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Taiwanese firms mull moving to Malaysia, ASEAN countries amid US-China tensions

By Manik Mehta

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Amid the ongoing US-China trade tensions, many Taiwanese companies are opting to leave China by either returning to Taiwan or scouting for suitable sites in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia.

Amendments to Basel Convention will help curb movement of plastic wastes

PUTRAJAYA, May 17 (Bernama) -- The recent amendment to the classification of plastic wastes under the Basel Convention, an international treaty, will help Malaysia restrict the import of such wastes from other countries more effectively, said Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC) Minister Yeo Bee Yin .

MESTECC to announce RE100 framework soon

KUALA LUMPUR, 16 May (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change will announce the framework for RE100 in a few months' time. 

Government to study need for climate change act

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 (Bernama) -- The government will embark on a scoping study to assess whether there is a need for a climate change act in the country.

Growing demand for palm oil from China, says Kok

PETALING JAYA, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Primary industries has received a number of requests from China, expressing interest in buying large quantities of palm oil and palm-based products from Malaysia following the Prime Minister’s official visit to Beijing recently.

Fusionex provides platform driving customer engagement for world-renowned energy company

Fusionex, a leading multi-award winning data technology provider will offer a platform providing hyper-targeted offerings to drive customer engagement for a world-renowned energy company.

Terengganu TNB assures adequate electricity supply throughout Aidilfitri celebrations

Terengganu Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) foresees electricity consumption will increase by 30 per cent ahead of the Aidilfitri festive season, said its customer service head Mohd Nazri Puteh.

Families play important role in addressing climate change - Dr Wan Azizah

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said as climate change is largely influenced by human activities, the family institution plays an important role in helping the world address the issue.

Progressive Impact Corporation's unit wins RM12 mln job in Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Progressive Impact Corporation Bhd’s Indonesian subsidiary, PT. ALS Indonesia has won a RM12.16 million project from PT. Chevron Pacific Indonesia for rapid total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) field measurement services.

TNB allocates up to RM9.5 bln capex for FY19

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is allocating up to RM9.5 billion for capital expenditure (capex) for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2019 (FY19) compared with RM12 billion in FY18.