The recent heartbreaking sight of a mother elephant mourning her baby, struck and killed by a lorry on Mother's Day along the Gerik-Jeli highway, is a stark reminder of the growing challenges in human-wildlife coexistence.

The tragedy should serve as a wake-up call, urging us to rethink...

Views: Beyond the Mother's Day tragedy: Safer roads, safer wildlife, a call to action

Mike Ng, the first group sustainability officer at OCBC, has had an interesting career path in the banking industry that led him to his current role.

Ng, who assumed the role in July 2023, only began focusing on sustainable finance in 2018. When he started his banking career decades ago...

Profile: From banker to sustainability officer

About three years ago, the Malaysian Timber Association (MTA) saw deforestation-free requirements being introduced in the global markets, and ESG becoming increasingly essential for market access.

In response, the MTA decided to prepare an industry-wide framework for local timber player...

Regulations: Timber industry taking charge of ESG initiatives

Recognising the negative impact of land-use change for agriculture, Wilmar International Ltd has set aside conservation areas within its operations and introduced programmes involving local communities to rehabilitate degraded forests.

The Sekar Imej Conservation Area (SICA) project, lo...

Biodiversity: Balancing conservation and community needs

It is becoming more difficult for residents in places such as Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) Beringin and Kampung Pasir Baru to recover from frequent floods and rising temperatures, which are climate change impacts that are only expected to worsen in Malaysia.

In a survey under the Clim...

Adaptation: Preparing KL’s most vulnerable neighbourhoods for climate change

Sashi Ambihaipahan, director of corporate communications and sustainability at BMW Group Malaysia, has been searching for a circular economy solution for used electric vehicle (EV) batteries since 2019, when BMW EVs were first sold in the country.

The circular economy refers to a concep...

Cover Story: Can Malaysia ‘mine’precious metals from waste?

In its first year of implementation, the Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute’s (MARii) electric motorcycle (e-bikes) incentive scheme (MARiiCas) reported 6,916 approved applications, amounting to RM16.59 million in rebates for commercial e-bikes as at December 2024.

Much of t...

Mobility: Electric bikes see significant uptake, thanks to rebates

For Malaysia to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, existing policies are insufficient. A transformational shift, backed by trillions in investments, is needed.

These were among the conclusions of the Long-term Low Emissions Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) report and NDC (nationally dete...

Policy: More ambition and investments needed to achieve net zero target

The Gombak-Hulu Langat (GHL) Geopark was declared the first national geopark in Selangor by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah last November. This brought the total to 10 national geoparks and two Unesco Global Geoparks (UGGp) in the country.

However, this brings to question whether a geopar...

Environment: Can geopark status protect natural sites?

Increasing scrutiny on ESG has led to a global rise in litigation against companies that commit greenwashing. At the same time, several countries are coming up with regulations and guidelines to prevent the activity.

Malaysian companies have also been accused of greenwashing, which is t...

Regulations: Should Malaysia have a law against greenwashing?

In January, during a routine firefly survey in Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Jack Tan, a research assistant and master’s student in environmental science at Monash University, unintentionally rediscovered a firefly species last seen a century ago in Malaysia. His find marks the nin...

Biodiversity: Protecting fireflies in urban forests

Of the many threats to the survival of tigers in Malaysia, one of the most overlooked is the decline of its primary prey: the sambar deer, one of the largest deer species in Southeast Asia. Marked by a dark brown coat and large antlers in males, sambar deer are vital in sustaining the population ...

Cover Story: Saving the Malayan tiger by protecting its prey

Malaysia has committed to two climate targets. One is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and the other is the nationally determined contribution (NDC) target of 45% carbon intensity reduction (against GDP) by 2030, which is submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

How is Malaysia going to achieve net zero by 2050?

Mayamode, a co-working fashion design space, is the central hub for the Fashion Design Technology course at Taylor’s University in Subang Jaya. It is home to a community of aspiring designers who are sewing and weaving fashion and sustainability into their creations.

The Fashion Design ...

Fashion: Sewing sustainably

Brent crude could jump to around US$90 (RM383.12) a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is closed, according to Citigroup Inc, which added that a prolonged halt to shipping through the crucial waterway would be unlikely.

Oil could spike to US$90 if Strait of Hormuz shut, says Citigroup 

Pop Mart International Group Ltd shares dropped in Hong Kong after a Chinese state media commentary called for stricter regulation of blind-box toys and trading cards, stoking concern over the company’s wildly popular Labubu dolls business.

China’s warning on blind-box toys sends Pop Mart shares sliding

Hong Kong’s residential property market is poised for a recovery after enduring a seven-year downturn, according to Morgan Stanley.

Morgan Stanley says Hong Kong’s housing sector is bottoming out

Japan's core inflation hit a more than two-year high in May and exceeded the central bank's 2% target for well over three years, keeping it under pressure to resume interest rate hikes despite economic headwinds from US tariffs.

Japan's core inflation hits two-year high, keeps rate-hike bets alive

A dedicated industry working group has been formed to boost cyber resilience across the Malaysian stockbroking ecosystem, the stock exchange operator announced on Friday.

Industry working group set up to boost cyber-resilience across Malaysian stockbroking system

The World Bank is urging "radical" debt transparency for developing countries and their lenders to stave off future crises, it said in a report released on Friday.

World Bank urges 'radical' debt transparency for developing countries

The High Court has granted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) in his money-laundering trial linked to SRC International Sdn Bhd.

Court grants Najib temporary discharge in second case linked to SRC

Investors should stand ready to accumulate blue-chip stocks, anticipating that the next pullback in the FBM KLCI, particularly if it dips below the critical 1,500-point psychological level, said analysts.

KLCI's next pullback could spark opportunities to accumulate blue chips — analysts

Majlis Amanah Rakyat’s (Mara) partnership with Cambridge University is more than a policy success — it is a bold vision for the future of Malaysian education. By creating a feeder pathway for Mara Junior Science College’s (MRSM) top students to elite universities, Mara isn’t just offering access;...

Edunation: Embrace the Dual Language Programme to nurture global champions

Malaysia’s timber exports may gain a competitive edge in the American market due to higher tariffs imposed on regional rivals such as Vietnam and Indonesia.

Malaysia’s timber exports may gain edge due to higher US tariffs on competitors — Frim director

The ex-wife of China Evergrande Group’s chairman spent millions on luxury apartments in London, nine months after the developer defaulted on its loans.&nbsp;

While a court document in January unveiled her ownership of 33 units at the high-end residential development Thames City, it didn’t include the timing of the purchase. The properties worth £49.8 million (US$67.0 million or RM285.4&nbsp;million) were acquired in September 2022, according to data compiled by Bloomberg News based on UK land registry filings. That’s almost a year after Chinese authorities&nbsp;asked&nbsp;Evergrande Chairman Hui Ka Yan to pay debt with his personal wealth.

Evergrande tycoon’s ex-wife spent millions on homes as firm sank

The High Court has granted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) in his money-laundering trial linked to SRC International Sdn Bhd.

In the heart of Singapore, a financial hub where billions of dollars zip around the world over computer screens in nanoseconds, there’s a crowded building where cash still reigns.

Singapore’s banking hub has a corner where cash is still king

US President Donald Trump will decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran, his spokeswoman said, as Israel hit more Iranian nuclear sites and warned its attacks may bring down the leadership in Tehran.

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said she had a message dictated by Trump that “based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks”.

Trump set to decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran

CIMB Securities upgraded Hong Leong Bank Bhd (KL:HLBANK) to a 'buy' rating, viewing its recent share price weakness as a buying opportunity, especially given the notable gains at its Chinese associate Bank of Chengdu Co Ltd.

Hong Leong Bank upgraded to ‘buy’ as associate Bank of Chengdu's shares rally — CIMB Securities

Oil trimmed earlier gains and equity futures remained lower after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Donald Trump will decide within two weeks whether to back Israel militarily in its conflict with Iran.

US futures drop as Trump weighs strikes on Iran

The Telegram channel "Edisi Siasat", which featured information related to alleged misconduct by authorities, has been inaccessible to users of the platform since Thursday afternoon.

Telegram account 'Edisi Siasat' blocked, new account called 'Edisi Siasat 2.0' created

Baidu Inc is planning to launch its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Malaysia and Singapore as early as this year, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the company continues to expand its global footprint.

China’s Baidu eyes robotaxi expansion to Malaysia, Singapore this year — Bloomberg

Investors should stand ready to accumulate blue-chip stocks, anticipating that the next pullback in the FBM KLCI, particularly if it dips below the critical 1,500-point psychological level, said analysts.

The goods and services tax (GST) is an efficient and transparent taxation system, but it is not yet suitable for re-implementation because the people’s income threshold is still low, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

GST not suitable for implementation yet because people's income still low, says Anwar

China was quick to condemn Israel after its assault against Iran. Yet Chinese President Xi Jinping has shown no sign of rushing to provide weapons and other support that would help Tehran face its most critical military test in decades.

Xi shows no sign of rescuing Iran as Trump ramps up pressure

One unusually warm evening in April, Richard Liu revved his scooter through Beijing’s traffic-snarled streets alongside other delivery workers, and then personally handed food orders to surprised customers. Later that night, over spicy hotpot and ice-cold beer, the JD.com Inc&nbsp;founder welcomed a pair of riders from two rival delivery firms to his company.&nbsp;

JD.com billionaire’s viral stunt reignites China’s food-delivery feud

Refined sugar, more commonly known as white sugar, will not be taxed under the expanded sales and services tax to be enforced on July 1, the Ministry of Finance reiterated on Friday.

White sugar will not be taxed, refiners can ask for exemption for raw sugar, says Finance Ministry

Share&nbsp;markets&nbsp;in Asia struggled for direction on Friday as fears of a potential US&nbsp;attack on Iran hung over&nbsp;markets,&nbsp;while oil prices were poised to rise for a third straight week on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

Stocks struggle, oil up for third week as Trump weighs US action on Iran

The political fate of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra remains uncertain on Friday as the opposition and nationalist groups continue to pile pressure on her to quit following a leaked phone call in which she criticised her army.

Paetongtarn’s fate hangs in the balance as allies weigh future

Canada has opened the door to increasing its tariffs on US steel and aluminium next month if trade talks with the Trump administration stall.

The government “will adjust its existing counter-tariffs on steel and aluminium products on July 21, to levels consistent with progress that has been made in the broader trading arrangement with the US”, according to a statement on Thursday.

Canada moves to protect steel and aluminium firms, considers higher tariffs against US

Pop Mart International Group Ltd&nbsp;shares dropped in Hong Kong after a Chinese state media commentary called for stricter regulation of blind-box toys and trading cards, stoking concern over the company’s wildly popular Labubu dolls business.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is fine-tuning its pullback from the bond market but this mustn’t obscure the fact that quantitative tightening is well underway and likely to cause instability in some stocks.

The potential impact of quantitative tightening may cast a shadow on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average’s chances of climbing further after hitting four-month highs this week.

Japan’s stocks still under shadow of BOJ unwinding bond holdings

Malaysia’s timber exports may gain a competitive edge in the American market due to higher tariffs imposed on regional rivals such as Vietnam and Indonesia.

A dedicated industry working group has been formed to boost cyber resilience across the Malaysian stockbroking ecosystem, the stock exchange operator announced on Friday.&nbsp;

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