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In June of 2025, the IFRS Foundation formally recognised Malaysia as the only ASEAN jurisdiction adopting ISSB Standards with limited transition — a major milestone, made possible through the development, adoption and implementation of the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF). This global acknowledgment highlighted Malaysia’s alignment with ISSB’s IFRS S1 & S2 standards, the adoption of climate-first reporting with phased Scope 3 disclosures, and finally, suppor

But Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand weren’t the only storm-ravaged countries in Asia. While Senyar romped in our backyard, Tropical storm Ditwah, to the west, ravaged Sri Lanka, and Tropical cyclone Koto, to the north-east, devastated central Vietnam. Interestingly, during this period of about a week, these were the only tropical cyclones in the world, as shown in the screen capture below from windy.com The three storms were even observed to interact, bringing back-to-back p

Figure 5. The pH, temperature, tidal height and salinity of seawater measured in situ at ∼ 1 m below low water at Chowder Bay, Sydney over a multi-day period. Grey and white boxes indicate the time between sunset and sunrise. Red dots indicate values of reference samples collected adjacent to the device and measured using spectrophotometry But like many phenomena, there is more to ocean acidification than meets the eye, and analogous to the relationship between the atmosphere

This is an important point because it reflects a sea change in our understanding of what causes droughts. As the image (left) explains,...

However, when viewed from a sustainability and resilience standpoint, smallholders, by virtue of their diversity in size, placement in...

In part two, I presented a summary of the portion of the seminar dealing with the second question: What are the legal consequences, if...

In this second part, I present a summary of the portion of the seminar dealing with the second question: What are the legal consequences,...

In part two, I plan to present a summary of the portion of the seminar dealing with the second question,  what are the legal consequences...

In June 2025, western Europe as a whole saw its warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 20.49°C, surpassing the previous...

The Sector Volatility Factor: From Glaciers to Lightning Strikes Industries face radically different risk horizons. In stable sectors...

A strong rationale to implement a no-regrets initiative could be feedstock transition due to natural depletion of current reserves, or...

While the loss of two highly capable ministers from the cabinet would be a blow for any country, developed or developing. The resignation...

I. Governing Physical Climate Risk Systems The tangible manifestations of climate change in Malaysia reveal themselves through...

Beyond finance, operational and business risks define organizational fortitude. The Basel Committee’s definition – “risk of loss from...

Table 1: Sustainability Reporting Disparities Across Malaysia Region Key Frameworks Business Coverage Supply Chain Integration Sarawak...

YB Yeo recognized Malaysia’s vulnerability as a target for global waste dumping – a symptom of weak regulation and enforcement. Her...

In the more than two decades that I served in the Malaysian government, I have been very privileged to have served under the guidance of...

To begin, it helps to understand the kinds of directives that have fueled uncertainty. On the environmental front, the administration has...

Globally, air travel demand is surging. Passenger numbers are rebounding strongly post-pandemic, with the International Air Transport...