The Malaysia SDG Summit 2023-2024 is a series of summits presented by the Ministry of Economy with the theme, “SDGs Local Actions for Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Malaysia” and is implemented by stages according to region involving Economic Corridor Authorities and State Governments. The summit has been carried out in the Southern Region, Northern Region, as well as in Sabah and Sarawak.  The Eastern Region is the final leg in these series and will give way to Malaysia National SDG Summit 2024 scheduled in July 2024.

Malaysia has adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development document which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Ministry of Economy has been given the mandate to be the focal point in empowering and intensifying programmes as well as monitoring the progress of SDGs implementation at national level.

The Ministry of Economy has appointed the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) as the coordinator for Malaysia SDG Summit 2024: Wilayah Timur. The objective of organising such summits at regional level is to enable local participation, as well as publicize the achievements and challenges of SDG implementation in each region, and Malaysia in general.

Spanning across the 4 East Coast Economic Region (ECER) states – Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Mersing and Segamat in Johor, the Malaysia SDG Summit 2024: Wilayah Timur features on-the-ground community-based programmes, workshops and talks in spreading the awareness to the people of ECER.

• Prelude Events in Kelantan, Pahang and Johor 
• Technical Visit to Setiu Wetlands, Terengganu  
• Main Event in Terengganu – Regional Forum 

The 1-day forum will bring together over 1,000 participants from various sectors to support the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The keynotes and sessions will focus on socioeconomic topics of the east coast region of Peninsular Malaysia

• 30 exhibitors
• 5 keynote speakers
• 4 Expert Sharing
• 2 Minister Speeches
• 1 Youth Environment Living Lab (YELL) Workshop 

The Youth Environment Living Lab (YELL) for Local Action workshop will align with the Summit’s theme of “SDG’s Local Action for Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Malaysia” by providing 50 youth participants a platform to identify and discuss key environmental issues in their local communities. With a focus on the People and Planet aspects of the Summit, this workshop aims to build capacity, empower strategic communications regarding environmental issues, and encourage collaborative community projects and advocacy led by young people. This interactive workshop will also showcase environmental conservation and sustainability efforts by YELL network partners based in Terengganu, with opportunities for participants to volunteer in their initiatives.  YELL is a joint programme of UNDP and UNICEF in collaboration with Amanah Lestari Alam (ALAM) and European Union (EU).