Malaysia set to lead energy transition in Southeast Asia
Malaysia is poised to become a regional leader in energy transition and the renewable energy industry as a result of the introduction of the Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR) and the implementation of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, along by the Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad visiting booths at the IGEM 2023. (Photo: nst.com.my)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia is poised to become a regionalleader in energy transition and the renewable energy industry as a result ofthe introduction of the Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR) and theimplementation of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim saidHETR could potentially generate up to 12.1 billion RM (2.5 billion USD) inrevenue and contribute between 49 billion RM and 61 billion RM to the country'sgross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.
Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, saidthe implementation of HETR is also expected to generate over 45,000 jobopportunities over the same period.
He said that the implementation of NETR with its six energy transition levers andfive enablers, is expected to uplift Malaysia's GDP value from 25 billion RM in2023 to 220 billion RM and generate 310,000 jobs in 2050.
Anwar shared that Malaysiahas been recognised as the best country in Southeast Asia in the EnergyTransition Index 2023 by the World Economic Forum. This demonstratesthat Malaysia is taking the right track to drive a strategic shift and economicrestructuring into new growth areas.
However, he noted that financing is the"real challenge" in the country's race and target to achieve net zerocarbon emission by the year 2050.
It is estimated that an investment of at least 1.2 trillion RM between2023 and 2050 is needed to enable a responsible energy transition.
He also noted that the government is committedto a more ambitious renewable power installed cꦜapacity target of 70% in 2050, one ofthe most ambitious in the region while expressing his belief that this positiveand progressive intent shall position Malaysia as a favourable destination forclean and green investment, and thus sustaining or even creating new economic and job opportunities for the country./.
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Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, along by the Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad visiting booths at the IGEM 2023. (Photo: nst.com.my) 
