Abg Jo: Sarawak to start carbon levy on energy sector's regulated facilities this year | Borneo Post Online

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

71% : He said proceeds from this levy will be channelled into a dedicated Climate Change Fund to support renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency, forest conservation, grid modernisation, and climate-resilience initiatives.
58% : The carbon levy was introduced under the Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases) Ordinance 2023, building on Sarawak's strengthened financial position and institutional framework developed over recent years.
57% : KUCHING (Jan 13): Sarawak will implement a carbon levy on regulated facilities in the oil, gas, and energy sectors beginning this year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
56% : "Supported by carbon levy and the Climate Change fund, this approach strengthens Sarawak's revenue resilience and reinforces sustainable development without compromising growth," he said.
45% : In the agricultural sector, he said biomass and organic waste will be leveraged to support bioenergy, biofertilisers, and downstream processing activities, creating additional income streams for rural communities while strengthening food and energy security.

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