In a significant push towards renewable energy adoption, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad and AQ Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This partnership, announced in November 2025, aims to facilitate sustainable energy transitions within the SME sector by combining AQ Energy’s technical expertise with Alliance Bank’s green financing capabilities. Ima

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has approved the adoption of the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000 and the International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (IESSA), taking a significant step towards enhancing the credibility and reliability of sustainability reporting and assurance in Malaysia. As sustainability information becomes increasingly integral to business decisions and takes promi

From 7 to 15 September 2025, the Institute of Sustainable Energy (INSTEP) played a pivotal role in fostering international cooperation and knowledge exchange through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) 2025. Image Credit: INSTEP Themed ‘Energy Transition through Sustainability and Technology Approach,’ the training brought together 17 participants from 10 developing countries, focusing on equipping them with comprehensive understanding of sustainable energy t

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