UOB Malaysia launches sustainability accelerator programme for SMEs

Ng Wei Wei, Chief Executive Officer, UOB Malaysia (left), with Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia, at the launch of the Jom Transform programme in UOB Plaza 1 KL

KUALA LUMPUR: UOB Malaysia has launched the Jom Transform - Sustainability Accelerator Programme (JT-SAP), which aims to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with foundational knowledge to adopt sustainable practices and accelerate their transition to a low carbon economy.

In a statement, the bank said the inaugural JT-SAP brings together over 150 SMEs and industry associations for a three-day workshop whereby participants will acquire knowledge on international case studies, key trends, solutions and insights on sustainability to help them future-proof their businesses and improve their competitiveness.