Fahmi tells telcos: Rethink diesel gensets, embrace renewables for tower operations
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The government has called on telecommunications companies to reassess their reliance on di...
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged Malaysian telecommunications companies to reconsider their dependence on diesel generator sets for running the approximately 60,000 telecommunication towers across the nation, especially in rural regions. Fahmi emphasized that the extensive usage of fossil fuels to keep these towers functional must be gradually decreased by transitioning to renewable energy sources, aligning with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
He highlighted the substantial amount of diesel consumed monthly by each tower and the large number of towers nationwide. At the launch of Lestari: Sustainability Framework and Roadmap 2030, Fahmi stated that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and industry stakeholders aim to manage 15 million electronic devices sustainably by 2030, contributing to reduced electronic waste generation and promoting a circular economy through refurbished and reused devices.
The Lestari framework, developed with input from 116 participants from 47 organizations, focuses on Climate and Environmental Sustainability, Social Impact and Inclusivity, and Technology and Innovation. During the event, the Net Zero & Circularity Alliance (NZCA) was also introduced, a collaborative platform for reducing carbon emissions and optimizing e-waste collection.
Fifteen organizations, including CelcomDigi, Maxis, Telekom Malaysia, Astro, Media Prima, and Pos Malaysia, signed a pledge to support the Lestari initiative and NZCA.
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