Analysis of Re-tabled Malaysia Madani 2023 Budget
The re-tabled Malaysian Budget for 2023 was released on the 23rd of February this year and is focused on the principles outlined under the the Malaysia Madani campaign which cover areas such as accountability and sustainability. This years budget takes a renewed focus on the responsible management of the economy, addressing the nations challenges with […]
China’s GDP Breakdown: What’s in it?
The Chinese Economy The Chinese economy has experienced rapid economic growth over the past 30 years thanks to reforms that took place during the 1980’s which saw the country transition away from strict state control and ownership towards greater liberalisation and privatization of industry. A decision was also made by the government during that time […]
Malaysian Infrastructure Spending and GDP in 2023
The Structures Beneath Us With the world still recovering from the impacts of the Covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine continuing to create uncertainties with regards to global food security and energy sourcing, economic growth has slowed considerably over the last five years. The rise in the prices of commodities has created inflationary pressures […]
Carbon Pricing and Taxes in ASEAN
Facing the Climate Challenge Climate change. It is undoubtedly one of the foremost challenges of modern humanity, with impacts that have the potential to reach every part of society as we know it. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by human activities across industries ranging from energy to agriculture have been the leading cause of global […]
Creating a Comprehensive Biotechnology Ecosystem in Malaysia
What is Biotechnology? The field of biotechnology is one that has received much attention over the last twenty to thirty years. Everything from the growing of genetically modified plants, to the cloning of animals, to the vast potentials of augmenting human DNA to cure diseases, have all been debated back and forth within the scientific […]
Non-Revenue Water
What is Non-Revenue Water? Access to water is a very real challenge, as over 2 billion people in the world today have difficulty obtaining clean and properly treated water. The United Nations saw this concern as vital and pressing, making it a necessary addition to its Sustainable Development Goals, which highlights the aim for […]
Natural Capital: What it is and how to use it sustainably
Our Common Future The impact of businesses on the environment and the communities that they are linked to is a concern that has been at the forefront of public opinion for many years now. Since the days of the great Enron scandal in which financial records were tampered with to cheat shareholders out of […]
Carbon Farming
What is Carbon Farming? The concept of carbon farming is hinged on a simple premise. When light from the sun is absorbed into the earth, it is stored in carbon deposits as a form of energy. This energy, which gets stored in the soil, is then used by living things to grow and thrive. Carbon […]
Why it’s important for companies to adopt ESG practices
What is ESG? ESG is an abbreviation for Environmental, Social and Governance. It is a business term which is used to encapsulate the social goals that a company ought to strive for, ensuring that it remains accountable to the broader social needs of its community and is not solely focused on profitability at the expense […]
Understanding how the carbon market can be an effective way to improve greenhouse gas emissions
The Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) proposal on developing voluntary carbon market (VCM) guidelines was approved at the Cabinet meeting on September 17, 2021. The VCM Guideline serves as a reference source for all stakeholders, including state governments and private sector players, who wish to participate in carbon credit trading at an international level. […]