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TNB to increase percentage of Bumiputera vendor participation in power supply

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) intends to increase the percentage of bumiputera vendor participation and value-added in the utility company's vendor group.

MPIA sees positive growth in solar PV industry, expects more NEM quota allocation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 -- Malaysia is seeing "very positive growth” in both the rooftop and large scale solar (LSS) segments of the country’s solar photovoltaic industry, according to the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association (MPIA).

Serba Dinamik offers one-stop centre for cybersecurity, digital privacy services  

By Nadia Jumri

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 -- Serba Dinamik Group Bhd, through its cybersecurity arm, is offering a convergence digital platform that focuses on cybersecurity and digital privacy services known as the E-Security and Privacy Channel (ESPC).

Oil discovery will bring development impact to Mukah - S'wak CM

MUKAH, April 11 -- The new oil and gas discovery in the shallow waters of Balingian by Petroleum Nasional Bhd (Petronas) will positively impact not only the sub district but also Mukah Division, said Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Solar in Malaysia - Challenges, and too much of a good thing?

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11  -- Solar enthusiasts are jumping on the bandwagon to promote the renewable energy (RE) source, harping that it is freely available and more cost-effective.

Electric bus pilot project planned in Kota Kinabalu in mid-year

KOTA KINABALU, April 10 -- Warisan Harta Sabah Sdn Bhd (WHS) is scheduled to start an electric bus pilot project in Kota Kinabalu for a period of six months starting mid-year.

TNB estimates RE to generate 2.5-3x more employment than fossil fuel technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9  -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) expects demand for electricity to recover in 2021 along with the economic recovery.

Government pragmatic in not setting higher targets for renewable energy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- Malaysia should not be pressured into setting higher targets under its renewable energy (RE) policy.

Moody’s expects O&G firms to raise Capex in 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- Oil and gas (O&G) companies are expected to increase their capital expenditure (capex) programme in 2021, if crude oil prices stay between US$60 and US$70 per barrel (US$1= RM4.13), according to Moody's Investors Service.

Velesto wins RM73 mln job for provision of jack-up drilling rig services

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Velesto Energy Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Velesto Drilling Sdn Bhd has won a contract for the provision of jack-up drilling rig services for Sarawak Shell Bhd/ Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd.