Japan's Continued Interest in Malaysia's Green Hydrogen Sector
Key Ideas
- Japan shows deep interest in investing in Malaysia's green hydrogen sector, already having investments in Sarawak and expressing continued support for Malaysia's growth in this industry.
- Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof discussed energy transition, renewable energy supply, energy security, and ensuring inclusivity with the energy ministers of Singapore, Vietnam, Brunei, and Japan.
- Cooperation opportunities were highlighted, including halal certification development by Vietnam, SME capacity development and investment by Singapore, and Malaysia hosting the 3rd Asia Zero Emission Community Ministerial Meeting in 2025.
- The implementation of third party access (TPA) in the electricity supply industry was a key topic, with plans to announce mechanisms and rules in September, following an industrial dialogue to gather feedback from industry players.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, also Malaysia's Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, highlighted Japan's keen interest in investing in Malaysia's green hydrogen sector during the APEC Energy Ministers Meeting in Lima, Peru. Japan's existing investments in Sarawak and their support for Malaysia's growth in this industry were emphasized. Discussions with energy ministers from Singapore, Vietnam, Brunei, and Japan revolved around energy transition, renewable energy supply, energy security, and ensuring inclusivity in the energy sector. Cooperation opportunities were identified, such as Vietnam's halal certification development, Singapore's SME capacity development, and Malaysia's hosting of the 3rd Asia Zero Emission Community Ministerial Meeting in 2025. The meeting also addressed the implementation of third party access (TPA) in the electricity supply industry, with plans to announce mechanisms and rules in September after gathering feedback from industry players through an industrial dialogue. Overall, the sentiment towards hydrogen in the article is positive, portraying Japan's interest and support in Malaysia's green hydrogen sector.