Malaysia’s Energy Transition Plan Supports UN SDGs and Lower Carbon Emissions 

Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, Malaysia’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Ministry (KeTSA), stated that the country is concentrating on its power generation plan, targetting 31% of renewable energy (RE) within its installed capacity in 2025. This target is expected to go up to 40% in 2035, under Malaysia’s energy transition plan until 2040. At present, Malaysia has 7,995 megawatts (MW) in installed capacity for RE, and this is expected to more than double to 18,000 MW by 2035.

Why it Matters?

In accordance with Malaysia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets under the Paris Climate Agreement, the country is seeking to lower carbon emission intensity from the power sector, by 45% in 2030, and an additional...