Special funding rates for companies with improved ESG disclosures
KUALA LUMPUR (June 21): The Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) Solution launched by Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) on Friday will enable companies to improve their climate…
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Main Market ESG ratings by year-end; Ace Market by 2025 — Wahid Omar
KUALA LUMPUR (June 12): All main market companies will be rated for environmental, social and governance (ESG) by the end of this year, with ACE…
Ancom Nylex relaunches ESG framework to mark World Environment Day
PETALING JAYA, June 5 — Ancom Nylex Berhad relaunched its enhanced environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework today, coinciding with the global celebration of World Environment Day. The firm said the move signified its commitment towards environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility, through its aim of decarbonising operations and achieving carbon neutrality by 2027. “This enhanced…
Embracing ESG-driven resilience in engineering industry – DPM Fadillah
PETALING JAYA: The engineering industry may enhance their reputation and resilience to positively contribute back to the society and steer Malaysia towards a more equitable and environmentally sustainable future, by embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that ESG considerations are garnering increased attention from both businesses…
DPM Fadillah tells engineering industry to embrace ESG-driven resilience
PETALING JAYA, June 1 — The engineering industry may enhance their reputation and resilience to positively contribute back to the society and steer Malaysia towards a more equitable and environmentally sustainable future, by embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that ESG considerations are garnering increased attention…
CMM to issue specialised ESG disclosure guidance for SMEs in five sectors
KUALA LUMPUR (May 23): Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) will be issuing specialised disclosure guidance for five sectors for small- to mid-sized companies involved in global…
Fundamental for defence industry to embrace ESG principles – Defence Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: It is fundamental for the defence industry to embrace the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and its key pillars, particularly, good governance, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said that society, corporations, and governments have widely adopted the principles as a means to assess risks and opportunities. “The principles…
Enhancing accountability in ESG reporting can boost credibility of firms
KUALA LUMPUR: Plantation companies should improve transparency and accountability in their environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting to enhance credibility, says an academician. Read full story
ESG reporting landscape and the role of regulators
AS a keen corporate observer, the development of environmental, social and governance (ESG), especially in the reporting space, has always been close to my heart and I can’t help but notice the growing momentum of this issue in Malaysia. Read full story
Zafrul: Trade-related and ESG measures must be fair to developing countries
KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia believes there is a need to revisit commitments to sustainable development, efficient global resources and fair and balanced trade among…