Ipoh’s Weil Hotel recognised As Malaysia’s First ESG-certified Hotel By MBOR

IPOH, April 15 (Bernama) -- Weil Hotel in Ipoh, Perak, has been officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) as the first environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-certified hotel in Malaysia, marking a significant achievement in the country’s hospitality industry landscape.

The hotel’s managing director Liew Yu-Wei said the recognition reflects Weil Hotel’s continued commitment to strengthening the implementation of ESG principles across all levels of its operations.

“This recognition is not just about being first. It is about the responsibility to continue to grow, operate and contribute meaningfully to the future of the local hospitality industry.

“We also see ESG not as a mere necessity, but rather as an important foundation in shaping operations that are more responsible, resilient and have a positive impact on the environment and community,” he said.

He told reporters after the certificate presentation ceremony in conjunction with the recognition of Weil Hotel as the “National Record Holder of the First ESG-Certified Hotel” here today.

Earlier, Liew received the recognition from MBOR representative Megat Faris Megat Muzaffar Shah at the same ceremony, which was also attended by approximately 100 invited guests from government agencies, tourism authorities and industry players. 

Liew said that, apart from the MBOR recognition, Weil Hotel also made history as the first hotel in Malaysia to receive ESG certification under a programme led by the Malaysian Association of Hotels, in collaboration with SGS Malaysia and Saimatrix Integrated, and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in November last year.

“In the same month, the hotel was also awarded the first LEED Gold O+M certification in Malaysia by the US Green Building Council, thus strengthening its commitment to global sustainability standards,” he added.

-- BERNAMA