The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Amazon faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers through false sustainability claims on seafood products, including brands like Bumble Bee and Chicken of the Sea sold via its platform.
Tenaga Nasional Bhd and Pengurusan Air Selangor have signed supply agreements to enhance critical infrastructure reliability. The partnership will deliver high-voltage electricity and district cooling services to support water security for over 9.6 million consumers.
The Energy Commission held its Energy Smart Carnival 2026 in Ipoh, drawing more than 10,000 visitors to learn about energy efficiency, safety standards, and the country's transition to sustainable power sources.
Malaysia's palm oil milling sector is set to undergo significant modernisation through increased adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, and green technologies. The initiative aims to enhance productivity while meeting stringent international sustainability requirements.
Malaysia's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment launched Karnival Alam Kita 2026 in Johor, bringing sustainability initiatives and environmental awareness programmes directly to communities.
Malaysia's National Climate Change Bill, expected in Parliament this year, will establish the country as the 60th nation globally and second in ASEAN with comprehensive climate legislation. The government also plans to introduce a carbon tax framework.
Indonesia has inaugurated its first waste-to-energy plant in Bali, a flagship project designed to transform the nation's approach to waste management by generating electricity from municipal refuse while reducing landfill dependency.
National-owned expressway operator NPE has issued RM54 million in sustainability-linked Islamic bonds to fund the NPE2 highway project, marking the first such financing structure globally for a road infrastructure scheme.
Malaysia is restructuring its approach to electric vehicles by coordinating with Tenaga Nasional Bhd to expand charging infrastructure and introducing targeted incentives for facility operators, while defending import regulations designed to protect domestic industry development.
Malaysian banks are increasingly demanding environmental, social and governance reports from companies applying for loans. Industry experts say compliance offers competitive advantages and better access to capital, though smaller firms need tailored support.
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Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Minister launched the National Recycling Campaign in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang district, but achieving sustainable progress requires more than public awareness—it demands accessible infrastructure, clearer labelling, and business innovation.