(Bandar Seri Begawan, 18th) Baiduri Bank, in collaboration with the Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PPPMB), recently held the “Baiduri 2025 Luncheon,” a panel discussion themed “Securing Bruneian Businesses—Practical Strategies to Counter Scams, Fraud, and Cybersecurity Threats.”
This event took place at Baiduri Bank’s headquarters, on the 8th floor auditorium, bringing together figures from Brunei’s business community to jointly explore actionable strategies for coping with increasingly rampant scams, frauds, and threats of cybercrime.
The meeting was conducted in a panel discussion format, moderated by Allen Lai, Managing Director of Confer Sdn Bhd. Panelists included: Izzati Mohd Noor, IT Development Lead at Baiduri Bank; Pg Subandi @ Muhammad Abdul Fattah, Economic Secretary of the Brunei Malay Chamber; Dave Gurbani, CEO of Singapore’s Cybersafe Pte Ltd; and Mohamad Azad Zaki Haji Mohd Tahir, Chief Information Security Officer at the Brunei Cyber Security Agency.
The panelists jointly shared feasible strategies to help businesses prevent scams and fraud, strengthen cybersecurity frameworks, and enhance internal controls and staff awareness, thereby boosting overall resilience.
Pengiran Ache Ali, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Group Treasury & Institutional Banking at Baiduri Bank, stated: “This luncheon aims to fill a critical gap in our business ecosystem. Micro, small and medium enterprises are the backbone of Brunei’s economy, yet they often lack the resources and expertise needed to defend against cyber threats. Through such sessions, we hope to provide businesses—especially MSMEs—with actionable insights and tools to immediately strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure operational safety.”
Sooni, Vice Chairman for Trade of the Brunei Malay Chamber, added: “In an era of increasingly sophisticated digital threats, all businesses—including those in Brunei—must prioritize the protection of their operations, assets, and sensitive information. Whether you are running a small local business or managing a large enterprise, risks from scams, fraud, and cybersecurity breaches can have far-reaching impacts—be it financial loss or reputational damage.”
For more information about Baiduri Bank, please visit www.baiduri.com or follow the bank’s social media accounts, or call its 24-hour customer service hotline at 244 9666.
This event took place at Baiduri Bank’s headquarters, on the 8th floor auditorium, bringing together figures from Brunei’s business community to jointly explore actionable strategies for coping with increasingly rampant scams, frauds, and threats of cybercrime.
The panelists jointly shared feasible strategies to help businesses prevent scams and fraud, strengthen cybersecurity frameworks, and enhance internal controls and staff awareness, thereby boosting overall resilience.
Pengiran Ache Ali, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Group Treasury & Institutional Banking at Baiduri Bank, stated: “This luncheon aims to fill a critical gap in our business ecosystem. Micro, small and medium enterprises are the backbone of Brunei’s economy, yet they often lack the resources and expertise needed to defend against cyber threats. Through such sessions, we hope to provide businesses—especially MSMEs—with actionable insights and tools to immediately strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure operational safety.”
Sooni, Vice Chairman for Trade of the Brunei Malay Chamber, added: “In an era of increasingly sophisticated digital threats, all businesses—including those in Brunei—must prioritize the protection of their operations, assets, and sensitive information. Whether you are running a small local business or managing a large enterprise, risks from scams, fraud, and cybersecurity breaches can have far-reaching impacts—be it financial loss or reputational damage.”
For more information about Baiduri Bank, please visit www.baiduri.com or follow the bank’s social media accounts, or call its 24-hour customer service hotline at 244 9666.