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Kay Mathy | Publisher kaymathy @ revonmedia. com Law Beng Chee | Chief Executive Officer bclaw @ revonmedia. com
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
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�Dato’ Dr Mohmed Razip Hassan �Dato’ Fauzi Omar �Prof Dr Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun Hashim �Adi Satria
EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT
P20 | INNOVATION
� Every drop counts The water sector faces mounting global and local challenges— from climate change and pollution to soaring energy costs and tighter regulations.
P21 | ASEAN SUMMIT 2025
� Heart of regional growth Leaders reinforced sustainability as a regional priority by launching initiatives like the ASEAN Power Grid Financing Framework and Sustainable Investment Guidelines.
P22-23 | COLUMN
� GSE, not ESG Strong institutions, transparent processes, and predictable regulations reduce risk, attract investment, and enable environmental and social initiatives to succeed.
P24-25 | COLUMN
� From shore to Shariah A truly halalan toyyiban seafood supply demands ecological responsibility, ethical sourcing, and protection of coastal ecosystems.
P26-27 | @ ESG COVER STORY
� Champions of change Malaysia is positioning itself as a regional leader in sustainability
by aligning its policies with ESG principles and the UN’ s 2030 SDGs.
P28 | OPINION �Microplastics in our meals Once seen as an environmental issue, plastic pollution has invaded the human food system and bloodstream, raising serious concerns about long-term health risks.
P29 | PEOPLE
� Shekhinah PR ignites Lemoi dreams he initiative demonstrates how targeted outreach, in this case to an Orang Asli school, can foster social inclusion and youth development.
P30 | @ ESG LOCAL NEWS
� Bank Islam champions green transition
P31 | @ ESG FOREIGN NEWS
� Can we save the crabs?
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