Malaysia and Japan have expressed readiness to deepen collaboration in green energy development and technology, as both nations pursue a more sustainable and low-carbon future.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the potential cooperation aligns closely with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). The roadmap outlines investment opportunities estimated between RM435 billion and RM1.85 trillion by 2050, with a strong focus on environmentally and economically beneficial joint ventures.
He shared this after meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, now serving as a special envoy for Japan, during a recent visit to Putrajaya.
“Our discussions explored how Malaysia and Japan can work together on green technology and sustainable energy development, particularly through strategic partnerships,” Fadillah said in a Facebook post.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of the Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC), an initiative championed by Kishida to drive carbon neutrality and regional energy transition efforts.
“AZEC plays a vital role in strengthening cooperation not just bilaterally, but also across the region and globally,” Fadillah added.
AZEC serves as a collaborative platform aimed at advancing net-zero ambitions among participating countries. Besides Malaysia and Japan, member nations include Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
