By: Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali
IPOH – WEIL Hotel has set a historic record as the first hotel in Malaysia to obtain ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) certification under the ESG Certification Programme for Hotels & Resorts by the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH).
The certification was achieved through a collaboration involving SGS Malaysia and Saimatrix Integrated, with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).
WEIL Hotel Managing Director, Liew Yu-Wei, said the achievement reflects the hotel’s deep commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible tourism, in line with the National Tourism Policy 2020–2030.
“The certification process involved intensive training, preliminary assessments, and the implementation of a comprehensive sustainability action plan, positioning WEIL Hotel as a new benchmark in Malaysia’s hospitality landscape.
“We pursued ESG certification not merely for recognition, but because we truly care about how we conduct our business.
“This achievement underscores that with careful planning and strong commitment, sustainable hospitality is absolutely attainable.
“We hope our success will inspire other hotels across Malaysia to embrace ESG principles and contribute to a more sustainable future, in line with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” he said.
He also expressed his appreciation to all parties who played a key role in making the milestone possible.
“Congratulations to the entire WEIL team for this outstanding accomplishment, which sets a new benchmark for the nation’s hospitality industry,” he added.
Meanwhile, MOTAC, MAH, SGS, and Saimatrix also commended WEIL Hotel’s leadership and collaborative spirit, positioning the hotel as a reference point and inspiration for other establishments nationwide.
Liew Yu-Wei added that this achievement reflects WEIL Hotel’s commitment to welcoming guests with innovation, authenticity, and sustainable hospitality—further strengthening its role as a catalyst for a more responsible and sustainable hospitality ecosystem ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
“This accomplishment is not just an individual success, but a catalyst for the wider transformation of the hospitality industry towards more responsible, humane and sustainable operations,” he stressed.
