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Energy security, affordability remain high priorities in SEA - MGA President

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Southeast Asia (SEA) region continues to face challenges in finding a balance between energy security, affordability and sustainability, as the need to expand clean and reliable energy access in the region remains critically important.

US-Malaysia MOC, IPEF make semiconductor, electronics supply chains more resilient - Association

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The recent signing of the US-Malaysia Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience and the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) will help lower costs by making semiconductor and electronics supply chains more resilient in the long term.

Energy Efficiency Key To Cutting Electricity Bill – Experts

By Muhammad Basir Roslan

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) – The use of various sources of fuel and the provision of subsidies have enabled Malaysians to enjoy electricity tariff rates deemed as among the lowest in the Southeast Asian region despite various external and internal factors constantly placing pressure on the nation’s energy sector.

However, the pressure has escalated lately given the unexpected hike in the prices of fuel – especially coal and natural gas – following the COVID-19 pandemic, casting a question mark over the resilience of the nation’s electricity tariffs. 

This is because nearly 93 percent of Peninsular Malaysia’s electricity is generated using coal as well as natural gas, and world coal prices have soared to US$200 a tonne and are expected to continue rising amid the Ukraine-Russia conflict.  

M’sia’s energy savings in 2021 totalled RM48.34mil

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) – Malaysia saved 132.43 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity amounting to RM48.34mln as at December 31, 2021 via the Energy Management Gold Standard (EMGS) which places emphasis on efficient energy use by the industrial and building sectors, said Energy and Natural Resources Deputy Minister, Datuk Ali Biju.

MGTC, KeTSA to encourage more firms to implement sustainable energy via EMGS certification

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) is committed to working with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) to encourage more firms to implement sustainable energy management system through the Energy Management Gold Standard (EMGS) certification. 

Schneider Electric opens new service operation centre to accommodate growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Schneider Electric has announced its expansion plans and the opening of a new operation centre at Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park.

Scomi SGSB, Skill Johor partner to develop renewable energy at TVET campus in Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- Scomi Group Bhd’s (SGB) joint-venture company Scomi SGSB Sdn Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Skill Johor Sdn Bhd (SJSB) to develop a renewable energy (RE) generation program in SJSB’s TVET Campus in Johor.

Hitachi Energy launches RoadPak, power semiconductor module for electric vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- Hitachi Energy, the global technology and market leader in power grids, has announced launching globally RoadPak, its pioneering power semiconductor module for electric vehicles at PCIM Europe, the world’s leading power electronics trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany from May 10-12.

Samaiden bags RM32.86 mln EPCC contract for SelCo solar photovoltaic plant in Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Samaiden Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Samaiden Sdn Bhd (SSB) has accepted a letter of award from Heliosel Sdn Bhd (Heliosel) in relation to the development of a SelfConsumption (SelCo) solar photovoltaic plant in Selangor.

Malaysia should not reduce or stop biodiesel mandate, says association

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) is against a move to reduce or retract the biodiesel mandate in Malaysia.