What is Malaysia's Energy Outlook?

The outlook provides a comprehensive, renewables-focused, long-term energy pathway for the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy system in Malaysia.

What is Malaysia's energy mix?

According to Global Data, coal, oil and gas account for 75% of the country’s current power mix. As of 2024, IRENA notes renewables account for just 5% of Malaysia’s energy mix. Hydropower and solar make up the majority. However, according to government data, as of the end of 2020, renewable energy sources accounted for 23% of national power.

How will Malaysia's power sector perform in 2035?

Based on our existing plans and projections, the power sector is expected to increase its renewable energy capacity to 31% by 2025 and 40% in 2035, reducing the carbon intensity to GDP of the sector by 60% by as early as 2030, compared to the year 2000 baseline. At the same time, Malaysia aspires to remain a dynamic and pre-eminent trading nation.

What is the energy use in the buildings sector in Malaysia?

Energy use in the buildings sector in Malaysia relies primarily on electricity as a main carrier. The residential sector accounts for almost half of the energy consumption (43%) in the buildings sector.

Does Malaysia have energy eficiency measures?

Malaysia has great energy saving potential under its energy eficiency measures. Based on the outlook results, under BAU, final energy intensity (excluding non-energy) will decrease by 0.94% from 2017 to 2050. Efforts such as the implementation of the newly proposed EECA can further reduce the final energy intensity.

Why does Malaysia need a future-proof energy system?

Malaysia recognises the importance of a future-proof energy system that is modern, reliable and afordable. We also believe that a sustainable and low carbon energy sector is vital contain the impacts of climate change.