Malaysia Targets 18 Waste-to-Energy Plants By 2050
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) aims to develop 18 Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants in Peninsular Malaysia by 2050, with current operations at Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan and the Sungai Udang, Melaka plant expected to be completed by 2029, Minister Nga Kor Ming announced today.
The WtE initiative is projected to generate up to 600 megawatts of renewable energy (RE), enough to supply approximately 500,000 households, supporting Malaysia’s goal of achieving 70% RE capacity by 2050.
Nga highlighted that the ministry also targets a 20% adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in solid waste management by 2027, in line with sustainable urban development and public cleansing reforms. Potential EV applications include compactors, street sweepers, water sprayers and mini sweepers.
“The use of EVs in waste management not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also lowers long-term operational costs,” Nga said, adding that the initiative reflects Malaysia’s commitment to leading sustainable development goals (SDGs) amid its ASEAN chairmanship and participation in the UN-Habitat Assembly.
