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Farah Anuar
Technology Editor
Covers technology companies, digital infrastructure, fintech and Malaysia’s digital economy.
About Farah Anuar
Farah Anuar is BursaKL’s Technology Editor. She follows the companies, services and infrastructure shaping Malaysia’s digital economy, from data centres and cloud services to fintech, artificial intelligence and start-ups. Her coverage connects technology announcements with their stated business purpose and impact on the local market.
She draws on company announcements, official updates and published reports to explain what is being launched, built or funded. Her stories distinguish products and services already available from future plans, and report technical claims and projected benefits as the source states them.
What they cover
- Technology companies and digital services
- Data centres, cloud and digital infrastructure
- Fintech, payments and financial technology
- Artificial intelligence, start-ups and technology investment
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Latest stories from Farah Anuar
- Tech & Digital Economy
MBSB Bank’s GET service supports 20 currencies for overseas transfers
The bank says customers can send up to RM150,000 daily through its M Journey app, with fees and exchange rates shown before confirmation.
- Tech & Digital Economy
EC works with MCMC to strengthen website security after suspected cyber attack
Chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said authorities had received an incident report, while he was still awaiting a full account.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Malaysia urged to strengthen vigilance against state-linked hackers
Nacsa has raised the National Cyber Security Threat Level from Low to Moderate, a move MCCA’s president described as precautionary.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Malaysia weighs faster quantum migration for data protection
Fahmi has asked MCMC to explore cooperation with security agencies and telecommunications companies, including a research and development space.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Malaysia considers satellite and AI options for disaster connectivity
MCMC has developed MCMC PRIME to offer alternative radio and internet communications during network disruptions, Fahmi says.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Bank Rakyat links website disruption to third-party technical fault
The bank said customer data and deposits were unaffected, while alternative banking channels remained available.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Nvidia links Southeast Asia cloud partner status to chip tracking
The requirement is intended to widen participation in a voluntary monitoring programme amid concerns over chip smuggling to China, Bloomberg reported.
- Tech & Digital Economy
BNM outlines cybersecurity requirements for financial institutions
Annual cyber drills are mandatory under the central bank’s technology risk policy, while threat-sharing arrangements aim to limit risks across the sector.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Nile Tech has no access to MyJPJ database
The Transport Ministry says the insurance renewal link does not automatically send user profiles to the company, whose appointment is non-exclusive.
- Tech & Digital Economy
MCMC checks ECRL internet coverage before Dec 12 launch
Tests cover 16 stations and tunnels, while Maxis Berhad has presented plans for telecommunications infrastructure and network upgrades.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Zetrix AI rolls out identity checks for AI agents
The company and CAICT plan a pilot to test recognition of agent identities and permissions across jurisdictions.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Skyro launches Malaysian cash loans with RM1,000 initial limit
The financing carries fixed monthly interest of 1.5 per cent and a four-month repayment term, the company said.
