Malaysia is expected to achieve 49 per cent of the 169 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets by 2030 based on analysis of 2023 data, according to Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.
According to a report by Bernama, she was quoted as saying that the projection exceeded the global average of 18 per cent reported in 2025.
“Two goals posted the highest achievement, namely SDG 4 Quality Education (70 per cent) and SDG 12 Responsible Production and Consumption (64 per cent), driven by comprehensive access to education as well as increased recycling rates and better management of hazardous waste,” she said.
Hanifah Hajar said eight other SDGs were above the national average achievement, including SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.
Hanifah Hajar said eight other SDGs were above the national average achievement, including SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.
“Meanwhile, seven goals recorded lower projections, including SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 10 Reduced Inequality, and SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions,” she said.
She said that among the main hurdles to achieving the SDG targets are inter-agency coordination, incomplete data, development gaps in states, biodiversity issues, the impact of climate change, and low levels of public awareness.
