Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Renewable energy in Malaysia - statistics & facts
Malaysians who live in big cities like the capital, Kuala Lumpur, are familiar with poor air quality caused by pollution. The annual average concentration of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 in Kuala Lumpur reached 17.7 micrograms per cubic meter in 2024, more than three times the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended limit. It is not a surprise due to the Southeast Asian country’s heavy reliance on fossil fuel as a source of energy. The CO2 emissions in Malaysia were among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, mainly caused by oil, gas, and coal consumption. Nevertheless, with the threat of climate change looming, as well as the limited supply of fossil fuel, Malaysia is slowly but surely making the transition toward cleaner renewable energy.
