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2024 | Quarter 4

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Malakoff Highlights Sustainability at the Clean Cities & Urban Development Forum 2024

On 20 and 21 November 2024, Malakoff Corporation Berhad (Malakoff), a member of MMC Group, participated in the Clean Cities & Urban Development Forum 2024 that was held in Kuala Lumpur. This event brought together prominent industry leaders, including policymakers and innovators to explore the challenges and opportunities of urban development within the framework of sustainability.

At the forefront of this dialogue was Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, Malakoff's Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, who served as one of the panel speakers. He delivered a compelling talk on 'The Role of Waste-to-Energy in Urban and Rural Sustainability', highlighting the transformative potential of innovative energy solutions in addressing global waste management challenges. During the session, Anwar Syahrin also engaged with participants by answering pressing questions from the floor, sharing valuable insights into Malakoff's expertise in harnessing Waste-to-Energy (WTE) technology as a cornerstone of sustainable development.

Malakoff's participation in the forum highlights the company's unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and technological innovation.

The forum also offered an invaluable platform for sharing Malakoff's journey while gaining insights from other organisations and experts equally dedicated to a sustainable future. It underscored the critical importance of cross-industry collaboration in tackling the pressing challenges of climate change, waste management and energy security.

This participation is part of Malakoff's commitment towards the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Additionally, it supports, UN SDG No. 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, which aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation. It is also aligned with Malakoff's overarching purpose of 'Enhancing Life, Enriching Communities'.