Kuala Lampur, April 12 -- As sustainability takes centre stage in boardroom discussions across Malaysia, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has evolved from a compliance exercise to a strategic imperative. Beyond glossy sustainability reports, the critical role of internal auditors - the silent guardians of governance - ensures that ESG disclosures reflect true organisational commitment to responsible practices.

In a landscape shaped by Bursa Malaysia's enhanced sustainability reporting guidelines (2022) and Bank Negara Malaysia's climate risk management policies, internal auditors have emerged as vital enablers of ESG success for Malaysian publicly listed companies (PLCs). These professionals are becoming strategic pa...