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Malaysia’s upcoming carbon tax could raise RM2 bln annually -research

Published 13:19 on October 27, 2025 / Last updated at 13:19 on October 27, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Malaysia's upcoming national carbon tax, announced last year and due in 2026, could launch at a starting rate of RM 10 ($2.36) per tonne of CO2e, potentially raising RM 2 billion a year in new revenue while supporting its climate and fiscal goals, according to recently published research.
Malaysia's upcoming national carbon tax, announced last year and due in 2026, could launch at a starting rate of RM 10 ($2.36) per tonne of CO2e, potentially raising RM 2 billion a year in new revenue while supporting its climate and fiscal goals, according to recently published research.


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