Malaysia’s Green Transition Seen as Key to Economic Growth and Climate Resilience
Published on: May 22, 2026, 10:01 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The World Bank’s Malaysia Country Climate and Development Report 2026 warns that climate change threatens Malaysia’s ambition of becoming a high-income nation, with rising floods, heat stress, and environmental degradation posing serious risks to the economy, infrastructure, agriculture, and public health. The report argues that rapid investment in renewable energy, climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure, and green industries is essential to secure Malaysia’s long-term growth and competitiveness.
