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PETALING JAYA: Housing developers are encouraged to install solar panels on rooftops in new housing projects, says deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof.
He said this is in line with Malaysia’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as early as 2050 through the National Energy Transition Roadmap, Bernama reported.
Fadillah said so far, Sime Darby Property Bhd has taken the initiative to implement a pilot rooftop solar project in its latest property development.
Fadillah, who is also the energy transition and water transformation minister, said the project’s success would serve as a basis for nationwide implementation.
“Installing rooftop solar panels supplies energy back to the national grid,” he said during the oral question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today.
He was responding to a supplementary question from Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PN-Kubang Kerian) regarding initiatives to encourage rooftop solar panel installations in housing projects.
Meanwhile, Fadillah said the government is continuing the e-Rebate programme with an allocation of RM70 million under the 2025 budget to raise awareness about energy efficiency and to support low-income groups.
He said those purchasing approved appliances rated five and four stars, which are considered energy-efficient electrical equipment, will be eligible for the rebate.
Each householder will get a rebate of RM200 for a refrigerator and RM200 for an air-conditioner under this programme.
Fadillah was responding to a supplementary question from Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar) on efforts to promote the use of energy-efficient electrical appliances.