Sarawak pushes for federal framework to enable cross-border carbon transport for CCUS industry

Sarawak is calling on Malaysia's federal government to create a legal framework for cross-border carbon transport. The state sees this as essential to scaling its carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) industry. Without clear rules on moving CO2 across borders, project developers face uncertainty on liability, ownership, and long-term storage obligations. A federal framework would clarify who is responsible for transported CO2 and under what conditions it can be moved between jurisdictions. This matters for investors looking at Malaysia as a CCUS hub. The article does not specify timelines or whether the framework would cover pipelines, shipping, or both. Those details will determine how quickly the industry can scale.