Malaysia

Confronting the escalating plastic waste crisis: A Malaysian perspective

Plastic has become deeply embedded in our modern lives. From packaging to electronics and even medicine, it is so widely used that imagining life without it feels almost impossible.

Life in plastic isn’t fantastic

Recycling alone is no longer enough. Can businesses turn the tide on ocean plastic through circular innovation and systemic change?

Powering Asean’s sustainable future

IMAGINE this: A clean and green power grid connecting not only all 10 member states of Asean but also linking China, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

A Hard Look at Partnerships

How accountability is reshaping NGO–corporate collaboration

Propelling the ESG agenda across Asia

A-EPIC’s local initiatives culminate in a regional summit and awards to accelerate sustainability leadership

Understanding the ‘values’ of wastes

Compared to 25 years ago, awareness of environmental issues among the public and businesses in Malaysia has increased significantly, with more environment-related terminologies and concepts being introduced, from “reduce, reuse, recycle (3R)” to “sustainable development”, and now “ESG” and “circular economy”.

The hidden value of waste

Repurposing waste is an opportunity to innovate, reduce costs and create new revenue streams, fostering a sustainable future through collaboration and a circular mindset

The Hidden Value of Waste

Properly managed scraps can unlock untapped economic value through recycling, repurposing and waste-to-energy efforts.

Climate pledges or publicity stunts?

Are climate pledges true sustainability efforts or just publicity stunts? With stricter disclosure rules and investors pushing for transparency, carbon reporting can no longer be a branding exercise.

Harnessing the power of sustainability

SMALL and medium enterprises (SMEs) and supply chains have something crucial in common – they can have an enormous impact on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).