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Daily Express
15-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
KPDN in final phase of finalising DPN 2.0 implementation
Published on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 15, 2025 Text Size: Armizan added that among the main challenges to be addressed through DPN 2.0 are issues of consumer exploitation, the use of unsafe or environmentally unfriendly products, fraud in purchase transactions, and the misuse of digital technologies including artificial intelligence. Kota Kinabalu: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is currently in the final phase of finalising the implementation of the National Consumer Policy 2.0 (DPN 2.0), which will serve as the primary reference for all stakeholders within the consumer ecosystem. Its Minister Datuk Armizan Ali said the policy was created to help the country better handle today's complicated challenges, like relaxed regulations, enforcement problems and low consumer awareness. Advertisement 'DPN 2.0 will detail the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder, whether directly or indirectly involved, in ensuring the effectiveness of consumer protection laws and the comprehensive delivery of information towards the development of an empowered Malaysian consumer,' he said. Armizan added that among the main challenges to be addressed through DPN 2.0 are issues of consumer exploitation, the use of unsafe or environmentally unfriendly products, fraud in purchase transactions, and the misuse of digital technologies including artificial intelligence. 'DPN 2.0 also emphasises the issue of the cost of living for the people through an inclusive and responsive policy approach. 'The related initiatives currently being implemented include the execution of the Madani Umbrella Programme, the expansion of the use of the Madani Ihsan Portal as a daily essentials price reference, and the use of the cost of living indicators as a guide for consumer spending,' he said at a media conference during the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 Consumer Festival (Confest 2025) in conjunction with the National Consumer Day celebration here on Sunday. Meanwhile, he also announced the launch of the Skuad Kita Pengguna (SKIP) logo as part of the strategy under the Kita Gempur initiative to expand community involvement in consumer advocacy. 'SKIP will serve as a strategic partner to the ministry in raising public awareness about their rights and responsibilities as consumers,' he said. According to him, the empowerment of SKIP is also driven by an increase in membership nationwide, with a target of registering 25,000 members by the end of 2025. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business Wire
Quantum Xchange Releases Virtual Container Key Management Solution for Post-Quantum Cryptography
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at Cisco Live, Cisco's annual IT and communications conference, Quantum Xchange announced that its Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) key management solution, Phio TX ®, is now available as a virtual container. The new form factor, Phio TX-EM, is compatible with Cisco networking operating systems IOS XE, IOS XR, as well as the Nexus NX-OS operating system, which will allow Cisco networking users to harden their infrastructure and easily migrate to NIST-standard PQC with no network downtime or performance degradation. 'Our support for Cisco's SKIP protocol and network operating systems is just the latest example of how Quantum Xchange is working to offer their customers, and the market, a practical path to quantum readiness while hardening their infrastructure today,' Share Phio TX supports standard key management protocols, such as SKIP and ETSI, enabling drop-in integration without changes to existing router configurations. It is also one of the first products to receive NIST certification for the latest FIPS 140-3 cryptographic module standard and FIPS 203 validation supporting all ML-KEM algorithms for post-quantum security. Compatible with Cisco IOS XE and XR routers supporting containers such as Cisco Catalyst 8000v, NCS 540 and Nexus switches with containers, Phio TX-EM provides over-the-network provisioning, installation, configuration and distribution of Phio TX key management as an integrated process within the network itself. With Phio TX-EM, SKIP key requests are kept within the cryptographic boundary of the device, making the SKIP PQC implementation secure by eliminating the possibility of data leakage due to weakly configured external SKIP calls. Only FIPS-validated PQC key exchanges are passed between devices. Moreover, Phio TX does not rely on pre-shared or static keys. It uses ephemeral keys, dynamically generated in-memory and deleted after use. A strong symmetric key is created and travels out-of-band, independent of the encrypted data thereby avoiding harvest now, decrypt later (HNDL) and man-in-the-middle attack scenarios. Download the Phio TX-EM data sheet for a complete inventory of product features. 'Our support for Cisco's SKIP protocol and network operating systems is just the latest example of how Quantum Xchange is working to offer their customers, and the market, a practical path to quantum readiness while hardening their infrastructure today,' said Antonio Sanchez, Chief Strategy Officer at Quantum Xchange. 'Phio TX's crypto-agile features and capabilities deployed as a virtual container, offers customers choice and flexibility for meeting the unique data security requirements of their organization while easily upgrading their network infrastructure to quantum safety with zero static keys, zero downtime, and zero added latency.' Quantum Xchange demoed Phio TX and its various deployment options in the Security & Networking Village at Cisco Live, where the best and brightest minds in IT come together to learn, share knowledge, and connect. To view the presentation delivered to event attendees in San Diego, June 8-12, 2025, 'Fast Track to Post-Quantum Security' go to the Cisco Live website. About Quantum Xchange Quantum Xchange protects confidential and classified data from advances in computing and everyday cybersecurity risks. Its award-winning key management platform, Phio TX empowers organizations to bring existing IT infrastructures into the post-quantum era easily and affordably with an innovative, secure, and flexible architecture. Commercial enterprises and government agencies can leverage trusted standards for quantum-safe protection, embrace crypto-agility, and establish a cryptographic center of excellence with no network or application downtime and no performance degradation. To learn more visit
Malaysian Reserve
06-05-2025
- General
- Malaysian Reserve
Join Us for McHappy Day® This Thursday, May 8: Every Order Counts
All day, your favourite McDonald's order supports families with sick or injured children across Canada TORONTO, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ – This Thursday your McDonald's order can be more than just a tasty bite; it can also provide essential support for Ronald McDonald House Charities® Canada (RMHC®) and other local children's charities across Canada. On May 8, McDonald's Canada and its independent franchisees will once again rally communities for McHappy Day®. By participating, you can be a part of supporting families across Canada with sick or injured children. Throughout the day, a portion of all food and beverage sales will directly benefit RMHC and other local children's charities, making it deliciously easy to do good. 'McHappy Day is more than fundraising. It's a celebration of community and an opportunity to support our neighbours,' said Marcia Finlayson, McDonald's Canada Franchisee, Markham, Stouffville and Richmond Hill. 'Every order, whether it's a tasty Big Mac or a cup of McCafé Premium Roast Coffee, helps make an impact for families right here in our own community.' Here's how you can join the celebration and support McHappy Day: Order Your Favourites: Visit any McDonald's restaurant, use the Drive-Thru or place an order through the McDonald's app. Know your food and beverage purchases count towards bringing hope to families. Visit any McDonald's restaurant, use the Drive-Thru or place an order through the McDonald's app. Know your food and beverage purchases count towards bringing hope to families. Easy McDelivery ® : Enjoy a $0 delivery fee* on all McDelivery orders through the McDonald's app, DoorDash, SKIP, and UberEats. A delicious way to give back from the comfort of your home. Enjoy a delivery fee* on all McDelivery orders through the McDonald's app, DoorDash, SKIP, and UberEats. A delicious way to give back from the comfort of your home. Round Up for Good: Round Up your order total to the nearest dollar at the Drive-Thru, Kiosk, or Front Counter and donate the difference to RMHC Round Up your order total to the nearest dollar at the Drive-Thru, Kiosk, or Front Counter and donate the difference to RMHC Purchase McHappy Day Socks or Hearts: Show your support by buying this year's McHappy Day socks in 4 different designs, or paper hearts by donating either $2 , $5 , or $10 either in-restaurant, at the Drive-Thru or through the McDonald's app. 'Getting involved in McHappy Day is as easy as it is delicious—every bite you take brings support and hope to families with sick or injured children,' said Francesca Cardarelli, Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald's Canada. 'Feeding and fostering our communities is at the heart of who we are. Beyond McHappy Day, McDonald's Canada and our independent franchisees and guests help support families receiving support from RMHC every single day, by purchasing Happy Meals and RMHC Cookies, as well as through coin box and kiosk donations.' Be A Part of RMHC's Story Over the past 30 years, an incredible $100M+ has been raised through McHappy Day in support of children and families in local communities across Canada. These funds have been critical in helping RMHC support nearly half a million families with sick or injured children to date, ensuring families can stay close to their child receiving critical medical treatment. Despite this incredible outpouring of support from the community, the demand for RMHC's vital programs is on the rise. Today, RMHC is unable to support up to 4 out of 5 families who need the Ronald McDonald House program due to lack of space or no available location. By participating in McHappy Day, you empower RMHC to extend its reach to even more families in need of support. So, bring your appetite, Canada, and head to your nearest McDonald's restaurant on May 8 for an unmissable day to do good. *Other delivery-related fees and taxes still apply; small order fee may apply. Limit one redemption per user. See the applicable app for details. About McDonald's Canada In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald's restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,000 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,450 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald's restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit About Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) Canada In Canada, two out of three families live outside a city with a children's hospital and must travel for treatment if their child is seriously ill or injured. The impact of RMHC across Canada is far reaching as today, 1 in 4 Canadians have either stayed with RMHC or know someone who has. More than a place to stay, RMHC program locations across Canada give families the support and resources they need so they can focus on what matters most – caring for their child. The 16 Ronald McDonald House® programs provide out-of-town families with holistic support and services such as meal, mental health and wellness programming, while the 19 Ronald McDonald Family Room® programs provide a comfortable place for families to rest, recharge and fuel without having to leave the hospital. For more information, please visit SOURCE McDonald's Canada
Cision Canada
06-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Join Us for McHappy Day® This Thursday, May 8: Every Order Counts Français
On May 8, McDonald's Canada and its independent franchisees will once again rally communities for McHappy Day ®. By participating, you can be a part of supporting families across Canada with sick or injured children. Throughout the day, a portion of all food and beverage sales will directly benefit RMHC and other local children's charities, making it deliciously easy to do good. "McHappy Day is more than fundraising. It's a celebration of community and an opportunity to support our neighbours," said Marcia Finlayson, McDonald's Canada Franchisee, Markham, Stouffville and Richmond Hill. "Every order, whether it's a tasty Big Mac or a cup of McCafé Premium Roast Coffee, helps make an impact for families right here in our own community." Here's how you can join the celebration and support McHappy Day: Order Your Favourites: Visit any McDonald's restaurant, use the Drive-Thru or place an order through the McDonald's app. Know your food and beverage purchases count towards bringing hope to families. Easy McDelivery ®: Enjoy a $0 delivery fee* on all McDelivery orders through the McDonald's app, DoorDash, SKIP, and UberEats. A delicious way to give back from the comfort of your home. Round Up for Good: Round Up your order total to the nearest dollar at the Drive-Thru, Kiosk, or Front Counter and donate the difference to RMHC Purchase McHappy Day Socks or Hearts: Show your support by buying this year's McHappy Day socks in 4 different designs, or paper hearts by donating either $2, $5, or $10 either in-restaurant, at the Drive-Thru or through the McDonald's app. "Getting involved in McHappy Day is as easy as it is delicious—every bite you take brings support and hope to families with sick or injured children," said Francesca Cardarelli, Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald's Canada. "Feeding and fostering our communities is at the heart of who we are. Beyond McHappy Day, McDonald's Canada and our independent franchisees and guests help support families receiving support from RMHC every single day, by purchasing Happy Meals and RMHC Cookies, as well as through coin box and kiosk donations." Be A Part of RMHC's Story Over the past 30 years, an incredible $100M+ has been raised through McHappy Day in support of children and families in local communities across Canada. These funds have been critical in helping RMHC support nearly half a million families with sick or injured children to date, ensuring families can stay close to their child receiving critical medical treatment. Despite this incredible outpouring of support from the community, the demand for RMHC's vital programs is on the rise. Today, RMHC is unable to support up to 4 out of 5 families who need the Ronald McDonald House program due to lack of space or no available location. By participating in McHappy Day, you empower RMHC to extend its reach to even more families in need of support. So, bring your appetite, Canada, and head to your nearest McDonald's restaurant on May 8 for an unmissable day to do good. *Other delivery-related fees and taxes still apply; small order fee may apply. Limit one redemption per user. See the applicable app for details. About McDonald's Canada In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald's restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,000 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,450 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald's restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit About Ronald McDonald House Charities ® (RMHC ®) Canada In Canada, two out of three families live outside a city with a children's hospital and must travel for treatment if their child is seriously ill or injured. The impact of RMHC across Canada is far reaching as today, 1 in 4 Canadians have either stayed with RMHC or know someone who has. More than a place to stay, RMHC program locations across Canada give families the support and resources they need so they can focus on what matters most – caring for their child. The 16 Ronald McDonald House ® programs provide out-of-town families with holistic support and services such as meal, mental health and wellness programming, while the 19 Ronald McDonald Family Room ®
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Commissioners thank teacher and business for keeping county clean
POTTSVILLE — Schuylkill County Commissioners recently commended a volunteer and a business for the work they do to keep the community clean. Kaye Schwenk, a biology teacher and biology club adviser at Schuylkill Haven High School, and Hydro-Extrusions North America, a business in Cressona, were both thanked for their efforts. 'Schuylkill County is a great county,' said Commissioner Larry Padora. Schwenk, who received the Volunteer of the the Year award, is one of seven volunteers to receive the 2024 award from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and glass tumblers made from recycled bottles. Hydro, which received the Community Partner Award, is one of seven community partners statewide to receive the honor, a certificate of recognition and a plaque from Schuylkill Keep It Pretty (SKIP), an affiliate of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Mandy Fitzpatrick, chairperson of SKIP, said Schwenk has contributed to the betterment of the county by her numerous efforts. Among her many accomplishments are participating for 24 years in highway litter cleanups in the county, leading tree plantings for 12 years with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and coordinating the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's trout classroom program and trout stocking efforts with the Schuylkill Headwaters and Schuylkill Haven Recreation Commission. Hydro, which has been participating by adopting a highway for more than 20 years, consistently sponsors events in which employees participate in litter cleanup. Employees collected 57 bags of trash in 2024 during fall cleanups along Route 61, according to a press release from SKIP. The company also has recycling initiatives and community sponsorships. Residents can join in spring cleanups April 26 through May 4 in Schuylkill County. Supplies will be provided. Email skiplitter@ for more information.
