Malaysia focusing on increasing renewable energy capacity

Malaysia is planning on ramping up its renewable energy capacity, up to 31% in its installed capacity in 2025 says Energy and Natural Resources minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar —SHAARI CHEMAT/The Star

Malaysia is focusing on its power generation plan with a target of 31% renewable energy (RE) in its installed capacity in 2025 and 40% in 2035, as its energy transition plan until 2040.

The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry (KeTSA), in a statement tonight, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah shared Malaysia’s energy transition plan with other ASEAN Ministers of Energy and representatives that gathered virtually at the Special Meeting of ASEAN Ministers on Energy and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan today. The secretary-general of ASEAN was also in attendance.