19 September 2023 – Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on the sidelines of the 36th ASEAN Exchanges CEOs Meeting1. This MoU signifies the collective commitment of the three Exchanges to explore the establishment of an inter-regional…
Author: My Johor Online
ESG gains prominence in light of NIMP 2030
The New Industrial Manufacturing Plan (NIMP) 2030, revealed on September 1, lays out six overarching objectives, with a central focus on elevating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices within Malaysia’s manufacturing sector. This strategic move aims to fortify the nation’s economic resilience against ESG-related challenges, enhance its allure as an investment haven, and ensure ongoing…
PASIR GUDANG CITY COUNCIL SPEARHEADS EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES THROUGH ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS.
The Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) teamed up with the Johor office of the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) to promote sustainability among businesses in the area. March 2023 – Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) organised a roundtable discussion in collaboration with UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) to bring…
BURSA MALAYSIA COMMENCES CENTRALISED SUSTAINABILITY PLATFORM
March 2023 – Following the announcement by YAB Prime Minister at Invest Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 20231, Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) today signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (“MOC”) with UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd (“UMW”) and Malayan Banking Berhad (“Maybank”) to deploy a Centralised Sustainability Platform (“Platform”). Working in collaboration with the London…
FOUR UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE CHANGES IN ESG IN EUROPE IN 2023 AND WHY MALAYSIAN COMPANIES NEED TO ADAPT TO CONTINUE EXPORTING TO THE EU
Jan 2023 – In 2022, ESG has become a buzzword around the globe. Yet, it is more than just that, the shift from purely financial metrics to including sustainability measures is more than just a fad. It therefore doesn’t surprise that shortly after taking office, Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development secretary general Datuk Suriani…
MUZART INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES ‘ART GOES NUT’ KIDS CREATIVITY DRAWING CONTEST IN COLLABORATION WITH JOBBIE
8 APRIL 2022 — Today, MuzArt announces its collaboration with JOBBIE to launch the first commercial packaging design competition for children aged 4 – 12 years. The winners will be rewarded with their design being printed on the real label of JOBBIE and retailed in the market. “Many parents thought learning how to draw is…
MALAYSIA MOVES FORWARD IN ESG PRACTICES AND JOURNEY TO NET ZERO
6 April 2022 – Malaysian public-listed companies (PLCs) are faring well in environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors among their ASEAN peers based on leading ESG indicators. This is according to Positioning Corporate Malaysia for a Sustainable Future, a research publication released by PwC Malaysia and Capital Markets Malaysia highlighting Corporate Malaysia’s progress in sustainability and overall…