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Bursa Malaysia and Boardroom partner to scale CSI adoption

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Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia or the Exchange) announces its collaboration withthe BoardRoom Group (BoardRoom), a leading provider of corporate and advisory services in the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration seeks to encourage wider adoption of the Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) Solution among Malaysian public listed companies (PLCs), with the goal of enhancing the quality of sustainability disclosures across the corporate sector.

The CSI Solution was developed by Bursa Malaysia in support of Malaysia’s transition to a low-carbon economy. It enables companies — listed and non-listed — streamline sustainability reporting. Following its designation in March 2025 as the Exchange’s official sustainability reporting channel, the CSI Solution’s disclosure module now supports the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures under the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

Commenting on the collaboration, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, said “Bursa Malaysia is committed to supporting Malaysian companies in their decarbonisation journey and lowering their climate impact. This commitment is reflected in our decision to make CSI reporting tools, aligned with IFRS S1 and S2, accessible at no charge to all public listed companies.”

“Our collaboration with BoardRoom will extend the CSI Solution’s reach. Leveraging Boardroom’s established presence and sustainability advisory expertise in the corporate advisory space, we hope to support more companies in navigating evolving disclosure requirements and enhancing the quality of their sustainability reporting with greater confidence.”

Angeline Aw, Group Chief Executive Officer of BoardRoom Group, said, “We are proud to partner with Bursa Malaysia, to scale the CSI Solution across the corporate sector. This collaboration builds on our strong and long-standing relationship with the Exchange, underpinned by our shared commitment to strengthening corporate governance and regulatory readiness. With our deep experience in serving public listed companies and expertise in Sustainability Reporting and Advisory, BoardRoom is well-positioned to support clients in adopting the CSI Solution and producing impactful sustainability reports.”

Since its launch in June 2024, around 180 PLCs have onboarded onto the CSI Platform. All companies, not just PLCs but also mid-tier companies (MTCs) and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to adopt the CSI Solution to strengthen their sustainability journey. By leveraging its comprehensive suite of services, including an emissions calculator, a supplier management module, and a range of complementary value-added services delivered through a network of ecosystem partners, businesses can enhance their environmental performance and drive long-term value.

For more information regarding the CSI Solution and its value-added services, please visit Bursa Malaysia CSI Solution or contact csi@bursamalaysia.com.

Zurich launches travel takaful on ShopeePay

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ShopeePay announces its partnership with Zurich General Takaful to launch their first travel takaful plan, Zurich Travel Takaful.

Meeting a growing demand for Shariah-compliant protections, Zurich Travel Takaful keeps users protected as they embark on their travels, starting from as low as RM3 per day for domestic travel and RM15.99 per day for international travel.

Catering to short-term and frequent travellers, this is ShopeePay’s first travel protection plan to offer both single and annual trip travel protection plans, keeping users protected for travel all year round.

Additional Benefits and Zurich Travel Assist

The takaful offering provides coverage of up to RM300,000 in medical and personal accident benefits throughout user’s travel while providing additional protections and benefits including compensation for:
● Travel Cancellation
● Travel Delay
● Travel Curtailment
● Baggage Delay
● Double Indemnity
● Personal Effects and Travel Documents

As part of Zurich’s Travel Takaful plan, users will also have access to Zurich’s 24-Hour Travel Assistance hotline to provide support throughout their travels.

In celebration of the launch of Zurich Travel Takaful on ShopeePay, users can kick off their travel plans with a variety of complimentary discounts, including:
● 5% discount on Travel Takaful when travelling in groups of 2-5 pax
● 10% discount on Travel Takaful when travelling in groups of 6-10 pax
● 15% discount on upgrades to VIP Plans for both single trip and annual plans

How to subscribe to Zurich Travel Takaful

Available on the ShopeePay app and also the Shopee app, subscribing to your Zurich Travel Takaful plan can be completed in under just 3 minutes:

Step 1: Access your ShopeePay App and click on the “Insurance” tab at the bottom left of your home page

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Step 2: Click on Travel and select your plan.

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Step 3: Confirm your details and proceed to check out.

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Breakdown your payments with SPayLater

Subscribing for a big group, or planning to pace out your protection plan payments? Split your Takaful contributions with SPayLater, the Shariah-compliant credit solution that lets you pay next month, or in instalments ranging from three to 12 months.

SPayLater is available for all Insurance and Takaful products provided on the ShopeePay and Shopee app.

Alibaba Cloud’s new whitepaper shows how AI can power sustainable business transformation

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A new whitepaper released by Alibaba Cloud, Driving Sustainability with AI: A Guide to Partnering with Technology Service Providers, offers a forward-looking blueprint for how organisations can harness digital infrastructure — particularly AI and cloud computing — to accelerate their sustainable journey.

Based on insights from the Tech-Driven Sustainability Trends and Index 2024, which surveyed 1,300 business leaders across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, the report combines industry data, actionable recommendations, and real-world case studies to explore how emerging technologies can close the gap between aspiration and execution.

The State of Sustainability: Progress, Gaps and Opportunity

The whitepaper highlights the growing urgency for businesses to act on sustainability, with 80% of surveyed organisations setting green targets. Yet only one-third of these have committed to science-based net-zero goals. Many companies still struggle to move from commitment to impact, citing gaps in technical understanding, measurement tools and concerns about the energy footprint of digital technologies.

Despite these barriers, a strong majority — 76% — see AI and cloud computing as essential tools to achieve sustainability outcomes. At the same time, 82% say it is critical that these technologies themselves are developed sustainably.

From Insight to Impact: Green AI in Action

Alibaba Cloud is helping organisations bridge this gap through platforms like Energy Expert, which uses AI to measure emissions and energy consumption in real time. The platform has already served over 3,000 organisations globally.

One standout case is its collaboration with Covestro, a polymer material company. Working together, the two helped Chinese beverage brand Nongfu Spring trace the full lifecycle emissions of its recycled water barrels — later repurposed into gel pens – offering supply chain transparency from production to reuse.

The whitepaper also showcases Alibaba Cloud’s commitment to low-carbon AI innovation. Its open-source Qwen series models are designed for efficiency and accessibility. Japanese AI start-up Lightblue, for example, used Qwen to build a localized high-performance Japanese-language model with lower development costs and energy use.

Five Strategies to Drive Recommendations for Sustainable Digital Transformation

The whitepaper identifies five strategic actions that businesses can take to align digital transformation with sustainability outcomes. First, organizations are encouraged to link their adoption of AI and cloud technologies with specific sustainability KPIs—for example, using predictive tools to optimise operations or monitor emissions across supply chains. Second, companies should partner with transparent, green technology providers that publish energy usage and emissions data, operate on renewable energy, and invest in energy-efficient infrastructure. Third, the paper highlights the importance of embedding security into sustainability strategies, noting that cybersecurity concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption of digital sustainability tools.

Fourth, it recommends embracing open and trustworthy AI, such as open-source models that reduce costs, improve energy efficiency, and allow for localized applications. Finally, the paper calls for stronger public-private collaboration, with 82% of surveyed executives supporting more active government involvement to accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies through policy, incentives, and education.

A Roadmap for Business Leaders

More than a guide, the whitepaper is a call to action. It emphasizes that sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have but rather a competitive differentiator and a catalyst for growth.

For companies navigating climate and digital transformation simultaneously, the message is clear: success depends on choosing the right partners, tools, and strategies to deliver measurable progress. With the right foundation, AI and cloud can power a greener, smarter, and more resilient future.

Scoot adds flight capacity to support travel demand

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Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announces increased flight frequencies and passenger capacity to support the strong demand for air travel in the upcoming months:

  • From 6 June 2025, flights to Iloilo City will increase from two to four times weekly
  • From 24 June 2025, flights to Cebu will increase from seven to 10 times weekly and services to Koh Samui from 21 times to 25 times weekly
  • From 2 August 2025, services to Taipei and Seoul (via Taipei) will increase from five times weekly to daily services
  • From 4 August 2025, frequencies to Perth will increase to 14 times weekly, up from 12 times weekly
  • From 30 August 2025, services to Davao will increase to 12 times weekly, up from nine weekly services
  • From 5 October 2025, frequencies to Sydney will increase to 14 times weekly, up from 10 times weekly

Flight schedules are subject to government and regulatory approvals or changes. Scoot remains committed to enhancing its network and connectivity. The airline will continue to remain nimble, regularly review its routes and align its capacity with the demand for air travel and evolving travellers’ needs.

Limited-time promotional fares to selected destinations are currently on offer on Scoot’s website and mobile application. Follow on social media and/or subscribe to Scoot’s newsletter to receive notifications on the latest promotions.

Zurich releases report addressing climate risks

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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) releases the “Climate Risks: Strategies for Building Resilience in a More Volatile World,” report emphasising the urgent need for coordinated action against the rising threats posed by extreme weather and natural catastrophes. The report outlines the increasing costs of these events, highlights the role of insurance, and offers recommendations for policymakers to build resilient societies and economies.

Extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires caused about USD2 trillion in economic losses over the past decade according to the International Chamber of Commerce. The frequency and intensity of these events are increasing, potentially exacerbated by long-term climate shifts like temperature variations, rising sea levels and changes in precipitation patterns.

“The insurance industry is uniquely positioned to help strengthen resilience to physical climate risks,” said Alison Martin, CEO EMEA and Bank Distribution. “However, addressing the escalating costs of extreme weather and natural catastrophes requires collective and immediate action. Our paper provides a roadmap for how governments, insurers and communities can collaborate to meet the growing challenges posed by extreme weather and natural catastrophes.”

Insurance is crucial in protecting households, businesses and governments, helping them recover financially from the effects of natural catastrophes. However, insurance coverage is not keeping up with growing losses, leading to more underinsured or uninsured households and businesses.

Zurich advocates for a new approach that focuses on risk reduction and extending insurance coverage to protect communities and businesses. The insurance industry can provide risk management insights and capabilities to strengthen resilience to physical climate risks. By de-risking capital flows, the industry can also help unlock the necessary finance to build the infrastructure required to deliver that resilience, enhancing the protection provided by insurance.

Teresa Wong, Chief Risk Officer – General Segment / Head of Sustainability Risk at Zurich Malaysia, emphasises “The growing volatility of climate-related disasters globally demands that we reframe the role of insurance and takaful beyond traditional risk transfer. While financial protection remains critical, our focus must also shift towards risk prevention, reduction, and resilience-building strategies. This is particularly relevant in Malaysia, where our Climate Resilience Survey highlights that more than half of respondents feel unprepared, with many citing financial constraints as a key barrier to readiness. As insurers, we must harness our risk expertise to support customers and communities not just in recovery, but in building long-term adaptive capacity. Now more than ever, strengthening climate resilience is fundamental to ensuring protection remains accessible and sustainable in the face of escalating risks.”

However, the insurance industry cannot tackle this challenge alone. A coordinated effort between the private and public sectors is needed. This paper makes three recommendations for policymakers:

  1. Invest in risk prevention and reduction: Governments should make formal commitments to strengthen climate resilience through robust strategies and the implementation of building codes and urban planning regulations. Measures include building climate resilience into national planning, establishing national centres of competence, and making more effective use of technology, data analytics and scientific research.
  2. Enhance insurance accessibility and affordability through supportive policy frameworks: Governments can raise awareness of extreme weather risks and offer incentives for households and businesses to obtain adequate insurance. This can be achieved by establishing a regulatory environment that sustains market capacity, attracts new entrants, and fosters competition and innovation to broaden coverage options for consumers.
  3. Develop public-private risk-sharing solutions to raise finance climate resilience: Innovative solutions such as blended finance and (re)insurance pools can help share resources and distribute risks, improving affordability and preventing the development of “insurance deserts.” Public-private partnerships (PPPs) can enhance insurance accessibility and affordability, especially in higher-risk areas.

Zurich remains committed to working with stakeholders worldwide to build a more resilient future, ensuring that communities and economies can thrive despite the growing challenges posed by climate risks.

For more information on Zurich Malaysia’s insurance and takaful plans, please visit zurich.com.my.

 

Asia Vision Capital’s new Shariah fund connects investors to Johor’s investment opportunity

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Asia Vision Capital Sdn. Bhd. (AVC), a licensed Venture Capital Company registered and regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has launched QJBCCI PLT, a Shariah-compliant Real Estate Fund offering accredited investors structured access to Quayside JBCC. It is an iconic mixed-use development located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic cross-border corridors.

QJBCCI PLT complements AVC’s conventional real estate fund, QJBCCA PLT, which was launched in January 2025. Both funds operate under a regulated framework where the funds are lodged with SC, with TMF Group as the trustee and Tawafuq Consultancy serving as the Shariah adviser for the Islamic tranche.
These funds provide accredited investors with the opportunity to participate in the development of Quayside JBCC through Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares, standing benefits from quarterly dividend distributions and redemption options after a five-year lock-in period. Backed by institutional-grade governance and oversight, the fund is designed for investors seeking exposure to real estate income streams across hospitality, serviced residences, parking, retail, rooftop restaurants and the development’s prominent LED advertising display.

“JS-SEZ and Rapid Transit System represent one of the region’s most exciting growth opportunities, powered by cross-border connectivity and rising demand for integrated urban destinations. Through our funds, we are pleased to offer accredited investors a structured and professionally managed pathway to participate in this option. This initiative reflects our commitment to unlocking long-term value through disciplined investment, Shariah governance and institutional-grade oversight,” said Ian Khor, Chief Investment Officer of Asia Vision Capital Sdn. Bhd.

AVC targets to raise up to RM 300 million as the initial commitment goal for this development project. To enhance investor experience, AVC plans to launch a dedicated mobile platform by late 2025, offering fund performance updates of its portfolios through web and mobile-optimised dashboards.

As part of its long-term strategy, AVC is also exploring the potential conversion of this mixed-used hospitality development into a publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) by 2032, broadening liquidity options and expanding investor access through public markets.

AFFIN launches “AFFIN 50 Years, 50 Prizes” Golden Jubilee campaign

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AFFIN Group (“AFFIN” or “the Group”) celebrates its 50th anniversary with the launch of the “AFFIN 50 Years, 50 Prizes” Golden Jubilee Campaign, a year-long celebration rewarding customers with exclusive prizes, strengthening financial literacy and empowering Malaysians on their financial journey. Running from 1 March 2025 to 31 January 2026, this milestone campaign features 50 exclusive prizes, including a Grand Prize of RM1,000,000.

The “AFFIN 50 Years, 50 Prizes” Golden Jubilee Campaign invites customers to participate by performing eligible transactions, such as maintaining a minimum Month-End Balance (MEB) of RM5,000 in their AFFIN Current or Savings accounts. With every eligible transaction, customers earn entries for a chance to win.

Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, President & Group Chief Executive Officer of AFFIN Group, said, “For 50 years, AFFIN has underscored its commitment to strengthening financial resilience, fostering economic growth, and delivering value to our customers wherever they are. The “AFFIN 50 Years, 50 Prizes” Golden Jubilee Campaign reflects our dedication to creating opportunities, driving progress, and empowering people with financial solutions that meet their evolving needs. As we look ahead, we remain focused on building a future-ready financial ecosystem that serves a wider community, aligned with the strategic pillars of our AFFIN Axelerate 2028 (AX28) Plan, which are Unrivalled Customer Service, Digital Leadership, and Responsible Banking With Impact.”

Beyond this flagship campaign, AFFIN is introducing a suite of initiatives tailored to meet the diverse financial needs of its customers, including Jalan-Jalan Raya AFFIN with Naelofar, the Porsche Cashback Campaign, the 1-for-1 Business Class offer with AFFIN Credit Card, and many more to be launched throughout the year. These initiatives are spearheaded by AFFIN’s key business divisions such as Deposit Business, Cards, Personal Financing, Mortgage, Auto Finance, Corporate Banking, Enterprise Banking and Wealth Management, in collaboration with Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad.

Learn more about how customers can benefit from the “AFFIN 50 Years, 50 Prizes” Golden Jubilee Campaign and start earning rewards today by visiting www.AffinAlways.com or following @Affinmy on social media.

Psychological traps in trading: Octa Broker’s perspective on avoiding costly mistakes

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Even the most seasoned Contract for Difference (CFD) traders can fall into psychological traps—from chasing the hype to holding poor trades out of stubborn hope. Emotional biases can cloud judgment and lead even experienced traders to costly blunders. However, psychological resilience reduces the risk of a loss. Octa Broker, as part of its commitment to traders’ education, explores how emotion-driven decisions can quietly sabotage performance and offers practical guidance for staying focused and disciplined.

Psychological traps in CFD trading
Psychological traps consist of cognitive bias and emotional responses that negatively affect trading decisions. Cognitive bias compels traders from their strategy, potentially undermining their results. Notably, such traps are not exclusive to novices. Experienced traders are not immune to them either, especially when the market is volatile.

Emotions are powerful forces in trading. They can override rational analysis, prompting impulsive behaviour and unwise actions. Empirical findings in trading psychology indicate that investors frequently succumb to fear and greed, two emotions that can cloud their decision-making, potentially resulting in suboptimal profits or, more severely, significant losses.

Understanding six common psychological traps in CFD trading

  1. Fear of missing out (FOMO) drives traders to enter positions based on the anxiety of missing potential profits, often influenced by market hype or social media trends. This behaviour can lead to buying at peak prices without proper analysis. FOMO-driven traders may trade excessively, believing that more trades will increase their chances of hitting a winning opportunity.
  2. Revenge trading. After incurring losses, some traders attempt to recover quickly by making impulsive trades without adequate analysis. This often exacerbates losses and deviates from disciplined trading plans.
  3. Overtrading. A situation when traders try to always be active in the market and take positions without clear signals or strategies. This impatience can result in increased transaction costs and exposure to unnecessary risks.
  4. Gambler’s fallacy involves believing that a series of losses or gains will be naturally followed by the opposite outcome. Driven by the anticipation of an imminent reversal, traders may prematurely try to ‘pick a top’ during a bullish trend or ‘find a bottom’ in a bearish trend, often without sufficient evidence.
  5. Hope vs. strategy means holding onto losing positions, believing that the market will turn in their favour, despite evidence to the contrary. This can lead to significant losses as traders ignore stop-loss rules and objective analysis.
  6. Herd mentality implies mimicking the crowd by following others’ trades without analysis. Herd behaviour may form bubbles or exacerbate market downturns, leading traders to buy or sell too early.

Spotting the signs—when you’re not thinking straight
Be mindful of the sudden impulses to deviate from your trading plan, especially after winning or losing a lot. A shifted risk tolerance, such as opening positions that are unusually large, can be a sign of emotional trading. Other behavioural red flags include:

  • ignoring predetermined stop-loss levels
  • doubling down on losing positions
  •  frequently changing strategies without thorough evaluation.

Recognising these signs is the first step in regaining control and preventing emotion-driven decisions. Here are other tips to stay in control when trading:

  • Plan before trading. Develop a comprehensive trading plan that outlines entry and exit points, risk tolerance, position sizes, and adhere to it
  • Journal your trades to record your progress and monitor your emotional state. This helps identify patterns in behaviour and improve self-control.
  • Use stop-loss and take-profit orders to automate discipline, ensuring that decisions are executed as planned, even in volatile markets. Given the high-risk nature of CFDs, such controls are vital
  • Learn from mistakes. Regularly review your trading history to understand what worked and what didn’t. Reflecting on past errors fosters growth and helps in refining strategies
  • Step away when needed. Taking breaks from trading, especially after a series of losses or even wins, can provide perspective and prevent burnout. As Kar Yong Ang, a financial analyst at Octa Broker, advises: ‘Your worst trades often come when you feel most confident—or most afraid. Mastering trading psychology is what separates short-term reaction from long-term resilience.’

While technical ability and market knowledge form the foundation of trading, psychological discipline determines long-term success. Even a valid strategy can be undermined by emotional biases. By recognising common psychological traps and implementing measures to negate them, traders can improve their decisions and perform more consistently. Constant self-monitoring, deliberate discipline, and emotional mastery are key factors in navigating the complex psychological landscape of trading.

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TikTok Shop and KPDN introduce #ShopSafe Tips

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TikTok Shop has partnered with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to spread awareness on #ShopSafe tips for online scam prevention. #ShopSafe is part of a wider online scam awareness initiative by TikTok Shop to empower Malaysians through education.

YB Datuk Armizan bin Mohd Ali, Minister of KPDN, emphasised, “We are delighted to partner with TikTok Shop to educate Malaysians on best practices when shopping online and to empower them with the right knowledge and tools to #ShopSafe digitally. We have found that a large majority of reported e-commerce scams were conducted outside of legitimate online shopping platforms and apps, where bad actors redirect consumers off-platform to complete transactions, either through phone numbers, suspicious links, or direct debits. TikTok Shop’s dedication to championing the rights and safety of consumers is commendable, and we look forward to combating online scams together.”

TikTok Shop Malaysia’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Nur Azre Abdul Aziz, echoed the sentiment: “Safety is our top priority at TikTok Shop. We continuously invest in people and technologies for Malaysians to enjoy worry-free and secure online shopping experiences, such as through our robust 15-Day Free Return and Refund Policies. In the first half of 2024, we proactively rejected 20.4 million attempted product listings and two million seller account registrations globally that did not meet our standards. Combatting online scams is a collaborative effort and we are immensely thankful to KPDN for their support in educating Malaysians on our #ShopSafe tips. Together, we can keep our community informed and up to date on new scam trends, along with ways to safeguard each other against it.”

The #ShopSafe tips introduced by TikTok Shop and KPDN include:

  1. Avoid Off-Platform Purchases.
  • TikTok Shop users should conduct all online purchases using only the official app to ensure their protection against scams. TikTok Shop strictly enforces its Product Listing Guidelines and Seller Registration Guidelines, which help to prevent violative products and sellers on the platform. Policies such as the Platform Abuse Policy, Anti-Counterfeit Policy, and TikTok Shop Mall’s 100% Authenticity Guarantee, actively detect and minimise any potential fraudulent activities and deceptive behaviours on the platform.
  • Users should ensure that all online transactions are conducted through TikTok Shop’s secure in-app payment gateways. All purchases can then be verified and tracked on the in-app order history, even when opting for Cash-On-Delivery (COD) transactions.
  • Users should not download TikTok’s apps via external links or APK files. Download TikTok’s apps (which are listed ‘by TikTok Pte. Ltd.’) via the official website (https://www.tiktok.com) and platforms, including the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Be wary of suspicious links and misspelled websites.
  • By adhering to these #ShopSafe tips, users can avoid common scams, such as false advertising, phishing, COD scams, brushing scams, malware, and more

2. Never Share Sensitive Personal Information With Other People.

  • Users can familiarize themselves with TikTok Shop’s Privacy Policy, which transparently outlines how TikTok Shop protects user data.
  • Users should be vigilant and avoid disclosing sensitive personal information to other people, especially potential scammers pretending to be TikTok Shop employees, authorities, or government officials. TikTok Shop will never ask for users’ sensitive personal information, such as passwords, TACs, and debit/credit card details through direct messaging, phone calls, or emails.
  • As an additional layer of protection, users should activate the 2-step verification feature on the TikTok app, which protects their accounts even when passwords are compromised.
  • With these helpful tips, Malaysians can prevent themselves from falling victim to Macau scams, phone scams, account takeovers, and more.

3. Report Violative Behaviours In-App.

  • Users are encouraged to directly report violative products, content, and sellers on TikTok Shop via the in-app reporting channel, available on every product display page.
  • Users can also reach out to live agents in-app for enquiries about their TikTok Shop orders, via the Help Center page.
  • TikTok Shop is governed by robust 15-Day Free Return and Refund Policies, which facilitate simplified and fair after-sales requests for customers facing issues with their orders on the platform. TikTok Shop does not tolerate any fraudulent or unlawful activities on its platform.

For more information on TikTok Shop Malaysia, please visit:

@tiktokshop_my

SC celebrates investED Leadership second cohort graduation

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The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today marked a key milestone in its talent development journey with more than 190 graduates completing the second cycle of the investED Leadership Programme.
Officiated by Director General of Higher Education, Datuk Professor Dr. Azlinda Azman, the initiative continues to gain strong momentum as a key capital market initiative for nurturing skilled, future-ready talent for the industry.

Announced by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim in June 2023, this flagship graduate programme is designed to boost local graduates’ employability across various disciplines.

It also marks the first-ever collaboration of its kind between the SC, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Higher Education, the capital market industry, and universities—reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s human capital and future workforce.

In the span of just two years, the investED Leadership programme has trained 368 young graduates through close collaboration with industry and university partners. Of this, 233 graduates have been employed.

The second cohort of the Leadership programme, which began in August 2024, received 1,200 applications. Following a month of intensive classroom training at the Asia School of Business, selected participants were placed with various capital market firms for six months of on-the-job experience.
The SC Chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi said that investED is more than just a training programme – it is a bridge between classroom learning and career building.

“Beyond equipping our young talent with skills, the programme also builds their confidence, drives industry growth, and nurtures a new generation of professionals for Malaysia’s capital market,” he added.
The SC is now inviting applications for the third cohort of the investED Leadership Programme, now open until 30 June 2025. Apart from a potential career in the capital market industry, trainees also receive a monthly allowance of RM2,400 during the training period.
Separately, the investED Foundation Programme, delivered by the SC’s learning arm, the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), also saw continued progress. Last year, more than 1,000 students enrolled, exceeding the annual target of 800 by 25%.

In addition, investED has organised 44 career talks and 13 career fairs nationwide, reaching over 110,600 students in the last two years. Of this, 13,500 students have attended the career talks, surpassing the three-year target of 9,000 students in just under two years.

For more information, visit www.invested.my.