We are a
sustainable
development
law firm
We use law and policy to drive change
Redesigning corporate legal vehicles for competitiveness in a world with new aspirations
Non-Profit Organisations
Strengthening civil society groups and NGOs for higher performance
Cross-Sector Collaborations
Building multi-party, intersectoral partnerships for positive impact
Business Sustainability
Helping thought leaders think about ESG better, aligning intelligence with purpose
Corporate & Commercial Work
Advising on corporate structures; negotiating and preparing commercial agreements
Special Projects
Projects for the furtherance of human aspirations which do not fit within traditional categories
What We Do
How do we all
live together,
and thrive?
Recent Activities & News
30 April 2026
Department of Biosafety | Workshop on Liability and Redress 2026
Jia Yaw was invited as a subject matter expert to deliver a presentation on institutional readiness for liability and redress relating to modern biotechnology research.
15 April 2026
Webinar | A Malaysia-Netherlands Dialogue: Private Sector Approaches to Sustainability - Strategies Behind Climate Lawsuits
Jia Yaw was invited to speak on the development of climate lawsuits and how it is shaping the climate governance landscape in Malaysia.
9 April 2026
BFM | Leaf it to The Courts: Forest Rights on Trial
BFM’s Richard Bradburry and Keith Kam interviewed Jia Yaw on the podcast Morning Brief to discuss Malaysia’s second ever climate litigation case. This judicial review is filed by six youths against the Malaysian government under the campaign ‘Mana Hutan Kami’.
![[Registration now open] Kiu & Co. Seminar | From Policy to Practice: Implementing the NAPBHR, HREDD, and the Future of Malaysian ESG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/793f04_aee184adc1a74a4b8ba19c3c3535cc65~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_483,h_242,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Blue%20and%20White%20Eggs.jpg)
8 October 2025
[Registration now open] Kiu & Co. Seminar | From Policy to Practice: Implementing the NAPBHR, HREDD, and the Future of Malaysian ESG
Join us for this high-level, practitioner-led seminar for an analysis of the NAPBHR and its effects on ESG implementation in Malaysia. Registrations close 29 October 2025.
12 August 2025
Launching Malaysia's National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
It’s been several years in the making, but the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights has finally been launched!
23 September 2025
BFM | Turning Point for Climate Justice
BFM’s Shazana Mokhtar interviewed Jia Yaw on the podcast People, Planet, Profit to discuss the new frontiers of climate litigation and state responsibility following the ICJ’s advisory opinion.
26 August 2025
Recap of our 19 August 2025 seminar - The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and What it Means for Malaysia
How it went and what’s next on this landmark opinion.
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4 August 2025
[Registration now open] Kiu & Co. Seminar | The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and What it Means for Malaysia
Join us for this high-level, practitioner-led seminar for an analysis of the ICJ's decision and its impact on climate governance in Malaysia. Registrations close 8 August 2025.
7 November 2024
The Star ESG Summit
Jia Yaw spoke about the importance of social inclusion during The Star ESG Summit.
3 August 2023
SPAN Roundtable Discussion on Amending the Federal Constitution to recognise the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
Working together with SPAN and APHR, we organised a Roundtable Discussion to convene stakeholders to campaign for the recognition of this fundamental right in Malaysia.
18 December 2024
Attending the 2024 National SDG Council Meeting
Jia Yaw attended the National SDG Council Meeting representing the Malaysian CSO-SDG Alliance.
10 December 2024
Human Rights Day Forum 2024
We were invited to attend the Human Rights Day Forum, which featured discussions between government and businesses on plans to empower human rights.