Malaysia aims to reach high income status by 2030, but the development pathway needs to take into account the mitigation and adaptation needs of climate change. We speak to Muthukumara S. Mani, Lead Environmental Economist with the World Bank about how Malaysia can balance these interests in the short and long term.

Read the World Bank's Country Climate and Development Report for Malaysia here.

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Malaysia aims to reach high income status by 2030, but the development pathway needs to take into account the mitigation and adaptation needs of climate change. We speak to Muthukumara S. Mani, Lead Environmental Economist with the World Bank about how Malaysia can balance these interests in the short and long term.

Read the World Bank's Country Climate and Development Report for Malaysia here.

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In response to soaring petroleum diesel prices, Southeast Asian governments including Malaysia are looking to increase biofuel blends. We discuss the economics of biodiesel production and its link to energy security with economist Khor Yu Leng of Segi Enam Advisors.

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The oil supply disruptions resulting from blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent the cost of electricity soaring in Southeast Asia. Even Malaysia’s Energy Commission has warned that consumers should be prepared for higher electricity tariffs this year. How can businesses mitigate the impact of future higher costs? We discuss this with Darren Tan, CEO of EFS Group, a renewable energy and energy efficiency service provider.

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The global energy crisis stemming from the escalation of conflict in the Middle East is exposing gaps in ASEAN energy supply chains and infrastructure. How might the crisis shape the future trajectory of energy development in the region, including renewable energy adoption? We discuss the trends with Trung Ghi, Partner at Arthur D. Little.

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RHB recently issued the 11th edition of its ESG Diamonds in the Rough report, highlighting sustainable investment opportunities in key ASEAN markets. We discuss the ESG investing trends and top picks from the report with Alex Chia, Head of Regional Equity Research at RHB.

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Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology has been touted as an important decarbonisation strategy as part of national net zero emission plans. But what does it take for CCUS projects to be commercially viable? We discuss this with Chris Thackeray, CCUS Lead at the international consultancy Baringa.

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Budget 2026 allocates RM28.6 million ringgit for nuclear energy, focusing on small modular reactors to provide a reliable and low-carbon complement to renewable sources. On today’s People, Planet, Profit, Elaine Boey speaks with Kevin Lee, CGS International’s Group Head of Sustainability, on the benefits, challenges, and potential of nuclear energy in Malaysia.

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With RM3.8 billion set aside in Budget 2026 for flood-prevention and early-warning systems, Avtandil, APAC Regional Leader at PlanRadar, shares how these investments, paired with digital solutions and smart urban planning, can strengthen resilience against natural disasters.

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Yap Mun Ching, Chief Sustainability Officer at AirAsia, shares how the airline is working to reduce its carbon emissions, why sustainable aviation fuel is not a straightforward solution, and the reasons behind its plan to introduce a passenger carbon fee in 2026.

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