Seedlings Of Hope

A Centre Of Research Excellence For Capital Markets

The Institute for Capital Market Research Malaysia (ICMR) is an initiative by the Securities Commission Malaysia. It is funded by the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) as an independent think tank, dedicated toward conducting research projects and thematic studies related to overall capital market development. Aligned with the Securities Commission’s Capital Market Master Plans, ICMR through its mandate, promotes the development of an inclusive, resilient and sustainable Malaysian capital market which benefits the overall economy. Leading the charge is Director Datin Azleen Osman Rani. Photo credit: LinkedIn | Datin Azleen Osman Rani See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What’s Happening At The Bursa Carbon Exchange

Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), Malaysia’s voluntary carbon market (VCM) exchange, is part of the nation’s commitment towards achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as early as 2050. BCX is a spot exchange that facilitates the trading of high-quality carbon credits via standardised carbon contracts. Corporates may purchase these credits to offset their carbon footprint while the sale of carbon credits, in return, will help to finance and drive the development of domestic GHG emission reduction and removal solutions and projects. We speak to Dr Chen Wei-nee, Head of Carbon Exchange, Bursa Malaysia Berhad. Photo credit: LinkedIn | Dr. Wei-nee Chen See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Return To Origin

Origo Eco, co-founded by Seau Yeen Su, specialises in transforming agricultural waste and by-products into compostable disposable items. The company champions a true double circular economy concept, where waste is revitalised and transformed into high-value compostable products. These products, after their lifespan, seamlessly return to the earth, leaving no trace behind, epitomising sustainable innovation and environmental responsibility. Photo Credits: origoeco.com See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Seedlings Of Hope

Abundant Ventures started its life as a social enterprise in September 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. They have evolved from gifting seedlings to urban community gardens to engaging with urban smallholder farmers. To date, they have rescued 12,000 kgs of food, prevented 30,000 kgs of greenhouse gas emissions, accumulated close to 2,000 volunteer hours and donated close to 15,000 seedlings and seeds. I’m here with co-founder Elene Kee. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

MICE On The Rise

The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) is the country's largest exhibition centre with one million square feet of gross exhibition space and triple volume exhibition halls. The entire combined exhibition halls are able to accommodate up to 47,700 visitors in theatre style seating and 28,300 guests in the banquet arrangement at any one time. MITEC is the first component and flagship of KL Metropolis. The global MICE market was valued at USD 876.42 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a compound annual Growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030. Leading MITEC is Mala Dorasamy, the CEO. Image Credit: LinkedIn | Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.