KUALA LUMPUR, 22 October 2020 — Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) proudly presents Minggu Saham Digital, a digital adaptation of Minggu Saham Amanah Malaysia (MSAM). Every year, for two decades, PNB has provided a face-to-face in-person platform for the Malaysian public to become acquainted with the institution and its investee companies, as well as a way for PNB’s unit holders to be able to visualise how their investments contribute towards the strength of Malaysia’s economy.

In keeping with the digital transformation taking place, PNB is set to host its first-ever Minggu Saham Digital (MSD) from 18 to 24 November 2020 through Facebook and YouTube. This seven-day livestream digital event will be broadcasted daily between 12.30 p.m and 10.30 p.m.

Petaling Jaya, 21 October 2020 - Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson in Malaysia today launched TREMFYA™ (guselkumab), a new treatment for adult patients living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

TREMFYA™ is one of the first biologic to selectively target or block a key protein (interleukin IL-23) that causes a specific immune inflammatory response in the body.[i]^,[ii],[iii] Imbalances in the levels of this key protein can significantly contribute to psoriasis and cause the build-up of skin cells and patches associated with psoriasis. Gene based or cellular biologics may be used to treat a variety of medical conditions. Biologics can be composed of sugars, proteins, nucleic acids or complex combinations of these substances, or may be living entities such as cells and tissues.[iv]

Subang Jaya, 21 October 2020 – Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) has deployed cloud-based cybersecurity solution, Cisco Umbrella for its micro, small and medium enterprise (SME) customers, providing essential protection that enables businesses to connect securely on Digi’s network.

In collaboration with world-leading cybersecurity firm, Cisco, Digi takes the lead in helping SMEs secure their businesses with Domain Name System or DNS-layer security. Cisco Umbrella protects customers by blocking requests to malware, ransomware, phishing, botnets and more before a connection is even established, effectively stopping threats before they reach the network or endpoints.

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, October 21, 2020 – DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, the leading partner for consumer goods companies seeking to grow their business in Asia and beyond, has been appointed by The Original Beverage Sdn. Bhd. as the exclusive distributor for its natural ready-to-drink sparkling honey beverage product in Malaysia and Brunei.

DKSH Malaysia will provide full Market Expansion Services from marketing and sales to distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services for the honeyB product, covering all trade channels ranging from supermarkets to local convenience stores, as well as the food services channel.