Malaysia- 1st- Energy sector

By Daniel Morris | 13. January 2026

THEMATIC PRIORITY 1: GOVERNANCE

UNGP PILLAR 1

HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS

No.: G1.30

Action: Assess the feasibility of the adoption of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD) by businesses of difference sectors and sizes and clarify how due diligence is applied.

Output Indicator(s):

  • Evidence, insights and recommendations are developed on the applicability of mHREDD using a phased approach, starting with high-risk sectors (i.e. energy, carbon and extractives, agrobusiness and plantations, mining, construction and manufacturing) then extending to all sectors.

Collaborative Partner(s): BHEUU

THEMATIC PRIORITY 2: LABOUR

UNGP PILLAR 1

FOUNDATIONAL

No.: L1:3

Action: Enhance protection of the rights of workers, including the participation of workers in trade unions, to guarantee decent work, social protection, training opportunities and job security in the Just Energy Transition.

Output indicator(s):

  • Tripartite dialogues are convened to address human and labour rights challenges related to the Just Energy Transition.
  • Revisions to labour rights protection frameworks are proposed that consider transition-related impacts.

Collaborative partner(s): KESUMA; Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA); energy sector; trade unions.

THEMATIC PRIORITY 3: ENVIRONMENT

UNGP PILLLAR 1

ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

No.: E1.12

Action: Assess how businesses integrate comprehensive human rights and environmental impact assessments into energy transition projects.

Output indicator(s):

  • Evidence, insights and recommendation are developed that highlight implementation gaps and key areas of focus for the energy sector and are used to guide policy amendments.

Collaborative partner(s): NRES; PETRA; Ministry of Economy; CSOs

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

No.: E1.25

Action: Ensure the meaningful participation of EHRDs in Just Transition policy development.

Output Indicator(s):

  • Formal mechanisms or platforms are created for EHRDs to participate in Just Transition decision-making processes.
  • Stakeholder engagement dialogues, forums or workshops are held, centring EHRDs and communities.
  • Federal or state-level policy drafts are publicly disclosed for comments and feedback from EHRDs and the general public.

Collaborative Partner(s): NRES; PETRA; Ministry of Economy; SUHAKAM; CSOs; EHRDs