Unlocking subnational action for Malaysia’s energy transition

A policy brief
Back English Policy brief / Technical paper Published: 20.08.2025
Authors

Kanak Gokarn, Officer, Sustainable Energy, ICLEI World Secretariat

Ric Marfiga, Manager, Membership, Governance, and Circular Economy, ICLEI Southeast Asia

Contributors

Nik Nur Atira Binti Nik Ibrahim
Melaka Green Technology Corporation Sharon Lo Nadhirah Ahmad
Melaka Green Technology Corporation Panramon Mahasuwan Pamela Cabacungan
ICLEI Southeast Asia Nam Jung Choi

This policy brief, building on work conducted under the RENEW-Southeast Asia project, aims to provide an overview of actions subnational governments in Malaysia can take to further their local energy transitions. It also provides a number of recommendations to national governments about how they can facilitate such action by creating more enabling national energy policy frameworks.

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