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Malaysia's ESG Commitment Advances With Carbon Tax, ESG Reporting And Sustainability Initiatives In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The outlook for the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by companies in Malaysia looks highly positive next year due largely to practical policy initiatives unveiled this year, such as the carbon tax, increased ESG reporting and scaling up sustainability initiatives.

Urgent Action Needed To Address Intensifying Climate Change Effects - Sultan Nazrin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Scientific and financial resources must be urgently directed towards understanding and addressing the effects of climate change, as extreme weather events are no longer rare but recurring and intensifying, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.

ACMF Action Plan 2026-2030 Positions ASEAN As Responsible Investment Hub -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) Action Plan 2026-2030, launched today, will position the region as a destination for responsible and long-term investments.

Bursa Malaysia Among Top 50 ASEAN PLCs, Top Five in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has been recognised as one of the top 50 ASEAN Public Listed Companies (PLCs) and among the top five PLCs in Malaysia at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards held last night.

ASEAN Finance Ministers To Deepen Resilience And Economic Integration As Global Trade War Erupts 

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN finance ministers will meet here next week amid a sense of urgency to deepen economic integration and enhance financial resilience as the global trade war erupts, no thanks to debilitating tariffs imposed by the United States.

Malaysia Focuses On Three Priority Economic Deliverables At AFMGM 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has focused on three priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under the financial track — sustainable financing, digital economy, and inclusive development  — which will be the main focus of discussions at the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) from April 7-10.

Sri Sukuk Issuances Rise Ninefold To RM11.9 Bln In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) – Malaysia saw a significant rise in sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) sukuk issuances last year, reaching RM11.9 billion — an almost ninefold increase since its introduction in 2017— thanks to a supportive regulatory framework.

SC Chairmanship Of ACMF Focuses On Strengthening Resilience Of Asean Capital Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) this year represents an opportunity to advance regional collaboration and build better connected and resilient capital markets within ASEAN.

SC Partners ICAEW To Enhance Expertise In Sustainability Disclosures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has initiated a collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) through a letter of intent (LoI) to work together in specific areas.

Malaysia Well-positioned To Navigate External Headwinds And Challenges This Year -- Abdul Wahid Omar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to navigate external headwinds and challenges of 2025 arising from Trump 2.0 policies and to achieve sustainable growth by maintaining a stable policy environment and capitalising on key growth sectors.

SC To Unveil Toolkit To Assist Listed Companies’ Transition To Meet NSRF Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is concerned about the ability of “Group 2” and “Group 3” listed companies to comply with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

Bank Rakyat Issues Inaugural RM500 Mln ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat), via Imtiaz Sukuk II Bhd, has issued its maiden RM500 million ASEAN Sustainability SRI (Sustainable and Responsible Investment) Sukuk.