Updates

    Things we're sharing — ESG tips, policy updates, and what's worth knowing for Malaysian SMEs.

    Budget 2027 Extends Green Tax Incentives to 2030. Not Every Activity Made the Cut.

    15 October 2026

    Budget 2027 extends green tax incentives to 2030, but EY says solar projects, energy efficiency and green building lose out. What SMEs should know.

    The EU Raised Its ESG Bar. Malaysian Exporters Still Aren't Off the Hook.

    2 October 2026

    Brussels raised the CSRD threshold to €450 million. Fewer companies must report by law — Malaysian exporters in EU supply chains are still not off the hook.

    What TNB's ESG Upgrade Actually Teaches Malaysian SMEs

    26 September 2026

    MSCI upgraded TNB to an AA ESG rating. You don't need TNB's 400 indicators, but you can borrow the one habit behind them: treat ESG data like finance data.

    SSM Wants ESG Reporting in the Companies Act. The Line Is RM15 Million.

    15 September 2026

    SSM wants mandatory sustainability reporting written into the Companies Act 2016, with real thresholds and years attached. Where RM15 million fits in.

    GRI, IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, SEDG — Which One Do You Actually Need?

    1 September 2026

    GRI, IFRS S1, IFRS S2, TCFD, NSRF, SEDG, i-ESG — the acronyms alone are enough to make any SME owner give up. Here's which one is actually built for you.

    Do Malaysian SMEs Really Need ESG Reporting?

    25 August 2026

    It's not mandatory. There's no certificate at the end. So why would an SME owner spend time on ESG reporting instead of Halal or ISO? An honest look at where the argument holds — and where it doesn't.