Singapore and Malaysia - 3rd Regional Newsletter 🌱
Hi Vegan Leader,
Welcome to our latest Vegan Leaders regional update for Singapore and Malaysia. We’re excited to share sustainability developments across the region, upcoming vegan events, and ways you can continue driving positive change within your organisation.
🌏 The Sustainability Landscape in 2026
Across our region, sustainability has moved firmly into the mainstream, from government strategies to corporate ESG dashboards.
🇸🇬 Singapore Green Plan 2030 continues to guide national efforts around sustainable living, food resilience, and low-carbon consumption.
🇲🇾 Malaysia is advancing long-term sustainability objectives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030), with stronger integration of climate resilience and inclusive growth.
At the same time, corporate ESG expectations are becoming more structured — with increasing scrutiny on Scope 3 emissions, supply chains, procurement, and reporting standards.
Food systems sit at the intersection of all of these priorities.
For corporate professionals, this creates a unique space where values, leadership, and measurable impact align.
🌱 What This Means for VLCM Members
Across our community, many members are already leading the way by:
• Advocating for more sustainable catering policies
• Introducing plant‑forward defaults at workplace events
• Supporting ESG and DEI goals through food choices
• Engaging procurement teams on sustainable purchasing
• Building informal plant-based communities inside their organisations
In 2026, we encourage you to think beyond lifestyle — and toward influence.
Where does food show up in your organisation’s sustainability strategy?
Where could it show up?
Your leadership matters more than you realise. And if you’re looking to amplify your impact, build practical change‑making skills, and move from individual action to organisational influence, you may find valuable support in the Workplace Catalyst for Change Program, a professional development pathway designed to empower employees to drive plant‑forward, sustainability‑aligned initiatives inside their companies.
📣 Upcoming events
Feel free to reach out if you need help finding vegan options in Singapore or Malaysia. If you're interested in participating in vegan or vegan-friendly events, here are some suggestions:
SINGAPORE
🌱 Vegan Potluck
📍Novena courtesy of Brooke
📆 Saturday, 4 April
⏰ 1pm
🫙🍴Bring your own (BYO) plate, container, cutleries and 1 extra serving spoon
🌱 Climate Change Conversations 2026
📍 The Great Hall, Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, 30A Yishun Central 1, Singapore 768796
📆 Saturday, 18 April
⏰ 8am-5pm
🔗 Whatsapp +65 8369 4380 for more details
🌱 Singapore International vegan festival
📍Tzu Chi Humanistic centre
📆 Sunday, 19 April
⏰ 9-6pm
🔗 Whatsapp +65 8369 4380 for more details
🌱 Burma Social Vegan Nights
📍 Burma Social Restaurant
📆 Every last Thursday of the month
⏰ 6pm
📞 60169140 to check correct date and reserve
MALAYSIA
🌱 The Green Table: Her Edition
📍Park View Cafe , KLCC Convention Centre
📆 Wednesday, 18 March
⏰ 3pm
🌱 Malaysia VegFest 8.0
📍Paradigm Mall , Petaling Jaya
📆 2-5 April
⏰ 10am - 9pm
🔗 Free entrance, More info here
🌱 Sunway Uni x Veg-Hub bazaar
📍Sunway University
📆 15 - 16 April
🌱 Sri Lankan Vegan Dinner
📍 Ceylon House , Bukit Bintang
📆 25 April
⏰ 7.30pm
💬 Whatsapp +60175032603 to join
🌱 Wesak day Green Market at Kechara forest retreat
📍Pahang
📆 31 May
Thank you for being part of this community. Your leadership matters, not just in what you eat, but in how you influence systems.
Would you like to become a member of Vegan Leaders in Corporate Management?
You don’t have to be a strict vegan to join. You should identify with the vegan values and at least approximately follow the plant-based lifestyle. You can become a member by joining our LinkedIn Group, or if you don’t have a LinkedIn account, email me your full name, location, email address, the company you work for and in what role, and we’ll ensure you receive future news of VLCM.
