Malaysia Committed To Achieve Net Zero Carbon By 2050, As Strong Regional Climate Action
He said the goal is supported by strong policies including the National Climate Change Policy (DPIN) 2.0, the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) as well as the implementation of a carbon tax starting next year.
'Last night I joined 16 other Heads of State/Government in a virtual dialogue chaired by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in preparation for #COP30 (30th Conference of the Parties).
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