KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) today hosted an expert panel session to deliberate on Malaysia’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Agenda in line with the National Investment Aspirations (NIA). Bearing the theme ’Riding the ESG Wave’, the panel discussion highlighted the ESG adoption from global and ASEAN perspectives, the imperatives of bridging the gap in Malaysia towards the nation’s sustainable development, and facilitation measures to drive sustainable investments.
The interactive session was moderated by Mr. Patrick Tay, Partner, Economics and Policy, PwC Malaysia, and joined by panellist namely; Ms. Masni Muhammad, Executive Director, Investment Policy Advocacy (Manufacturing) of MIDA, Ms. Shanta Helena Dwarkasing, Director of Programs, United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei; and Mr. William Chua, Corporate Manager, Ramatex Textiles Industrial Sdn. Bhd.