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Nik Nazmi wants to address flood, energy, climate issues

Newly-appointed minister says will consult prime minister before announcing major plans

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 04 Dec 2022 5:29PM

Nik Nazmi wants to address flood, energy, climate issues
Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says his ministry will focus on matters related to floods, energy use, climate change and environmental protection. – The Vibes file pic, December 4, 2022

SHAH ALAM – The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry will focus on issues related to floods, energy use, climate change and environmental protection, its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said.

The four main issues fall under his latest portfolio and are matters that Malaysians care about, he said.

“This responsibility is huge and is related to current issues namely climate change, floods and energy. I know it is also something that youths are very concerned about.

“I will try to look at prioritised issues and what the government can do to shore up our readiness. We don’t just talk about tackling climate change, we need to adapt ourselves to it and try our best before it gets worse,” he said after the launch of his book Anak Malaysia: Sebuah Perjalanan Politik Progresif in conjunction with the Selangor International Book Fest at Wisma Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam here today.

He said he will listen to a briefing from the top management and determine the priorities for his ministry.

“I will go to the office at the Wisma Sumber Asli in Putrajaya at 8am tomorrow and listen to the top management’s briefing.

“I will also have a special cabinet meeting to seek guidance from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and see if there’s a need to announce any plans,” Nik Nazmi said.

His book, which details the story of the Setiawangsa MP and his reflections on Malaysian politics, was launched by former education minister Maszlee Malik. – Bernama, December 4, 2022

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