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TNB partners with MPSP to reduce carbon footprint

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), through its subsidiary TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd, has signed an agreement of intent for supply agreement for renewable energy (SARE) with Seberang Prai Municipal Council (MPSP) to instal solar panels on the rooftops of public markets and some designated state government offices in Penang.

More goodies in store for sustainable palm oil

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The government is ready to dish out additional incentives to encourage oil palm planters to embrace the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, which is aimed at boosting the crop’s profile in the global market.

Malaysia to have international institute for talents in renewable energy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd plans to set up an international institute in Malaysia to cultivate local talent in renewable energy under the aegis of its parent company, China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN).

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) .