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KUALA LUMPUR: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to swiftly integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their business operations to maintain their competitiveness in the market and ensure long-term sustainable advantages, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd has a greater appetite for, and is open to undertaking, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) for the greater good of all stakeholders. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: SIRIM Berhad (SIRIM) launched its ESG Holistic Ecosystem yesterday, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at supporting and accelerating environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices among Malaysian industries. The ecosystem is designed to empower businesses to achieve sustainability goals and contribute meaningfully to both national and global environmental objectives. SIRIM Berhad chairman Datuk Khairol Anuar…
KUALA LUMPUR: RAM Sustainability Sdn Bhd has awarded a Platinum rating, its highest sustainability rating, to Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd for its leadership in sustainability performance backed by extremely strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) fundamentals. Read full story
SERDANG: Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has called on all organisations in Malaysia to integrate the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework to support the nation’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He stressed that everyone must play a role in tackling the climate change crisis, which is increasingly affecting…
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The government is looking at having a clear scorecard focused on high-quality investments and incentives to align with the National Investment Aspirations (NIA) and New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP), said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). Its Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong said this effort requires collaboration with agencies…
PETALING JAYA: State-controlled Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), which produces the bulk of its electricity from dirty fossil fuels, has been shoring up its environmental, social and governance (ESG) profile. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission (SC) is exploring ways to enable companies apply the Maqasid al syariah aspirations and principles in their products and services besides having better environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Read full story
SEPTEMBER 3 — In October 2023, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry introduced the i-ESG framework to establish environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. The framework is designed to accelerate the country’s progress towards sustainable development goals by facilitating the adoption of sustainable practices among manufacturing companies. The i-ESG framework specifically targets the local…
LONDON: One of the most contentious investing strategies on Wall Street might be a lot less beleaguered right now if its defenders had shown a bit more moderation from the get-go, says Kyle Bass. Read full story