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Cyberview launches ESG framework and 5-year roadmap

Posted on February 23, 2023July 11, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

Cyberview Sdn Bhd launched its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and 5-year roadmap yesterday. This is to align the organisation with the government’s agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

During the event, our very own Pauline Ho, Chief Operating Officer, PwC Malaysia and 30% Club Malaysia Steering Co Member – Board Mentoring was present to share the raison d’etre behind the 30% Club to guests and employees of Cyberview.

The 30% Club Malaysia remains true to its objectives to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) with a focus on gender balance on Boards and C-Suites. In addition, we encourage businesses to work together for change and sustainable progress.

Cyberview is a Corporate Advocate of 30% Club Malaysia since 2022. With the launch of its ESG network and in line with our objectives, we will work closely with Cyberview to advance DE&I initiatives within the organisation and in Cyberjaya.

An Afternoon Tea with 8th Cohort

Posted on December 5, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

As the saying goes, “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher”- Oprah Winfrey

Recently, on a sunny afternoon in Kuala Lumpur, mentees of the 8th Cohort of the Board Mentoring Scheme had the opportunity to connect with two established corporate board members namely Datin Teh Ija Jalil and Chye Neo Chong, as special guests over tea and scones.

The special guests shared views and experiences on both personal and professional basis.

The key messages to take away from Chye Neo are as follows:
1. Do your homework on the type of industry and

boards you wish to join.
2.Do enquire from others on the culture, level of

governance and the board members profiles.
3. Go in with the view that you are there to contribute

and to enjoy your boardroom experiences

The key messages to take away from Datin Teh Ija are as follows:
1. Always be prepared for meetings
2. Continuous learning is key in today’s changing

environment
3. Acquire new knowledge on Sustainability topics, for

instance
4. Respect all views and ensure views are minuted;

be it consenting or dissenting

“Overall, you want to achieve a collegiate atmosphere with a consensus view after a full debate that prioritises the company and key stakeholders’ interests.”

Finally, Norlela Baharudin MIA,FCPA Aust,ICDM,TEFL, the Board Mentoring Manager, as well as Tian Pouw TP Pun Steering Committee member, thanked the two guests for their endless support, being both past and future mentors to the 30% Club Malaysia Board Mentoring Scheme and for being part of this first of such event.

The mentees had not only benefited valuable networking but also shared learnings and career path growth as part of their Mentoring journey.

Climate Action Amplified: Harnessing the Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – DEI Conversation #4

Posted on October 28, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

The 30% Club Malaysia held its last DEI Conversation of the year entitled: Climate Action Powered by DEI. Here are the recordings.

Session 1: Harnessing the Power of DEI featuring the conversation between Rupal Kantaria, Partner at Oliver Wyman and Steering Committee member of 30% Club UK, and Ami Moris, Chair of 30% Club Malaysia.
Watch it here.

Session 2: Advancing Nature Based Solutions (NBS), on understanding how businesses can play a role in preserving green and community livelihoods while creating carbon credits as part of sustainability action. Featuring a conversation with foremost NBS experts in Asia, Prof Dr Koh Lian Pin of NUS and Dr Dzaeman Dzulkifli of Tropical Rainforest Conservation & Research Centre.
Watch it here.

Session 3: Businesses are expected to do more i.e. tackling human rights issues and inequities. Check-out our feisty panelists as they discuss reimagining leadership.
Watch it here.

Getting on Board: DEI Conversation #3

Posted on October 27, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

In early July, the 30% Club Malaysia held a panel discussion DEI Conversation #3: Getting on Board.

It is an event tailored specifically for all senior women leaders, aspiring, and new board directors.

In this highly inspiring session, SP Setia’s CHRO Nadiah Tan Abdullah, TPPun Advisory’s Founder/Advisory Tian Pouw TP Pun and Rohas’s INED Dr. Ir. Jey Ramasamy and 30% Club Malaysia’s Chair and MIBG’s CEO Ami Moris share personal insights and the realities of securing a board seat.

Watch here for the recording of DEI Conversation #3: Getting on Board.

Celebration of Cohort 7 and Welcoming of Cohort 8

Posted on September 2, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

In early September the 30% Club Malaysia celebrated the Cohort 7 who completed the Board Mentoring Scheme.

About 17 mentees completed the nine month scheme successfully.

In early September the 30% Club Malaysia celebrated the Cohort 7 who completed the Board Mentoring Scheme.

About 17 mentees completed the nine month scheme successfully.

At the event the 30% Club Malaysia welcomed Cohort 8 of the 30% Club Malaysia’s Board Mentoring Scheme.

Gracing the event was Minister of Finance, YB Senator Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, where he also announced that Government Linked Investment Companies (GLICs) must have at least 30% women representation on their boards.

Check out the Q&A session with him.

DEI workshop for INED

Posted on July 20, 2022July 11, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

The 30% Club Malaysia and our corporate
advocate EY recently organised a two-hour Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Workshop for Independent Non-Executive Directors and senior leaders of public listed companies.

During the workshop participants discussed the business case for more balanced gender representation in boardrooms, the plan, challenges, action plan, and support needed to realise the DEI ambitions.

Some recommendations include having a diversity policy in the Board Charter, collecting data to drive
actions and decisions, and knowing where to source for board-ready women directors.

Driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: DEI Conversation #2

Posted on June 9, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

In early June, the 30% Club Malaysia’s Chair Ami Moris spoke to Dr. Ken Yeoh of Bursa Malaysia, Soraphol Tulayasathien of The Stock Exchange of Thailand; and Chin Loo Low of EDGE Certification on what it takes to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.

Key take outs:

1. Quotas and KPIs need to be augmented by

advocacy beyond just the boardroom;

these initiatives must also include top leadership.

2. Increased and specific disclosure requirements

by investors, regulators and policy makers to

expedite demographic representation.

3. Focus on equity is crucial given established

practices of unequal access to opportunities.

4. DEI is not a compliance exercise or a

mere reporting tool, rather a competitive

advantage.

5. There is ROI in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Workshop on Resume Writing

Posted on May 31, 2022July 11, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

“Very helpful in forming thoughts for drafting one’s board resume,” Savita Saigal.

“It was a very informative and interactive session, “Norliza Rasool Khan.

“Raj shared very useful tips on the Do’s and Don’ts on how to write a board profile,” Leong Sow Yoke.

These were some of the extracts from the feedback we received from the participants/mentees of the Board Profile Writing Masterclass, which was held recently.

The workshop was conducted by CnetG Asia’s Managing Partner and 30% Club Malaysia Steering Committee member Raj Kumar Paramanathan. This is the second session that 30% Club Malaysia had partnered with CnetG Asia, a global executive search and leadership development firm.

It was the first face-to-face session for the mentees since the onset of the MCO more than two years ago.

At this half-day masterclass session, Raj Kumar shared tips on how to write a well-structured board profile and resume to our group of mentees of the Board Mentoring Scheme.

After the session, the participants/mentees networked with each other, exchanging ideas and information amongst them.

Scholarship for entrepreneurial woman

Posted on May 29, 2022July 11, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

The 30% Club Malaysia and Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Business School are delighted to announce that for a fifth year, scholarship to attend the part-time MBA programme at the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia campus will be offered to an entrepreneurial woman.

The successful applicant will commence the two year programme in September 2022 or January 2023.

To be eligible to apply to the scholarship scheme, applicants should:

• Be female and of Malaysian nationality.

• Have been offered and accepted a place on the part-time MBA Programme.

• Complete the Edinburgh Business School Scholarship application form and submit it with two written references in support of the scholarship application. Ideally one should be from your current, or your most recent employer. If this is not possible, personal references are acceptable.

• Complete, online applications must be received by midnight 15th December 2022.

The successful applicant shall receive a scholarship to undertake the part-time MBA programme at the Malaysia Campus.

The scholarship covers the costs of study materials, teaching sessions and revision seminars for the nine MBA courses required to qualify for the MBA degree, plus and graduation fee.

Study will commence in September 2022 or January 2023 and the successful applicant must attend all scheduled teaching sessions, revision seminars and sit examination at the prescribed exam sessions.

Malaysia has highest percentage women board members in Asia

Posted on April 28, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

A latest study by Deloitte in collaboration with the 30% Club found that Malaysia has the highest percentage of women chief financial officers among the Asian nations surveyed (34.9 per cent), more than double the global average of 15.7 per cent.

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