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16 S'wakian companies, organisations shortlisted for JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Award
Dr Hazland (second row, ninth from left) takes a group photo with the Top 30 finalists, judges, and JCI committee members. — Photo by Kentigern Minggu
KUCHING (Aug 10): A total of 16 companies and organisations from Sarawak were shortlisted among the 30 finalists for the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Malaysia Sustainable Development Award 2025.
They are Safewater Asia Sdn Bhd; Yong Yu Resources Sdn Bhd; JCI Riam; JCI Jalan Tanjung Kidurong; Sibu Municipal Council; ChampSpeak (Champs Education); Kuching South City Council (MBKS); Borsa Food Sdn Bhd (YourgutBB Kuching); Timuran Kembangan Sdn Bhd; Kuching Performing Arts Association; Layar Education Development Committee (LEDC); Angkatan Zaman Mansang (Azam) Sarawak; Persatuan Wind Orchestra Kuching (The Band Lab); Taka Patisserie; The Ranee Sdn Bhd; and a coalition between Nature Resource Solutions (NRS), Kuching Urban Farming (KUF) and MBKS.
At a press conference held at the Borneo Cultures Museum here yesterday announcing the Top 30 finalists, Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni commended their efforts in creating tangible impact within their communities and inspiring others to follow suit.
'Being shortlisted is no small feat — it represents months, if not years, of dedication, innovation and purpose-driven action.
'This year's theme – 'Local Action, Global Impact' – is particularly fitting as small local initiatives, when replicated across communities, can transform nations and drive global progress,' he said, adding he was encouraged to see many initiatives that aligned with the ministry's vision for a greener, more inclusive and resilient Malaysia.
'In Sarawak, for example, we are working to implement the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint 2030 and the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap – long-term strategies that require not only policy direction but also the active participation of communities, businesses and change-makers like you,' he said.
He urged JCI to focus on its future activities and programmes on key global megatrends and emerging risks such as climate change, economic uncertainty and the potential for future pandemics or biological threats.
Other finalists from across Malaysia include Pertubuhan Amal Kebajikan En Xin Negeri Sembilan; Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine; Mins Studio Sdn Bhd; Lim and Nyu Dental Surgery; Kiwanis Club of Muar; Stellar Education Group Sdn Bhd; Universiti Malaya; JCI Kuala Lumpur Mandarin; the Ban Ning Teh Society (1954) Malacca; Collaborative Excellence Sdn Bhd; Wellspring Buildtrade Sdn Bhd; Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd; the Department of Fisheries Malaysia; and the Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation.
All finalists had their project submissions evaluated by a panel of independent judges, and were selected from a pool of 65 participants.
The winners will be announced at the Grand Award Ceremony on Sep 21 to be held at the Imperial Hotel Kuching from 5pm to 10pm.
First held in 2017, the award aims to celebrate and recognise projects carried out by companies and non-governmental organisations in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Also present were 2025 JCI Malaysia national deputy president JCI Senator Vincent Leng; 2025 JCI Kuching local president Albert Loi Wang Shieng; and 2025 JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Award organising chairwoman Bivi Ling Siew Chee. JCI lead Malaysia Sustainable Development Award shortlist
