Uncertain future: Filepic of Pulau Ketam, a coastal village in Selangor that is threatened by rising sea levels due to climate change.
SINCE the late 2000s, Malaysia has implemented various measures to tackle climate change at the federal level. The most recent initiative is the National Energy Policy 2022-2040, which was launched in September last year.
Economic mechanisms to advance the country’s climate and environmental initiatives are also outlined in the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025). This includes the adoption of carbon pricing and payments for ecosystem services.