People, Planet, Profit

• Two years after the launch of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), questions remain over whether its benefits have truly reached smaller players in the clean energy sector. On today’s People Planet Profit, Elaine Boey speaks with Datuk Muhamad Guntor Mansor Tobeng, Managing Director at Gading Kencana, about the progress and gaps in its implementation.

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DXN Holdings’ Chief Operating Officer, Mahmood Hisham, tells us why the direct selling and network marketing company has chosen to prioritise human rights in its ESG journey. He also addresses questions surrounding DXN’s private jet purchase, explains how the company plans to reduce its Scope 1 emissions and respond to concerns raised by the Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group.

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Budget 2026 offered few details on the much-anticipated carbon tax. Dr. Renard Siew, Climate Change and Sustainability Expert, discusses possible models and pricing for the tax, as well as other initiatives aimed at steering the country toward its stated goals of net-zero emissions and 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050.

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Budget 2026 offered few details on the much-anticipated carbon tax. Dr. Renard Siew, Climate Change and Sustainability Expert, discusses possible models and pricing for the tax, as well as other initiatives aimed at steering the country toward its stated goals of net-zero emissions and 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050.

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In early September, China made a landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions by up to 10% by 2030. Belinda Schape, China Policy Analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), tells us what this means for the country’s climate ambitions and how it could reshape its role in global climate leadership.

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How is the global geopolitical shift on the climate change agenda impacting ASEAN’s renewable energy progress? We get insights from Kavita Gandhi of the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore based on their latest survey findings.

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In July this year, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion regarding the obligation of states with regard to climate change protection. What are the implications of this decision for policymaking? We breakdown the case with sustainable development lawyer Kiu Jia Yaw on People, Planet, Profit.

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How has ESG permeated the property industry? Keith Ooi, Group Managing Director of Knight Frank Malaysia, discusses the major ESG trends in real estate, the firm’s own initiatives, and its newly established ESG business advisory unit.

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Prasarana Malaysia is advancing several ESG initiatives, from electrifying its bus fleet to creating more opportunities for the differently-abled and strengthening ESG compliance across its 5,000 vendors. Idzqandar Abu Bakar, Group Chief Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainable Development Officer, shares the company’s goals and the challenges ahead.

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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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