Discussions on how waste should be managed used to stop at recycling, but this has been superseded by the concept of the circular economy.

This concept ensures that materials are not wasted and remain useful through reuse, repair and designs that prevent waste from being created in the ...

Circular Economy: A better way to manage waste in Asean

In tropical countries like Malaysia, the surface seawater is much warmer than deep seawater. This temperature difference can become a source of renewable energy, called blue energy.

Most people might think of blue energy as that generated from the movement of waves and tidal flows, but ...

Energy: Tapping into the power of the ocean

A company that adopts sustainability practices has opportunities to increase profits and unlock future growth. This is a result of the wider world’s progress towards a lower-emission and more socially equitable economy, and the opportunities will differ by sector, geography, technology adoption and company strength.

How to identify sustainability opportunities

The idea to launch a Home Solar Subscription programme came after Raj Ridvan Singh, founder and CEO of Sols Energy, paid a visit to the US as a Ford Fellow many years ago.

“I got to study at Columbia University in New York and Yale University for about six weeks [in] this fellowship, an...

Energy: Home solar subscription, a game changer for accessibility?

Initially drawn to forensic and crime science because of her passion for criminology, Yap Jo Leen shifted gears after her first job as a scientific officer at the Dark Cave conservation site. This experience ignited her dedication to championing the cause of one of Malaysia’s endangered species, ...

Profile: Restoring nature, one monkey at a time

For years, the view on my commute was a blur of passing billboards. Those giant, dusty advertisements feel like relics of a bygone era. But lately, things have become a bit more interesting. Digital billboards have started popping up, replacing the static ones with bright, colourful displays. I o...

Cooler Conversations: How sustainable are billboards?

More Malaysians are opting for vapes as seemingly less harmful alternatives to cigarettes. Vapes generate vapour instead of smoke, and the waste is less of an eyesore. In comparison, cigarette butts are littered, which could leach toxic contaminants into the environment.

But the environ...

Circular Economy: Dealing with vape waste

Chua SengTeong, managing director of ChargEV, reflects that career-wise, he has always been at the forefront of uncharted territory, in the sectors of telecommunications, financial technology (fintech) and now, mobility. “To me, that’s fun … where there [are] endless possibilities.”

Cha...

Mobility: ChargEV’s road map for becoming a regional leader

With the European Union (EU) imposing the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on imports into the region, Malaysia has also started considering carbon pricing schemes to accelerate decarbonisation efforts and counter the impact of carbon taxes in other jurisdictions.

While this ma...

Coverstory: How to do carbon pricing right

The merger of Celcom and Digi two years ago to form CelcomDigi Bhd (KL:CDB) made it the largest telecommunications company (telco) in Malaysia. Now, the merged entity with 20 million network subscribers is also integrating its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies.

At it...

Technology: CelcomDigi’s ESG resolution

Climate change is a long-standing issue that rose to the main agenda of policymakers and the private sector for most of the 21st century. This is as rising sea levels, global warming and increasing extreme weather events turned it into a crisis. This infographic presents the historical timeline for the discovery of climate change and the international cooperation ­to tackle the crisis.

The history of climate change

Malaysia, situated just north of the equator, is free from many forms of natural disasters. However, it is prone to seasonal flooding that is increasing in frequency on the back of global warming.

Climate risks, particularly floods, under focus

Malaysia’s pristine marine ecosystems are facing a crisis, where thriving coral reefs and diverse fish populations are now threatened by rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification and extreme weather events.

Dying corals and dwindling fish populations

ESG asked two individuals, who grew up in vastly different locations, to share how they have observed the climate changing and how it has impacted their lives

Observations of climate change

A total of 7,448 job placements for Sabah residents have been successfully implemented as of Sept 27, thanks to various efforts by the government through the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and other involved agencies.

Hajiji: Over 7,000 jobs created for Sabah residents

China is studying further trade measures against Taiwan, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday, two days after Beijing denounced a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.

China threatens Taiwan with more trade measures after denouncing president's speech

China urged the European Union on Saturday not to conduct separate negotiations over the price of China-made electric vehicles sold in the EU, warning that this would "shake the foundations" of bilateral tariff negotiations.

China warns EU against separate electric vehicle price negotiations

Executives of some of Britain’s most valuable and fast-growing financial technology firms warned the Labour government that London could fall behind in the fintech world if the UK fails to address some of the industry’s key concerns, including the challenges they see with share listings and regulators’ speed in decision-making.

UK’s fintech darlings push govt to back growth, IPO dreams

Hong Kong’s leader is set to announce measures to bolster the city’s standing as a global financial hub when he makes a key policy address next week, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified sources.

HK’s Lee to unveil steps to boost financial hub role, SCMP says

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) guarantees that the rice supply in local markets will not be affected despite the flood situation in Kedah and Perlis, impacting approximately 6,000 hectares of the country's paddy production areas.

Agriculture Ministry assures country's rice supply is sufficient

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has launched an investigation to identify Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) agents responsible for spreading misinformation regarding the programme.

Motac launches investigation to identify agents spreading wrong info about MM2H programme

TikTok's move to reduce its employees will not affect its operations and the company is cooperating with the authorities in this country, especially in the aspects of research and screening of content and live sessions.

Fahmi: TikTok's operations in Malaysia not affected by staff lay-offs, cooperating with authorities

The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Kenanga IB expects govt to raise development expenditure in Budget 2025

The King and Queen of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Zarith Sofiah, will undertake a state visit to Brunei on Sunday until Oct 15, marking the Agong’s inaugural state visit to the sultanate since ascending the throne on Jan 31 this year.

King, Queen of Malaysia to undertake state visit to Brunei on Sunday

TikTok's move to reduce its employees will not affect its operations and the company is cooperating with the authorities in this country, especially in the aspects of research and screening of content and live sessions.

Avaland Bhd (KL:AVALAND) officially opened the sales gallery of Avenue25 and previewed Tower B of Alora Residences serviced apartments in Subang Jaya, Selangor, on Saturday.

Avaland opens Avenue25 sales gallery in Subang Jaya, previews Alora Residences Tower B

The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

India has surged to become the second-biggest supplier of restricted critical technologies to Russia, US and European officials said, highlighting the challenge in efforts to choke off exports fuelling President Vladimir Putin’s war machine.

India is now Russia’s No 2 supplier of restricted technology

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has launched an investigation to identify Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) agents responsible for spreading misinformation regarding the programme.

The King and Queen of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Zarith Sofiah, will undertake a state visit to Brunei on Sunday until Oct 15, marking the Agong’s inaugural state visit to the sultanate since ascending the throne on Jan 31 this year.

China urged the European Union on Saturday not to conduct separate negotiations over the price of China-made electric vehicles sold in the EU, warning that this would "shake the foundations" of bilateral tariff negotiations.

China is studying further trade measures against Taiwan, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday, two days after Beijing denounced a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.

Hong Kong’s leader is set to announce measures to bolster the city’s standing as a global financial hub when he makes a key policy address next week, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified sources.

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said it expects to attract export opportunities worth RM300 million from its participation at this year's Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Global and Expand North Star (ENS) in Dubai.

MDEC eyes RM300 mil in export opportunities at GITEX Global tech event in Dubai

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) guarantees that the rice supply in local markets will not be affected despite the flood situation in Kedah and Perlis, impacting approximately 6,000 hectares of the country's paddy production areas.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Saturday he would not intervene in monetary policy affairs, as the central bank is mandated to achieve price stability.

Japan PM Ishiba says he won't intervene in BOJ's rate policy

Executives of some of Britain’s most valuable and fast-growing financial technology firms warned the Labour government that London could fall behind in the fintech world if the UK fails to address some of the industry’s key concerns, including the challenges they see with share listings and regulators’ speed in decision-making.

A total of 7,448 job placements for Sabah residents have been successfully implemented as of Sept 27, thanks to various efforts by the government through the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and other involved agencies.

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