July-August. 2025 | @ green

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation( Petra) recently announced that, effective Aug 1, participants in the Green Electricity Tariff( GET), Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme( CRESS), and Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism( CREAM) will no longer be subject to the surcharge.

This move strengthens incentives for consumers, particularly corporations and industries, to support the nation’ s long-term energy transition goals. Residential households using less than 300 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month will also continue to benefit from the exemption.

The surcharge has been used to fund the Renewable Energy Fund, which underpins Malaysia’ s Feed-in Tariff( FiT) programmes.

These schemes help accelerate the development of less commercially

AS Malaysia prepares for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, the country’ s main international gateway, Kuala Lumpur International Airport( KLIA), is set for a sustainable facelift.

The Housing and Local Government Ministry( KPKT) has announced a RM3 million landscape enhancement project for KLIA Terminals 1 and 2, aimed at enhancing the airport’ s visual appeal and improving the comfort of travellers.

Led by the National Landscape Department( JLN), the project will include upgrades to the arrival and departure zones, surrounding roadways, and key visual corridors.

Plans also involve vertical landscaping and the planting of native and ornamental flora to soften the built environment, improve biodiversity, and reduce heat. Works are expected to begin later this month following the completion of procurement processes.

mature RE sources such as small hydro, biogas, and biomass. Currently, these sources contribute approximately 855 megawatts( MW) to the national grid.

In contrast, solar energy has experienced rapid growth, rising from just 5 MW in 2011 to 5,100 MW in 2024. While solar dominates Malaysia’ s renewable energy mix, the FiT-supported technologies are essential in ensuring a diversified and resilient green energy future.

Subscribers to the GET programme pay an additional three to five sen per kilowatt-hour to

Designed under the theme‘ Harmony in Diversity’, the project will integrate multilingual signage and cultural motifs that reflect Malaysia’ s multicultural identity. The goal is to ensure the first impression for international visitors is both welcoming and reflective of Malaysia’ s environmental and cultural values.

KPKT will work closely with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad( MAHB), which has committed an additional RM30 million to enhance airport facilities. The entire landscape development will be designed in-house by JLN Architects and is expected to be completed within six months, followed by a one-year maintenance phase, after which it will be handed over to MAHB.

This joint initiative is part of a broader inter-agency effort involving KPKT, the Ministry of Transport,

Energy Incentive: Subscribers benefit from clean power savings.

certify their electricity as greensourced from the national grid. The surcharge exemption now adds further value to their environmental commitment.

The ministry hopes that the new policy will accelerate progress toward Malaysia’ s target of achieving a 70 per cent renewable energy mix in electricity supply by 2050.

By easing the cost burden for green energy participants, the government aims to cultivate a broader culture of environmental responsibility and sustainable energy choices across all levels of society.

Green Gateway: Sustainable landscaping welcomes global visitors

the Public Works Department, and MAHB to prepare for an anticipated surge in international arrivals. KLIA, currently handling 32 million passengers— beyond its original 30 million capacity— urgently requires upgrades to meet growing demands and align with global sustainability standards.

These enhancements are more than aesthetic. They represent a renewed commitment to urban liveability, national pride, and sustainable development. As Malaysia assumes a leadership role in global urban policy through its presidency of UN-Habitat, every detail- starting at the airport- becomes a reflection of its values.

By transforming KLIA into a greener, more welcoming space, Malaysia is not just preparing for tourists— it is preparing for the future.

MALAYSIA is taking cautious steps towards incorporating nuclear energy into its national energy mix as part of its long-term strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The move signals a potential shift in national energy planning, with nuclear power identified as a viable, clean and stable baseload source that could support growing electricity demand and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

While nuclear energy was not included in the initial rollout of the National Energy Transition Roadmap( NETR) in 2023, it is now being considered as a supplementary technology alongside hydrogen energy. Both are viewed as strategic options for ensuring a more resilient, low-carbon energy future.

The government, through the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, has appointed MyPower as the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation( NEPIO), aligning with guidelines from the International Atomic Energy Agency( IAEA).

MyPower is tasked with coordinating the development of the national nuclear programme and is currently undertaking policy and legal groundwork, feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and capacity-building initiatives.

The approach is deliberately phased and measured. A final decision on constructing nuclear power plants will only be made after all safety, technical, regulatory, and public acceptance conditions are fully satisfied.

This includes comprehensive assessments of national readiness in terms of infrastructure, governance, institutional capacity, public awareness, and economic impact.

Additionally, Malaysia aims to strengthen international cooperation on nuclear energy through bilateral and multilateral partnerships focused on technology transfer, compliance with global safety standards, and advanced training.

Hydrogen energy remains a parallel area of focus under NETR, with the government recognising its potential as a clean energy vector in decarbonising key industries.

Together, nuclear and hydrogen could play a pivotal role in transforming Malaysia’ s energy landscape. With coal plants slated for full retirement by 2044, the country must secure stable and clean alternatives to ensure energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and drive the transition to a high-value, low-carbon economy.- @ green