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PNB Merdeka Ventures appoints edotco Malaysia as next generation connectivity solutions provider for Merdeka 118 – Southeast Asia’s tallest tower

 |  Tuesday, 16 February 2021 11:48  |  Published in GENERAL

Kuala Lumpur, 15 February 2021 – PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berhad (“PMSVB”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (“PNB”) today announced the appointment of edotco Malaysia as its partner to equip the much anticipated Merdeka 118 tower with next generation telecommunications technology solutions befitting the building’s future-ready infrastructure. 

This paves the way for edotco Malaysia to design, provide and maintain build-to-suit in building telecommunications solutions (IBS), enabling seamless and reliable connectivity for the iconic tower. Equipping the tower with the next generation IBS technology ensures greater coverage in blind spots such as lifts as well as the basement, creating an enhanced user experience. 

More than 5-in-10 organisations in SEA still use outdated, unpatched software

 |  Monday, 15 February 2021 11:26  |  Published in GENERAL

10 February 2021

While vulnerabilities are inevitable in any software, regular patching and updates can minimize the risk of exploitation. That’s why users are always advised to install the latest software versions as soon as they are available, even if these updates can sometimes be difficult or a time-consuming task for organizations. However, a fresh study from Kaspersky revealed more than half (54%) of organisations in Southeast Asia (SEA) have work to do regarding this crucial task.

The recent Kaspersky report, ‘How businesses can minimize the cost of a data breach’ showed that 38% of SMBs (small and medium businesses) and a whopping 48% of enterprises from SEA are still working with unpatched operation systems. In addition, 33% of SMBs and 43% of enterprises from the region are still guilty of using out-of-date software.

“It may seem costly for companies to renew their software or opt for their legal versions especially at this time of an unprecedented crisis. It is

‘Sawit Anugerah Tuhan’ Campaign Officially Launched to Promote Public Appreciation of Malaysian Palm Oil and Its Role Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

 |  Monday, 15 February 2021 11:25  |  Published in GENERAL

Putrajaya, 10 February 2021 – The ‘Sawit Anugerah Tuhan’ campaign was officially launched  to harness more support for palm oil, and more importantly, to promote public appreciation of  its vital role and contribution towards building an inclusive and sustainable socio-economic  growth for the nation.  

Adhering to the new SOPs, the campaign was launched virtually by Plantation Industries and  Commodities Minister, Dato’ Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali, and live streamed on the  Malaysian Palm Oil Council’s Facebook page.  

During the event, a dedicated website for the campaign, www.sawit.com.my and an online  contest were launched for the public to discover and learn more about the attributes and  benefits of Malaysian palm oil.  


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