RHB’s annual “ESG Diamonds in the Rough” report spotlights 10 undervalued ASEAN companies that pair strong financial performance with solid ESG practices. Alexander Chia, Head of Regional Equity Research at RHB Research, explains how these companies are identified, how they have performed, and what sets them apart.

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Malaysia is positioning itself as a leading data center hub with significant investments from global tech players. On today’s People Planet Profit, Wong Shou Ning speaks with Trung Ghi, Partner and Head of Energy and Utilities Practice at Arthur D. Little Southeast Asia, on how the nation can balance economic growth with environmental sustainability.

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Yayasan Hasanah, the impact foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, focuses on small initiatives that create big impacts in support of Malaysia’s sustainable development goals. Managing Director, Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki shares how their unconventional approach to philanthropy has led to diverse projects, including a sex education programme in Kelantan.

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Internal auditors are stepping up by embedding ESG risks into their audit frameworks, scrutinising sustainability claims, verifying emissions data, and ensuring companies have the necessary systems in place to comply with Bursa Malaysia’s mandatory Scope 3 reporting requirements by 2027.

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Sabah is capitalising on its unique status as a net carbon sink—absorbing more carbon than it emits—through its groundbreaking Climate Change and Carbon Governance Enactment 2025. Climate Change and Sustainability expert Dr Renard Siew breaks down what this landmark law means for Sabah’s future.

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Ismet Yusof, CEO of the Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG), discusses the evolution of corporate governance in Malaysia, MSWG’s role in shareholder activism, and the challenges of ensuring transparency and fairness for minority shareholders amid growing privatization and ESG pressures.

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The road to low carbon economies is reshaping markets, regulations, and investment strategies. Dr. Joanne Khew, Head of Sustainability at Eastspring Investments discusses how capital can drive an effective and equitable climate transition.

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Datuk N.K. Tong, a advocate for nuclear energy, delves into its role in advancing Malaysia’s net-zero ambitions, examining its potential impact, benefits, challenges, and the crucial question of public acceptance.

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While there has been extensive discussion on the economic impact of the booming data center industry in Southeast Asia, what are the social risks that should also be considered? Rutuja Tendolkar of ERM weighs in on how businesses should navigate both economic and social risks in data center development.

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The evolution of the energy landscape in response to the low-carbon economy momentum will require new skills in the workforce. How can the industry better prepare the workforce of today for the future environment? We discuss this with Alex Spencer, COO of OPITO.

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