PM: Malaysia’s renewable energy industry to benefit from world’s desire to reduce carbon footprint
The current global trend in setting aggressive targets to reduce carbon footprints has positively impacted Malaysia, according to Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime Minister said this was because the increase in investment, as well as the demand for environmentally-friendly electricity supply or green electricity, will open up new economic and business opportunities for […]
TNB, Petronas join forces to advance Malaysia’s carbon-neutral aspirations
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Petronas have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in driving innovative solutions towards decarbonisation in support of Malaysia’s aspirations to be a carbon-neutral nation by 2050.
MITI forms Sustainable Aviation Energy Task Force to reduce carbon footprint
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has announced the formation of a Sustainable Aviation Energy Task Force to reduce carbon footprint in the aerospace industry.
Sabah joins world commitment on climate change
The capital city must take the lead in climate change actions for Sabah and setting an example for other cities in Malaysia.
Bursa takes another step to help companies offset carbon emission
Bursa Malaysia will launch a voluntary carbon market (VCM) by year end, with the aim of increasing transparency and enabling companies to buy carbon credits to offset their emissions.
Asean nations bolster climate commitments with renewed call for climate action
The diplomats also said they were in favour of the ratification of the climate agreement at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP-26 in Glasgow.
Arup launches ‘Centre for Climate Action in Cities’ with Singapore Economic Development Board
As the first design-led consultancy to connect strategy and design to action, Arup has launched its new Centre for Climate Action in Cities (CCAC). Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, was the Guest-of-Honour for the launch together with Jacqueline Poh, Managing Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
No need to declare climate emergency in Malaysia just yet, says environment minister
Minister of Environment and Water Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said there was no need for the government to declare a climate emergency just yet, with the authorities having rolled out several initiatives to combat the effects of climate change.
