Abstract
Malaysia is a rapidly growing middle income country with an abundance of energy resources, particularly natural gas. Along with the nation's expanding economy, environmental problems are also becoming more evident. Energy and environmental policies issues often come together in the fuel switching options and, in Malaysia both objectives are well served by the on-going rapid shift towards much greater reliance on natural gas. The country is committed to evironmental protection and, as outlined here, is undertaking steps to ensure that continued energy growth is compatible with environmental quality objectives.
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