A Review of the Relationship Between Sustainable Energy and the Principle of Energy Resilience: A Case Study of Malaysia
by Bryan Francis, Hanafi Haron, Mohd Haris Abdul Rani, Muhammad Ashraf Mohd Nor, Nurul Areena Ahmad Nizam, Nurul Jannah Mustafa Khan, Nurulhuda Adabiah Mustafa, Siti Ainan Hamdani, Tuan Nur Aisyah Ruzana Tuan Rahim
Published: January 31, 2026 • DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.10100227
Abstract
Malaysia is a country that heavily relies on non-renewable energy to produce electricity. However, emerging from the pandemic that began in late 2019, one problem has been highlighted about Malaysia's energy sector, which is the resilience of the energy system and the industry itself. Hence, this paper will provide an insight into the nexus between the use of sustainable energy and the principle of energy resilience. It will attempt to describe the situation regarding the use of sustainable energy in Malaysia, as well as the current phase of resilience that Malaysia is in right now, as this is to address the issue of energy security and reliability in the country. In addition, the paper will also discuss the energy industry in Germany as a point of reference since it is a country that has progressed significantly in transitioning towards renewable and sustainable energy, which the Malaysian government can emulate the law in that country for reforming the energy industry/sector in Malaysia. Lastly, the paper will also provide recommendations and suggestions based on the findings of the possible alternatives of sustainable energy resources that Malaysia may adopt to achieve the principle of energy resilience.