Penang honours Islamic astronomy expert as Maal Hijrah personality

GEORGE TOWN, June 27 (Bernama) — An astronomy expert and renowned scholar in Islamic astronomy (falak),…

AI in Risk Scoring Brings Big Potential — But Accuracy, Bias Still Major Hurdles

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 27: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how companies assess risk,…

Israeli Lobby’s Dark Plot Foiled: How Greene’s Kennedy Assassination Accusation Secured Trump’s Ceasefire Victory

By Shadow Pine On June 23, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and…

AI’s Silent Storm: Malaysian businesses see surge in stealthy cyber attacks

By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah PETALING JAYA, June 25: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming…

Apart from compliance, business and customer relations units have significant roles to play in preventing financial crimes

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 26: Financial institutions must assign clear roles and responsibilities in…

When an embassy festival offers more than just a chance to explore new cultures, food

By Neshalatha Govarthnapany It was raining during the 8th Embassies Festival of Food and Culture held…

With heavy reliance on managed services, banks must rethink vendor risks – compliance analyst

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 25: Financial institutions are being urged to take vendor risks…

Effective Due Diligence Training Matters for All Employees

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 24: Due diligence training in Malaysia’s financial and non-financial sectors…

Continue to be the voice of the people, Zambry reminds journalists

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24: Journalists must continue to be the “voice of the people” and keep…

Banks must regularly update customer info to avoid unnecessary red flags on legit transactions

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 – Financcial institutions in Malaysia must treat Ongoing Due…

The US has entered the Israel-Iran war. Here are 3 scenarios for what might happen next

By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University After prevaricating about whether the United States would enter Israel’s…

Neglecting Data Privacy in Due Diligence Could Cost Firms Dearly

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 – As corporate deals and investments surge across Malaysia…

Thorough checks crucial as hidden company owners make overseas deals risky, lawyer cautions

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 19: Companies looking to invest overseas are often faced with…

Directors May Be Liable For Poor Due Diligence – Lawyer

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 18: Company directors who fail to conduct proper due diligence…

Iran war: from the Middle East to America, history shows you cannot assassinate your way to peace

By Matt Fitzpatrick, Flinders University In the late 1960s, the prevailing opinion among Israeli Shin Bet…

AI Helps, But Humans Still Key to Spotting Financial Risks

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 17: While technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic…

Important to keep the traditions of Bharata Natyam alive – Sri Sukunthan

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16: It is important to keep the traditions and ceremonies that come with…

Beneficial Ownership Rules 2024 A Boost For Financial Integrity

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Companies Act, which was amended in 2024,…

Banks perform stronger due dilligence on high-risk clients, and it is not an invasion, says financial crimes investigator

By Iva Karen KUALA LUMPUR, June 13: Financial institutions in Malaysia are strengthening their Enhanced Due…

EXCO member of PKR’s women’s wing, Karen Kasturi to speak at youth forum in European Parliament

FRANKFURT, June 13: Karen Kasturi, Deputy Treasurer of the National Women’s Leadership Council and elected EXCO…

The govt covered Dr. Mahathir’s close to half million cost to attend Nikkei conference in Japan

MELAKA, June 12 (Bernama) — The government covered almost half a million ringgit in cost for former…

Air India Flight Crash: World leaders express condolences

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) — World leaders have expressed shock and sorrow over the crash of Air…

Sabah’s Pin Supu Forest Reserve makes history, receives IUCN Green List Award

KOTA KINABALU, June 12 (Bernama) — Pin Supu Forest Reserve (PSFR), located in the middle-reaches of…

London-bound Air India plane from Ahmedabad carrying 242 people crashes on medical college hostel

NEW DELHI, June 12 (Bernama) — An Air India flight bound for London and carrying 242…