Prasarana Powers Ahead With ESG Goals

Idzqandar Abu Bakar, Group Chief Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainable Development Officer, Prasarana

02-Sep-25 09:30

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Prasarana Malaysia is advancing several ESG initiatives, from electrifying its bus fleet to creating more opportunities for the differently-abled and strengthening ESG compliance across its 5,000 vendors. Idzqandar Abu Bakar, Group Chief Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainable Development Officer, shares the company’s goals and the challenges ahead.

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Elaine Boey

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Categories: economy, travel, Cars/Motoring, environment

Tags: bus fleet, public transport, prasarana, esg, klang valley, sustainability,

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