JC3 Journey To Zero Conference 2026
28-29
Sep 2026
JC3 Journey To Zero Conference 2026
Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur
The 2026 edition is anchored in the theme “Building Climate and Nature Resilience for People and Business”, reflecting the growing imperative to strengthen resilience in an increasingly volatile world while enabling the transition to a low-carbon, nature-positive economy.
As climate risks, nature degradation and geopolitical uncertainties reshape markets, businesses and financial institutions must navigate the interconnected challenges of energy transition, real economy transformation, adaptation and resilience, while mobilising capital at scale to support sustainable growth.
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Day 1, “Steering the Climate Transition in a Volatile World”, will explore how the energy transition and economic transformation can strengthen resilience and competitiveness, through capital mobilisation, transition finance, risk management and innovative solutions that accelerate investment and support businesses.
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Day 2, “From Ecosystems to Economies: Financing Nature Resilience”, will focus on nature as a critical economic asset and driver of resilience, examining opportunities across the blue economy, water security, biodiversity and adaptation finance to advance nature-positive and resilient growth.
For any enquiries, please contact us at jc3conference@jc3malaysia.com.
Agenda
Day 1: Steering the Climate Transition in a Volatile World
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration and morning coffee
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Opening and Announcement by Emcee
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Keynote Address
Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi
Executive Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
9:20 am - 10:05 am
Session 1
Can Southeast Asia Deliver Sustainable Growth Amid a Fracturing Global Order?
Location: Main Auditorium
Can Southeast Asia sustain growth while navigating geopolitical tensions, shifting supply chains and rising energy demand? Explore the choices that will shape the region's competitiveness, energy security and resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.
Gita Irawan Wirjawan
Former Trade Minister of Indonesia (2011–2014), Chairman of Ancora Group, host of the Endgame Podcast, and author of What It Takes: Southeast Asia.
Tan Sri Datuk Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria (Moderator)
Director, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS); Pro Chancellor, Sunway University
10:05 am - 11:05 am
Session 2
Powering Malaysia's Transition: Accelerating Energy Transformation and Economic Growth
Location: Main Auditorium
Malaysia's energy ambitions are clear, but delivering them will require significant investment, innovation and collaboration. Explore the infrastructure, technology and talent needed to build a secure, competitive and resilient energy future.
Charlotte Wolff-Bye
Vice President & Group Chief Sustainability Officer, PETRONAS
Dato' Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood
Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)
Siti Safinah Salleh
Chief Executive Officer, Suruhanjaya Tenaga
Datuk Shahril Azuar Jimin (Moderator)
Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Maybank
11:05 am - 11:20 am
Networking Break
11:20 am - 12:20 pm
Session 3
Enabling Capital Deployment at Scale for Energy Transition
Location: Main Auditorium
Strong investor interest exists, yet many transition projects still struggle to reach financial close. This session examines how better project preparation, risk allocation and collaboration across the financing ecosystem can accelerate capital deployment at the scale needed for Malaysia's energy transition.
YM Raja Amir Shah Raja Azwa
CEO, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad & Chief Sustainability Officer, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
Ramakrishna Pataballa
Managing Director & Head - Energy, Resources and Infrastructure (ERI) Asia, Capital Markets Group APAC, BNP Paribas
Umer Sadiq
Analyst, BloombergNEF
Dhruva Murugasu (Moderator)
Partner, Bain & Company
12:20 pm - 12:35 pm
Special Address
YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim bin Syed Noh
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)
12:35 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch and Networking
12:35 pm - 2:15 pm
Session 4 (Masterclass)
Closed-door VIP Luncheon with Gita Wirjawan and Dr.Tunku Alina Alias: The Board’s Role in Shaping Long-Term Resilience and Competitiveness
Location: Training Room 2.2 - 2.4
What should boards be doing differently in an era of geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption and climate change? This closed-door masterclass examines how directors can strengthen oversight, challenge assumptions and make decisions that support long-term resilience, competitiveness and sustainable value creation.
Gita Irawan Wirjawan
Former Trade Minister of Indonesia (2011–2014), Chairman of Ancora Group, host of the Endgame Podcast, and author of What It Takes: Southeast Asia.
Dr. Tunku Alina Alias
Independent Director, United Overseas Bank Malaysia Berhad
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Session 5
Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL) Pitch-a-Thon
Location: Conference Hall 2
Meet the climate ventures turning bold ideas into scalable solutions. Discover innovative business models, technologies and financing approaches emerging from the CFIL Accelerator Programme.
Qarin Irfan Razak
Associate Director, National Energy Transition Fund (NETF), BPMB
See Tho Whye Kit
Head, New Economy, International Middle Market of HSBC Bank Malaysia
Natasha Su Sivarajah
SVP, Investments, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Session 6
Shaping Sustainable Digital Infrastructure: Balancing Growth in the Digital Economy
Location: Main Auditorium
As AI, cloud computing and digital services accelerate demand for data and power, can infrastructure keep pace sustainably? Gain insights into how Malaysia can support digital growth while strengthening competitiveness, energy security and long-term economic value.
Azwar Kamarudin
Head Government Relations, AirTrunk
Chan Chuey Hwye
Head of Digital Enablers Department, Digital Adoption Division, MDEC
Spencer Low
Head of Regional Sustainability, APAC, Google
Low Chee-Yen (Moderator)
Chief Investment Officer, Gamuda Berhad
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Session 7
Covered or Cornered? Closing the Climate Protection Gap in a Riskier World
Location: Conference Hall 2
As climate hazards intensify, more people and businesses may find themselves exposed and uninsured. This fireside chat examines how insurance, finance and policy can work together to close the protection gap and strengthen resilience.
Diana Guzman
Group Chief Sustainability Officer and Chair of Prudence Foundation, Prudential Plc
Rushil Agarwal
Head – Asia Pacific, Apave Climate (formerly AXA Climate)
Christopher Au
Director, Climate Practice, WTW
Teresa Wong (Moderator)
Chief Risk Officer for the Property & Casualty Segment and Head of Sustainability Risk, country level, Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session 8
Investing in the Net-Zero Transition: Managing Risks and Capturing Opportunities
Location: Main Auditorium
What makes a corporate transition plan truly investable? Hear how investors assess credibility, manage risk and identify long-term opportunities amid evolving climate expectations and sustainability commitments.
Muazzam bin Mohamad
Head of Corporate Sustainability & Stewardship, Permodalan Nasional Berhad
Jane Ho
Head of Stewardship APAC, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Rebecca Mikula-Wright
Chief Executive Officer, Investor Group on Climate Change & Asia Investor Group on Climate Change
Terence Teoh (Moderator)
Associate Director, Climate & Sustainability Services, S&P Global
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session 9
Overview of Malaysia's Capital Market Funding Ecosystem and Key Initiatives Supporting Private Companies Across the Funding Lifecycle
Location: Conference Hall 2
Raising capital is no longer a one-size-fits-all journey. Learn how Malaysia's evolving funding ecosystem, from crowdfunding and venture capital to private equity and capital markets, can support businesses at different stages of growth and expansion.
Justin Seow
Principal, Bintang Capital Berhad
Bikesh Lakhmichand
Chief Executive Officer, 1337 Ventures
Sam Shafie
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, pitchIN
Shahrul Amry bin Abd Malek (Moderator)
Director, Market Development, Securities Commission Malaysia
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session 10
Can Tokenisation Unlock New Capital for Sustainable Finance?
Location: Conference Hall 1
Can tokenisation move sustainable finance from experimentation to real-world impact? Understand how digital securities and blockchain-enabled infrastructure could reduce market friction, broaden participation and mobilise new capital.
Dr. Alvin Chia
Head of Digital Assets Innovation (APAC), Northern Trust
Goh Yuen Khai
Chief Executive Officer, V Systems
Andrew Lim Wei Ann
Regional Head, Debt Markets, Maybank Investment Banking Group
Qaiser Iskandar Anwarudin (Moderator)
Director of Payment Services Policy Department, Bank Negara Malaysia
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Networking and Tea Break
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Session 11
Pricing Resilience Before the Next Disaster
Location: Main Auditorium
How do we identify, measure and finance resilience in a changing climate? This session looks at how financial institutions can better evaluate adaptation needs, assess resilience outcomes and direct capital towards investments that strengthen long-term economic and infrastructure resilience.
Marcel Omar Papp
Head Retakaful, Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd. Malaysia Branch (Swiss Re Retakaful)
Dato’ Hamdan Abdul Majeed
Managing Director, ThinkCity Sdn. Bhd.
Martijn Regelink (Moderator)
Team Lead, Financial Sector Development, The World Bank
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Session 12
Inheriting the Bill: What Happens When Yesterday’s Climate Debt Comes Due for Tomorrow’s Workforce?
Location: Conference Hall 2
Tomorrow's workforce will inherit the consequences of today's decisions. Explore how climate resilience, skills development, health and economic opportunity are interconnected, and what is needed to build a future that is prosperous, inclusive and resilient.
Nurfatin Hamzah
Co-founder and Coordinator, Youths United For Earth (YUFE)
Jasmin Irisha Jim Ilham
Senior Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator for Malaysia, National Adaptation Plan Global Network (NAP GN)
Athirah Azlan
Youth Participation and Advocacy Coordinator, UNICEF Malaysia
Leon Jala (Moderator)
Group CEO of PEMANDU Group
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Session 13
From Cost Pressure to Competitive Advantage: How SMEs Can Win the Green Transition in a Volatile World
Location: Conference Hall 1
Can sustainability become an SME’s competitive edge? Learn how businesses can turn energy volatility, supply-chain pressure and rising expectations into greater efficiency, resilience, market access and growth.
Hisham Ibrahim
Managing Director, Gobi Partners
Azmir Abdullah
JC3 SME Focus Group (Head of Sustainable Finance, Commercial Banking Malaysia, CIMB Bank Berhad)
Faroze Nadar
Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Malaysia, Brunei & Cambodia
Harith Green Carpenter (Moderator)
Founder of The Green Factory
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
[Closed-Door] Session 14
CRESS Bankability Insights: Strengthening Market Confidence
Location: Forum Level 1
The Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC) is partnering with OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, in collaboration with the Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3), to host this closed-door industry dialogue aiming to strengthen the bankability and market uptake of Malaysia's Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS). This roundtable brings together financial institutions alongside digital infrastructure owners and renewable energy developers to evaluate System Access Charge (SAC) options and financing conditions to provide regulators and policymakers with actionable insights to strengthen project bankability, build market confidence, and accelerate CRESS adoption across Malaysia.
Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC)
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3)
Day 2: From Ecosystems to Economies: Financing Nature Resilience
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration and morning coffee
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Opening and Announcement by Emcee
9:05 am - 10:00 am
Session 1
Nature: The Biggest Investment Opportunity You’re Ignoring
Location: Main Auditorium
The global economy depends on nature, yet its value remains largely overlooked in business and investment decisions. Discover why nature is emerging as one of the defining opportunities for strengthening resilience, supporting biodiversity and creating long-term economic value.
Andrew Mitchell
Co-Founder & Senior Adviser, TNFD Senior Adviser, Nature & Climate Finance, UNEP & Founder & Senior Adviser Global Canopy
Laura Canas da Costa
Global Policy Co-Lead, UNEP Finance Initiative
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Session 2
Financing Malaysia’s Blue Economy: From Coastal Assets to Investable Opportunities
Location: Main Auditorium
Malaysia's coastlines, oceans and marine ecosystems are among its most valuable natural assets. Learn how blue carbon, sustainable fisheries, ecosystem restoration and innovative financing approaches can unlock investment while supporting long-term environmental and economic resilience.
Angus Salim Amran
Group Chief Sustainability Officer, RHB Banking Group
Ranita Abdullah
Managing Director of New Economy & Group Global Banking Sustainability, Maybank
Dr. Melvin Gumal
Special Administrative Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development, Sarawak
Dr. Hezri Adnan (Moderator)
Senior Advisor on Sustainable Development, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Session 3
Water: The Most Underpriced Climate Risk?
Location: Conference Hall 2
From water security and infrastructure resilience to agricultural productivity and industrial growth, water shapes the foundations of economic development. Discover why water may become one of the defining climate risks for businesses, investors and economies in the years ahead.
Dato’ Hj. Ahmad Faizal bin Abdul Rahman
Chief Executive Officer, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)
Tarang Gupta
Chief Executive Officer-Designate, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd.
Reiko Mori
Deputy Head of Asia Pacific Division, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Dr. Alison Kim Shan Wee (Moderator)
Director of Signature Strength (Water Security), University of Nottingham Malaysia
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Networking Break
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Session 4
Nature on the Balance Sheet: Lessons From Early Movers on Nature Risk and Opportunity
Location: Main Auditorium
How are leading organisations turning nature awareness into action? Gain practical insights into assessing dependencies, managing risks and embedding nature-related considerations into strategy, investment decisions and long-term value creation.
Audrey Lim
Director Nature Finance, Standard Chartered Bank
Dr Renard Siew
Group Head of Corporate Sustainability Yinson & President of Malaysia Carbon Market Association (MCMA)
Sharath Martin
Trustee, WWF-Malaysia
Rashyid Redza Anwarudin (Moderator)
Chief Sustainability Officer, SD Guthrie Berhad
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Session 5
Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL) Pitch-a-Thon
Location: Conference Hall 2
Meet the climate ventures turning bold ideas into scalable solutions. Discover promising business models, technologies and financing approaches emerging from the CFIL Accelerator Programme.
Qarin Irfan Razak
Associate Director, National Energy Transition Fund (NETF), BPMB
See Tho Whye Kit
Head, New Economy, International Middle Market of HSBC Bank Malaysia
Natasha Su Sivarajah
SVP, Investments, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
12:15 pm - 12:40 pm
Session 6
National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) Financial Institutions (FIs) Guidance Documents for the Banking Sector and the Insurance and Takaful Industry
Location: Main Auditorium
Gain an overview of the newly launched NSRF guidance documents for the banking, insurance and takaful sectors, including key insights, implementation considerations and their role in supporting sustainability-related financial disclosures.
Rosa Surinda Karim
Head of Sustainability Disclosure & Reporting, Sustainability Business Group, Securities Commission Malaysia
Luanne Sieh
Group Chief Sustainability Officer, CIMB Group
12:40 pm - 1:05 pm
Awards and Announcements
1:05 pm - 1:15 pm
Special Remarks
Dato' Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour
Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Lunch and Networking
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Session 7
Beyond Offsets: Can Carbon Markets Deliver Real Outcomes for Nature and Climate?
Location: Main Auditorium
Can carbon markets deliver more than offsets? Hear perspectives on what it takes to build credible markets that mobilise finance, protect ecosystems and create lasting value for climate, nature and communities.
Suhaini binti Haron
Officer Acting on Behalf of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF)
Vinesh Sinha
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, FatHopes Energy
Ivy Wong Abdullah
Chief Executive Officer Malaysia, Permian Global
Dr. Wei-nee Chen (Moderator)
Head, Carbon Market Derivatives & Carbon Markets, Bursa Malaysia
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Session 8
Cooling Our Cities: Nature’s Answer to the Urban Heat Crisis
Location: Conference Hall 2
Can nature help cities thrive in a hotter future? This fireside chat explores how urban forests, green corridors and blue-green infrastructure can reduce heat stress, enhance liveability and strengthen long-term urban resilience.
Melissa Sivaraj
Climate Resilience Manager, Think City
Elaine Tan
SEA Sustainability Leader, Arup
Amanah Aboobucker (Moderator)
Chief Sustainability Officer, AmBank Group
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Networking Break
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Masterclass 1
From TNFD to Action: Developing Nature and Climate Transition Plans
Location: Main Auditorium
How do organisations move from understanding nature and climate risks to taking meaningful action? This masterclass brings together practical frameworks, tools and implementation experiences to help participants translate insights into transition plans, strategic priorities and investment decisions.
Andrew Mitchell
Co-Founder & Senior Adviser, TNFD Senior Adviser, Nature & Climate Finance, UNEP, and Founder & Senior Adviser Global Canopy
Wisnu Wibisono
Nature and Land Use Lead, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)
Divyaasiny R Rajaghantham
Senior Manager, Sustainable Finance, WWF Malaysia
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Masterclass 2
From Disclosure to Investment Decisions: How ISSB Standards Can Strengthen Investor Confidence
Location: Training Room 3.1 - 3.4
What turns sustainability-related financial disclosures into decision-useful information? Understand how stronger disclosures can support valuation, stewardship and capital allocation while strengthening transparency and investor confidence.
Arina Kok
Partner, Malaysia Assurance Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Leader, Asia-Pacific Climate Change Advisory Leader, Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.
Chuan Penn (Joel) Khaw
Head, Group Sustainability Strategic Management and Governance, RHB Banking Group
Bavithira Chelvakumar
Vice President, Sustainability, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Tea Break
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Masterclass 3
Structuring Bankable Nature Finance Projects: From Concept to Investment
Location: Main Auditorium
Turning nature outcomes into investable opportunities requires more than capital alone. This masterclass explores the practical ingredients of successful nature finance projects, including project preparation, community engagement, revenue generation, risk allocation and investment readiness.
Dr. Joel Scriven
Managing Director, Habitat Carbon Ltd
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Masterclass 4
Tools and Frameworks for Adaptation Finance
Location: Conference Hall 2
Turn climate risk into practical financing decisions. Gain familiarity with emerging tools, methodologies and frameworks for identifying, assessing and financing adaptation opportunities.
Yuki Yasui
Managing Director, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)
Chong Yin Wei
Head of Sustainable Finance and Innovation at UNDP Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam
Reiko Mori
Deputy Head of Asia Pacific Division, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Masterclass 5
From Exposure to Impact: Using ENCORE for Nature Risk and Impact Assessment in Financial Institutions
Location: Training Room 3.1 - 3.4
Discover how ENCORE can help financial institutions identify nature-related dependencies, impacts and sector exposures, translating complex environmental information into practical portfolio and risk-management insights.
Martijn Regelink
Team Lead, Financial Sector Development, The World Bank
Dr. Nepomuk Dunz
Senior Economist, The World Bank Group
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Social Connect — Vendor Profiles

(01) RC Deaf Missions
Activity Details
Participants will gain firsthand insight into the daily experiences of individuals with hearing loss. En. Faisal, a deaf artisan and jewellery maker, will conduct a hands-on jewellery-making workshop, providing participants with an opportunity to learn a new skill while fostering greater awareness of inclusive employment.
About the Organisation
Founded in 2006 by siblings Agnes and Mario Peter, RC Deaf Missions Malaysia enhances Deaf livelihoods through four pillars: employment, communication, education, and advocacy. Co-managed by Deaf leaders to ensure authentic representation, the social enterprise has trained and employed approximately 40 Deaf individuals across nearly two decades.
Their initiatives include a Deaf Café offering catering and pantry supply, Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) courses, Deaf Culture workshops, interpreter training, and handcrafted merchandise.
You can support them by visiting the café, ordering catering, booking corporate inclusion workshops, purchasing Deaf-made artisanal products, and championing their inspiring mission across your personal and professional networks.

(02) Earth Heir
Activity Details
Earth Heir will conduct a Spin-the-Wheel activity where participants can win mystery gifts, product discounts, and other rewards while learning about the brand's sustainable and artisan-made products.
About the Organisation
Earth Heir's vision is to “Build Nations and Generations as Heirs of the Earth”. We are a Malaysian social enterprise and conscious lifestyle brand, established in 2013, founded by Malaysian women. We are proudly the first B Corp certified social enterprise, and fair-trade brand certified with WFTO in Malaysia. Earth Heir is focused on the sustainable preservation of our collective cultural heritage, by bridging the global markets, local communities, art and fashion worlds. We partner with a network of social impact enterprises and artisans in Malaysia who consist of rural communities, indigenous tribes, differently abled persons and refugees.
Earth Heir is proud to be in partnership with UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency) and MADE51.
Earth Heir's exquisite designs are inspired by the heritage of refugee artisans from Afghanistan, Palestine, Syria, Iran, and Myanmar, who are living in Malaysia. Every piece is imbued with history and made with love.
Earth Heir has also now become Earth Heir Collective, a destination for sustainable and socially impactful lifestyle goods and ESG gifts, celebrating the rich diversity of Malaysian artisans and brands. Explore the finest #MadeinMalaysia pieces on the social impact marketplace, EarthHeir.com, which supports heritage craft traditions and communities such as rural women, indigenous tribes, refugees, differently abled persons, microentrepreneurs and more.
The collective is an initiative powered by Earth Heir, a certified B Corp, and guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) as a fair-trade social enterprise.
We are leading and championing Social Procurement in Malaysia with a one-stop centre to increase the Social Value of funds, supplier diversity and impact measurement, whilst also decreasing procurement costs and inefficiencies.

(03) Borneo Penan Bags
Activity Details
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with a member of the Penan community from Sarawak, learning about traditional craftsmanship, Indigenous culture, and how handcrafted products support sustainable livelihoods and community empowerment.
About the Organisation
Borneo Penan Bags was founded during the COVID-19 pandemic through food aid distribution efforts to rural Penan villages in Sarawak. During these initiatives, the founders were introduced to the Penan communities, who often gifted handcrafted bags as tokens of appreciation. Recognising the creativity and craftsmanship of the Penan people, the organisation began working closely with the communities to help promote and market their traditional handicrafts to a wider audience.
Since its inception, Borneo Penan Bags has empowered participating families by creating sustainable income opportunities and developing essential business skills. Through sales of their crafts, many families have been able to purchase daily necessities, support their children's education, invest in farming equipment, and improve or complete their homes, contributing to enhanced livelihoods and greater economic independence.
Through invitations from corporate organisations and community events, Borneo Penan Bags has been able to showcase Penan handicrafts at exhibitions and markets across Malaysia. These opportunities have enabled many Penan artisans, particularly women, to travel beyond Sarawak for the first time, experience air travel, engage directly with customers, and gain exposure to broader markets and communities.
By connecting indigenous artisans with new audiences, Borneo Penan Bags not only supports economic empowerment but also helps preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship of the Penan people. The experiences gained through these engagements continue to inspire confidence, broaden perspectives, and create lasting positive impacts within the communities they serve.
(04) Bengkel Daya Klang
About the Organisation
Bengkel Daya Klang is a welfare institution under the Department of Social Welfare (Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat), Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM). It provides training and employment opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) aged 18 to 45 years. The institution operates under the Protected Workshop Rules 1979 (Kaedah-Kaedah Woksyop Terlindung 1979), providing employment opportunities for PWDs who face challenges competing in the open labour market.
Currently, 35 PWD employees with physical, speech, hearing, and learning disabilities are engaged in various employment activities. Bengkel Daya Klang operates four main work units: Café and Bakery, Sewing and Handicrafts, Catering and Food Service, and Laundry and Agriculture, supporting skills development and employment opportunities.

(05) Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia
Activity Details
Interactive plastic awareness exhibition featuring 3D display props, educational posters on plastic alternatives and environmental impacts, as well as a sustainability quiz focused on plastic decomposition and waste reduction.
About the Organisation
Founded by Master Cheng Yen in Hualien, Taiwan in 1966, Tzu Chi Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-based international non-governmental organization under the United Nations (UN) umbrella. “慈济” (Tzu Chi) literally means “compassionate relief” in Chinese and can be interpreted as “to serve with compassion”, an act held true by all Tzu Chi volunteers, individuals guided by the principles of loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity in thought and in conduct.
From a group of 30 housewives who saved NT 50 cents (approximately RM 0.05) from their grocery money in a bamboo coin bank daily to help those in need, the Foundation has now grown to have over 10 million donors worldwide, and has provided relief to people in 137 countries/regions through its Four Major Missions of Charity, Medicine, Education and Humanistic Culture, which have later extended to include International Relief, Bone Marrow Donation, Environmental Protection and Community Volunteerism.
As an NGO with special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Tzu Chi fully supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals and not only incorporates these goals into its humanitarian aid programmes, but also advocates actions and best practices that align with the Goals at high-level events and largescale international conferences.
Global
• Volunteer presence in 68 countries/regions
• Extended aid to 139 countries/regions
• Built 259 schools in 18 countries/regions
• Built houses for 23,211 families in 18 countries/regions
• Provided over 4.71 million free medical consultations/treatments in 59 countries/regions
• 8,176 recycling service centres, with 105,269 recycling volunteers in 19 countries
Malaysia
• Over 2 million donors
• Helps an average of over 5,000 families monthly
• Provided over 200,000 study grants for needy students
• Provided 4,680 education enrolments for refugee children
• Rendered 130,000 medical treatments to refugees through Tzu Chi Free Clinics in Kuala Lumpur and Klang
• Over 1,000 community recycling centres/points

(06) Kloth Circularity
Activity Details
Participants can test their sustainability knowledge through an interactive quiz, with prizes awarded to successful participants, while exploring informative tabletop displays on circular economy and environmental topics.
About the Organisation
Founded on 11 December 2013, Kloth Circularity is a social enterprise operating in Malaysia and Singapore, with the ambition to catalyse the textiles, clothing and plastics circular economy in Southeast Asia. Guided by the 5R philosophy: Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle, our operations align with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. We develop value chains to divert waste from incinerators, landfills and oceans while addressing social challenges. Through awareness programmes, knowledge-sharing and upcycling workshops, we promote sustainable practices. We empower women through economic opportunities, upcycling textiles into merchandise and gifts. Brands include Kloth Cares, Kloth Woman Up, Kloth Textile and Kloth Wear.

(07) Precious Plastic
Activity Details
Participants will learn how discarded plastic can be transformed into new, usable products through a hands-on recycling demonstration using a manual plastic compression press.
About the Organisation
Precious Plastic Malaysia is a sustainability-driven organisation transforming plastic waste into meaningful products, experiences, and education. Since 2018, we have upcycled over 25 tonnes of plastic waste into more than 50,000 products, including corporate gifts, awards, furniture, and recycled plastic surfaces. Beyond recycling, we work with corporations, government bodies, industry partners, and schools to make plastic recycling more accessible and engaging through hands-on workshops and community programmes. Through circular design, local manufacturing, and education, Precious Plastic Malaysia aims to demonstrate the value of plastic waste and inspire collective action towards a more circular and sustainable Malaysia.

(08) The Lost Food Project
Activity Details
To be confirmed. Potentially an interactive engagement highlighting food rescue efforts, food waste challenges, and practical actions individuals and organisations can take to reduce food loss.
About the Organisation
Established in 2015, The Lost Food Project (TLFP) is a registered Malaysian nonprofit that rescues quality, nutritious food and redistributes it to people and pets who need it most. To date*, we have rescued over 13 million kilos of food which is equivalent to 39 million meals and 39 million kilos of greenhouse gas emissions.
*since inception till July 2026

(09) Green Hero
Activity Details
An interactive food waste simulation where participants navigate surplus food scenarios, learn the impact of different disposal decisions, and commit to practical actions to reduce food waste within their organisations.
About the Organisation
Green Hero is a sustainability platform dedicated to combating food waste and supporting local communities. By partnering with food and beverage merchants, Green Hero provides flexible solutions to clear edible surplus: businesses can offer discounted hours directly to conscious consumers or choose direct food rescue channels to supply NGOs. This approach turns potential waste into accessible meals while reducing landfill emissions. Green Hero empowers businesses to operate more sustainably, creating a circular ecosystem where every meal is valued, carbon footprints are reduced, and community care comes first.

(10) Eats, Shoots & Roots
Activity Details
A hands-on urban gardening activity where participants receive a seed-growing kit, seed packet, or plant seedling to take home. The activity promotes sustainability, food-growing awareness, and participant engagement through customisable, eco-friendly planting kits.
About the Organisation
Eats, Shoots & Roots is a social enterprise that aims to reconnect urbanites with nature through food. Since 2012, we have been transforming urban spaces into edible gardens, bringing people closer to nature through hands-on learning and sustainable food growing. By making food growing simple and accessible, we encourage individuals, families, and communities to cultivate a deeper connection with nature while building healthier, greener, and more resilient lifestyles.

(11) Impakrintas
Activity Details
ImpakRintas will showcase a range of non-profit organisations (NPOs) and social impact initiatives featured on its platform. Participants can learn about the work of these organisations, explore opportunities to contribute through donations or volunteering, and discover ways to support meaningful community and environmental causes.
About the Organisation
Impakrintas, operated via its wholly-owned subsidiary LC Wakaful Digital Sdn Bhd, is Malaysia’s first and only registered Social Exchange Platform (SEP) with the Securities Commission under Section 76A of the Capital Markets and Services Act (CMSA). It enables NGOs to fundraise in a regulated, transparent environment with structured disclosures and oversight. The Social Exchange was launched by the SC Chairman and Deputy Finance Minister on 25 May 2026 at SC.
Together, these platforms form a vertically integrated social finance ecosystem that addresses both how social funds are raised and how those funds are securely distributed and utilised on the ground.
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