Malaysia

Charting the net-zero flight plan

From sustainable aviation fuel to fleet upgrades, efficiency and offsets, Malaysian airlines are pulling all levers to cut emissions.

The green talent race

A surge in sustainability and ESG hiring across compliance, operations, analytics and strategy signals how deeply green skills are reshaping today’s workforce

Risks and realities shaping the ESG agenda

As expectations rise, organisations confront the growing scrutiny, threats and realities of delivery

ESG comes into its own in Asean

FOR years, the sustainability conversation has swung between hype and hesitation, championed by some as a moral revolution and dismissed by others as a passing trend. As we close 2025, one thing is clear: ESG is no longer an aspirational slogan. It is becoming a financial discipline, a regulatory expectation and a test of leadership credibility.

Asean steps up

The region responds to higher market standards as climate risks mount

39 firms honoured in 1st Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards

PETALING JAYA: The role of the public and private sectors in ­driving sustainability took centre stage at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards (PIA) 2025 as 39 winners from across Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia took home a total of 52 awards in recognition of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.

Unlocking new pathways

Time for Asia to balance economic growth with green ambition PETALING JAYA: Asia must strike a balance between economic development and green ambition, moving towards growth that is inclusive and enduring, whereby sustainability isn’t just a destination but a sign of progress.

From runway to responsibility

Once a symbol of glamour, fashion is now being challenged to weave ethics and sustainability into every stitch

Judging concludes for inaugural Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025

PETALING JAYA: The first Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards (PIA) 2025 judging concluded on Oct 14, with 54 gold winners from Star Media Group’s (SMG) ESG Positive Impact Awards (Malaysia), the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s ESG Edge Impact Awards (Philippines) and KG Media’s Lestari Awards (Indonesia) presenting their winning entries to an international panel of judges.

Recognising vision, celebrating value

THE Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Positive Impact Awards (PIA) return this year with a sharpened mission.