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Environment, social and governance (ESG) principles are non-negotiable for business continuity and success. How can businesses thrive while also making an impact? We cover the latest news and views in the ESG space.
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Budget 2026 allocates RM28.6 million ringgit for nuclear energy, focusing on small modular reactors to provide a reliable and low-carbon complement to renewable sources. On today’s People, Planet, Profit, Elaine Boey speaks with Kevin Lee, CGS International’s Group Head of Sustainability, on the benefits, challenges, and potential of nuclear energy in Malaysia.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With RM3.8 billion set aside in Budget 2026 for flood-prevention and early-warning systems, Avtandil, APAC Regional Leader at PlanRadar, shares how these investments, paired with digital solutions and smart urban planning, can strengthen resilience against natural disasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yap Mun Ching, Chief Sustainability Officer at AirAsia, shares how the airline is working to reduce its carbon emissions, why sustainable aviation fuel is not a straightforward solution, and the reasons behind its plan to introduce a passenger carbon fee in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How resilient is Malaysia's water supply and infrastructure amid growing climate change pressures? BIMB Securities explored this in a recent thematic paper, "The Price of Every Drop: Water Risk, Climate Resilience, and Industrial Sustainability in Malaysia." We discuss how water security and ESG imperatives intersect from Mohd Redza Abdul Rahman, Director of Research at BIMB Securities.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How resilient is Malaysia's water supply and infrastructure amid growing climate change pressures? BIMB Securities explored this in a recent thematic paper, "The Price of Every Drop: Water Risk, Climate Resilience, and Industrial Sustainability in Malaysia." We discuss how water security and ESG imperatives intersect from Mohd Redza Abdul Rahman, Director of Research at BIMB Securities.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two years after the launch of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), questions remain over whether its benefits have truly reached smaller players in the clean energy sector. On today’s People Planet Profit, Elaine Boey speaks with Datuk Muhamad Guntor Mansor Tobeng, Managing Director at Gading Kencana, about the progress and gaps in its implementation.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DXN Holdings’ Chief Operating Officer, Mahmood Hisham, tells us why the direct selling and network marketing company has chosen to prioritise human rights in its ESG journey. He also addresses questions surrounding DXN’s private jet purchase, explains how the company plans to reduce its Scope 1 emissions and respond to concerns raised by the Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budget 2026 offered few details on the much-anticipated carbon tax. Dr. Renard Siew, Climate Change and Sustainability Expert, discusses possible models and pricing for the tax, as well as other initiatives aimed at steering the country toward its stated goals of net-zero emissions and 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In early September, China made a landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions by up to 10% by 2030. Belinda Schape, China Policy Analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), tells us what this means for the country’s climate ambitions and how it could reshape its role in global climate leadership.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How is the global geopolitical shift on the climate change agenda impacting ASEAN’s renewable energy progress? We get insights from Kavita Gandhi of the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore based on their latest survey findings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In July this year, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion regarding the obligation of states with regard to climate change protection. What are the implications of this decision for policymaking? We breakdown the case with sustainable development lawyer Kiu Jia Yaw on People, Planet, Profit.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How has ESG permeated the property industry? Keith Ooi, Group Managing Director of Knight Frank Malaysia, discusses the major ESG trends in real estate, the firm’s own initiatives, and its newly established ESG business advisory unit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prasarana Malaysia is advancing several ESG initiatives, from electrifying its bus fleet to creating more opportunities for the differently-abled and strengthening ESG compliance across its 5,000 vendors. Idzqandar Abu Bakar, Group Chief Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainable Development Officer, shares the company’s goals and the challenges ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RHB’s annual “ESG Diamonds in the Rough” report spotlights 10 undervalued ASEAN companies that pair strong financial performance with solid ESG practices. Alexander Chia, Head of Regional Equity Research at RHB Research, explains how these companies are identified, how they have performed, and what sets them apart.Image Credit: Shutterstock.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malaysia is positioning itself as a leading data center hub with significant investments from global tech players. On today’s People Planet Profit, Wong Shou Ning speaks with Trung Ghi, Partner and Head of Energy and Utilities Practice at Arthur D. Little Southeast Asia, on how the nation can balance economic growth with environmental sustainability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yayasan Hasanah, the impact foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, focuses on small initiatives that create big impacts in support of Malaysia’s sustainable development goals. Managing Director, Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki shares how their unconventional approach to philanthropy has led to diverse projects, including a sex education programme in Kelantan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Internal auditors are stepping up by embedding ESG risks into their audit frameworks, scrutinising sustainability claims, verifying emissions data, and ensuring companies have the necessary systems in place to comply with Bursa Malaysia’s mandatory Scope 3 reporting requirements by 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sabah is capitalising on its unique status as a net carbon sink—absorbing more carbon than it emits—through its groundbreaking Climate Change and Carbon Governance Enactment 2025. Climate Change and Sustainability expert Dr Renard Siew breaks down what this landmark law means for Sabah’s future.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ismet Yusof, CEO of the Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG), discusses the evolution of corporate governance in Malaysia, MSWG’s role in shareholder activism, and the challenges of ensuring transparency and fairness for minority shareholders amid growing privatization and ESG pressures.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The road to low carbon economies is reshaping markets, regulations, and investment strategies. Dr. Joanne Khew, Head of Sustainability at Eastspring Investments discusses how capital can drive an effective and equitable climate transition.Image Credit: shutterstock.cimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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