PM: Malaysia keen on ESG plan with Japan under Look East Policy


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia wishes to explore new cooperation related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) with Japan under the Look East Policy (LEP), says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic).

The Prime Minister said the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report (WEF) 2022 noted that issues such as climate change, social impact due to aging population and social polarisation after the Covid-19 pandemic are expected to seriously impact the economy and livelihood of most countries in the next 10 years.

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