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This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on August 18, 2025 - August 24, 2025 Malaysia’s energy transition is at a critical juncture. The energy sector accounts for nearly 80% of national greenhouse gas emissions, placing it at the heart of the country’s decarbonisation efforts. Yet the transition must also ensure energy security and continued economic development. In addition, Malaysia faces unique challenges: federal-state governance complexities; subs

Globally, air travel demand is surging. Passenger numbers are rebounding strongly post-pandemic, with the International Air Transport...

Essentially, just prior to the event, on a very sunny day, solar PV was supplying almost 60% of the electricity demand, and when combined with wind, made up almost 80% of the electricity generation capacity on the grid. At this point conventional generation, (fossil fuel-based electricity, as opposed to renewables) was providing just over 20% of capacity, and this fact (as we shall see later) is seen as one of the primary causes of the event. According to the chronology of ev

Opening Remarks: Dato Seri Ahmad Johan Mohammad Raslan, Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia ⁠ Remarks: Justin Friedman, Senior Advisor for Commercial Competitiveness in Nuclear Energy, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), U.S. Department of State Presentation: a. Judi Greenwald, Executive Director, Nuclear Innovation Alliance b. Datuk NK Tong (moderator) Part 2 of Climate Governance Malaysia’s (CGM) webinar on nuclear energy and its potential

With the dust still settling on the COP28 climate summit, the Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) team convened a group of climate specialists to discuss the key conclusions of the two-week event in Dubai.    In welcoming the audience, the chairperson of CGM, Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar reminded that it had been exactly three months since the start of COP28 in Dubai, the largest COP, arguably the most inclusive ever, and we had the benefit of hearing from the Natural Resources

On the 11th of October 2023, Climate Governance Malaysia convened the second session of its webinar series titled "100% Electrified Buildings and Communities." This event commenced with an introduction by Datuk Ahmad Johan Raslan, a council member of CGM and the Director of Sime Darby Properties, shedding light on CGM's mission to guide companies in an effective climate transition strategy. Sean Armstrong, Managing Principal of Redwood Energy, presented insights into prevaili

On October 4th, 2023, Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) and the U.S. Embassy to Malaysia came together to host the inaugural session of a webinar series entitled "100% Electrified Buildings and Communities: Electrifying Your Beloved Homes." This collaborative effort was designed to catalyze a transformative shift in the way homes are powered throughout Malaysia. Datuk Ahmad Johan Raslan, a council member of CGM and the Director of Sime Darby Group, and Grace Choi, the Cultura

The National Climate Governance Summit 2023 (NCGS) provided invaluable insights and discussions from our esteemed speakers and panellists. Over the course of 3 days, they discussed topics ranging from financial barriers for developing countries in climate action to the role of SMEs in sustainable practices. They also delved into issues like net-zero commitments, the importance of ESG for SMEs, and the necessity of strong institutions for a just transition. The speakers also e

His Excellency, Mr. Brian Mc Feeters, US Ambassador to Malaysia, in his brief welcome remarks highlighted the objectives of US Foreign...

Malaysia’s oil and gas reserves have been a source of resilience in recent months, amid heightened concerns over energy security due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the decades ahead, though, the country needs to wean itself off fossil fuels and prepare for a low-carbon future. The transition away from oil and gas poses an enormous transition risk for Malaysia, which relies heavily on the sector for its revenues. State-owned Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) this year is

On 12 October 2022, Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) hosted the Global Summit 2022: Ambition to Action, a 24-hour virtual conference spanning the globe and bringingtogether highly motivated board members and other eminent speakers who champion effective climate governance. Climate Governance Malaysia is the secretariat for the ASEAN Climate Governance Network (ACGN) – which is supported by all institutes of directors in the region curated a series of 4 sessions for this 2

On 12 October 2022, Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) hosted the Global Summit 2022: Ambition to Action, a 24-hour virtual conference spanning the globe and bringingtogether highly motivated board members and other eminent speakers who champion effective climate governance. Climate Governance Malaysia is the secretariat for the ASEAN Climate Governance Network (ACGN) – which is supported by all institutes of directors in the region curated a series of 4 sessions for this 2

On 12 October 2022, Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) hosted the Global Summit 2022: Ambition to Action, a 24-hour virtual conference...

Compiled by Purnima Joshi Over the past week, Southeast Asian governments have been teetering to combat the double whammy of inflationary...

Compiled by Ms. Purnima Joshi In corporate news, to neutralize their carbon dioxide emissions, many companies buy certificates from clean...

Compiled by Ms. Purnima Joshi The continent of Asia, where more than half of the world's population resides, consumes over 40 per cent of...

14 Feb 2022 CGM is the 2nd country chapter in the world and first in Asia Pacific to support the World Economic Forum’s Climate...

Compiled by Ms. Purnima Joshi As 2022 will see several interesting contests taking place in Southeast Asia’s democracies, it remains to...

Compiled by Purnima Joshi The past couple of days featured news of US and China reaching a joint declaration which gave political impetus...

As the sheer scale of the challenges posed by the climate emergency is becoming increasingly clear, it is gratifying to see many company...