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South Korea increasingly 'going clean' in energy policy

SEOUL, June 7 (Bernama) –– To fuel its fast economic development and energy demand, South Korea relied heavily on conventional resources, such as fossil fuels, but the country is now embarking on a mission to go easier on such carbon-intensive resources and strive to use more sustainable, environmentally-friendly means to meet its energy needs, the country's leading energy official says.

Solar power illuminates power-hungry Malawi countryside 

LILONGWE, MALAWI, June 1 (Bernama) -- In the power-starved Malawi – a landlocked country in southeastern Africa – solar energy is transforming lives of people. 

Petronas' Q1 net profit up 9 per cent to RM14.2 bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas)  profit after tax (PAT) for the  first quarter ended March 31, 2019 (Q1 2019) increased by nine per cent to RM14.2 billion from RM13 billion in Q1 2018, on the back of  higher revenue.

Too early to tell financial impact from overcharging issue, says TNB CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- It is too early to tell if the issue of overcharged bills would have any financial impact on Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), said chief executive officer Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Green Technology Financing Scheme 2.0 receives encouraging response

BANGI, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Green Technology Financing Scheme 2.0 (GTFS 2.0) by the Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (MESTECC) has received an overwhelming response. 

Malaysia to let Lynas rare earth plant to continue operations

Malaysia will allow Australia's rare earth plant Lynas Corp to continue operating in the country, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said.

KPDNHEP proposes electricity meters be calibrated for accuracy

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) should have their electricity meters calibrated to ensure accuracy, said the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) .

Serba Dinamik's earnings 21 pct higher at RM112 mln in Q1

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) --  Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose by 21 per cent year-on-year to RM112.15 million in the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2019, as it increased its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activity in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Middle East.

TNB takes action on electricity bills issue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has given assurance it will refund the excess payment made by customers if it is proven that excess charges occur on their respective electricity bills.

TNB denies receiving government instructions to increase rates by 30 percent

MELAKA, May 29 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) today denied a message that went viral on social media that its board of directors has received government orders to raise electricity tariffs by 30 percent.