MIDA and Perodua Strengthen ESG Readiness to Future-Proof Local Automotive Component Vendors

MIDA and Perodua Strengthen ESG Readiness to Future-Proof Local Automotive Component Vendors

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 July 2026 – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd. (Perodua) today strengthened their collaboration to help Malaysian automotive component vendors accelerate their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) adoption, equipping them to meet rising global sustainability requirements and remain competitive in international supply chains.

Approximately 50 Perodua vendors participated in the ESG Awareness Session held at Perodua Headquarters, Sungai Choh, Rawang, where they gained practical guidance on ESG implementation, emerging sustainability expectations, and available government support.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MIDA, stated, “Sustainability is no longer optional.  It is a business imperative for companies seeking to compete in global supply chains. As ESG becomes an increasingly important factor in investment and sourcing decisions, Malaysian companies, particularly SMEs, must strengthen their sustainability capabilities to remain globally competitive. Through our collaboration with Perodua, MIDA is equipping local vendors with the knowledge, facilitation and financial support they need to accelerate their ESG journey through initiatives such as the Domestic Investment Accelerator Fund (DIAF) – ESG Adoption.  By strengthening domestic capabilities today, we are helping Malaysian companies seize future opportunities while supporting the nation’s transition towards a more sustainable and resilient industrial economy.”

The programme builds on the successful collaboration between MIDA and Perodua under the MIDA–Perodua Digital Transformation Ecosystem (DTE) Programme by expanding the partnership beyond digitalisation to also strengthen ESG capabilities and promote sustainable business practices among local vendors. As global supply chains evolve, sustainability has become an increasingly important requirement for manufacturers seeking to remain competitive and meet international market expectations.

The programme featured an industry sharing session by Dr. John Loh, Chief Executive Officer of Emerging EEPC Sdn. Bhd., who shared Emerging EEPC’s ESG transformation journey and the business value realised through ESG adoption,   including the support received through MIDA’s Domestic Investment Accelerator Fund (DIAF) – ESG Adoption.

Participants also benefited from a presentation by Mr. Ee Beng, Head of ESG Services, Genashtim Sdn. Bhd., who highlighted practical approaches to integrating ESG into business operations and introduced the B Impact Assessment (BIA) as a framework to help companies assess, measure and continuously improve their ESG performance.

The session concluded with a briefing by MIDA on the Domestic Investment Accelerator Fund (DIAF) – ESG Adoption, which outlined the financial assistance available to Malaysian companies to support ESG adoption, as well as the eligibility criteria and application process.

Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, Perodua President & Chief Executive Officer, said, “We appreciate MIDA’s continued support in advancing ESG adoption, particularly among SMEs, as stronger sustainability capabilities will enable more local vendors to participate meaningfully in the automotive supply chain.

“Perodua remains committed to supporting ESG initiatives across the automotive ecosystem and will continue to lead by example by integrating ESG principles and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our business operations and supply chain development,” he added.

MIDA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malaysian companies through strategic partnerships and targeted facilitation programmes. Through its collaboration with Perodua, MIDA continues to support local suppliers in strengthening their ESG capabilities to meet evolving global sustainability requirements, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and resilience.

The ESG Awareness Session forms part of MIDA’s broader efforts to accelerate ESG adoption across Malaysian industries and promote sustainable industrial development in line with the country’s economic aspirations and the National Investment Aspirations (NIA). This initiative also aligns with the strategic pillars of the #InvestLokal campaign by empowering the local automotive supply chain ecosystem, helping local automotive vendors build sustainable, resilient future-ready manufacturing capabilities.

Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President and Chief Executive Officer of Perodua

Mr. Faizal Jalaludin, Executive Director, Investment Promotion, MIDA

– THE END –

About MIDA

MIDA is the Government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments in the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing opportunities arising from the current technology revolution. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow MIDA on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.

About Perodua

Established in 1993, Perodua has grown in terms of production as well as car registration, and now becoming the national car company that is leading the industry into the Electric Vehicle (EV) era. By doing so, we lead over 100,000 local workers within the automotive ecosystem into the next stage of the industry’s future. We do more than just making cars, we also develop new technologies and at the same time, train Malaysians to be self-reliance in this industry.

For media enquiries, please contact:

MIDA

Mr. Sukri Abu Bakar
Director, Domestic Investment Division
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
Tel: +603-2267 3685
Email: [email protected]

Perodua