KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The implementation of the European emission standards for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, Euro 5, would benefit Malaysia in the near future, said Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. 

“Euro 5 will benefit our country because it encourages the use of refined fuel and therefore reduce carbon emission,” he told reporters after delivering his speech at a seminar organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) here, today.

The European emission standards define the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of vehicles to improve air quality and health.  Wan Junaidi said the standards will be implemented in stages, with Euro 5 being actualised by 2025.

“However, the implementation needs some adjustments, especially by industry players,” he added.

The seminar entitled “11th Malaysia Plan — Realising Green Growth: 

Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure as the Game Changer” was held after the launch of MyCREST, a sustainability rating tool aimed to quantify and reduce carbon emissions in the construction sector.

During his speech, Wan Junaidi touched on sustainable and resilient infrastructure as a game changer in pursuit of green growth and sustainable development.

He said promoting and realising green growth presents benefits and opportunities in the areas of planning, certification, training, construction and maintenance to ensure that new infrastructure are fit for purpose in a climate change impacted world.

The one-day seminar attracted more than 500 participants, comprising policy makers, government officials and corporate lead. — Bernama