Malaysia confirms carbon market policy, ETS rollout in five-year plan

Published 12:28 on August 1, 2025 / Last updated at 12:28 on August 1, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), CO2 Management (CCUS), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Malaysia will introduce a National Carbon Market Policy and launch an emissions trading scheme (ETS) as part of its 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed this week, in a move towards formalising the country’s carbon market infrastructure.
Malaysia will introduce a National Carbon Market Policy and launch an emissions trading scheme (ETS) as part of its 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed this week, in a move towards formalising the country’s carbon market infrastructure.


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