Day: June 9, 2026

Rockwell Automation Expands SecureOT Portfolio with Cybersecurity Assessment and Managed Service Capabilities

MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 9 -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the launch of three enhanced offerings within the SecureOT™ solution suite: OT Cybersecurity Assessment Suite, SecureOT Platform Managed Services and Managed Secure Remote Access (MSRA).    Facing an increasing volume of alerts and limited visibility into operational technology (OT) assets, cybersecurity teams are under pressure to detect and respond quickly. SecureOT's industrial cybersecurity solution suite enables industrial enterprises to stay proactive and resilient without the need to add infrastructure or specialized staff. "Understanding the current state of the OT environment is the foundation for defining the future," said Maria Else, senior global product manager, Cybersecurity Projects, Rockwell Automation. "Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to strengthen cybersecurity without slowing production. With SecureOT, we combine clarity, prioritized action plans and managed expertise to help industrial organizations secure what matters while keeping plants running safely and efficiently. We also leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to identify vulnerabilities, automation to maintain efficiency and advanced intelligence to support analysis and understand the latest risks." OT Cybersecurity Assessment Suite The OT Cybersecurity Assessment Suite features a structured, modular approach tailored to the unique operational realities of industrial environments at every stage of their security journey. Combining OT-specific data collection with business-ready insights, the cybersecurity assessment delivers a clear path to building resilience. Built for OT environments by OT professionals, the assessment offerings leverage new proprietary AI and machine learning models to help streamline analysis and standardize evaluation to deliver results and actions in an efficient manner. SecureOT Platform Managed Services SecureOT Platform is Rockwell Automation's risk and vulnerability management solution. Rockwell is now layering its deep industry knowledge on top of the platform to deliver SecureOT Platform Managed Services focused on continuous, professionally managed risk prioritization. The latest update brings managed platform updates, providing the latest features and capabilities, management of the ongoing asset discovery and inventory, and drives programmatic discussions through technical account managers with the customer so security teams can quickly address cybersecurity exposure while minimizing downtime. Managed Secure Remote Access (MSRA) and Beyond Rockwell's new MSRA service connects OT assets, helping to reduce risks, improve efficiency and simplify operations in a vendor-neutral, Rockwell-managed and identity-driven environment. The cloud-routed remote access layer supports OT assets and enables customers to get up and running quickly with turnkey deployment, identity security and reduced workload for internal teams. MSRA enables faster troubleshooting and safer collaboration with vendors, delivered as a scalable service that adapts to each facility. This latest update also introduces Rockwell's refreshed OT Cybersecurity Policy & Procedures offering. Built by Rockwell's OT Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) professionals and aligned with international standards, frameworks and best practices, the service provides a comprehensive set of documents to guide and strengthen security programs across the OT environment. Now available for manufacturing and critical infrastructure organizations, these enhancements expand on Rockwell's SecureOT solution suite, a comprehensive industrial cybersecurity offering designed to help manufacturers assess, protect and continuously improve their OT security posture. SecureOT solution suite is supported by Rockwell Automation's broader commitment to industrial cybersecurity, including product security protections embedded across the automation lifecycle and backed by its IEC 62443-4-1 Maturity Level 4 certification – the highest level for the secure product development lifecycle. Combined with capabilities such as assessment, managed services and secure remote access, this approach gives manufacturers a stronger foundation for managing OT risk and improving resilience. To learn more about SecureOT and Rockwell's latest cybersecurity offerings, visit rockwellautomation.com/en-us/capabilities/industrial-cybersecurity. About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. -- PRNewswire -- Source: Rockwell Automation, Inc.

MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 9 — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the launch of three enhanced offerings within the SecureOT™ solution suite: OT Cybersecurity Assessment Suite, SecureOT Platform Managed Services and Managed Secure Remote Access (MSRA). Facing an increasing volume of alerts and limited visibility into operational technology (OT) assets, cybersecurity […]

RLWRLD Launches DexBench Initiative to Define Next-Generation Industry Standards for Humanoid AI in Collaboration with NVIDIA

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 -- RLWRLD (CEO: Junghee Ryu), a physical AI company, announced today a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop next-generation industry standards for humanoid robot AI. RLWRLD will focus on three pillars: DexBench, a universal benchmark for evaluating dexterity performance; data standard for dexterous manipulation training; and deep integration with the open NVIDIA Isaac Lab and Isaac Lab-Arena frameworks. Dexterous manipulation — enabling humanoid robots to perform fine-grained tasks such as precision assembly, sorting, and packaging — has emerged as the decisive frontier in humanoid AI development. Yet the industry lacks both a common framework for objectively measuring and comparing humanoid dexterity performance, and a shared data standard for training dexterous manipulation models at scale — gaps that slow both technology development and commercial deployment. Junghee Ryu, CEO of RLWRLD, said: "Without a shared language for measuring and reproducing the precise movements of a robot hand, the commercial potential of dexterity AI remains constrained. By establishing DexBench and a data standard with NVIDIA, RLWRLD is stepping beyond model development to architect the infrastructure of an entire industry. We are confident this collaboration will set a new reference point for the global humanoid AI ecosystem." Amit Goel, Head of Robotics Ecosystem at NVIDIA said: "Measurable and reproducible dexterous manipulation is essential to scaling robotics adoption in industrial environments. DexBench's integration of the NVIDIA Isaac platform provides the robotics community with the standardized metrics and data infrastructure required to accelerate the development of reliable, high-precision manipulation." DexBench Development… Dual-Validation Framework Spanning Simulation and Real-World Settings RLWRLD's DexBench benchmark will be integrated into NVIDIA's Isaac Lab-Arena environment, establishing a system for validating dexterity performance across both simulation and real-world conditions. DexBench was developed directly from dexterous manipulation tasks observed in industrial environments, and defines five core evaluation domains — Grasp Diversity, Spatial Precision, Temporal Precision, Contact Precision, and Context Awareness — spanning 18 Key Atomic Tasks. Standardized evaluation metrics grounded in actual industrial tasks including assembly, sorting, and packaging will be proposed as an open industry specification — giving robot manufacturers, researchers, and enterprises a common yardstick for the first time, and a clear path from benchmark performance to commercial deployment. 5-Finger Dexterity Humanoid Data Standard… Building a Shared Foundation for Global Robot Manufacturers and Research Institutions A data format for dexterous manipulation training will be defined in collaboration with NVIDIA to ensure compatibility with NVIDIA Isaac Lab pipelines. The standard aims to serve as a common data interface for global robot manufacturers and research organizations worldwide. RLDX-1, RLWRLD's foundation model for humanoid dexterous manipulation, has demonstrated state-of-the-art performance across 8 established simulation benchmarks — including RoboCasa Kitchen, RoboCasa GR-1 Tabletop, and LIBERO-Plus — outperforming frontier models such as NVIDIA GR00T N1.6 and Physical Intelligence π₀.₅. These results validate RLWRLD's architectural approach, while DexBench addresses the next frontier: standardizing how the industry measures dexterity performance that existing benchmarks were not designed to capture. RLWRLD has been expanding its global footprint through a series of RLDX-1 launch events under the "Dexterity Night" banner. At the San Francisco debut last month, NVIDIA's Head of Robotics Ecosystem and Edge AI Product Amit Goel took the stage and called RLWRLD "one of the core partners in the physical AI ecosystem we are building at NVIDIA," drawing strong interest from the global robotics community. Following subsequent events in Japan, the company will next bring Dexterity Night to Seoul on June 10. About RLWRLD RLWRLD is a physical AI company developing robotics foundation models that bring human-level dexterity and cognition to machines. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in the United States, with additional offices in Korea and Japan, RLWRLD operates a proprietary system for collecting and training on high-precision multimodal industrial data, enabling robots to perceive, understand and act in real-world industrial environments. The company is engaged in commercialization pilots with leading industry partners and aims to become the global leader in industrial robotics AI. -- PRNewswire -- Source: RLWRLD

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 — RLWRLD (CEO: Junghee Ryu), a physical AI company, announced today a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop next-generation industry standards for humanoid robot AI. RLWRLD will focus on three pillars: DexBench, a universal benchmark for evaluating dexterity performance; data standard for dexterous manipulation training; and deep integration with the open NVIDIA […]

MACC, MOF Bolster Strategic Ties On High-profile Cases

PUTRAJAYA, June 9 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) are stepping up their joint efforts to combat corruption, misappropriation and leakages to protect the country’s economic sovereignty. The commitment was reflected in a courtesy visit by MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman to Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican at the MOF here today. The nearly hour-long strategic meeting provided an important platform for both sides to strengthen cooperation, particularly in handling high-profile cases. Abd Halim said in a statement that the MACC and the MOF also discussed the formation of a task force or special committee to address related matters as required by current needs. “To ensure more thorough investigations and asset recovery, discussions centred on the special task force and committee established specifically to handle the case. “The MACC also said it was ready to provide full cooperation and comprehensive support in legal, enforcement and technical aspects to resolve related cases at their root cause,” he added. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA, June 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) are stepping up their joint efforts to combat corruption, misappropriation and leakages to protect the country’s economic sovereignty. The commitment was reflected in a courtesy visit by MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman to Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri […]

Chelsea-JDT Friendly Brought Forward To Aug 9

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 -- The highly anticipated friendly between English Premier League giants Chelsea FC and Malaysia Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) in Johor has been brought forward by two days to Aug 9. Event organiser TEG Sport said in a statement today that the fixture, originally scheduled for Aug 11, had been rescheduled following a mutual agreement between the two clubs. It said the match will still kick off at 8 pm Malaysian time at the 34,000-capacity Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri. "The decision to bring the fixture forward was made by mutual agreement between both clubs. "Both clubs have embraced the revised schedule, recognising that the earlier date provides each side with additional time to prepare for the season ahead," it added. TEG Sport also confirmed that all tickets purchased for the original date will remain valid for the rescheduled match, with ticket holders not required to exchange or update their tickets. The fixture will serve as a crucial pre-season preparation for Chelsea ahead of the 2026-2027 campaign, while offering JDT a monumental test against top-tier European opposition on home soil. Chelsea are the current FIFA Club World Cup holders and the only club to have won every major trophy in the modern era while JDT have established an era of dominance in Malaysian football, winning 12 consecutive Malaysian Super League titles alongside multiple Malaysia Cup and Malaysia FA Cup victories, as well as the AFC Cup on the continental stage. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The highly anticipated friendly between English Premier League giants Chelsea FC and Malaysia Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) in Johor has been brought forward by two days to Aug 9. Event organiser TEG Sport said in a statement today that the fixture, originally scheduled for Aug 11, had […]

Man who stole KTMB cable jailed for three months

KLANG: The Magistrate's Court here today sentenced a man to three months' jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) cable last Saturday. Magistrate Nor Azilah Mat imposed the sentence on Railey Nasal, 35, and ordered the sentence to be imposed from the date of arrest. The man is accused of stealing 40 metres (m) of 16 millimetre (mm) track cable and 20 metres of 2.5 mm track cable belonging to KTMB, worth RM850, by cutting the cable. The offence was committed on the KTM railway tracks near Jalan Sembilang 8E, Jalan Telok Pulai, here at about 1.20pm on June 6. The accused committed an offence under Section 379 of the Penal Code which provides for a sentence of seven years' imprisonment, a fine or both. The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Ahmad Sulfie Abu Hassan, while the accused was represented by National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK) lawyer Izzat Dzulkafli. Previously, the media reported that a man was arrested while believed to be stealing cables in the railway area at Kilometer (KM) 36.215 Downline Klang. KTMB in a statement announced that the incident was uncovered when KTMB Auxiliary Police members who were conducting patrols together with the Taskforce D4 Team of the Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) of the South Klang District Police Headquarters (IPD) received information about a disruption in the track circuit at the location in question. -- BERNAMA

KLANG: The Magistrate’s Court here today sentenced a man to three months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) cable last Saturday. Magistrate Nor Azilah Mat imposed the sentence on Railey Nasal, 35, and ordered the sentence to be imposed from the date of arrest. The […]

PM Anwar Urges Human-Centred AI Future in Special Lecture at University of Tokyo

TOKYO, June 9 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today called for a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI), stressing that the greatest challenge facing society is not technological advancement itself, but ensuring that innovation remains guided by human values, wisdom and compassion. Delivering a special lecture titled “Humanity in a Human-Machine Civilisation” at the University of Tokyo, Anwar reflected on the implications of rapidly advancing AI technologies and the fundamental question of what becomes of humanity as machines increasingly imitate human thinking, communication and judgement. The Prime Minister said Malaysia has set an ambitious goal of becoming an AI Nation by 2030, but emphasised that the pursuit of technological progress must be accompanied by a broader discussion on the kind of digital civilisation the world seeks to build. “Asia must not enter the age of artificial intelligence merely as a market, a manufacturing base or a source of data. We must help shape a digital civilisation worthy of humankind,” he said. Anwar highlighted what he described as a profound irony of the modern era, noting that while humanity celebrates unprecedented technological breakthroughs, conflicts and humanitarian crises continue to afflict the world. He pointed to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, violence in Iran, attacks in Lebanon and the global energy crisis linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as examples of challenges that persist despite technological advancement. He warned that some of these tragedies have been enabled or amplified by technologies often associated with progress, underscoring the need for ethical oversight and responsible innovation. The Prime Minister stressed that the true measure of progress should not be the sophistication of machines, but whether technological developments uphold human dignity and advance justice. Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of Watsuji Tetsurō and his concept of ningen, Anwar said human beings are fundamentally shaped by relationships, communities, history and shared experiences. While acknowledging AI’s growing capabilities, he argued that technology cannot replicate essential human experiences such as love, grief, loss and remorse. “The future of artificial intelligence is not merely a question of innovation, but one of values, power and sovereignty,” he said. Anwar concluded by urging governments, academics and industry leaders to ensure that technological progress remains firmly in service of humanity, guided by ethical principles and a commitment to the common good. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

TOKYO, June 9 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today called for a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI), stressing that the greatest challenge facing society is not technological advancement itself, but ensuring that innovation remains guided by human values, wisdom and compassion. Delivering a special lecture titled “Humanity in a Human-Machine Civilisation” at the University […]

Zahid Hamidi Pays Tribute to KEMAS Educators at 2026 Educators Day Celebration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed his appreciation to KEMAS educators nationwide for their dedication and contributions in shaping Malaysia’s future generations, describing them as the backbone of early childhood education in the country. Speaking at the 2026 KEMAS Educators Day Celebration themed “55 Years Smartening the Nation’s Children”, Zahid highlighted the significant role played by KEMAS teachers in nurturing young minds and instilling strong moral values among children. He said that three years ago, KEMAS embarked on a mission to ensure that children under its care would not only learn literacy and numeracy skills but also receive a strong foundation in Quranic teachings, moral values and personal identity. “Today, we can witness the positive results of that effort. The KEMAS Pre-Tahfiz Programme has become an integral part of the early education culture within KEMAS centres throughout the country,” he said. Zahid noted that the success of the programme would not have been possible without the commitment, patience and sincerity demonstrated by KEMAS educators in guiding and educating children. He said KEMAS has served as the starting point of educational journeys for more than 8.4 million Malaysian children over the past 55 years, making it one of the nation’s most important grassroots educational institutions. “The true strength of KEMAS is not measured by numbers alone, but by the dedication of its educators who build confidence, shape character and instil noble values in young children who will one day become leaders, professionals and contributors to the nation,” he said. Zahid also extended his gratitude to all KEMAS educators for their sacrifices and unwavering service, urging them to continue inspiring children through education and positive guidance. He expressed hope that KEMAS would continue producing knowledgeable, well-mannered and Quranic-minded generations capable of leading Malaysia towards greater progress and prosperity in the future. The annual celebration recognises the contributions of KEMAS educators across the country and commemorates the agency’s 55-year legacy in providing quality early childhood education and community development programmes. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ZAHID HAMIDI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed his appreciation to KEMAS educators nationwide for their dedication and contributions in shaping Malaysia’s future generations, describing them as the backbone of early childhood education in the country. Speaking at the 2026 KEMAS Educators Day Celebration themed “55 Years […]

Sultan of Pahang officially opens first state Islamic Primary School in Cameron Highlands

CAMERON HIGHLANDS: The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today consented to the opening of the first Pahang State Islamic Primary School (SRAIN) in a temporary building in Golden Hill, Tanah Rata, here. His Majesty arrived at 10.20 am accompanied by the Director of the Pahang Islamic Religious Department (JAIP), Datuk Ahmad Khirrizal Ab Rahman. Also present was the Chairman of the Pahang Islamic Religious Affairs, Rural Development and Orang Asli Affairs Committee, Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad. Al-Sultan Abdullah agreed to listen to a briefing regarding the establishment and planning of the school and presented a cheque for donations from the Pahang Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council, namely the purchase of a van worth RM170,402, a contribution of RM11,000 for the purchase of a smart board from Bank Rakyat and 14 units of tablets from the Tablet Genius Sdn Bhd zakat trust. Meanwhile, Ahmad Khirrizal, when met by the media, said his party was planning to add SRAINs in every district in the state. "We do have plans to establish this school in other districts. Maybe after this we will open this school in the Kuantan district, and then to other districts." "We are targeting every district to establish a Pahang Islamic Religious Primary School managed by the Pahang Islamic Religious Department," he said. Commenting on His Majesty's statement during the briefing session regarding the intention to include the Chinese language syllabus in the school, Ahmad Khirrizal said JAIP would work on the matter. "The department will try to realise His Majesty's directive, and we will then look for qualified teaching staff to be placed in this school, God willing," he said. Meanwhile, he said the school will have its own building in Royal Lily Park with an area of ​​four hectares which will be built together with a new mosque complex in the Cameron Highlands district. The establishment of SRAIN Cameron Highlands is a direct manifestation of the wishes and commitment of Al-Sultan Abdullah who wants an Islamic educational institution comprising primary and secondary schools that is well-organized and of good quality to be established to meet the needs of the Muslim community in Cameron Highlands. On Jan 4, SRAIN Cameron Highlands officially opened with 14 first grade students registering as the first group and being administered by seven teachers. This school offers the Standard Primary School Curriculum (KSSR) subjects, Al-Quran and Fardu Ain Classes (KAFA) as well as the Special Graded Al-Quran Memorization Program (TAHFIZ). -- BERNAMA

CAMERON HIGHLANDS: The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today consented to the opening of the first Pahang State Islamic Primary School (SRAIN) in a temporary building in Golden Hill, Tanah Rata, here. His Majesty arrived at 10.20 am accompanied by the Director of the Pahang Islamic Religious Department (JAIP), Datuk Ahmad […]

Johor Polls: Over 2.7 Million Eligible To Vote, 42,000 Election Workers To Be Appointed

JOHOR BAHRU, June 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has registered over 2.7 million electors eligible to cast their ballots in the 16th Johor state election, based on the Supplementary Electoral Roll for April 2026, which was gazetted on May 21. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the figure comprises 2,703,175 ordinary voters and 24,751 early voters, including police personnel, General Operations Force (GOF) officers and their spouses, as well as members of the armed forces and their spouses. “Of the total number of electors, 56,655 are persons with disabilities (PWDs), who will require special attention from the EC to ensure they are able to vote comfortably,” he told Bernama. Khairul Shahril said the figures, however, remain subject to updates through the Supplementary Electoral Roll that will be adopted for the election following a decision at the EC’s special meeting slated for June 12. He said that approximately 42,000 election workers are expected to be appointed and mobilised to manage all aspects of the state election. The workforce will include 56 Returning Officers, election personnel and security officers involved throughout the election period. The EC is currently reviewing and updating information related to operational and logistical requirements for the polls. “Fundamentally, the cost of conducting an election depends on several factors, including the number of registered voters, polling centres and polling streams, the appointment of election personnel, logistical requirements, and the use of information and communications technology,” he said. Khairul Shahril added that the EC remains committed to optimising the use of public resources and expenditure to ensure elections are conducted efficiently, prudently and in line with operational needs. The Johor State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on June 1, with the EC scheduled to determine key dates for the state election at its special meeting on June 12. The meeting will also decide the election timeline for Negeri Sembilan’s state polls. -- BERNAMA

JOHOR BAHRU, June 9 — The Election Commission (EC) has registered over 2.7 million electors eligible to cast their ballots in the 16th Johor state election, based on the Supplementary Electoral Roll for April 2026, which was gazetted on May 21. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the figure comprises 2,703,175 ordinary voters and […]