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Dewan Negara: India is expected to buy more Malaysian palm oil

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 -- India is expected to buy more Malaysian palm oil in the near term after its import contracted by 60 per cent in October following its import tax hike on refined palm oil from Malaysia.

Michelle Yeoh skips silver screen for sustainable development

By Hamdan Ismail

KUCHING, Dec 10 -- Hollywood megastar from Malaysia, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, took time off from the silver screen today to attend a forum on sustainability and renewable energy here, with her presence stealing the attention of energy experts.

Electricity tariff for domestic consumers maintained - Energy Commission

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 10 -- The electricity tariff for domestic consumers will be maintained while the surcharge for non-domestic consumers will be reduced effective Jan 1 until June 30, next year, according to the Energy Commission (ST).

PPB unit bags two contracts worth RM36 mln from Petronas Carigali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 -- Perdana Petroleum Bhd’s (PPB) unit, Perdana Nautika Sdn Bhd (PNSB) has secured two contracts worth RM18 million each from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd for the provision of two units of Anchor Handling Tug and Supply (AHTS) Vessels.

Petronas completes block trades in MISC, Petronas Dagangan and Petronas Gas

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has successfully completed block trades of its shares in MISC Bhd, Petronas Dagangan Bhd and Petronas Gas Bhd.

Polytechnic graduates considered pioneers in TVET sector

KUCHING, Dec 5 – Polytechnic graduates are the leaders in Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET), said Kuching Polytechnic Industry Advisory Committee Chairman Datuk Dr Ir. Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah

Japan's Blue Capital inks RM100 mln investment in Lahad Datu POIC

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 4  -- The Sabah investment mission to Japan has finalised a RM100 million investment from Tokyo-based Blue Capital Management Co. Ltd. (Blue Capital) whose core business includes biomass power generation.

Malaysia puts on boxing gloves against EU for palm oil discrimination

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4  -- The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) is raring to confront the  European Union (EU) on its palm oil discrimination, through filing Malaysia’s case with the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Petronas FutureTech showcases home-grown techpreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4  -- Petronas FutureTech, an accelerator programme to encourage local innovations and support Malaysian startups, held its first ‘Demo Day’ recently, with 19 startups across the energy, industry, and digital innovation sectors.

Electrical safety during floods - Energy Commission

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 3 -- The Energy Commission (ST) has advised the public to stay alert and to take precautionary measures to avert electrical hazards during floods.