Kuala Lumpur Today: Where We Stand
Understand the challenges and progress of urban sustainability.
CO2 Emissions: A Growing Urban Challenge
Malaysia is among the highest CO₂ emitters in ASEAN alongside Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. In 2022, the country ranked 3rd in the region and 23rd globally for CO₂ emissions.
Source: Our World in Data
Source: CO2 FYI
🔎 What Drives CO₂ Emissions?
Rising Emissions
400 million
tonnes of CO₂ projected by 2035 if Malaysia's current CO₂ emission trajectory continues.
Fossil Fuels Domination
Over 80%
of Malaysia's electricity comes from coal and natural gas, making electricity generation the largest source of CO₂ emissions.
Source: PwC and Energy Tracker Asia
Petrol-Driven Mobility
15%
of CO₂ emissions are from the transport sector in 2022, driven by government petrol subsidies.
Source: CO2 FYI
EV Growth: A Current Overview
EV uptake in Malaysia is gaining momentum, but adoption still lags far behind petrol vehicles.
Source: data.gov.my
🌿 The Road to Sustainable Mobility
Rising EV Adoption
63.8%
increase in EV registrations in 2024, yet only accounted for 5% of total passenger vehicle registrations.
Source: Malaysia Indicator and EvGuru
Expanding Charging Access
3,354
public EV chargers in Malaysia as of November 2024, with a target of 10,000 by 2025.
Source: Paul Tan's Automotive News and MIDA
Incentives & Innovation
20%
EV and hybrid sales target by 2030, supported by tax incentives and local EV model launches.
Source: Malay Mail, MG Malaysia and Reuters
💡 Your Small Change, Real Impact
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Urban Oasis
Making Kuala Lumpur greener,
one step at a time.