Highlights

In the race to appear green, are Malaysian companies saying too much or not enough? By: Dalilawati Zainal Sustainability is no longer a voluntary aspiration. It has become a business necessity. As climate risks, social inequalities and governance failures dominate global markets, companies face increasing pressure to show both performance and purpose. In this context,

Malaysia’s BTR1 and a new role for the built environment By Zahiruddin Fitri Abu Hassan On 6 May 2025, Malaysia launched its First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), reaffirming its commitment to measurable and transparent climate action. For the first time, Malaysia has laid out a

By: Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Palm oil has come a long way since assuming leadership of the global oil and fats business. It accounts for the largest share, more than a third, of the world trade in oils and fats. Malaysia can claim to have started the expansion. Indonesia is now the largest producer.

By Luqman Hakim Saifullizam, Azmawaty Mohamad Nor  Bullying often stems from imbalances in status, influence, and power. In schools, every space, whether it is the science lab during group projects or the basketball court during recess becomes a social battleground. Peer hierarchies shape not only how students are treated but also how they treat others.

By Ahmad Faiz Yazid As Malaysia is hosting the 46th ASEAN Summit, 2nd ASEAN GCC-Summit, and ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, a significant milestone has been announced: the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 has reached a 97% implementation rate. This figure, while commendable, marks not an end, but a critical juncture to reflect, recalibrate, and reimagine ASEAN’s