Sustainability: An Urgent Necessity for ASEAN Development

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – May 29, 2025 – Sustainability is no longer a distant goal, but an urgent necessity, according to a recent interview with Calvin Woo, Head of the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In a brief news segment by Astro AWANI, Woo emphasized the need to integrate sustainability into both business and policy development. "Sustainability is no longer an ambition, but a necessity," stated Woo, "and it should be integral to business and policy development." Woo's comments highlight a growing global concern about the environmental and social impacts of rapid economic growth. The Astro AWANI segment underscores the importance of incorporating sustainable practices into long-term planning to ensure a more responsible and equitable future. The video serves as a call to action for businesses and policymakers to prioritize sustainability in their decision-making processes.