‘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.”



Supply

Shein’s China pivot is a last-ditch bid to rescue its IPO, analysts say
World

Shein’s China pivot is a last-ditch bid to rescue its IPO, analysts say

Key Points Analysts suggest Shein’s reported shift of its headquarters back to China could mark a final effort by the retailer to keep its embattled IPO on track. “After years of trying to position itself as a global brand rather than a Chinese fashion company, it’s back to square one,” Perris Lee told CNBC. The […]

Read More
Trump slams ‘anti-American’ pushback after fresh delay to Arizona copper mine
World

Trump slams ‘anti-American’ pushback after fresh delay to Arizona copper mine

Coils, coiled copper wires, lie on pallets in the wire plant (coiler) at Aurubis AG. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed an appeals court decision to temporarily block a land transfer needed by mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP to develop what is slated to become one […]

Read More
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: New bets, old worries
World

CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: New bets, old worries

An aerial view shows people cooling off on a beach in Qingdao, in eastern China’s Shandong province on August 18, 2025. -Str | Afp | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. Each week, we’ll explore […]

Read More