{"id":62195,"date":"2025-08-13T12:33:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/malaysia\/?page_id=62195"},"modified":"2026-05-05T20:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:12:38","slug":"energy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/malaysia\/our-work\/energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Energy<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia still depends heavily on coal and gas for energy. This pollutes our air, damages the climate, and keeps us stuck in old ways of doing things. But change is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’re calling for a fair shift to clean energy like solar and wind, one that puts people and the planet first, and makes sure no one gets left behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What We’re Facing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite Malaysia\u2019s abundant solar potential, we\u2019re still trapped in a fossil-fuel-heavy energy system. For too long, our energy has come from sources that are limited, polluting, and destructive to biodiversity. Gas and coal don\u2019t just fuel our grid. They fuel the climate crisis, displace communities, and damage our natural ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The numbers show a clear gap between where we are and where we need to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Still stuck on fossil fuels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Only 4% of our energy came from renewables in 2023, and solar made up just a fraction.
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Low targets, slower progress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The government projects just 17% renewable energy usage by 2050, far below what\u2019s needed to fight the climate crisis. (Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wasted solar potential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia has the capacity to power up to 30% of our grid with solar by 2035, but we\u2019re not on track to make it happen. (Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

What We’re Building Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Malaysia free from fossil fuel dependence, powered by renewables and grounded in justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine a future where we harness energy from the sun and wind. Resources that don\u2019t run out, don\u2019t poison our air or rivers, and don\u2019t cost us our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fossil fuels are fading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coal and gas are not just outdated. They\u2019re harmful, finite, and fueling climate breakdown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Renewables are rising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Solar and wind are clean, abundant, and ready to power Malaysia\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A just energy transition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A just energy transition means supporting workers, communities, and nature every step of the way. That includes those in the fossil fuel industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Power for the people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We want an energy system that puts people first. One that\u2019s open, fair, and benefits everyday Malaysians rather than just big corporations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our Work for Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re working alongside communities to protect our right to clean air through campaigns, creative activism, and collective action that address pollution at its source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just energy transition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From workers to policymakers, we\u2019re driving a just energy transition rooted in research, community needs, and real solutions. No one is left behind as Malaysia moves toward clean, renewable power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Community building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From solar power to forest schools, we\u2019re building real, rooted solutions with communities where the frontline of climate change meets the frontline of change-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creative campaign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In collaboration with Jakarta Pelangi, we launched a digital campaign on liquefied natural gas, raising public awareness on the harm of the fossil gas industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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