TheÌýAll PartyÌýParliamentary Group Malaysia on Sustainable Development orÌýAPPGM-SDG is an independent body approved by parliament, whoseÌýmembers are drawn from both sides of the house. Its main objective is forÌýtheÌýlocalisationÌýof SDGs at the parliamentary level and to monitor itsÌýimplementation. This collaboration between APPGM SDG and JSC beganÌýwithÌýaÌýjoint public event on 31 October 2020 to feature the first-hand experienceÌýof the APPGM-SDG team in devising unique solutions to address SDGÌýchallenges in local communities of the 10 parliamentary constituencies ofÌýPhase 1 of the APPGM-SDG.Ìý​A recording of the webinar can be found .
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The main objective of the event was to showcase approaches to localising the SDGs, developing strategies via a bottom-up approach. The APPGM-SDG work closely with the Economic Planning Unit, the Malaysian government body tasked with national SDG monitoring and implementation. Closer ties between ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University and the APPGM-SDG will serve to ensure two-way sharing of expertise for better SDG-oriented research and policy making.
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Subsequently in April 2021, the APPGM invited JSC to participate in a three-day field visit toÌýSimpangÌýRenggam, Johor.ÌýThis served to showcase first-hand and develop discussion between the two parties on the SDG issue mapping process.ÌýTheÌýthree dayÌýschedule consisted of meetingsÌýwith relevant stakeholders, localÌýorganisationsÌýand solutions providers toÌýidentify issues based on the SDG framework and devise unique solutions.Ìý
