Kuala lumpur: Malaysia aims to take a leading role in the regional green transition by fostering stronger collaboration between government, industry, and communities to build a low-carbon and resilient future.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) chairperson Shareen Shariza Abdul Ghani stated that the Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) and the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2025 serve as the country’s flagship sustainability platforms. These initiatives reflect Malaysia’s commitment to transforming ambition into collective action.
Shareen Shariza emphasized that Malaysia’s goal is clear: to lead the global transition with purpose, driven by partnership and action. This was highlighted during her speech at the official launch ceremony of KLSS and IGEM 2025, marking the country’s dedication to sustainable development.
The Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Climate Resilience, introduced during the summit, aims to integrate regional commitments into Malaysia’s national agenda by bringing together multiple sectors to enhance climate adaptation and resilience.
Under the measures announced in Budget 2026, presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, a 100 percent Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) will be granted to companies adopting locally produced green technology certified under the MyHijau mark. This move is anticipated to stimulate domestic innovation and strengthen the nation’s industrial base.
Since 2010, MGTC has facilitated RM76.8 billion in green investments and RM8.7 billion in government green procurement. It has supported 3,745 enterprises in sustainable practices and created more than 29,000 green jobs nationwide.
MGTC’s next focus is to expand the Green Transformation Ecosystem, which provides training, advisory, certification, and market access to support local companies in competing globally. This ecosystem is intended to accelerate Malaysia’s journey towards net-zero emissions by 2050 and position its industries to thrive in international markets.