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The Star
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Shaping a sustainable future
A panel discussion during the ESG Summit 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This year's summit will take place on a regional stage, drawing delegates from across the region to network, explore, and learn. — Filepic THE Asia ESG Summit 2025 is set to be a landmark event bringing together leaders, policymakers, business executives, investors and sustainability professionals to advance the ESG agenda across Asia. As ESG increasingly defines how businesses operate, invest and grow, the summit offers a timely platform to explore practical solutions, share regional best practices, and catalyse meaningful change. The summit, which will take place from Nov 5 to Nov 7 in Kuala Lumpur, will serve as a powerful catalyst for knowledge exchange, policy influence and corporate transformation. Asia's rapid economic growth, rich ecosystems, and investment in renewable energy place it in a unique position to lead the global sustainability movement. The three-day summit will explore the region's role in driving a net-zero future, with a strong focus on actionable strategies to integrate ESG into business operations. Key topics include climate change mitigation, circular economy practices, renewable energy, diversity and inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Attendees will gain valuable insights into ESG reporting, decarbonisation strategies, and adapting to evolving regulations. With a focus on long-term resilience and competitiveness, the summit will highlight how ESG integration can help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes, attract investment, and build lasting trust with stakeholders. Delegates can tailor their experience by selecting from three thematic streams designed to address critical ESG areas: > Stream One: Responsible investment and circular economy focuses on integrating ESG into investment strategies and sustainable finance, covering carbon pricing, renewable energy financing, and circular economy models. > Stream Two: Climate and value chain decarbonisation addresses net-zero goals by managing Scope 3 emissions, enhancing sustainability reporting, and tackling industry-specific decarbonisation challenges with practical case studies and data strategies. > Stream Three: Innovative cleantech and sustainable change showcases cutting-edge climate technologies like carbon capture and sustainable agriculture, featuring product demos, startup showcases, and investor networking to drive clean technology innovation. The summit will also feature a host of prominent speakers from around the globe including the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke; Bursa Malaysia Bhd group sustainability director Dr Hezri Adnan; Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia (ERIA) senior research fellow for innovations Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) strategic planning division deputy director Edison Choong Wan Sern; Google Asia Pacific sustainability head Spencer Low; United Nations environment programme finance initiative global policy co-lead Laura Canas da Costa; World Bank Human Development senior economist Shakira Teh Sharifuddin and many more are poised to take the stage as well to share valuable insights. The Asia ESG Summit 2025 marks the inaugural summit of the Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium (A-EPIC), whose members include Star Media Group (SMG), KG Media, and the Inquirer Group of Companies. Organised by SMG, with Sime Darby Property Bhd as the Urban Biodiversity Partner, the summit offers opportunities to engage with thought leaders and decision-makers shaping the region's sustainable future. Join a growing community committed to building inclusive, resilient and environmentally responsible economies. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Australia Negotiating With Malaysia To Boost Halal Export Trade
REGION - CENTRAL > NEWS KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) – Australia is negotiating with Malaysia on a strategic partnership to boost its halal meat export industry. Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke said the outcome of the negotiation will be important going forward, not just in terms of comparative advantage in agriculture, but also the technology around agriculture, and Malaysia's aspirations around the halal industry. 'There are lots of opportunities and we hope to finalise the partnership via negotiations that we have been working on for a little while with Malaysia,' she said after Bernama TV's 'The Nation: Diplomatic Dispatch' programme titled 'Australia–Malaysia: Partners in a Changing Indo-Pacific'. bootstrap slideshow The High Commissioner said that some 17 Australian meat exporters registered with the Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM), which meet the department's high halal standards, are exporting to Malaysia. Last year, Australia exported 38,220 tonnes of halal sheep meat and 13,511 tonnes of halal beef and veal into Malaysia, valued at A$249.26 million and A$120.83 million (A$1=RM2.75), respectively, according to figures provided by the High Commission. Malaysia is also Australia's second-largest red meat export market in Southeast Asia after Indonesia in terms of volume, according to 'Meat and Livestock Australia', a publication providing a market snapshot of beef and sheepmeat exports to Malaysia. The publication also said that Malaysians have the highest per capita beef consumption among ASEAN countries at 8.8kg per person in 2024. Heinecke said that economic ties between both countries have been further strengthened by the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA), which facilitates trade in goods, services, as well as investments. Malaysia is Australia's second-largest trading partner in ASEAN and its 10th-largest partner overall, with total trade in 2023-2024 valued at A$33 billion.
Malay Mail
19-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Australia eyes strategic halal meat pact with Malaysia amid booming trade and high local demand
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Australia is negotiating with Malaysia on a strategic partnership to boost its halal meat export industry. Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke said the outcome of the negotiation will be important going forward, not just in terms of comparative advantage in agriculture, but also the technology around agriculture, and Malaysia's aspirations around the halal industry. 'There are lots of opportunities and we hope to finalise the partnership via negotiations that we have been working on for a little while with Malaysia,' she said after Bernama TV's 'The Nation: Diplomatic Dispatch' programme titled 'Australia-Malaysia: Partners in a Changing Indo-Pacific'. The High Commissioner said that some 17 Australian meat exporters registered with the Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM), which meet the department's high halal standards, are exporting to Malaysia. Last year, Australia exported 38,220 tonnes of halal sheep meat and 13,511 tonnes of halal beef and veal into Malaysia, valued at A$249.26 million (RM688.4 million) and A$120.83 million, respectively, according to figures provided by the High Commission. Malaysia is also Australia's second-largest red meat export market in Southeast Asia after Indonesia in terms of volume, according to 'Meat and Livestock Australia', a publication providing a market snapshot of beef and sheepmeat exports to Malaysia. The publication also said that Malaysians have the highest per capita beef consumption among ASEAN countries at 8.8kg per person in 2024. Heinecke said that economic ties between both countries have been further strengthened by the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA), which facilitates trade in goods, services, as well as investments. Malaysia is Australia's second-largest trading partner in ASEAN and its 10th-largest partner overall, with total trade in 2023-2024 valued at A$33 billion. Australia's economic and trade relationship with Malaysia is mature, comprehensive and complementary, said Heinecke. 'In 2023-24, Malaysia was our second largest two-way trading partner among ASEAN member states and 10th largest partner overall,' she said. There are several established Australian retail brands in Malaysia, including Aesop, Arnott's, Blackmores, Boost Juice, Cotton On, Harvey Norman and King Living. Earlier during the programme, she said Canberra was intensifying its economic engagement in Southeast Asia, particularly through targeted trade and investment missions. 'We are bringing a trade and investment mission here centred around Energy Asia and also exploring opportunities within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone,' she said, adding that Australia is the fourth-largest digital tech investor in Malaysia. She cited successful Malaysian ventures in Australia, including Gentari's renewable energy projects and Gamuda's high-tech transport infrastructure initiatives, as two-way economic engagement that benefits both countries. Besides MAFTA, Malaysia and Australia are also members of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). — Bernama
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Australia negotiating with Malaysia to boost halal export trade
KUALA LUMPUR: Australia is negotiating with Malaysia on a strategic partnership to boost its halal meat export industry. Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke said the outcome of the negotiation will be important going forward, not just in terms of comparative advantage in agriculture, but also the technology around agriculture, and Malaysia's aspirations around the halal industry. "There are lots of opportunities and we hope to finalise the partnership via negotiations that we have been working on for a little while with Malaysia," she said after Bernama TV's "The Nation: Diplomatic Dispatch" programme titled "Australia–Malaysia: Partners in a Changing Indo-Pacific". The High Commissioner said that some 17 Australian meat exporters registered with the Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM), which meet the department's high halal standards, are exporting to Malaysia. Last year, Australia exported 38,220 tonnes of halal sheep meat and 13,511 tonnes of halal beef and veal into Malaysia, valued at US$249.26 million and US$120.83 million (US$1 = RM2.75), respectively, according to figures provided by the High Commission. Malaysia is also Australia's second-largest red meat export market in Southeast Asia after Indonesia in terms of volume, according to "Meat and Livestock Australia", a publication providing a market snapshot of beef and sheepmeat exports to Malaysia. The publication also said that Malaysians have the highest per capita beef consumption among Asean countries at 8.8kg per person in 2024. Heinecke said that economic ties between both countries have been further strengthened by the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA), which facilitates trade in goods, services, as well as investments. Malaysia is Australia's second-largest trading partner in Asean and its 10th-largest partner overall, with total trade in 2023–2024 valued at US$33 billion. Australia's economic and trade relationship with Malaysia is mature, comprehensive and complementary, said Heinecke. "In 2023–2024, Malaysia was our second-largest two-way trading partner among Asean member states and 10th-largest partner overall," she said. There are several established Australian retail brands in Malaysia, including Aesop, Arnott's, Blackmores, Boost Juice, Cotton On, Harvey Norman and King Living. Earlier during the programme, she said Canberra was intensifying its economic engagement in Southeast Asia, particularly through targeted trade and investment missions. "We are bringing a trade and investment mission here centred around Energy Asia and also exploring opportunities within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone," she said, adding that Australia is the fourth-largest digital tech investor in Malaysia. She cited successful Malaysian ventures in Australia, including Gentari's renewable energy projects and Gamuda's high-tech transport infrastructure initiatives, as two-way economic engagement that benefits both countries. Besides MAFTA, Malaysia and Australia are also members of the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). — BERNAMA
Daily Express
25-04-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Anzac Day ceremonies in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan
Published on: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Text Size: Danielle (centre) laying the wreath at the KK Memorial. Kota Kinabalu: Anzac Day ceremonies took place here and in Sandakan, Thursday. In the State Capital, it was held at the World War I Memorial Monument, Jalan Tugu. The ceremony began with a salute and the marching in of the monument guards by members of the Australian military, followed by the playing of the national anthems 'Negaraku', 'Sabah Tanah Airku', and 'Advance Australia Fair'. This was followed by the sounding of the Last Post as a tribute to the fallen heroes. The wreath-laying ceremony was initiated by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Abidin Madingkir, representing Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, and attended by Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke. In SANDAKAN, Hajiji said many Prisoners of War suffered in the district and also Ranau, as well as civilians, under cruel and heartbreaking circumstances. He said the POW experience was especially heartbreaking. His speech was delivered by Sandakan Member of Parliament Vivian Wong Shir Yee. Present were Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke, Chief of Australian Navy, Lieutenant General, Simon Stuart, Tanjong Papat Assemblyman Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung, Elopura Assemblyman Calvin Chong, Karamunting Assemblyman Datuk George Hiew Vun Zin, Deputy Sandakan Police Chief Supt Ramasamy Kuppan, Sabah Tourism Board CEO Julinus Jeffrey Jimit, Sandakan Municipal Council President Walter Kenson, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS), Dr Arthur Chung, representing Chief Conservator of Sabah Datuk Frederick Kugan. This year commemorates the 80th year of the end of World War II in 1945. The Japanese invaded Borneo on Dec 16, 1941 by landing a force at Miri in Sarawak. On Jan 3, 1942, Japanese forces entered Sabah via Labuan and 16 days later, they arrived at Sandakan. The people of Sabah endured three and a half years of Japanese occupation. The first group of Prisoners of War arrived at Sandakan in July 1942, and more came in April 1943. 'We heard or read about how the local people were shocked by the cruel treatment the men suffered. We remember with pride that some local people took risks to offer help to the men by smuggling food, medicines, and messages into the prison camp,' he said. Only six prisoners of war survived the ordeal. They showed tremendous courage risking their lives to escape from the death marches and from Ranau in desperate attempts to stay alive. Others who escaped, died in the jungles or in shelters the local people provided them. Many more starved and many sick men died or were murdered at Sandakan, on the death marches and at Ranau. 'Each man who survived owed his life to the brave local people who sheltered and cared for them until they could be rescued,' he said. The survivors provided a record of the atrocities committed against the Prisoners of War and many had the courage to testify against their tormenters in war crimes trials after the war. Many of the Prisoners of War who suffered here now rest in peace in the soil of Sabah and within the Labuan War Cemetery. 'Here, at the Sandakan Memorial Park, we remember the suffering, courage and endurance of all the Australian and British prisoners of war,' said. 'This memorial is a partnership between our peoples to ensure they are never forgotten,' he added. On Anzac Day, we honour the service and sacrifice of the men who were prisoners of war here. The humanity shown to them by the local people was a ray of light in their unimaginably terrible time. The legacy of those who lived and died during that terrible time is the lasting bond between our peoples. 'Together, we will ensure they are not forgotten.' He added. Meanwhile, Danielle said, it is also an honor for them to be in Sandakan for the Anzac Day where in Australia, it also marks as their national holiday and few students also come here as well as the POW family members and friends. 'Off course we also will encourage our peoples to came here and visits Sandakan,' she said. She also thank Sandakan Municipal Council, Sabah Forestry and Sabah Tourism Board and related agencies which involved at the commemoration every year in Sandakan. While one of local Sabah, late Lagan Arnesto son, Alban Joseph Lagan, who also came at the event said, it is also great honor to here, where his father also one of Sabahan who help the POW and he died in Khucing, Sarawak during the war time. Sharing his experience, he said, during the war, he only 7, and always saw the POW marching in front of their house in Sandakan and will never forgotten the history. Meanwhile, Frankie said, he had the honour of attending the Anzac Day 2025 Dawn Service held at the Sandakan Memorial Park – a solemn ceremony that pays tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, especially the POW. He added, Anzac Day serves as a powerful reminder of the price of peace and the depth of human resilience. 'We are reminded of the suffering endured by thousands of Allied soldiers, particularly the Australian and British POWs, during their internment in Sandakan.' He said. Their bravery and endurance continue to inspire future generations to uphold the values of courage, unity, and humanity. 'Sabah and Sandakan in particular, hold a special place in this shared history, and we remain committed to preserving that legacy through respect, education, and continued bilateral engagement.' He stressed. At the same program, after the dawn service, Vivian and Danielle officiate the Sandakan Memorial Park Interpretive Pavillion which re-dedicated April, 25 in rememberance of all those who suffered and died here, on the death marches, and at Ranau, also with ongoing gratitude to the local people who risked their lives to assist them. The original Sandakan Interpretive Pavilion was built in 1999, predominantly of hardwood timber. Due to the harsh tropical climate in Sandakan, the original pavilion was demolished in 2023 as it had reached the end of its usable life. The photo below shows the front of the original pavilion. The original dedication plaques were retained and are to the left of this panel. The original Sandakan Interpretive Pavilion was built in 1999, predominantly of hardwood timber. Due to the harsh tropical climate in Sandakan, the original pavilion was demolished in 2023 as it had reached the end of its usable life. While the original dedication plaques were retained and are to the left of this panel. The Sandakan Interpretive Pavilion was constructed in 2024 from termite and weather-resistant materials. In an effort to preserve the heritage of the original pavilion, some features of the original pavilion were incorporated into the refurbished pavilion, including the timber cladding used on this wall, the wooden seats (inside and outside the pavilion), the decorative gates to the left of the main entrance, and the stained-glass window. Vivian thank the Australian government for giving the fund to renovate the pavilion which will give a memory to all especially the POW friends and family who came here. Earlier, Anzac Day welcoming dinner held at Ballroom Livingston Hotel, here officiate by Vivian, representing Hajiji. Also present, Danielle and other guest from the POW friends and family who came to commemorate Anzac Day 2025. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
