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Measure also expected to create 310,000 jobs in related sectors

PUTRAJAYA, July 24 — The government will exempt the 1.6 per cent Renewable Energy Fund (KWTBB) charge on electricity tariffs under renewable energy programmes, effective August 1, said the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra).

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra), via the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda) Malaysia, has approved the development of 48 Renewable Energy (RE) projects from biogas, biomass, and small hydropower sources.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its “overweight” call on Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) sector for the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), supported by strong structural themes and a positive earnings growth cycle.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, expects Malaysia to maintain its lead as a hub for digital infrastructure investment in Southeast Asia, with Johor remaining a prominent destination for data centre investment.

SINGAPORE, June 29 — Singapore boosted the share of renewables in its power generation mix to a record high in May, an analysis of the latest market data showed, as the country ramped up renewable imports and accelerated local solar power generation.

By Rafiqah Rauf SHAH ALAM, June 19 — Public education and awareness regarding climate change must be strengthened, particularly to encourage communities to become the eyes and ears of the authorities in monitoring incidents related to extreme weather. Selangor Climate Adaptation Centre (SCAC)...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Global interconnectedness is under strain due to rising uncertainties, eroding the predictability, reliability and stability of existing global trade and economic systems, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will table the National Climate Change Bill in August, said its secretary-general Datuk Ching Thoo Kim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Malaysia has urged Asean members to embrace a fundamental shift in financing strategies to achieve the region’s ambitious energy transition goals, with cumulative investments estimated at over US$3 trillion (RM12.6 trillion) by 2050.

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — The government is opening opportunities for all parties, especially local authorities, to adopt solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as part of clean energy transition efforts.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 19 — As Malaysia braces for potential energy challenges, Selangor is stepping up efforts to accelerate its renewable energy (RE) transition by finalising the Selangor Agenda for Green Economy (SAGE) and forming a special committee for solar farm...

SINGAPORE, May 7 — Asean must build on its shared strengths and deepen partnerships on climate action across all sectors following the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and its sweeping tariff plans.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, Apr 30 — Darul Ehsan Facilities Management Sdn Bhd (DEFM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pendinginan Megajana Sdn Bhd to boost energy efficiency and promote...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies are being urged to explore viable alternatives for operating their businesses or harnessing natural resources, which could help the country diversify its energy sources in line with the energy transition.

PETALING JAYA, April 22 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) is urging more large corporate entities, including multinational corporations and government-linked companies (GLCs), to participate in environmental sustainability initiatives by adopting renewable energy sources such as solar power.

HANOI, April 17 — Vietnam aims to raise its total installed power generation capacity to 183 to 236 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, up from more than 80 GW at the end of 2023, the government said yesterday, citing details of an amended national power development plan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The Asean Power Grid (APG) vision requires an estimated investment of US$764 billion (RM3.4 trillion) for power generation and transmission infrastructure, said Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn.