Malaysia – Japan propose ASEAN cross-sector energy cooperation centre

MALAYSIA and Japan have jointly proposed the establishment of a new cross-sectoral energy cooperation centre, to be set up locally, to drive deeper regional collaboration in technology, sustainability, and energy integration within ASEAN.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the proposal aligns with Malaysia’s role as ASEAN Chair in 2025 and reflects the country’s commitment to leading the region toward a low-carbon future.

“We welcome Japan’s technical support and advanced research capabilities, including through initiatives such as the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), particularly to fast-track the implementation of Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) on a large scale,” he said in a post on Facebook.

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