“Sustainability is Survival” – Industry Leaders Spark Urgent ESG Revolution at JCI Inspire Fest 2025

On April 20, 2025, President of ESGAM, Adjunct Practice Prof. Cheah Kok Hoong joined industry leaders at JCI Inspire Fest to explore how Malaysia can accelerate sustainability through corporate-civic-ESG alignment. Moderated by Vice President of ESGAM, Ms Joyline Chai, the panel sparked critical conversations about Malaysia’s green transition.

🌟 Key Takeaways from Adjunct Practice Prof. Cheah Kok Hoong:
1️⃣ “Sustainability is survivability” – Businesses that integrate ESG future-proof themselves, unlocking cost savings, revenue growth, and brand differentiation.
2️⃣ Cross-sector collaboration is critical – A national ESG ecosystem can align corporate resources, community action, and policy goals for scalable impact.

Joined by Esteemed Panelists:

• Marilyn Wang (CMO, Manulife Malaysia Berhad)
• Adjunct Professor Jeff Phang (Governance Lead, MCSOSDG Alliance)

Call to Action:
“Continuously educate ourselves, nurture our passion for sustainability, and courageously embrace change to make ESG a generational, boardroom, and national agenda.”

Join us in building a greener Malaysia! 💚
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