Malaysia

It consists of two main territories: Peninsular Malaysia (mainland) and Malaysian Borneo (island),
with population counted over 32.4 million as of August 2018, representing the 5% of total ASEAN population.
It is also the 3rd wealthiest country in ASEAN in terms of GDP per capita.
Gas and oil become the dominant of TPES. while oil products are the largest consumers in TFEC.

NDC Target

Reduce GHG Emissions per GDP (by 2030)

45%
Compared to
Business-as-usual (BAU)

Malaysia consists of two main territories: Peninsular Malaysia (mainland) and Malaysian Borneo (island), separated by the South China Sea. As of 2021, its population is over 32.57 million [1]. Malaysia is recognized as a newly industrialized market economy, that underwent a transformation from a mining and agricultural-based economy toward a multi-sector economy in the 1970s. Currently, Malaysia is an oil and gas exporter and 40% of the government revenues come directly from this sector.

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia in 2021, Malaysia’s GDP reached USD 327.77 billion, placing the country as the fifth largest economy in ASEAN after Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines. Moreover, in terms of GDP per capita, with USD 11,399.7, Malaysia ranks 3rd among Southeast Asian countries, after Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. Kuala Lumpur is the capital city which is located on the mainland.

[1] ASEAN Secretariat. ASEAN Statistical 2022

Malaysia’s population is the 6th largest in ASEAN, representing 4.9% of the total ASEAN population. The population has been gradually increasing from 32 million in 2017 to 32.57 million in 2021. Annual population growth also shows a similar trend, with growth rates ranging from 1% to 2.5%. Furthermore, Malaysia is the 3rd richest country in ASEAN with a per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 1,1399.7 USD in 2021.

[1] Population Growth (annual %) – Brunei Darussalam, The World Bank (2021)

[2] GDP per Capita (in USD) – Brunei Darussalam, The World Bank (2021)

Gas and oil become the dominant of TPES, and coal has increased by 2.46% from 885,276 TJ in 2020 to 907,663 TJ in 2021 [1].

[1] IEA: The total energy supply by source

Oil products are the largest consumers in TFEC, and it has been increasing gradually since 2000, mainly due to high demand from the transport sector. Whereas electricity is the second largest consumer of the end users. Malaysia’s Coal Consumption was reported at 21.122 million TOE in Dec 2018 [2].

[2] CEIC: Malaysia Coal Consumption

NDC Target

Source : UNFCCC NDC Registry – Malaysia
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Malaysia intends to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 relative to the emissions intensity of GDP in 2005. This consist of 35% on an unconditional basis and a further 10% is condition upon receipt of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building from developed countries.

NDC Target

Reduce GHG Emissions per GDP (by 2030)



35%
Compared to
Business-as-usual (BAU)

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