nov 29 (Bernama) — Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (CIIF) today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti (JPPKK), a department under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia to develop more versatile and competent talents in the country that would contribute substantially…

BARCELONA, Nov 29 (Bernama) — Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), in collaboration with 15 esteemed industry partners, has made an impactful appearance at IBTM World Barcelona for the 13th consecutive year. Held from 28-30 November at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, this year’s participation marked a significant endeavour by MyCEB and partners in…

HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best is maintaining a stable outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment given the growth momentum in the motor and non-motor segments, as well as the domestic economic recovery following removal of pandemic-related restrictions, partially offset by a weaker 2024 economic outlook. The Best’s Market Segment…

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Nov 29 (Bernama-PRNewswire) — VISTA Eye Specialist (VISTA) proudly introduces the groundbreaking EVO Viva Implantable Collamer Lens (Viva) to address the dual challenge of short-sightedness and reading problems (presbyopia) among patients aged above 40. This cutting-edge treatment liberates individuals from total reliance on glasses or contacts for…

EDISON, N.J., Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — According to new research released by Opengear, a Digi International company (NASDAQ, DGII, www.digi.com) and provider of secure and SmartOut of Bandmanagement solutions, a staggering 97% of U.S.-based CIOs surveyed expressed serious concerns about at least one cybersecurity threat. This comprehensive survey encompassed responses from 502 CIOs and 510…

SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced the opening of its new office in Singapore that will serve as a central hub for CrowdStrike in Asia. The new office highlights CrowdStrike’s regional investment and will double the capacity of the previous facilities in Singapore, further cementing the cybersecurity…

BARCELONA, Spain, Nov 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From Wednesday to Thursday, the capital of Qatar will once again become the nerve centre of urban innovation with the opening of a new edition of Smart City Expo Doha, the region’s leading smart city event to be held at Al Bidda Park. Now…

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — In an era of rapid advancements across artificial intelligence (AI), Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) is making yet another bold stride with the launch of its new AI company, AI71. The entity builds on the Technology Innovation Institute’s…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) — Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is honored to have received the esteemed “Most Improved Islamic Retail Bank in Malaysia 2023” and “IRBA CEO of the Year 2023” awards at the prestigious 9th Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA) 2023 Ceremony held in Manama, Bahrain. IRBA, in its…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) — KLCCP Stapled Group delivered a resilient performance in quarter three, 2023 which saw its revenue grow 7.3% to RM401.2 million, compared to RM374.0 million in the same quarter last year. Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased to RM243.9 million, compared to RM237.6 million.  This steady performance…