Asia Pacific Needs Stronger Grid, Clean Energy Push Amid Rising Consumption - APSEC

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 28 (Bernama) – The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing new patterns of electricity consumption that require collaboration in areas such as demand response, energy efficiency improvements, and the implementation of distributed energy technologies.

Malakoff Marks 50 Years Of Powering Malaysia’s Energy Security And Transition

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- From its first steps in Malaysia’s power industry to becoming the country’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), Malakoff Corporation Bhd is entering its 50th year in 2025 as both a backbone of energy security and a key player in the shift towards renewable energy.

Malaysia Backs South Korea’s APEC Energy Transition Goals

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) – Malaysia fully supports South Korea’s goals for the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15), themed ‘Sustainable Growth through Innovative and Inclusive Transition’, as they are timely, relevant and align with the nation’s energy transition agenda, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

TNB–ACWA Power Partnership: Driving Malaysia’s Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is pushing hard to achieve the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) target of raising renewable energy (RE) to 70 per cent of the nation’s capacity by 2050, with the government, agencies, companies and industry players all working together towards this goal.

Malaysia Explores Nuclear, Wind And Gas Solutions In Energy Transition Talks With South Korea

BUSAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively exploring best practices and the capabilities of clean energy and power plants, including nuclear and wind turbines, to suit the country’s needs, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Federal Govt To Develop Policy, Guidelines, And Explore Creation Of Blue Carbon Credit Trading Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government will develop policies or guidelines and explore the creation of a platform for trading blue carbon credits, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Fadillah Highlights Role Of Clear Policies, Private Innovation In Clean Energy Transition At CEM16

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Clear policy direction and regulatory certainty by the government must be matched by the private sector’s innovation, technology deployment and financing, as public-private collaboration is the key enabler in modernising power systems.

New Palm Biomass Market Mechanism May Be Considered – KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The need for a new market mechanism to support palm biomass processing as a commercial product may be considered in the future, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

Bursa Malaysia Remains Positive At Midday, Boosted By Bargain-hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, buoyed by continuous bargain-hunting activities, led by the banking, utilities and healthcare counters.

From Malaysia To Southeast Asia, Tenaga Nasional Taking Lead In Energising A Greener Tomorrow

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) plays a pivotal role in realising the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative. 

Masdar Secures ‘AA-’ Rating From S&P, Strengthens Global Clean Energy Role

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Masdar, also known as the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, has been assigned an ‘AA-’ credit rating with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, bolstering its standing as one of the world’s most financially sound renewable energy companies.

Cypark Secures Islamic Financing Facilities Of Up To RM1.3 Bln From MBSB Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Cypark Resources Bhd (Cypark) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cypark Smart Technology Sdn Bhd have secured Islamic financing facilities worth up to RM1.3 billion from MBSB Bank Bhd.