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Cloudflare, Major Browsers To Develop Privacy-Preserving Web Verification Standard

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Cloudflare Inc has announced a new initiative with major web browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, to develop a privacy-preserving protocol aimed at helping websites distinguish legitimate users and authorised automated agents from malicious traffic.

Indonesia To Roll Out Rp26.34 Trillion Stimulus Package In Second Half Of 2026

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, June 22 (Bernama) -- Indonesia will roll out a Rp26.34 trillion (Rp1 mln=RM231.2) economic stimulus package in the second half of 2026, which includes transport incentives, employment programmes and food assistance measures.

Roda Land, Sime Darby Industrial Collaborate To Support Smarter, Sustainable Farming Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Roda Land Sdn Bhd (Roda Land) and Sime Darby Industrial Sdn Bhd have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing agricultural mechanisation and supporting more sustainable farming operations in Malaysia through the adoption of innovative tire and wheel solutions.

Govt Has Identified AI-Affected Sectors, Steps Up Reskilling, Upskilling -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) – The government has identified sectors that are expected to be affected by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and is stepping up efforts to improve skills and training to ensure the workforce is prepared to face the technological changes, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

Anwar's Turkmenistan Visit, Petronas' New Agreements A Boon To Malaysian Companies' Credibility

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Turkmenistan, which saw Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) cement new agreements after a 30-year presence in the country, should be viewed as more than a diplomatic mission, economists said.

Alpha Story Launches AI-Powered Marcomms Solution For Indonesia's MSMEs

JAKARTA, June 22 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based Alpha Story has launched a marketing communications (marcomms) solution in Indonesia targeting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as it seeks to make professional communications services more accessible to smaller businesses.

AI Boom, Strong Energy Demand Drive Malaysia's Trade Growth In Jan-May 2026 - Matrade

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and energy products continued to support Malaysia's trade growth in the first five months of 2026, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Malaysia-Bangladesh FTA Targeted For Conclusion In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is targeted to be concluded in 2027 as a mutually beneficial, comprehensive and forward-looking agreement that reflects current global trading practices.

Malaysia To Continue Strengthening Energy Cooperation With Strategic Partners - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen energy cooperation with strategic partners such as Russia and Turkmenistan while ensuring Malaysian companies remain compliant with international obligations and aware of sanctions-related risks, Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

JCorp's FY2025 Profit After Tax More Than Doubles To RM703 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation’s (JCorp) profit after tax (PAT) for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) more than doubled to RM703 million from the previous year, driven by sustained growth and strong performance across its key business segments.

Ibrahim Sani To Step Down As Yayasan Peneraju CEO On July 1

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Peneraju (YP), an agency under the Ministry of Economy, announced that its chief executive officer (CEO) Ibrahim Sani will step down from his position effective July 1, 2026.

Straive Acquires NextGen Invent To Strengthen AI Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Straive, a global leader in data and artificial intelligence (AI) operationalisation, has acquired NextGen Invent, an AI engineering and enterprise services provider.