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Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.
This edited collection offers the first in-depth study of Malaysia’s complex transition toward a sustainable energy future, exploring the challenges and opportunities faced by middle-income economies in the global energy shift. Bringing together leading voices from academia, policy and industry, it examines the interplay of technological innovation, social dynamics and regulatory reform shaping Malaysia’s low-carbon pathway.
Each chapter concludes with actionable insights for policy makers and practitioners and discusses the implications for other emerging economies. Bridging research and practice, this book provides a compelling roadmap for sustainable growth in the Global South.
Renato Lima de Oliveira is Faculty Director of the Center for Technology, Strategy & Sustainability at the Asia School of Business.
Pieter Stek is Senior Lecturer and Faculty Affiliate with the ASEAN Research Center at the Asia School of Business.
Introduction: Viewing Malaysia Through the Lens of Energy Transition Dynamics - Renato Lima-de-Oliveira
Part 1: Institutional Frameworks and Leadership for the Energy Transition
1. Institutional, Regulatory and Policy Framework of the Energy Transition in Malaysia - Renato Lima-de-Oliveira and Pieter E. Stek
2. State-Owned Utilities’ Role in Decarbonising the Power Sector: Malaysia and ASEAN - Monika Merdekawati
3. Sarawak's Energy Transition: Exploring New Frontiers in Renewable Energy - Hooi Hooi Lean and Dzul Hadzwan
4. In the Target Jungle: Backtracking and Accountability in Malaysian Renewable Energy Policy Documents - Stephan Dammel
5. Assessing Malaysia’s Energy Transition Readiness and Regional Standing in ASEAN - Dhana Raj
6. Policies, Regulations and Roadmaps in Sarawak: A Policy Maker’s Perspective - Ikmal Maharon
7. How Policymakers Approach the Energy Transition: Financial and Energy Regulators in Malaysia - Ganesha Pillai
Part 2: Technological and Market Innovations for the Energy Transition
8. Markets, Technology and Innovation for the Energy Sector in Malaysia - Renato Lima-de-Oliveira and Pieter E. Stek
9. Assessing Revealed Comparative Advantage in Low-Carbon Energy Technology R&D: Malaysia in a Global Context - Pieter E. Stek
10. Unveiling the Potential of Virtual Power Plants in Shaping Malaysia's Sustainable Energy Future - Mahesvaran Sivapragasam
11. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) as a solution for Carbon Net-Zero in Malaysia - Sathiabama Thirugnana
12. Navigating the Blockchain Landscape: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives on Blockchain-Enabled Trading in Malaysia - Dr. Karisma
13. Technical Advances in Converting Oil Palm Waste to Bio Graphene: Exploring Potential Social Impacts - Noor Hafidzah
14. The Role of Quantum Technologies in Malaysia and ASEAN’s Energy Security: Preparations on the Ground - Clarissa Ai
Part 3: Social Implications of Energy Transitions
15. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Malaysia’s Energy Transition - Renato Lima-de-Oliveira
16. Pathways to Power: Bridging Divides and Empowering Rural Malaysia for a Just Energy Transition - Ayu Mazakiah
17. Empowering Malaysia’s rural women: Towards an inclusive community-based energy transition - Zayana Zakariah and Lee Min Hui
18. Promoting Inclusive Electrification in Sabah,: Leveraging Social-Technical Approach, Social Capital and Multi-Helix Engagement Framework - Alwin Long
19. Inclusive Hiring in Malaysia’s PV Sector: A Just Energy Transition Model - Hakim Albasrawy
20. Insights from Leaders in Sustainability in Malaysia: Towards a Typology - Emir Izat Abdul Rashid
Conclusion: Malaysia as a Paradigmatic Case of the Energy Transition in Middle Income Economies - Renato Lima-de-Oliveira