BlackBerry, a Canadian company known for its cyber security services, recently established its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
The new office will serve as a hub for the company's cybersecurity operations across the region.
BlackBerry's expansion highlights its commitment to Malaysia and to improving cyber security in Asia.
In a recent announcement, BlackBerry shared that it is working closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to establish a Cyber Security Center of Excellence in Cyberjaya.
The center is designed to provide high-level training and develop cyber security skills in the Malaysian workforce.
Malaysia's Communications Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, praised this move, stressing that BlackBerry's presence will improve cyber security not only in Malaysia but across Asia.
Tash Stamatelos, vice president of BlackBerry Cybersecurity for Asia Pacific, expressed pride in having the opportunity to establish a presence in Malaysia, seeing the country as an important part of the company's future growth.
With Malaysia poised to lead the ASEAN community in 2025, the establishment of this center is in line with the country's digital growth goals.
The BlackBerry team in Malaysia includes experts in sales, threat research and technical support, all focused on improving cyber defenses at the local and regional level.
