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BY SHEILA ROZARIO AND ADELINE ANTHONY ALPHONSO
MALAYSIA is at a crucial juncture , poised to navigate a path towards a greener , more resilient future . Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation ( PETRA ) Minister Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof leads this charge , a stalwart advocate committed to guiding Malaysia towards a future where clean energy and ample water resources are fundamental pillars of prosperity .
A CALL TO ACTION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
As we delve into Malaysia ’ s journey towards sustainability , the gravity of
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the task becomes apparent . In a world grappling with the existential challenge of climate change , the decisions made today will resonate for generations to come .
Fadillah underscored this urgency , affirming the nation ’ s commitment to concrete action : “ Among our focus is on reducing our GHG emissions , with a commitment to developing a low-carbon economy and achieving net zero across the economic sector as early as 2050 .
“ We have also committed to reducing the utilisation of coal as a source for power generation . As for the water industry and its related services , we are committed to securing water for everyone , driving the industry ’ s sustainability , championing innovative financing and green technologies , and fostering meaningful community
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“ We have also committed to reducing the utilisation of coal as a source for power generation . As for the water industry and its related services , we are committed to securing water for everyone , driving the industry ’ s sustainability , championing innovative financing and green technologies , and fostering meaningful community engagement . Our core objective is to guarantee that everyone has access to safe and reliable water .” |
engagement . Our core objective is to guarantee that everyone has access to safe and reliable water .”
Fadillah emphasised that the ministry was firmly dedicated to three main goals :
• reducing non-revenue water ( NRW ),
• increasing the water reserve margin , and
• promoting data sharing . These efforts aim to improve strategic planning and policymaking in the water sector .
PIONEERING RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICIES
The National Energy Transition Roadmap ( NETR ) is central to Malaysia ’ s sustainability agenda . It is a groundbreaking policy designed to steer the nation towards a future powered predominantly by renewable
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