M'sians still want action on climate change but fear it could hurt economy, study finds


PETALING JAYA: Seven in 10 Malaysians believe urgent action is needed to combat climate change but many fear it could hurt the economy and energy stability, a new Ipsos survey reveals.

Released in conjunction with Earth Day, the “People and Climate Change” study found that while public concern over the climate crisis remains high, fewer Malaysians now feel the same level of urgency they did in past years.

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