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HELP University Selected as One of Only Two Malaysian PDTIs to Receive APAC Cybersecurity Fund Grant

HELP University Selected as One of Only Two Malaysian PDTIs to Receive APAC Cybersecurity Fund Grant

SUBANG BESTARI, 5 September 2026 — HELP University has been selected as one of only two Malaysian Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTIs) to receive funding under the APAC Cybersecurity Fund (ACF), a regional initiative led by The Asia Foundation and supported by Google.org. The APAC Cybersecurity Fund aims to strengthen digital resilience across the Asia-Pacific…

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VRITIMES Highlights PR Solutions for SEO and AI Search at 4th MCION Summit 2026

VRITIMES Highlights PR Solutions for SEO and AI Search at 4th MCION Summit 2026

Penang, Malaysia, October 2, 2026 — Following the successful conclusion of the 4th Malaysia CXO Network (MCION) Summit 2026, held from September 30 to October 2 at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Sunshine Penang, SaaS-based press release distribution platform VRITIMES marked an active participation as an official media partner and exhibitor. Centered around the theme “Trust…

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Gold Slips to Its Lowest Since August: What Is Pulling the Price Down, and What It Means for Malaysians

Gold Slips to Its Lowest Since August: What Is Pulling the Price Down, and What It Means for Malaysians

Mohd Razalie Abdul Rasul, who leads Abdul Razak Gold House in Kuala Lumpur, said consumers should focus on **why they own gold and their investment time frame**, rather than reacting to weekly price movements. He noted that the current decline reflects factors such as interest rates and oil prices, while reminding Malaysians that international gold…

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The Gold Bar Swap: How to Trade Used 916 Jewelry for Pure 999.9 Bullion Bars in Kuala Lumpur

The Gold Bar Swap: How to Trade Used 916 Jewelry for Pure 999.9 Bullion Bars in Kuala Lumpur

Many Malaysians accumulate gold jewelry over time but may eventually seek to transition into investment-grade bullion. A gold bar swap programme allows individuals to convert selected 916 gold jewelry into 999.9 gold bullion bars, potentially simplifying portfolio management while increasing exposure to investment-focused precious metals. This article examines how the process works, key considerations before…

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Sanct, now available in Malaysia as a free download, releases Episode 5 of its family film series and invites Malaysians to watch the story from the start

Sanct, now available in Malaysia as a free download, releases Episode 5 of its family film series and invites Malaysians to watch the story from the start

Sanct, a social app for family and close friends, released the fifth episode of its short film series on YouTube on Thursday (Oct 1), a day after the app became available in Malaysia as a free download on the Apple App Store. Malaysian readers were introduced to the series with Episode 1 in September. All…

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Sanct launches in Malaysia as a free download, and asks every new user to bring five close people first

Sanct launches in Malaysia as a free download, and asks every new user to bring five close people first

Sanct, a social app for family and close friends, launched in Malaysia on Wednesday (Sept 30) and is now available as a free download on the Apple App Store. It went live in Indonesia on the same day, two days after Singapore. The app asks new users to first bring in five people who are…

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How a Third-Generation KL Gold Dealer Assures Purity: XRF Testing vs. Acid Testing

How a Third-Generation KL Gold Dealer Assures Purity: XRF Testing vs. Acid Testing

Accurate gold testing is fundamental to fair valuation and consumer confidence. While acid testing has been used for decades, modern technologies such as X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing offer more advanced, non-destructive analysis. This article explores the differences between traditional acid testing and modern XRF testing, highlighting how technological advancements improve transparency, precision, and customer trust…

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Sanct to launch in Malaysia on Sept 30 as a free download, bringing a social app for family and close friends only

Sanct to launch in Malaysia on Sept 30 as a free download, bringing a social app for family and close friends only

Sanct, a social app for close friends and family, will be available in Malaysia as a free download on the Apple App Store from Wednesday (Sept 30). It can be pre-ordered now, and downloads to the user’s iPhone automatically on launch day. The app, which supports Bahasa Melayu, English, Bahasa Indonesia and Hindi, launched in…

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ConverXion KL 2026 Returns to Put “AI in Action” at the Centre of the Business Conversation

ConverXion KL 2026 Returns to Put “AI in Action” at the Centre of the Business Conversation

100 senior leaders will gather in Kuala Lumpur to examine how AI is being deployed across customer experience, sales and marketing; beyond pilots, demos and promises. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — 28 September, 2026 — ConverXion KL 2026 will return to Kuala Lumpur on 15 October, bringing together 100 senior business leaders to examine how artificial…

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Malaysian YouTuber Changyong Named 2026 Tainan Tourism Ambassador, Showcasing the Historic City’s Culinary and Cultural Charm

Malaysian YouTuber Changyong Named 2026 Tainan Tourism Ambassador, Showcasing the Historic City’s Culinary and Cultural Charm

From Authentic Local Flavors and Retro Streets to Vibrant Nights, Discover Tainan the Chill Way. Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia – 23 September 2026 – Malaysian YouTuber Changyong, who has more than one million subscribers, recently traveled to Tainan, Taiwan, for a laid-back exploration of the city through food, culture, nature and everyday local life. During…

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