KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) has approved RM122.65 million in financing for six technology-based companies that are undertaking energy transition projects under the National Energy Transition Facility (NETF).
MDV is an agency under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).
In a statement today, MOSTI said the financing includes RM40.09 million in targeted incentives designed to lower financing costs and enhance the overall bankability of the projects, through mechanisms such as rebates and credit enhancement, subject to MDV’s assessment.
The approved companies comprise five that focus on renewable energy solutions, including solar and biogas, and one that focuses on energy efficiency initiatives, it added.
MOSTI Minister Chang Lih Kang said that as a key funding agency under MOSTI, MDV is well-positioned to deploy impactful funding to high-impact energy transition initiatives.
"MOSTI will continue to provide strategic support to ensure the effective implementation of the NETF, which is in line with the MADANI government’s commitment to sustainable development, industry collaboration, and advancing Malaysia as a regional leader in low-carbon innovation,” he added.
Meanwhile, MDV chairman Wong Chen said the agency aims to drive renewable energy adoption through the deployment of critical funding for energy transition projects and contribute to socio-economic progress.
"Our focus remains on achieving tangible outcomes that align with the National Energy Transition Roadmap’s long-term vision for a low-carbon future and addressing the real and pressing challenges of climate change,” he added.
In total, MDV has targeted to finance approximately 20 to 30 technology projects or companies under the NETF, depending on the financing amount per project.
These initiatives are expected not only to reduce carbon emissions significantly but also to unlock new economic opportunities and propel sustainable growth for Malaysia. - Bernama
