Malaysia Parliament to Question Carbon Tax Timeline and Climate Policy in Budget 2027 Debate

Malaysia's parliament is set to question the government on climate change policy and the delayed carbon tax during today's Dewan Rakyat sitting. The session also opens the policy-stage debate on Budget 2027, which runs until Oct 22. The carbon tax question asks for a timeline to ensure Malaysia stays competitive in a low-carbon economy. The article lists several other focus areas, including rural healthcare access and export dependence on electronics. For carbon market watchers, the key item is the carbon tax timeline. A postponed tax creates uncertainty for project developers and industrial buyers who need a clear price signal to plan investments. Read the full article for the parliament schedule and the exact wording of the question. The budget debate will likely clarify whether the carbon tax appears in fiscal plans or stays parked for another year.