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Sarawak aims to be regional renewable energy powerhouse - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Feb 21 -- Sarawak aims to attain sustainable growth and prosperity by becoming a Southeast Asian powerhouse to provide the region with affordable and reliable renewable energy, says Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

TNB-MBI strategic cooperation to promote sustainable living

IPOH, Feb 20 -- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has forged strategic collaboration with Ipoh City Council (MBI) to supply efficient energy products and services, as well as renewable energy solutions to promote sustainable and green living.

ADB supports Indonesia's energy transition, praises economic performance

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

JAKARTA, Feb 19 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged to continue its strong support for Indonesia’s energy transition initiative through its financial facilitation.

Decarbonisation roadmaps will pioneer Asia’s fair energy transition - Black & Veatch

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 -- Clear and ambitious decarbonisation roadmaps will help Asia achieve an equitable energy transition, yet more than 50 per cent of industry respondents in Black & Veatch’s 2022 Asia Electric Report lack such plans.

More EV charging stations in the pipeline, says Dr Adham

SHAH ALAM, Feb 11 -- Malaysia is expected to have more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in future given local capability of providing services to set up such facilities at lower prices, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

MBAM asks govt to consider postponing minimum wage, electricity tariff hike

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 -- Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has asked the government to consider postponing the implementation of minimum wage and electricity tariff hike for the next two years to accommodate the industry’s stability and capability.

Industries Unite urges govt to halt electricity tariff hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10-- Industries Unite, a coalition of 120 Malaysian small and medium entreprise (SME) associations, institutions and trade bodies, has urged the government to halt the implementation of the 18 per cent electricity tariffs hike for all non-domestic users with immediate effect.

NEA 2022 offers 20 awards for innovative sustainability projects, initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 -- The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) is making a final call for submissions to the National Energy Award (NEA) 2022, to encourage the adoption of the sustainable energy practices.

Gading Kencana inks US$1 bil solar farms collaboration with Saudi Arabia's March Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 -- Gading Kencana Sdn Bhd, one of the largest solar farm operator in Malaysia, is collaborating with Saudi Arabia’s March Global LLC to develop US$1 billion (about RM4.19 billion) solar farms in the Middle East, Africa and ASEAN regions.

FOMCA: Leaving electricity tariff unchanged helps consumer deals with high cost of living

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 -- The decision to retain electricity tariff for domestic consumers in Peninsular Malaysia for the 2022-2024 Regulatory Period (RP3) can help the people in dealing with the high cost of living due to the impact of pandemics and floods, the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) said.