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Malaysia
MYSAsia
Total Emissions
290 Mt
Rank #22 globally
Per Capita
8.6 t
Rank #10 globally
Resources
3
Major production types
Trend
stable
Current trajectory
About Malaysia
Malaysia is a significant oil and gas producer through state-owned Petronas and the world's second-largest palm oil exporter. Its per-capita emissions are the highest in Southeast Asia. The 2023 National Energy Transition Roadmap targets 70% renewable capacity by 2050, and a carbon tax on steel, iron and energy is scheduled for 2026 in response to the EU CBAM.
Key Facts
- Highest per-capita emissions in ASEAN
- Petronas contributes ~20% of government revenue
- Coal still ~40% of power despite gas wealth
Key Statistics
Population
34 million
GDP
$0.40 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
725.00 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2050
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
🛢️Natural Gas & LNG
Production75 bcm/year
Global Share2%
🌾Palm Oil
Production19 Mt/year
Global Share24%
⛏️Semiconductors
Production13% of global back-end
Global Share13%