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Pos Fulfill wants to expand footprint in Sabah, Sarawak o Integrated fulfilment and e-commerce logistics services provider strengthens support for SMEs

Local institutions extend net buying streak on Bursa

for fifth straight week KUALA LUMPUR: Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week, registering purchases of RM1.16 billion from RM391.8 million in the previous week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB). In its weekly Fund Flow Report for the week ended Aug 29, the investment bank said local retailers turned net buyers, ending their two week consecutive net selling streak, posting a net inflow of RM249.4 million. MBSB IB noted that foreign investors ex tended their net selling streak to eight consecutive weeks, registering a net outflow of RM1.41 billion, 4.47 times higher than the previous week’s net outflow of RM314.4 million. “Foreign investors were net sellers throughout the week, on every trading day. Outflows ranged from RM95.4 million to RM510.1 million, with the largest recorded on Tuesday, followed by Friday (RM330.9 million), Monday (RM267.1 million) and Thursday (RM201.9 million),” it said. Wednesday saw the smallest outflow of RM95.4 million. According to MBSB IB, the top three sectors that recorded net foreign inflows last week were transportation and logistics (RM44.5 million), construction (RM30.6 million) and industrial products and services (RM23.9 million). The top three sectors that recorded the highest net foreign outflows were financial services (RM752.6 million), consumer products and services (RM279.9 million) and utilities (RM159.4 million). The investment bank said the average daily trading volume recorded a broad-based rise, with foreign investors and local institutions posting gains of 76.4% and 13.3%, respectively, while retail investors registered a more modest increase of 14.9%. – Bernama partnership with Alipay PETALING JAYA: Paydibs, a player in Malaysia’s digital payments landscape, has partnered with Alipay+, a wallet gateway under Ant Inter national where Paydibs merchants can now accept payments from over 15 leading e-wallets and bank apps in the Alipay+ partner ecosystem, including Alipay, GCash, Kakao Pay and others. This capability allows small and medium sized businesses to reach international cus tomers more easily, unlocking new cross-border e-commerce opportunities across Southeast Asia and beyond. By supporting international wallets and transactions in local currencies, Paydibs enables merchants to manage cross-border payments with ease while reducing checkout friction and improving conversion rates. For SMEs, this translates into a stronger ability to grow and compete more effectively in the digital economy. “Partnering with Alipay+ marks an important step for Paydibs and our merchants. This collaboration combines Alipay+’s global reach with our commitment to merchant-first innovation, giving businesses access to a wider pool of international consumers. Together, we are making cross-border transactions simpler, faster and more inclusive, helping merchants of every size grow beyond borders,” said Paydips chief commercial officer Tee Kean Kang. The partnership also supports Malaysia’s diverse communities and underserved markets by providing more inclusive ways for merchants to connect with international customers. Paydibs widens reach through

to 500,000 square feet (sq ft) in about two years from the current 170,000 sq ft. He said Pos Fulfill is committed to SMEs, and offers flexibility in pricing with no entry barriers. Whether an enterprise processes 25 or 250 orders a day, each customer will receive the same level of zeal and commitment, he said. Rohit said the biggest advantage of working in partnership with them is the connectivity the company offers. “We are already working with a couple of SME’s and they have benefited substantially from this network. Additionally, they can capitalise on our international connectivity via Redly Express, which allows them to market their products locally, among Asean member countries and globally,” he said. – Bernama

SHAH ALAM: Pos Fulfill, a fully integrated fulfilment and e-commerce logistics service by Pos Malaysia, is strengthening its support for small and medium enterprises, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak, by leveraging its end-to-end solutions to ensure reliability and nationwide reach. Pos Fulfill head of fulfilment Rohit Gunavanthe said Malaysia has seen a rise in the number of SMEs since the Covid-19 pandemic, with entrepreneurs in East Malaysia interested to expand their businesses in the peninsula and international markets such as Indonesia and the Middle East. “For example, our Peninsula-East Malaysia fulfilment is particularly beneficial for local SMEs. Previously, a customer order from Tawau, Sabah, would be fulfilled from the Klang Valley, routed via Kota Kinabalu, with the final leg to Tawau taking up to 10 hours by road. “This approach was costly and time consuming. Today, with Pos Fulfill’s hubs in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching, such orders can be fulfilled directly from East Malaysia. In the case of Tawau, the parcel now moves through our daily last-mile linehaul from Kota Kinabalu, significantly reducing delivery time and cost,” he said in a media interview recently. He said Pos Fulfill sets itself apart via its operational strength and also by offering strategic partnership opportunities to enable SME growth. Rather than approaching SMEs purely as clients, the company provides access to marketing and communications platforms to help unlock new business opportunities. “We are currently looking at a bigger footprint in East Malaysia, especially Kota Kinabalu and Kuching, because the interest there is super high,” Rohit said. There is also mutual interest with Peninsula Malaysia vendors seeking storage in East Malaysia to cut cost because

transporting order-by-order is expensive. If the vendor can store their stocks there and deliver locally, he is able to cut delivery cost by 20%. “The same goes for the sellers in Sabah and Sarawak. It makes more sense for the product to be stored in our facilities in bulk and deliver it locally,” he pointed out. Rohit said Pos Fulfill currently operates in eight sites. Three warehouse facilities are in the Klang Valley, one in Penang, two in Selangor and another two in Sabah and Sarawak. It is targeting to raise its total space

Rohit says Pos Fulfill is committed to SMEs and offers flexibility in pricing with no entry barriers. – BERNAMAPIC

CyberDSA 2025 to put Malaysia at heart of regional cybersecurity, digital defence

PETALING JAYA: Cyber Digital Services, Defence and Security Asia Exhibition and Conference (CyberDSA 2025) will once again transform the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre into the region’s hub for

academia and law enforcement. “CyberDSA 2025 integrates multifaceted elements into a unified, world-class meeting yes point. Each programme is designed to complement the others, creating an eco system where innovation meets collaboration and discussions translate into actionable partnerships. “Our goal is to ensure the event reflects the pace and complexity of today’s cybersecurity challenges while delivering the insights, connections, and momentum needed to address them, making this edition even more comprehensive and impactful than the last,” said Aerosea Exhibitions Sdn Bhd chairman Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin. Over 50 foreign VIP cyber leaders from 20 countries and regions, including heads of national agencies and military cyber defence units, will participate. The conference programme features 80 speakers from 15 nations, engaging 600 delegates through expert-led sessions.

India, South Korea, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK, and the US – reinforcing CyberDSA’s global stature. “Cybersecurity is a vital part of Malaysia’s vision to become a resilient and trusted

digital nation. As techno logy permeates every aspect of life, the need to protect our digital infra structure has never been more urgent. “CyberDSA provides a critical platform where

cybersecurity and digital innovation from Sept 30 to Oct 2. Now in its third edition, over 8,000 professionals from 45 countries are expected to attend, up from 7,546 in 2024

national ambition meets global expertise, producing partnerships and actionable solutions that cement our leadership in shaping the region’s security landscape,” said Cybersecurity Malaysia chairman Al-Ishsal Ishak T. Kechik. Held alongside Siber Siaga and the Malaysia CyberSecurity Awards, CyberDSA goes beyond a traditional showcase, bringing together government, defence, industry,

CyberDSA 2025 themed “Pioneering the Future: Building a Resilient and Trusted Digital Nation”, is scheduled to be open by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. More than 150 companies from 15 countries are confirmed to exhibit, reflecting strong industry confidence. In addition, participating countries span Asia, Europe, and North America, including Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Gibraltar,