Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated that Malaysia can adopt new technologies and innovations from China. Fadillah, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said that, “collaboration with China is important for Malaysian companies. This collaboration allows local companies to use Chinese technology for sustainable growth.”
China has made progress in its energy transition. According to the International Energy Agency, China’s renewable energy capacity is expanding at a rate of 12% per year.
Fadillah said that Malaysia can learn from China’s efforts. Malaysia can adopt best practices for a fair and equitable energy transition. This is in line with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap. During Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to China, both countries agreed to focus on clean and renewable energy. They signed 14 agreements related to this.
Apart from this, both the countries have partnered in recent times to boost renewable energy. China Gezhouba Group, which was awarded a contract by Sarawak Energy Berhad for the 400MW Baleh hydroelectric project in Sarawak, Malaysia. The power plant will help to reduce Malaysia’s reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
Malaysia and China are also cooperating on wind energy projects. A Chinese company has been awarded a contract to build a wind farm in the state of Johor, Malaysia. The wind farm will generate 100 megawatts of electricity and help to power homes and businesses in the area. In addition to these projects, Malaysia and China have signed agreements to cooperate on other renewable energy initiatives, including biomass and geothermal energy.
Fadillah said that there are opportunities for Malaysia’s energy industry to explore new technologies and solutions. By partnering with China, Malaysia can drive sustainable growth in its energy sector.
