US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imports from all countries has sparked concerns about the future of the low-carbon energy transition, as products such as solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicles (EVs) rely heavily on global supply chains.

The global clean energy supply chain

Devoting years of one’s life to repopulating an endangered species, only to see the numbers dwindling until nothing was left, is a terrible outcome to witness.

This was the experience of John Payne, who was part of WWF-Malaysia’s programme to save the Sumatran Rhinoceros in the 1980s. T...

Biodiversity: Keeping the wild banteng alive

When asked how bad the pollution in Kota Kinabalu (KK) was, Marine Research Foundation (MRF) founder and executive director Dr Nicolas Pilcher could not find the words. Instead, he showed ESG a video of MRF’s boat sailing through the rivers of KK, pushing through plastic waste that encompassed th...

Waste: Ray of hope in cleaning up Malaysian seas

Bank Negara Malaysia will support Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship theme of “Inclusivity and sustainability” by focusing on two areas: Financing for energy transition projects in Asean, and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their journey on the low-carbon transition.

These ...

Finance: Bank Negara Malaysia to work with Asean on the green transition

Malaysia is not short of policies and plans to tackle climate change. However, for these initiatives to be effective, climate change and its related impacts must be considered in the country’s public financial management processes.

These are among the suggestions that Marco Larizza, sen...

Climate: World Bank: Malaysia has to strengthen institutions to adapt to climate change

Public-listed companies (PLCs) in Malaysia are now required to use Bursa Malaysia’s Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) platform as their official sustainability reporting channel. This follows the regulator’s late-March announcement that the CSI platform is fully equipped to support di...

Reporting: Bursa aims to address companies’ sustainability reporting burden

Malaysia’s passing of the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Bill in March has left many questions unanswered about the bill’s place in contributing to the country’s climate goals. Yet, it is a step forward in implementing a flagship catalyst project under the National Energy Transiti...

Cover Story: Who benefits from CCUS in Malaysia?

Following its debut in Malaysian markets in October last year, Chinese car manufacturer Leapmotor launched its local assembly operations for its electric vehicles (EVs) with Stellantis at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Friday.

Stellantis Malaysian assembly plant to serve as Asean regional hub

KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): The unpredictable catastrophes caused by climate change have madeit difficult for insurance companies to manage risks, said speakers at the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2025 held in Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday (April 8).

Insurers paying attention to climate risks

To push more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to decarbonise, there must be a business case to compel them to start the journey, along with top-down regulations to mandate actions like sustainability reporting.

Create business case for SMEs to decarbonise

KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Malaysia is committed to continuing taking climate action, assisting businesses in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, and adopting sustainability reporting, said speakers at the first day of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) held in Sasana Kijang on Monday (April 7).

Malaysia to continue with climate action, assisting businesses in sustainability reporting

In the same month that the Malaysian government extended RM1.1 billion in support for ailing Sapura Energy (KL:SAPNRG), it also introduced the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Bill 2025. Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli emphasised the urgency of the bill, stating: “The tender for carbon storage is currently ongoing. If Malaysia cannot enforce this by March 31, we will be out — we cannot enter the bid.” However, it remains unclear what precisely Malaysia is bidding for.

Can CCUS save Malaysia’s oil and gas industry?

According to data from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Malaysia (as at Jan 31, 2025), electric vehicle (EV) registrations reached a record high of 28,048 in 2024 (50% of which were cars, including jeeps and trucks), representing 10.76% of total vehicle registrations for the year.

Number of EV users rising in Malaysia

After more than two decades of working in the industry, Emily Farnworth has witnessed how businesses began to regard climate action as part of their responsibilities and how the practice became mainstream in recent years. 

She started her career at environmental consultancy firms i...

Trends: More serious work in sustainability to be done

HSBC warned that loan demand and credit quality could suffer from the broader fallout of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, signalling tougher times for trade-focused banks even as the lender's first quarter profit beat forecasts.

HSBC sounds Trump tariff alarm, taking shine off 1Q profit and US$3b buyback

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an extension of the ceasefire in Myanmar, which will end on Wednesday.

He stressed that the truce is essential to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all affected communities.

Malaysia urges for extension of ceasefire in Myanmar 

An internal investigation into the error in the display of the Jalur Gemilang in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination Results Analysis Report is still underway, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Give space, internal probe into Jalur Gemilang error underway — Fadhlina

Digital services provider MyEG Services Bhd (KL:MYEG) announced on Tuesday the launch of the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI), a national platform developed in collaboration with MIMOS Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd, that aims to foster blockchain innovation and streamline the integration of digital assets across various industries in Malaysia.

MyEG and MIMOS launch blockchain infrastructure to boost Malaysia's digital economy

Johor-based property developer Country View Bhd declared a 20 sen dividend on Tuesday after a ninefold rise in first quarter net profit due mainly to the sale of three pieces of commercial land in Taman Nusa Sentral, Iskandar Puteri.

Country View declares 20 sen dividend after ninefold jump in 1Q net profit

The government will very soon gazette a reduction in the maximum speed limit in school zones from 50km per hour to 30km per hour to improve safety for students.

Speed limit for school zones to be reduced from 50 to 30km per hour soon — Loke

The individuals responsible for the inaccurate display of Jalur Gemilang images in the recent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination Results Analysis Report have been identified, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Individuals responsible for Jalur Gemilang error in SPM report identified — chief secretary to govt

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the timely completion of the Madani Youth Housing and Affordable Housing Project in Mukim Batu here to ensure that homeowners do not experience unnecessary delays.

Anwar wants timely completion of Madani youth, affordable housing project

Spotify Technology SA shares tumbled in early trading Tuesday after the streaming company reported operating profit that missed estimates even as it saw a surge in subscribers in the first quarter.

Spotify shares slip as profit miss overshadows subscriber gains

Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) said Chung Dao has re-emerged as a substantial shareholder in the renewable energy company with a 5.85% stake.

Chung Dao re-emerges as substantial shareholder in Cypark Resources

The cost of a plate of nasi lemak — a beloved Malaysian staple — has skyrocketed by 81.3% over the past 13 years, rising from RM2.03 in 2011 to RM3.68 in 2024. This increase significantly exceeds the national inflation rate of 28.7% during the same period, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Nasi lemak price jumps 81% in 13 years, much higher than Malaysia’s inflation rate

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd has launched Malaysia’s largest IPO in eight months, aiming to raise RM419.87 million from 347 million new shares on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market.

Eco-Shop launches Malaysia’s largest IPO in eight months at RM1.21 per share

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): WTEC Group Bhd (KL:WTEC) slipped on its first day of trading on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, amid tepid interest for its shares and broader investor caution.&nbsp;

WTEC closes below IPO price in ACE Market debut

China’s top diplomat warned countries against caving in to US tariff threats, as the Trump administration hints at the possible use of new trade tools to pressure Beijing.

China vows to stand firm, urges nations to resist ‘bully’ Trump

MALAYSIA Aviation Group Bhd (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd, will distribute up to 2½ months’ salary in bonuses to employees after posting its second consecutive annual profit, says group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail.

The airline group...

Malaysia Airlines staff to receive up to 2½ months’ bonus on second straight annual profit

Malaysians are spending more on travel, despite concerns about an economic slowdown, with average spending per traveller increasing 15% to 25% at Matta Fair 2025. This reflects a rebound in travel demand and stronger consumer confidence, according to Mercury Securities.

Malaysians spending more on travel despite concerns of an economic slowdown

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's (KL:BURSA) stock on Tuesday slipped to its lowest level in three weeks, while analysts slashed earnings estimates after a soft quarter.

Bursa slips to three-week low, analysts slash forecasts after soft 1Q

A top Pakistan defence official warned of the possibility of war with India but said it can be averted, as tensions rise over last week’s militant attacks in the northern region of Kashmir that killed 26 people.

Pakistan minister warns of ‘immediate threat’ of India war

Fraser &amp; Neave Holdings Bhd (KL:F&amp;N) expects its dairy farming venture to break even within three to five years.

F&N optimistic dairy farm venture will break even in three to five years

HHRG Bhd (KL:HHRG), formerly known as Heng Huat Resources Group Bhd, said that the company has issued a show cause letter to its CEO Fong Chee Khuen.

HHRG issues show cause letter to CEO, extends suspension

Mudajaya Group Bhd (KL:MUDAJYA) confirmed on Tuesday that its Indian unit and independent power producer, RKM Powergen Ltd, was raided by local authorities in early February this year over an alleged fraudulent acquisition.

Mudajaya confirms Indian unit raided by local authorities over alleged fraudulent acquisition

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd said on Tuesday there is no urgent need to raise prices at its chain of discount stores after the increase earlier this month.

Eco-Shop says no urgent need to raise prices after latest round, sees strong demand ahead

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:NESTLE) is likely to report softer earnings for the rest of financial year 2025 (FY2025), as rising input costs and softer consumer demand continue to pressure profit margins, analysts said.

Nestlé Malaysia to see softer earnings in FY2025 as higher costs take a bite out of profits — analysts

HSBC warned that loan demand and credit quality could suffer from the broader fallout of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, signalling tougher times for trade-focused banks even as the lender's first quarter profit beat forecasts.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has appointed its deputy secretary general (trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, one of its most experienced senior civil servants, as Malaysia’s chief negotiator for the upcoming formal tariff negotiations with the United States.

Miti deputy sec-gen appointed chief negotiator for US tariff talks

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new members to the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC), effective May 1, 2025.

BNM appoints two new members to Shariah Advisory Council, effective May 1

US President Donald Trump's administration has so far withheld at least US$436.87 billion (RM1.9 trillion) of congressionally approved funding, the top Democrats on the US Congress' appropriation committees said on Tuesday.

Trump administration withholding US$436.87b in approved spending, top Democrats say

The investigation into corruption allegations involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reached 15% to 20% progress, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Probe into Ismail Sabri only about 15%-20% complete, says MACC chief 

As Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Southeast Asia this month to forge closer ties against higher US tariffs, the People's Bank of China was seizing a moment of confusion and disruption in global trade to promote greater usage of the yuan.

China ramps up global yuan push, seizing on retreating dollar

Canada’s Liberal Party is projected to win a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US President Donald Trump in a trade war.

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