‘Not realistic’ for Malaysia to accomplish internet-zero by by itself, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

‘Not realistic’ for Malaysia to accomplish internet-zero by by itself, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim


It's 'not realistic' for Malaysia to achieve net-zero energy goals on our own: Prime minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia has formidable targets to lower its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 — but the Southeast Asian country can’t do it by yourself, mentioned the country’s Key Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“They hope acquiring international locations like Malaysia to do it on our own which is not practical,” Anwar explained to CNBC’s JP Ong at the Vitality Asia meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In March, the International Renewable Vitality Company forecast that Malaysia will want to double its renewable electricity transition investments to at least $375 billion in get to meet its 2050 net-zero emissions aims.

Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s motivation to these plans, but reported companions in made nations “have to recognize that the changeover requires time and will take investments” and that they have to “participate in their part.”

Anwar extra, “A drastic stage would be at the price of our training, well being and improvement. But in terms of commitment, it is there. The transition system is there. The vitality transition has started, has started.”



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