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The Ministry of Energy Transition and Public Utilities in Malaysia, through the SEDA, has approved the development for the implementation of 22 renewable energy projects from biogas and biomass, with a total capacity of 36.534 MW.

Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has become the first major corporation in Malaysia to receive international recognition as the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) validates the state-owned energy firm’s near-term carbon emissions reduction target.

Malaysia’s Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Nik Nazmi, is taking measures to tackle climate change by proposing a substantial shift in energy subsidies and promoting sustainable practices.

Malaysia is striving for energy transition and underwent a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The previous Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change has been split into two departments, seen as an effort to enhance administrative efficiency

Malaysia is actively contemplating about the implementation of request for information (RFI) mechanisms for coal carbon reduction and potential early coal phase-out, said Nik Nazmi at COP28.

The Sarawak Legislative Assembly has passed the Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill on November 20, making it the first state to have legislation to address climate change.

Malaysia may have target ambitious goals of 70% renewable energy capacity and net-zero emission by 2050, but industry leaders believe that its policies are still lagging behind.

The Malaysian government is planning a rooftop solar buyback program and will extend the net energy metering program (NEM) until December 31, 2024, as part of Budget 2024.

Malaysia’s Parliament on passed a law on 11 October that will require the biggest energy consumers to implement power-saving measures, as it looks to reduce its energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Ｍalaysian plantations and Commodities minister Fadillah Yusof said government is considering expansion of its B10 biodiesel programme to industrial sector during the fourth Palm Biodiesel Conference held on Tuesday.