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With its 17 Goals, 169 Targets and more than 200 Indicators that cover 5 dimensions namely People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership, the SDGs will stimulate action over the next fifteen years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet.
Dec 12, 2021 · Advancing Sustainability is one of the three themes in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) towards ensuring continuous economic growth while protecting the environment and continuing Malaysia’s commitments to global targets.
According to the Sustainable Development Report 2021 published recently, Malaysia ranked 65 out of 165 countries with an SDG Index at 70.9 per cent. The government, during Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin' administration, succeeded in achieving one of 17 goals set by the world body, namely SDG1 (to end poverty in all its forms everywhere).
Oct 31, 2023 · KPMG Malaysia Sustainability Advisory Services head Phang Oy Cheng. Budget 2024 has placed a strong emphasis on promoting domestic direct investments and attracting venture capital for high-innovation start-ups and green growth geared towards climate resilience.
Jul 15, 2022 · Malaysia’s role as a global sustainability hub is critical, as its economy uniquely straddles many industry sectors, including high technology and energy production, which are pivotal in...
Feb 28, 2024 · Malaysia is seen to be expediting its ESG efforts amidst Asia’s growing focus on sustainability in recent years, evolving positively to reflect its broader commitment to sustainable development and responsible corporate social responsibility.
Aug 10, 2023 · In December 2022, Bursa Malaysia established the Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX) which serves as the country’s voluntary carbon market (VCM) exchange to promote Malaysia’s low carbon transition.
A key theme of the 12th Malaysia Plan is “advancing sustainability” which outlines its aspirations to become a carbon neutral country by 2050, and puts Malaysia as among the earliest in Asean to support this climate action.
The Malaysia Businesses Sustainability Pulse Report 2022 is a multi-partner collaborative initiative to further close the gap in available private sector sustainability data.
The Malaysian Government recognises the importance of investments in driving the sustainable growth and has incorporated initiatives aligned with the SDGs in its national development frameworks.
