AI, Data and Sustainability: Lessons from Malaysia’s Enterprises (featuring MIGHT, PETRONAS Digital, PayNet and Sandisk)

AIBP ASEAN B2B Growth

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Rushdi Abdul Rahim, President & CEO, Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT); Ts. Shaharuddin Hamid Mustapha, CEO, PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd (PDSB); Azleena Idris, Senior Director and Head of Strategy & ESG Office, Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet); and Joseph Fernandez, Senior Director (Chief of Staff, Sustainability & Strategy), SanDisk. Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia’s enterprises are aligning digital transformation with sustainability objectives.

MIGHT, a public–private partnership focused on Malaysia’s high technology and innovation agenda, underscores the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building a sustainable economy. PETRONAS Digital, the digital and AI arm of PETRONAS, explains how technology is driving efficiency, reducing emissions, and building resilience in the energy sector. PayNet, Malaysia’s national provider of financial market infrastructure, highlights how digital payments and trusted financial systems support inclusive and sustainable economic development. SanDisk, a global leader in data storage solutions, emphasises the critical role of data infrastructure as the foundation for enterprises on their sustainability journey.

The discussion captures both the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises as they balance innovation, resilience, and environmental responsibility while preparing for the next phase of sustainable growth.