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Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund Announces up to RM 17 Million for High-Impact Projects

The Last Straw

Sep 272 min read

Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund Announces up to RM 17 Million for High-Impact Projects

Call for Proposals (2024/2025) launched at the Malaysia SDG Summit 2024 The Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund announces the launch of its second...

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ReadyCare Signature Expands to Singapore, and Launches New Plant-Based Baby Care Line

The Last Straw

Aug 302 min read

ReadyCare Signature Expands to Singapore, and Launches New Plant-Based Baby Care Line

ReadyCare partners with Unifood to expand distribution to Singapore. (Left to Right) Yeoh Eng Foo, Founder and Managing Director of...

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MALAYSIANS WANT US TO INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION

The Last Straw

Jul 303 min read

MALAYSIANS WANT US TO INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION

A successful 2-week exhibition and private showcase event at 1 Utama in July Zero Waste Malaysia (ZWM) spent Plastic Free July hosting...

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The Sound of Silence: Reducing Noise Pollution for Enhanced Productivity

Kua Mei Wen

Jun 283 min read

The Sound of Silence: Reducing Noise Pollution for Enhanced Productivity

In 2023, The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) recorded over 5,101 cases of occupational hearing problems between...

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Inaugural Chili Harvest Signals ECERDC's High-Impact Project Triumph

The Last Straw

Feb 181 min read

Inaugural Chili Harvest Signals ECERDC's High-Impact Project Triumph

The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC), in collaboration with the Segamat District Office (PDS), organised the ‘Jom...

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Malaysia launches Sustainable Energy Development prospectus at COP28

The Last Straw

Dec 12, 20231 min read

Malaysia launches Sustainable Energy Development prospectus at COP28

In its endeavour to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement, Malaysia recently launched the Sustainable Energy...

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Sowing Seeds of Sustainability: Biji-biji Initiative Paves the Way for Local Changemakers

Dustin Chan

Oct 31, 20237 min read

Sowing Seeds of Sustainability: Biji-biji Initiative Paves the Way for Local Changemakers

Malaysia’s 2023 Budget announced earlier this year, has outlined the plan to grow the green job market nationwide. These jobs are related...

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The Role of Science Diplomacy in the 21st Century

The Last Straw

Sep 26, 20231 min read

The Role of Science Diplomacy in the 21st Century

We came across this interesting article that made us ponder the significance of science diplomacy. The article was published by the New...

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Report: Prioritising anti-deforestation in supply chains can help companies save up to US$80b

Arivin Tiran

May 25, 20222 min read

Report: Prioritising anti-deforestation in supply chains can help companies save up to US$80b

Kuala Lumpur, 25 May 2022 - The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) and CDP's latest research have shown that companies cannot...

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Survey shows, Malaysians Prioritise Sustainable Tourism

Arivin Tiran

Dec 1, 20211 min read

Survey shows, Malaysians Prioritise Sustainable Tourism

New research shows a vast majority of Malaysians want to travel in ways that positively benefit local communities both economically and...

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British Council Connects A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant Winners with Potential Investors

Nisshanthan Dhanapalan

Mar 26, 20214 min read

British Council Connects A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant Winners with Potential Investors

Pitching Session Held to Ensure Scalability of Intercultural Climate Change Projects As part of the ongoing A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia...

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Corporate sustainability - Why companies should develop policies on sustainability

Nisshanthan Dhanapalan

Jan 11, 20211 min read

Corporate sustainability - Why companies should develop policies on sustainability

Sustainability has become a buzzword in recent years, taking on increasing significance among corporates. But what exactly is corporate...

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Global business must follow Germany’s private sector in linking COVID-19 aid to climate action

The Last Straw

Jun 16, 20204 min read

Global business must follow Germany’s private sector in linking COVID-19 aid to climate action

Opinions by Datuk (Dr) Vinod Sekhar This article was originally published in Euronews. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy....

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10 Sustainable Business Practices you can implement today

The Last Straw

Oct 23, 20192 min read

10 Sustainable Business Practices you can implement today

Sustainable businesses are the buzz of the day in line with global sustainable development. According to the UN, “global sustainable...

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Balancing Economic Benefits and Environmental Damage: The case for Eco-Tourism in Malaysia

The Last Straw

Oct 23, 20193 min read

Balancing Economic Benefits and Environmental Damage: The case for Eco-Tourism in Malaysia

Article contributed by Julian Hyde, General Manager of Reef Check Malaysia Introduction Tourism is a key industry in Malaysia, accounting...

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