Baiduri Bank, in collaboration with UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), successfully hosted an exclusive networking event, “The Business of Sustainability: A Strategic Engagement for Bruneian Leaders” at the Baiduri Community Space, Level 8, Baiduri Bank Headquarters.
The event brought together influential leaders from Brunei Darussalam’s oil and gas, energy, and maritime industries to explore how sustainability can be integrated at a strategic level to strengthen business resilience, support portfolio diversification, and drive long-term economic growth.
The programme featured insights from Ti Eng Hui, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Baiduri Bank, who shared the Bank’s journey as a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact; Dr. Richard Colin Marshall, Senior Economist at the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator, who highlighted the macroeconomic imperative of sustainability in Southeast Asia; February Yoon Ping of CIMB Bank, highlighted how financial institutions are both enablers and drivers of corporate sustainability; Nurasyikin Rosni of Telekom Malaysia Berhad shared how Malaysia’s digital backbone is advancing sustainability to build resilience and long-term competitiveness; and Faroze Nadar, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Malaysia and Brunei, who introduced the strategic tools and frameworks available to Bruneian businesses to become sustainability fit and ESG ready.
“The gathering of Brunei’s business community today is about more than dialogue—it is about building momentum towards a more sustainable future that contributes directly to the aspirations of Wawasan 2035. Sustainability is no longer optional; it is integral to business resilience, portfolio diversification, and long-term value creation. By exchanging ideas and sharing expertise, we can collectively shape strategies that secure both economic prosperity and environmental stewardship for generations to come,” said Ti Eng Hui, CEO of Baiduri Bank.
Echoing this, Faroze Nadar, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei stressed that: “Business resilience and competitiveness are increasingly tied to sustainability. This engagement is not just a platform for discussion - it is a call to action. We must accelerate efforts, scale impact, and bring more companies into the journey, and Bruneian businesses have the potential to be an example to the world”.
The event also underscored Baiduri Bank’s long‑term commitment to advancing Brunei Darussalam’s sustainability agenda. Earlier this year, the Bank became the sole financier of Brunei’s largest solar project, a milestone in accelerating the nation’s renewable energy transition, aligned with national targets under both the Brunei National Climate Change Policy (BNCCP) and Brunei’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The Bank has also supported the national climate agenda by co‑hosting an Energy Efficiency Workshop with the Department of Energy and Brunei Climate Change Office in August, equipping small-medium enterprises and corporates with practical tools for energy management and transition. These initiatives reflect the Bank’s growing role as a catalyst for realising the Wawasan Brunei 2035 to become a dynamic and sustainable economy.
