KUALA LUMPUR, August 24 — The Selangor ASEAN Business Conference (SABC) 2024 Side Program featured an insightful session with YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, focusing on Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable development and climate action. Moderated by YBhg. Dato’ Johary Bin Anuar, Selangor Deputy State Secretary, the discussion emphasized Malaysia’s ambitious targets, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and expanding renewable energy capacity to 70% by 2025.
YB Nik Nazmi highlighted Malaysia’s proactive steps towards new climate legislation and a dynamic national adaptation plan. The session also underscored the selective approval of energy-intensive investments, such as data centers, based on their sustainability. The importance of exploring clean energy sources, electric vehicles, and addressing regional challenges like plastic pollution and climate change were key points of the discussion. The event, held in collaboration with JLL, concluded with a call for coordinated efforts across ASEAN to promote sustainable development.
