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Caught in the trend cycle

PICTURE this: you are lying on your bed, scrolling through TikTok, when a video showcasing trendy outfits catches your eye.

Elegance with purpose

FASHION today is no longer about what we wear—it's about what we stand for.

Fast fashion, slow consequences

FASHION is a constant in our lives. It clothes us, shapes how we express ourselves, and even helps define eras and identities.

From runway to responsibility

Once synonymous with excess, fashion is now facing a reckoning. From materials to manufacturing, the industry is being challenged to weave ethics and sustainability into every stitch.

How sustainable partnerships drive sustainable cities

The Madani government has ambitious plans for urban development, but for large-scale projects to succeed they must adopt the principles of urban resilience, drawing on world-class examples already underway in Malaysia.

Not one without water

Six years on, Air Selangor proves that even the most essential resource can be managed with care, tech, and purpose.

Slow down, fashion 

Sustainable fashion—words that have been tossed around, taken apart and refitted across the world. A term that I've been trying to sit with and understand, as a consumer myself.

Sustainability in uncertain times

BUDGET 2026 builds on measures introduced in the previous budget, advancing ESG priorities through a mix of regulatory instruments—most notably a carbon tax—and extended incentives and grants. The package signals a clear policy direction: sustainable practices are being encouraged and, increasingly, required to meet national climate commitments, with participation expected from both individuals and businesses.

Sustainable, inclusive growth in a changing landscape

BUDGET 2026 marked a significant milestone in the journey toward sustainable and inclusive growth as Malaysia unveiled its largest-ever budget of RM470bil. In alignment with the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Budget 2026 signals a strategic shift from stabilisation to transformation, with ESG principles being central to fiscal strategy and national development.

The three C’s driving Malaysia’s fiscal strategy

CONSOLIDATION, compromise and comfort (3Cs) was the theme of the ISEAS Malaysia Studies Webinar held on the afternoon of Oct 24, which dissected Budget 2026.

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