Loke advocates for deep-sea mining to support clean energy transition.

Malaysia's Minister of Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, has said that deep-sea mining is key to making the transition to clean energy. He added that the country is looking to develop its deep-sea mining capabilities and is in talks with several countries to explore opportunities. However, environmentalists have raised concerns about the impact of deep-sea mining on marine ecosystems and the potential loss of biodiversity and resources.