{
  "id": 524115,
  "title": "Malaysia targets RM85.2bil energy savings by 2035 under efficiency plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/malaysia-targets-rm85-2bil-energy-savings-by-2035-under-efficiency",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T02:23:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2026/08/1508567/malaysia-targets-rm852bil-energy-savings-2035-under-efficiency"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia has set ambitious targets to save RM85.24 billion in energy costs by 2035 through its National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2026-2035 (NEEAP 2.0). Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir revealed that the plan aims to cut national energy demand by 11.6%, saving 815,382 terajoules (TJ) of energy compared to previous projections. This reduction is projected to prevent 26,108 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (ktCO2eq) in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. The plan highlights Malaysia's efforts to tackle increasing electricity demand stemming from industrial growth, data centre investments, and the country's shift towards cleaner energy sources. Over the past decade, the first NEEAP achieved electricity savings of 60,886 gigawatt-hours (GWh), surpassing its initial target of 52,233 GWh, equivalent to a reduction of 35.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and savings of RM16.1 billion. NEEAP 2.0 supports Malaysia's broader energy policies, including the National Energy Policy 2022-2040, the National Energy Transition Roadmap, and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030. The action plan focuses on four strategic initiatives: energy efficiency implementation, workforce training, sustainable funding mechanisms, and private-sector involvement. Key measures target energy efficiency improvements in industrial, building, and domestic sectors, alongside the adoption of digital technologies and smart energy management systems. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act represents a significant step in institutionalising energy efficiency throughout the economy. By integrating energy efficiency into Malaysia's economic growth, the plan aims to make it an essential part of the nation's competitiveness and daily life.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia expects its National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2026-2035 (NEEAP 2.0) to deliver RM85.24 billion in cumulative utility savings by 2035, as the government seeks to curb energy demand and emissions.",
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}