Kuala Lampur, Aug. 3 -- As the global economy pivots toward sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are no longer a footnote in business strategy - they are front and centre. Across financial institutions, conglomerates, and regulators, ESG now drives decision-making and reporting. At the heart of this transformation is the accounting profession. Accountants are expected to go beyond financial reporting to tackle sustainability disclosures, carbon audits, and governance reviews. As this shift intensifies, the demand for ESG-literate graduates grows. The question is: are Malaysian universities doing enough to prepare them?

While ESG themes are increasingly mentioned in classrooms, their actual presence i...