Malaysia’s Budget 2021 Lauded for its Focus on Environmental, Social and Governance Factors: Economists

According to AmBank Research Chief Economist and Economic Action Council member, Anthony Dass, sustainable investing is set to become a part of the new normal as companies gain increasing awareness of evolving stakeholder expectations regarding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Initiatives.

In relation to this, Dass noted that the Government of Malaysia’s sustainability initiatives outlined in the Budget 2021 were a step in the right direction to push the private sector, in particular the manufacturing and services industries, to embrace green technology, by leveraging investments and aligning their values towards the benefit of the environment and society.

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