KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia today organised the Pre-International Sustainable Energy Summit (ISES) 2026 Forum as part of the lead-up to the 7th ISES 2026.
In a statement, SEDA Malaysia said the forum -- with the topic “Advancing Malaysia’s Bioenergy Ecosystem” -- embraces SEDA Malaysia’s preparations for ISES 2026, themed “Envisioning Sustainable Energy Beyond Borders”, which reflects the collective intention to strengthen and elevate one of Malaysia’s most promising renewable energy (RE) sectors.
SEDA Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Hamzah Hussin said that the authority plays a central role in driving the country’s RE agenda.
He said that, as a statutory body under the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, SEDA Malaysia is responsible for facilitating, regulating, and enabling the expansion of RE across Malaysia, ensuring that every initiative is anchored in strong governance, market readiness, and long-term sustainability.
“One of SEDA’s most important responsibilities under the National Energy Transition Roadmap is to strengthen emerging growth areas, particularly those that harness Malaysia’s natural resources and industrial strengths.
“Among these opportunities, biomass stands out as a strategic sector that can significantly support Malaysia’s energy transition while stimulating new economic opportunities,” he said.
Hamzah said the advancement of bioenergy development continues to present several critical challenges that require strategic attention.
“In Malaysia, the supply of consistent, high-quality feedstock remains uncertain, limiting the ability of developers to secure the reliable volumes required for efficient operation.
“These challenges underscore the need for comprehensive planning, innovative solutions, and strengthened policy support to fully unlock Malaysia’s bioenergy potential,” he added.
According to the statement, the forum began with a project overview delivered by SEDA Malaysia senior researcher Rosmahani Mohd Shah, who outlined the scope and objectives of the completed study titled “Potential of Bioenergy Clustering in Peninsular Malaysia”.
This was followed by a detailed report-sharing session by Datuk Leong Kin Mun, the appointed consultant, who presented the study’s key findings.
The programme continued with a high-level panel session featuring Federation of Palm Oil Millers Associations president David Lim Lian Keong, FGV Holdings Bhd head of group transformation Gideon Tan Xiang Yee and CIMB Bank Bhd regional head of sustainable finance Azmir Abdullah.
The session titled “Unlocking Bioenergy Potential through Ecosystem Collaboration, Innovation and Policy Support” explored several critical dimensions of Malaysia’s bioenergy landscape.
“Panellists collectively agreed that bioenergy has great potential when ecosystems, innovation and policy support work together.
“This collaboration enhances efficient biomass utilisation, strengthens resource optimisation, and promotes a resilient and low-carbon energy system, elevating Malaysia as a leader in sustainable energy within the region,” it said.
As the nation prepares for next year’s summit, SEDA Malaysia remains dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing, promoting industry collaboration, and enhancing cross-border partnerships to accelerate Malaysia’s energy.
ISES 2026 will be held on Aug 11-12 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
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