KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) — Building on the success of last year’s launch of the National Biomass Action Plan 2023-2030, Malaysia is stepping up its commitment to sustainable energy, focusing on the integration of palm-based biomass. A pivotal session held today at MIDA Sentral brought together key stakeholders from the biomass ecosystem, demonstrating a concerted effort to drive high-value investments and progress towards Malaysia’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The guest of honour, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), YB Liew Chin Tong, joined by top officials including Mr. Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, and MIDA’s Chairman, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Sulaiman Mahbob. Moderated by YBhg. Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Chairman of FELDA, the meeting attracted 120 participants from the ministries, government agencies, GLICs, private sector, foreign chambers, academic institutions as well as financial institutions and aimed to catalyse the adoption of biomass technologies across various industries.
