March 2026

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is rapidly becoming a strategic priority for organisations across Malaysia. What started as voluntary sustainability reporting has now evolved into a major corporate responsibility involving compliance, risk management, investor communication, and long-term business strategy. However, as ESG expectations grow, Malaysian organisations are facing a serious challenge, a shortage of professionals […]

At the intersection of sustainability, regulation, investor expectations, and corporate strategy lies a paradigm shift in leadership. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is no longer a niche responsibility held by sustainability teams, it is now a core leadership competency influencing strategy, risk management, talent attraction, and long-term value creation in organisations across Malaysia. With increasing

As Malaysia further embeds Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting into business practice, sustainability reporting has evolved from a compliance exercise to a strategic competency critical for long-term value creation. With the introduction of the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) aligning local requirements with International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards like IFRS S1 and IFRS