MALAYSIA IS AT an energy crossroads, but most Malaysians don‘t even realise it. For decades, the global narrative on energy has been dictated by governments and corporations, controlling what the public sees and knows. The result? A skewed understanding of what is possible, practical and profitable.
The technology for sustainable energy has existed for decades. The issue has never been about feasibility, but rather about politics, business models and vested interests. Consider Jimmy Carter’s solar panels on the White House installed in 1979 as a vision for the future; these were removed by Ronald Reagan in 1986 because they did not align with a fossil fuel-driven economy. The same thing happens today: good technology is overlooked because of bad advice, short-term profits and outdated policies.
