KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The government has agreed to establish a national decarbonisation committee, with state governments among its stakeholders, to ensure a balanced and orderly transition to low-carbon development.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a Facebook post after chairing the fifth meeting of the National Climate Change Action Council (MTPIN) yesterday, said this transition would be supported by new, more inclusive and comprehensive policies, in line with the country’s commitments under the Paris Agreement.
“The financial sector has also committed to strengthening the role of financial institutions in supporting the transition to low-carbon development through the Joint Committee on Climate Change,” he said.
“Today’s decisions will form the basis of the country’s stance at international conferences. Regional climate change issues will also be prioritised when Malaysia chairs Asean next year,” he said.
MTPIN serves as a discussion platform between the federal and state governments to set policies and directions on climate change.
Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
“The government’s focus is to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and protect the people from the increasing impact of climate change,” he said.
The prime minister emphasised a multi-dimensional approach to integrate climate change into sectoral policies and national development plans.
He expressed confidence the initiatives decided on at the meeting would ensure the country remains progressive in addressing climate change in a holistic and integrated manner, safeguarding future generations.
— Bernama
