Plastic bags and straws labelled as biodegradable, compostable, or environmentally friendly are now a common sight in the market. Unfortunately, the reality is that not all of these claims are entirely true and that the use of these materials may end up causing more harm to the environment than t...

Cover Story: Are biodegradable and compostable plastic the greenest solution?

There are only four years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030, but it is unlikely that all the 17 SDGs will be fulfilled by the deadline. According to the latest report, only 16% of the SDGs are on a positive pathway, and the rest are significantly off track.

Policy: What’s next after the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals?

Michelle Tee started her working life in the textile manufacturing industry by joining her father’s business in Johor, which specialised in manufacturing uniforms for companies. For the first eight years, Tee was happy whenever she saw batches of uniforms being sent to clients. That meant good sa...

Waste: Tackling the problem of used uniforms

The fifth edition of The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards saw the highest number of public listed companies (PLCs) in the running, mirroring the growing adoption of ESG in Malaysia despite a challenging market environment.

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Editor’s note

Westports Holdings Bhd (KL:WPRTS) continues to be recognised as a high achiever under the Best of the Best category at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, thanks to the company’s disciplined approach of continuously adopting, adapting and internalising evolving ESG requirements, reporting frameworks and best practices.

Westports committed to continual improvement to deliver long-term value

IOI Corp Bhd (KL:IOICORP) has started its sustainability journey before ESG became mainstream, and has continued to strengthen its capabilities to improve its performance. In fact, sustainability and climate initiatives were identified as one of the four strategic priorities under its new Five-Year Strategic Roadmap (2025-2029), says group managing director and CEO Datuk Lee Yeow Chor.

IOI Corp identifies sustainability and climate as strategic priority

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) is not only the newest addition to the Best of the Best category at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, but it has also won the gold award for the category this year.

IOI Properties the newest Best of the Best gold winner

Maison Telmont’s manifesto organic cuvée, Réserve de la Terre, was awarded the Master Medal — the highest distinction at the 2026 Global Organic & Vegan Wine Masters competition — in July. The recognition affirms the champagne house’s philosophy, since 2021, that sustainable practices can produce exceptional wines: “The wine is good if the Earth is beautiful.”

Telmont: Sustainable practices support quality products

THE number of public-listed companies (PLCs) qualified to join The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026 is at the highest since the awards were established five years ago, mirroring the growing maturity of ESG adoption among Malaysian PLCs.

The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026 recognises growing ESG adoption

As a journalist, I often attend conferences to gather news and contacts. But it is not the only thing I have been accumulating. In my desk drawer is a pile of lanyards attached with plastic name cards and canvas or non-woven bags, each emblazoned with the name, date and organiser of the respectiv...

Cooler Conversations: Call to reduce waste generated from conferences

The Penang government will strengthen coordination with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to plan the expansion of international air connectivity in tandem with the ongoing expansion of Penang International Airport (PIA).

Penang stepping up planning for airport expansion, new international routes with MAHB — exco

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) expects East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fares to be announced this month, with ticket sales targeted to begin in November ahead of commercial operations in mid-December.

ECRL fare announcement expected this month, ticket sales in November

The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and its investment arm, Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (FIC), claim that 21 individual had conspired to defraud them of over RM1 billion in land and exposed them to RM1.7 billion in potential liabilities through the Kuala Lumpur Vertical City (KLVC) project.

Felda claims in suit Jalan Semarak land deal meant to enrich Synergy Group

Top Glove Corporation Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV) said it is confident of weathering headwinds ahead after earnings jumped nearly five times in the recently ended quarter, sending its shares higher.

AirBaltic plans to cut up to 700 jobs

Nvidia Corp is on the verge of becoming the first company with a US$6 trillion (RM24.52 trillion) market capitalisation as investors rotate back into the artificial-intelligence chipmaker.

Nvidia heads for US$6 tril value with chipmaker back at record

Malaysia is studying the possibility of introducing provisions that allow copyright owners to opt out of having their works used for data mining, including for training artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Malaysia could introduce copyright law to protect works from AI training usage — MyIPO

SINGAPORE/LONDON (Oct 6): The euro steadied just above a 17-month low on Tuesday as euro zone ‌bond markets stabilised, a day after the currency fell sharply on fears that stress in French bond markets could spread more widely.

The US dollar continued to trade at around its highest...

Euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries

European stocks rose on Tuesday, extending a global equity rally as investors turned more optimistic ahead of earnings season, while easing pressure in longer-dated bonds and lower oil prices helped calm markets after last week's fixed-income turmoil.

Global stocks climb, yields retreat from multi-decade highs

MUMBAI (Oct 6): The Indian rupee declined to its weakest level in more than two months on Tuesday under ​pressure from persistent foreign selling of local assets, drawing likely ‌central bank intervention as the South Asian unit nears a record low.

The rupee declined 0.15% to 96.43 per ...

Rupee slips to over 2-month low on portfolio outflows

THE ongoing issues at digital services and technology infrastructure provider Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) could be a long-drawn affair, with managing director Wong Thean Soon, better known as TS Wong, likely to seek legal recourse after recent developments at the company ravaged its share price.</p...

TS Wong could seek legal recourse over issues at Zetrix

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) faces uncertainty over its revenue collection business after the Ministry of Transport (MOT) suspended its services as a collection agent for the Road Transport Department (JPJ) over unremitted government funds totalling RM314 million.

Zetrix AI's business continuity uncertain after JPJ suspension — MBSB Research

Top Glove Corporation Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV) said it is confident of weathering headwinds ahead after earnings jumped nearly five times in the recently ended quarter, sending its shares higher.

Billionaire Ray Dalio warned that the Treasury market is vulnerable to a pullback of demand from China and Japan, two of the US’s largest foreign creditors, highlighting a potential pain point for a sector that has endured wild swings this year.

Ray Dalio warns China, Japan may pull back from US Treasuries

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Malaysian banks are working towards introducing fraud alert capabilities that can flag potential risks before a transaction is completed.

BNM: Banks working towards fraud alert before transaction is completed

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Seven years after Malaysians were made aware of the problems confronting the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), the institution is once again at a crossroads.

Felda’s road ahead in the spotlight

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): SLGC Bhd (KL:SLG) ended its first trading day on the ACE Market below its initial public offering (IPO) price.

Construction firm SLGC ends first trading day below IPO price

Scientex Bhd (KL:SCIENTX) is acquiring 503 acres in Pulai, Johor, for RM580 million to boost the property developer’s land bank.

Scientex to acquire 503 acres in Johor for RM580 mil

<h2>Notable filings</h2>

During the week of Sept 14 to 18, notable shareholding changes among Bursa Malaysia-listed companies included those at D&amp;O Green Technologies Bhd (KL:D&amp;O), where pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) ceased to be a substan...

Insider Moves: D&O Green Technologies Bhd, EI Power Bhd, MQ Technology Bhd, Sealink International Bhd, Zetrix AI Bhd

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 6, 2026 

The World Bank has flagged the risk of a slowdown from a correction in global artificial intelligence (AI)-related activity, even as it raised Malaysia's 2026 growth outlook to 5.1% from 4.4% previously, driven by surging AI-related spending.&nbsp;

World Bank flags AI correction risk as it lifts Malaysia's 2026 growth outlook to 5.1%

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Rapidus Corporation has roped in Malaysian firms — GreatAsic Technology Sdn Bhd, Infinecs Systems Sdn Bhd, Oppstar Bhd's (KL:OPPSTAR) Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd&nbsp;and SkyeChip Bhd (KL:SKYECHIP) — as design solution associates to support the development of its global chip ecosystem framework.

Rapidus taps four Malaysian firms as design solution associates for CORE ecosystem

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) chief executive officer Datuk Ng Wei Wei&nbsp;climbed 10 rungs to 85th place in this year's Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia ranking. &nbsp;&nbsp;

UOB Malaysia CEO Ng Wei Wei climbs 10 rungs in Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia ranking

The World Bank has agreed that certain elements of the goods and services tax (GST) should be implemented into Malaysia’s sales and services tax (SST) to address its distortionary features.

World Bank supports Malaysia’s possible integration of GST elements into SST 

Outstanding repayments for loans issued by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), the country's main tertiary education loan provider, stood at RM10.7 billion as at Aug 31.

PTPTN loan arrears hit RM10.7b as at Aug 31 — minister

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) is exploring a sale of its business in the Philippines as part of efforts to streamline and focus on bigger markets for growth, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

CIMB considers selling Philippine business — Bloomberg

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Five of the nine technology drivers identified under the National Technology Sovereignty Framework (NTSF) have been deemed critical to national sovereignty and possess strong commercial potential.

Mosti: Five technology drivers identified as critical to Malaysia's sovereignty

European stocks rose on Tuesday, extending a global equity rally as investors turned more optimistic ahead of earnings season, while easing pressure in longer-dated bonds and lower oil prices helped calm markets after last week's fixed-income turmoil.

CHINA’s National Food Safety Standard, which includes the Code for the Control of 3-MCPD Esters and Glycidyl Esters in Foods, came into effect on Sept 2, a year after it was issued. According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), the standard is not expected to have an immediate impact on Mal...

China’s food safety code throws a curveball at palm oil industry

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Investors in an agarwood scheme promoted by Asian Plantation Capital (APC) not only failed to receive any returns on their investment but also didn't see purchase money returned to them, the court heard on Tuesday.

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