Malaysia’s dependence on coal stands in the way of the country’s ambition to tackle the climate crisis. This article looks at the numbers behind coal use in Malaysia.
MALAYSIA runs on coal. The black, solid remains of plants that died millions of years ago now make up 43% of our energy supply.
In 2000, coal contributed to only 7% of our energy mix, but our demand has risen steadily since.
(Photo: The coal-fired Kapar Power Plant in Selangor | Pic by Nicole Fong)
