M’sia steps up efforts to transition to low-carbon economy

Malaysia is at a tipping point in the fight against the climate and biodiversity crises, as it steps up efforts and commitments to transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

He said this entails a gradual and complete transformation of the country’s economic and financial systems, as well as sectors relating to its food, water and energy, as well as primary commodities, in a way that is sustainable, inclusive, just and fair.

To further reduce greenhouse emissions (GHG), he said the government has...