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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 - Apple, Microsoft, and Google want you to go password-less. Apple, Google, and Microsoft recently announced that they will soon employ technology from the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance to make it possible for users to work across websites and apps by logging into a single website in Chrome from their PC using an iPhone. Users will use facial recognition, passcode, or fingerprint ID to register their identity through their smartphone. Once users confirm their identity on their phones, it’s there for good. (Source: Yahoo Finance ) Why this is important for your business: One of the biggest trends business owners will see over the next couple of years will be the death of passwords. Easily hacked and poorly administered, passwords have always been a lousyt way to secure data. The … [Read more...] about Apple, Microsoft And Google Are Killing Passwords…And Other Small Business Tech News This Week

GEORGE TOWN: Durian fever is set to hit the nation with the king of fruits already in season in Malaysia. The country’s durian season unfolds in stages each year according to state, typically starting with Penang in May. Johor follows in June or July before it extends to Perak and Pahang in early July or in early August. Kelantan, Terengganu and Sabah follow by the end of July or in August, and the season ends in Sarawak at the end of August or in September. Vote for your favourite durian! Pick one below - or tell us if it's not on the list - click vote, then see how popular it is! Penang which kicks off the annual season produced RM280.77mil worth of durians in 2020, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Fruit Crops Statistics report. Mention durians, and the first thing that comes to mind for many fans might be top producing states such as Johor and Pahang. ALSO READ: Durian prices expected to drop in June Penang’s durians have however managed to … [Read more...] about INTERACTIVE: Malaysia’s annual durian season kicks off in Penang. Here’s what you need to know

KEPALA BATAS: Some 13,000 firemen in the country are set to receive a RM132mil boost in funding to deliver better services to the people. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the allocation for the department's development was approved under the country's Second Rolling Plan 2022. "We thank the 'red warriors' for their dedicated services to the people. "They are applauded for their fast response in life and death situations. They are the first line of responders in many emergencies and disasters. "This celebration is to recognise the dedication of over 13,000 firemen at 327 stations as well as 2,000 auxiliary firemen and 13,000 more voluntary firemen in the country," he said during the national-level World Firemen Day celebration at Dewan Milenium in Bertam here on Sunday (May 22). Reezal added that last year, the department received 167,989 emergency cases, an increase of 34.83% from 2020. "There was a total of RM1.76bil worth … [Read more...] about RM132mil funding boost for Fire and Rescue Dept

SHAH ALAM: Macau scam cases in the state are at an alarming level with 156 cases recorded from January to April this year involving RM19.8mil in losses. Selangor police chief Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed said of the total, the majority of cases involved fraudulent online transactions by scammers posing as officers from the Inland Revenue Board, Employees Provident Fund Lembaga Tabung Haji as well as individuals selling goods in large quantities. Speaking at the Police Undergraduate Voluntary Corps (Kor SUKSIS) graduation ceremony, here on Sunday (May 22), he said the victims of online fraud cases comprised people from various backgrounds including civil servants and private sector employees. He said usually victims would panic and feel anxious, especially when their call was connected to the 'police' causing them to fall victim to Macau scam syndicates. "...it is illogical for Inland REvenue Board to connect a call to a police officer. The Board and the police do not share the same … [Read more...] about Approximately RM19.8mil in lost to Macau scams in Selangor this year

KUALA TERENGGANU: The results of the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) Inspection and Safety Audit (JISA) on the trailer involved in the crash that killed five Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah (Usas) students on the North-South Expressway (NSE) on May 12 is expected to be known next week. JPJ director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim (pic) said the department was currently collecting information regarding road safety and commercial vehicle safety aspects of the trailer. He said the department was also checking if the trailer had undergone tests at Pusat Pemeriksaan Kenderaan Berkomputer (Puspakom) and was in compliance with all regulations and specifications. "Only after all the checks have been done, then we can make a decision whether the trailer had complied with regulations or not ... we will detail it in a statement later. "Every vehicle, whether lorry, trailer or bus, has different inspection complexities, what more a trailer that has broken down before, so the parts we want … [Read more...] about NSE crash: Safety audit results of trailer involved in fatal accident to be known next week

GEORGE TOWN: A businessman from Port Dickson lost a record RM21mil in a Macau scam after he allegedly revealed his bank Transaction Authorisation Code (TAC) numbers to a “bank official”. However, the 63-year-old victim was not from Penang as reported recently, said Selangor Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Asst Comm Azman Ali. “The victim is a millionaire and has several businesses in Bukit Kemuning, Shah Alam, and Kuala Lumpur. “From the report that we received from the victim, he is from Port Dickson and not Penang as alleged,” he said briefly when contacted. The case is believed to be the biggest Macau scam ever recorded by the police for a single victim in recent years. ACP Azman said the victim lodged a police report in Shah Alam on May 6 after realising that his money had been transferred to other unknown accounts. It was reported that the victim is a millionaire and founder of a domestic energy company that has a net worth of over RM100mil. … [Read more...] about RM21mil lost in giant Macau scam

A VIDEO of a group of smartly dressed men setting off fireworks at the Setia Alam toll plaza has gone viral on Tiktok and Facebook. Did this really happen? Verdict: TRUE The 20-second clip, which can be seen here , was shared last Saturday (May 14), shows a group of well-dressed men parked near the Setia Alam toll plaza enjoying a fireworks spectacle while blasting music. Allegedly, they were celebrating the birthday of one of their number who is dressed in blue and referred to as 'Mustafa'. Via a statement made on Facebook, Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said that the police had arrested five men, aged from 30 to 42 years old, believed to be involved in the incident. "Those arrested will be remanded on May 18 for further investigations," said ACP Iqbal, adding that the case was being investigated under the Section 6 of the Explosives Act 1957 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act. … [Read more...] about QuickCheck: Did a group of men set off fireworks at the Setia Alam toll plaza?

THEY have long graduated from secondary school but three former SMK Damansara Jaya (SMK DJ), Selangor, students still adhere to the school’s motto “to be knowledgeable to contribute”. It was precisely because of their abiding belief in this principle that Andrew Loh Zhu An, Lim Kai Shen and Ng Siew Sanz – who bade farewell to their school in 2004, 2008 and 2010, respectively – found their way to Harvard University in the United States where they are currently pursuing their postgraduate studies. Loh, who had advised African, Asian and European governments as a consultant at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, said action in service of the greater good is a value much appreciated at Harvard. “Harvard looks for people who care so deeply about issues that they are compelled to improve their communities, their country and the world,” he told StarEdu. And the 34-year-old, who co-founded a “one-stop shop” in 2020 to empower ordinary Malaysians to fight Covid-19 by contributing … [Read more...] about From SMK DJ to Harvard

PUTRAJAYA: The abolition of the approved permits (AP) for food products is in line with the government’s desire to ensure continuity in supplies, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic) . The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister said it was also expected to create excess of supplies in the market that would benefit consumers as food products are easily available compared to the current situation. “The market involving basic necessities will be more competitive and is projected to trigger a drop in prices based on a certain quantum, depending on the quality and packaging aspects,” he said in a statement Sunday (May 22). On Wednesday (May 18), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had said the government agreed not to impose AP for the import of foodstuff with immediate effect to ensure sufficient food supply in the country. However, he said it would take some time for the AP abolition to have a positive impact on consumers as it depended on several … [Read more...] about AP abolition right move to ensure continuity of food supplies, says Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR: The faulty lifts and escalators in the Ampang Park LRT station are fully operational again after an inspection by the Health and Safety Department, says the Transport Minister. Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong added that the facilities were available for public use from Sunday (May 22). "Detailed supervision and inspection by the department were carried out today for all lifts and escalators at the Ampang Park LRT Station to ensure its safety.," he told the media on Sunday. Dr Wee said 96.5% of lifts and 90% of escalators in all RapidRail stations were operational. However, he added the remaining facilities could be under maintenance and waiting for spare parts. The minister said that the delay in maintenance was due to a supply shortage of spare parts, citing import disruptions from China. "The expected date of completion of maintenance and overhaul depends on the current situation in Shanghai. "A period of three months is required for the process of shipping … [Read more...] about Faulty lifts, escalators in Ampang Park LRT fully operational again, says Dr Wee