KUALA LUMPUR, 20 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – Malaysia is strengthening efforts to develop a high-integrity carbon market as the country moves from policy development towards implementation of its National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK).
Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, YB Dato’ Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup, said Malaysia is entering an important phase in translating carbon market policies into concrete action.
He said the focus includes developing a strong supply of high-integrity carbon credits, strengthening market demand and establishing the necessary infrastructure to enable transparent and competitive carbon transactions.
Dato’ Sri Arthur delivered the keynote address at the IETA B-PMI Malaysia Workshop, themed “From Policy to Reality: Building a Vibrant Malaysian Carbon Market”, held at Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
The workshop provided a platform for policymakers, industry players and carbon market participants to strengthen dialogue on the implementation of DPKK, particularly through the development of an integrated domestic carbon market with links to international markets.
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The programme also brought together government representatives, industry players, project developers, financiers, policymakers and international experts to discuss opportunities to strengthen Malaysia’s carbon market, including those under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Malaysia’s efforts are aligned with its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with NDC 3.0 setting a target for GHG emissions to peak between 2029 and 2034 before declining in absolute terms, in line with the country’s ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The DPKK, launched on 21 April 2026, serves as the key framework for developing Malaysia’s carbon market, including international carbon trading under Article 6 and support for the voluntary carbon market.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), the initiative aims to strengthen Malaysia’s carbon market while supporting the country’s decarbonisation efforts and economic competitiveness. – The Capital Post
