Carbon tax rate of RM15 a tonne being considered


Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is considering setting its planned carbon tax on polluting industries at an initial rate of RM15 per tonne of emissions, as it aims to curb the nation’s climate footprint.

The government has held consultations on its proposals, which also include establishing a new agency to implement climate change initiatives, according to sources.

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