| Prof. Dato' Dr. Sufian Jusoh is a prominent Malaysian academic and policy expert in international trade and law who currently serves as the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; he is also a Principal Fellow at Institute of Malaysian and International Studies and is known for his expertise in international economic law, trade and investment policy, and regional cooperation frameworks such as ASEAN and the WTO, with academic qualifications including an LL.B from the University of Wales, an LL.M from University College London, a Doctor Iuris from the University of Bern, and professional training as a Barrister-at-Law at Lincoln’s Inn, while his leadership role at UKM involves guiding the university’s strategic direction and contributing to national and international policy discourse. |
| Prof.Emeritus Dato’ChM Dr. Mazlin Bin Mokhtar is a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (FASc) and the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (FMIC). Currently, Mazlin serves as Deputy Head for Research at the Asia Headquarters of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN), Sunway University. He is also the Director for the Ecological Systems Program, and Co-Chair of the Science Panel for Borneo, Southeast Asia, focusing on biodiversity conservation, for SDGs implementation and sustainable development. |
| Dato’ Sri Chang Yin Siang is a Chief Sustainability Officer and sustainability leader recognised for ESG-driven business practices and social impact. He is a Malaysia Global Sustainability Awards 2025 recipient for “Empowering Lives: A Sweet Investment in Social Sustainability” and actively promotes ESG advocacy through ESG Malaysia Associations, championing responsible growth and inclusive development. |
| Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Mohd Azmi has been the President and Chief Executive Officer at the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) University since October 2017. He was formerly the Director-General at the Islamic Research and Training Institute (RTI), Islamic Development Bank Group, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, being the first Malaysian appointed to that post. |
| Prof. Dato Dr. Agamutu is an expert in field of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Circular Economy, Waste to Energy, Extended Producer Resposibility, ESG, Carbon Sequestration and Biomass |
| Dr Ben Ong is an ESG professional with 25 years of experience in supply chain management, specializing in scope 3 emissions. He has successfully spearheaded MSMEs training for a Malaysian government agency and built MAPAN's capacity to deliver well-structured HRDF-claimable courses. He championed the "carbon as a currency" concept to encourage physical decarbonization in supporting effective ESG implementation and compliance. |
| Mr. Danny hold a BSc in Chemical Engineering from University Technology Malaysia. As Deputy President of Group Operations, I oversee Mewah Group’s upstream plantation, milling, and refinery operations. Since 2014, he has led the Group’s sustainability initiatives, including the development and implementation of our Sustainable Palm Oil Policy. |
| Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Academician Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’, FASc was the Convenor of the Regional Centre for Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development based in USM, one of seven pioneering centres worldwide, beginning 2005. He is also convenor of three other RCEs, the lastest being is at the International Islamic University Malaysia, where he was the Rector (2018-2024). He was the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) from 2000-2011, served as the 14th president of the International Association of Universities (IAU), a UNESCO-affiliated organisation, based in Paris. Currently, he is the Honorary IAU President. |
| Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim graduated in Chemical engineering from Monash University, Melbourne, obtained PhD in Wastewater Engineering, Newcastle University UK, did Post-doctorate at Cornell University, USA under Hubert Humphrey Fulbright program, attended Advanced Management Program at Oxford University Business school. Now serve as Professor of Chemical Engineering at UCSI University, also Senior Advisor Malaysia for Fraunhofer Research Network Germany. |
| SS Leong has begun to oversee the United Nations SDG awareness drive and implementation for UCSI Group since 2018. With the rise of the need to understand and comply with ESG, Leong was among the earliest trainer that have adopted its principles by creating related policies and implementing various measures in the Group’s operations. Helming as the Vice President for the UCSI Group Sustainability Office currently, his principal objective is in developing, overseeing and implementing sustainable policies and practices at his workplace in collaboration with the key stakeholders. |
| Dr Renard Siew is the Head of Corporate Sustainability for Yinson where he is responsible for advancing the organisation’s work in the field of climate change and sustainability. He is also currently the President of the Malaysia Carbon Market Association (MCMA) looking into spurring the growth of the carbon markets nationally. Prior to this, he was involved in the implementation of the sustainability agenda for a number of public-listed corporations (Sime Darby, CIMB, MRCB) and was a researcher at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM) |
| Prof. Pau-Loke Show is a globally recognised biochemical and sustainable engineering leader with extensive experience driving research, innovation, and impact-focused initiatives that align with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. He currently leads the Center of Excellence for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CERVIE) at UCSI University and has held senior academic and research leadership roles internationally, including in Abu Dhabi and Malaysia. |
| Prof Yap Bee Wah holds a PhD in Statistics from University of Malaya, Malaysia. She has more than 30 years of service at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. She then joined UNITAR International University in 2021 and is spearheading the Centre for Research and Consultancy. She is also the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Consultancy). Her ESG research interests are in big data analytics, data science, computational statistics, and multivariate data analysis. |
| Priyanka is the Associate Partner and Regional Head for Southeast Asia for Cognitud Pte Ltd. Priyanka, and her team have advised clients at various stages of sustainability and ESG journey helping them achieve their goals. Some of their services include decarbonization and energy efficiency, environmental resource management, climate risk assessment, ISSB aligned reporting, life cycle analysis (LCA), and Environment Product Declaration (EPD). |
| Datin Lorela Chia is a respected strategist and ecosystem builder known for connecting policy, industry, and social impact through purposeful systems thinking. With over two decades of experience spanning trade facilitation, SME transformation, and sustainable industrial development, she brings structure and clarity to complex national and sectoral challenges. |
| Peter is the Co-Founder and Group Managing Director of the Sure-Reach Group. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Accountant (MICPA) and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). |
| Sharon Wong is a Key Executive Management member of Sure-Reach group of Companies having oversight on sustainability matters . She holds a B. Acc (Hons) from Universiti Malaya and has 33 years of professional experience. Prior to founding Sure-Reach Group in 23 years ago, she worked for Star Cruises as Controller for Organization & Methods, and later as HR Director in charge of overall HR (land) department in 2003, spanning a period of 8 years. |
 | Prof Ir Ts Dr Mohd Nasir Taib is an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). He holds a BEng in Electrical Engineering (University of Tasmania), an MSc with Distinction in Control Engineering (University of Sheffield), and a PhD in Instrumentation (University of Manchester). From 1987 to 2023, he served UiTM in various leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Director of the Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS). His research spans control systems, biomedical engineering, energy studies, optical fibre sensors, and nonlinear systems modelling, and he has supervised over 40 PhD and 30 MSc graduates. |
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Dato’ Dr. Sharifah Halimah Syed Ahmad, is a strategic and results oriented person with over 30 years in operations, and 13 years of experience in institutions of higher learning. She served 33 years in a public listed company (HICOM Holdings Berhad/DRB-HICOM Berhad), of which 18 years as Chief Executive Officer of two subsidiary companies of the Group, KL Airport Services, now called Pos Aviation, and HICOM University College Sdn Bhd. She has good exposure in corporate planning and strong track record of organization start up and development. Transformational leader with proven ability in developing and executing business plans which exceed expectations. Offers expert knowledge in leadership and management, operation and skills in aligning both organizational and industry. Wide learning and development knowledge of market research. |
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Prof. Dr. Irwin Ooi is a Professor of Maritime and Transport Law at the Faculty of Law, UiTM Shah Alam. Prof Ooi advises the Ministry of Transport via the National Logistics Taskforce. He is also involved in the law reform, in particular multimodal transport. Prof Ooi writes regularly for the website of the International Malaysian Society of Maritime Law (IMSML). |
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Prof. Dr Susela Devi is a leading voice in sustainability accounting and ESG reform. President of the Global MSMEs & SDG Association, she’s an Honorary Professor at UNISEL and Adjunct at Sunway University. A founding member of MAPAN and long-time advocate for inclusive ESG, she brings over 40 years of leadership in academia, standards-setting, and policy reform. |
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Prof. Dr. Au Yong Hui Nee, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Finance, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman is an ESG professional with thirty years of experience in industry, with expertise in circular economy, HSSE and risk management. Successfully won the University Ulster grant on STAR of Penang (Rural Sustainable Tourism) with workshops for communities, contributing to improved ESG performance, and reporting readiness. Experienced in applying ISO 14001, ISO31000, ISO45001 international standards to support effective ESG implementation and compliance. |
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Cameron Gauder oversees the IPA Groups engagement with Members and key stakeholders across the Western Australia and Queensland divisions, plus the IPA’s International team, managing operations and member engagement in Malaysia. Cameron is responsible for ensuring the respective membership cohorts are represented within the IPA Group and connecting with members and accounting professionals on the key issues happening in the accounting profession. |
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Professor Ts Dr Lee Khai Ern, FASc is Head of the Research Centre for Sustainability Science and Governance (SGK) at the Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He holds a BJuris in Jurisprudence (UM) and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science (UMS), and MSc and PhD degrees in Environmental Technology (USM). |
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Prof. Rozainun is an accounting professor at the UniKL Business School (Accounting Section), Kuala Lumpur, who is passionate at promoting sustainability initiatives and integrating ESG in curriculum and non-curricular activities. She drives ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders (AFSL), a competition promoting 17 SDGs, at the university and school levels across ASEAN countries by virtue as Current Elected President of the ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup. |
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Professor Datin Dr. Rusni Hassan is an academic leader and Shariah governance expert in Islamic banking and finance. As a Professor of Islamic Finance at the IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, she advances ESG-aligned practices through research, policy engagement, and capacity building in ethical finance, financial inclusion, social finance, and good governance, integrating Maqasid al-Shariah with sustainability and long-term value creation. |
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Dr. Mohd Farid Atan, Deputy Director (Sustainability) & Senior Lecturer (Chemical Engineering), UNIMAS is an ESG professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education, sustainability governance, and engineering, with expertise in GHG accounting, sustainability reporting, life-cycle assessment, environmental management systems, renewable energy, and circular economy practices. Experienced in supporting organisations across public sector institutions, universities, local authorities, industry partners, and community-based projects to plan, implement, and monitor ESG initiatives aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. |
| Ir. Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Leong Kah Hon is the Deputy Dean at the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (Environmental) from Universiti Malaya and holds professional qualifications from the Board of Engineers Malaysia and the Malaysia Board of Technologists. He is also an HRDF Accredited Trainer and a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional consultant. |
| Dr Foo Chuan Chew is an Assistant Professor from the Faculty of Business and Finance, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). He obtained his PhD in Economics, Master in Economics and Bachelor in Economics at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). His areas of research interest include the public economics and behavioural study for consumer, finance, education, technology acceptance. He is actively involved in various research activities, including research projects, publishes in local and international journals and supervises postgraduate students. |
 | With over 20 years of experience in sustainability-related research and education, Associate Professor Dr. Low Mei Peng focuses on corporate social responsibility, employee-centred ESG practices, and sustainable organisational outcomes. Her work examines how responsible business practices influence employee well-being, innovation, and long-term resilience. She is experienced in applying ESG-aligned frameworks, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), employee-centred CSR models, and sustainability performance analytics, to generate evidence-based insights that support effective ESG understanding and implementation across organisations and sectors. |
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Mr. Mohamed Azlan bin Amran, Managing Partner, Greenmatter PLT, Malaysian Association of Facility Manager is an ESG professional dedicated in lowering carbon emission from vehicles, mechanical equipment and heavy fossil fuel equipment. We focus on logistic, construction, facility maintenance and healthcare sectors. Our success enables customer to meet SDG7, 9, 11 and 12. We draw a base line of current practise and how our solution can reduce carbon emission. Supported and backed by third-party lab for affirmation. |
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Mr. Omar Suhaimi Abu Hassan is Business Development Director at Barretto BD Sdn Bhd., a company advocating sustainable supply chain management and providing centre of excellence for sustainability. Omar is an industry specialist on SCM and logistics with over 40 years of experience in oil & gas industry specialising in governance, risk management & compliance. Experienced in applying the guidelines applicable to support effective ESG implementation and compliance in oil & gas industry, advocated by PETRONAS (PSSP) and by MPRC (Malaysian Petroleum Resources Corporation). |
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Dr. Chan Lin Foon, Program Leader Master of Finance, Sunway University, is an accomplished Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) professional with over 30 years of industry experience, Dr. Chan specialises in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ESG strategy, and green technology. He has extensive experience in developing comprehensive ESG training materials and is well versed in the application of key ESG standards and frameworks, including the GHG Protocol, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Reporting requirements, and the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF). |
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Dr. Sia Bik Kai is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean at the FAM, UTAR, with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. He holds a PhD in Applied Statistics, with expertise in applied statistics, behavioural science, gerontology, and ESG-related research, and has published over 55 works and led more than 30 research and consultancy projects. |
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Ts. Dr. Lee Ching Hoa from Taylor's University is an ESG professional with 7 years of experience in education, specialising in plastic recycling. Successfully recycled used face masks in local community. Experienced in applying carbon accounting to support effective ESG implementation and compliance. |
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Ts. Dr. Abdul Khabir Rahmat from Malaysia Institute of Transport. Universiti Teknologi MARA is an ESG professional with over a decade of experience in transport, logistics, and policy-oriented research, specialising in sustainable logistics, road safety, ESG governance, and Scope 3 supply chain impacts. Successfully led applied research and industry–government collaborations translating ESG principles into operational and policy-level outcomes, and contributed to capacity-building initiatives integrating ESG into education and industry practice. |
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Dr. Sri Sivasankari A/P Krishna is an operations and sales leader with over 20 years of experience, including as Regional Sales Director overseeing five regions in Malaysia and international markets. Expert in driving business growth while embedding ESG practices into operations, sales strategies, and team performance. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, implementing ESG-aligned processes, and delivering measurable results in cost efficiency, market expansion, and workforce development. Skilled in designing and facilitating training programs that build team capability and ensure adoption of sustainable practices. |
 | Nurul Diana Intan Zafirah Ishak, professionally known as Intan, is a self-proclaimed multipotentialite who has cultivated an illustrious and multifaceted career by excelling across diverse domains. She currently serves as the Head of Risk, Compliance and Sustainability at Cyberview Sdn Bhd, overseeing risk governance, ESG strategy and sustainability initiatives. Her previous leadership roles in procurement, organisational development and programme management have given her a practical and holistic approach to corporate leadership. Intan holds a degree in Accounting, an MBA in Finance. |
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Associate Professor Dr. Fakhrul Hazman Yusoff for Faculty of AI & Frontier Technology, UNITAR International graduated with B.Sc. Management Science (MIS) from Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, USA (1998), M.Sc. Information Technology (2001) and Ph.D. in Computer Graphics (2011) both from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. Dr. Fakhrul is a Senior Member of IEEE. He was the Chair of the IEEE Malaysia Computer Chapter from 2014-205 and IEEE Distinguished Visitor under IEEE Distinguished Visitor Program for the term 2017-2019 . He was the President for Fulbright Alumni Association Malaysia for the term 2020-2024. |