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GREEN INVESTMENT MAKE SENSE

Many people, not just Malaysians, do not have a clear perception about what green building is all about. The reality is that green building is beneficial in many ways, and that it isn’t only morally right to go green. It makes sense on an economic, productivity, well-being, and lifestyle perspective. Read more

GOING ‘GREEN’ MAKES FINANCIAL SENSE

Environmentally-friendly initiatives are not always looked upon favourably by Malaysians (and indeed, the rest of the world). This is hardly surprising, given the relatively cheap costs of fuel, energy and water here, as compared to many other First World nations. Globally speaking, governments face an uphill battle in convincing their people that such initiatives are necessary, since they can...

TOP GLOVE ON BULLISH MODE

SHAH ALAM: Top Glove Corp Bhd expects its sales and profit to be at an all-time high this year, boosted by the weak ringgit and lower prices of raw materials.Chairman Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai said business was “very encouraging”, also due to the results seen from the rubber glove manufacturer’s heavy investment in automation and computerisation in its...

MAKE IT COMPULSARY TO BUILD GREEN BUILDINGS

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 11): The authorities have been urged to give mandates to developers to build sustainable buildings as the country aims to transform its town centres into smart cities, said panelists at the “Smart Cities: Tackling Urbanisation and Climate Change” forum yesterday. Read more