Malaysia launches aviation decarbonisation drive targeting net zero emissions by 2050


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is targeting net zero emissions in its aviation sector by 2050 through the launch of a decarbonisation plan, its transport ministry said on Thursday.

The blueprint includes plans to reduce carbon emissions by up to 18% in aircraft technology, and increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel, including biofuels and other alternatives, which aims to reduce emissions by 46%, the transport ministry said in a statement.

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