Scenario of energy policy and act in Malaysian energy building efforts for sustainable development: A review

Muhammad Adib Afham; Mohd Azahari Razali

doi:10.15282/jmes.18.4.2024.8.0814

Authors

A. Muhammad Adib Afham Combustion Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. Phone: +6074537703; Fax: +6074536080
Mohd Azahari Razali Combustion Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. Phone: +6074537703; Fax: +6074536080

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15282/jmes.18.4.2024.8.0814

Keywords:

Energy efficiency, Energy policy, Energy act, Energy consumption, Sustainability

Abstract

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia that is close to the latitude and has a typical tropical climate. Due to our dependence on finite fossil fuel sources, which eventually results in CO₂ emissions, effective energy use is essential. Population expansion and economic growth are thought to have an impact on the nation's rising energy demand. Therefore, the power sector in Malaysia faces significant problems with climate change, energy security and sustainability. Energy-efficient building techniques can be used to adopt the aforementioned problems. In Malaysia, buildings use 12% of the nation's whole energy, with the residential and commercial sectors using 50.4% of all electrical energy. Thus, maximizing energy efficiency in buildings is essential for lowering energy consumption and attractive regional environmental sustainability. This review article examines the evolving landscape of energy policies and legislative acts in Malaysia, focusing on their implications for sustainable development in the building sector. The study highlights Malaysia's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy efficiency through a series of national policies and frameworks. It explores the integration of these policies into the building industry, assessing their effectiveness in promoting sustainable construction practices and energy-efficient building designs. By analysing policy outcomes and comparing them with global best practices, the review offers a thorough understanding of how Malaysia's energy policies are steering the built environment towards greater sustainability. The findings highlight the need for ongoing policy enhancement and cross-sector collaboration to achieve long-term energy and environmental objectives.

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