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Malaysia
February 02, 2024
Sarawak to sell green energy to Singapore in exchange for data center investments
Malaysia’s Sarawak state government is proposing to sell excess green energy to Singapore, and in return, Singapore will invest in data center projects, according to the state’s premier, Abang Johari Openg.
January 25, 2024
Malaysian government approves 22 renewable energy projects from biogas, biomass
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Public Utilities in Malaysia, through the SEDA, has approved the development for the implementation of 22 renewable energy projects from biogas and biomass, with a total capacity of 36.534 MW.
January 23, 2024
Malaysia airports turn to solar power for net-zero emissions goal
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) ensures the sustainable development of its airports through solar power system.
January 18, 2024
Only electric bus orders for Prasarana after March
Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will cease placing orders for diesel-fueled buses as part of efforts to increase the adoption of electric buses. Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the final batch of diesel buses is expected to be delivered in 2025.
January 15, 2024
Sarawak Energy’s carbon emissions reduction target granted approval from SBTi
Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has become the first major corporation in Malaysia to receive international recognition as the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) validates the state-owned energy firm’s near-term carbon emissions reduction target.
January 11, 2024
Solar power poised to be sunrise industry this year in Malaysia
The power sector in Malaysia is expected to see a proliferation of solar projects in 2024, as households and companies seek to lower electricity bill and reduce carbon footprint.
January 09, 2024
Malaysia’s new climate policy may increase electricity tariffs
Malaysia’s Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Nik Nazmi, is taking measures to tackle climate change by proposing a substantial shift in energy subsidies and promoting sustainable practices.
January 08, 2024
Nefin aims for 100 MW solar projects in Southeast Asia this year
Nefin Group, an independent green power producer, targets to secure 100 MW of solar power projects across Southeast Asia in 2024, with Malaysia expected to contribute over 30% of the total, driven by an expansion in market penetration and market share.
December 27, 2023
KLCC embraces food waste management for long-term sustainability
Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) converted 23,950 kg of food waste into compost from January to December this year, utilizing its composting facility established in 2022.
December 22, 2023
Japan's Eneos, Sumitomo to produce green hydrogen in Malaysia
Japanese oil company Eneos and trading group Sumitomo Corp. have announced plans to produce green hydrogen in Malaysia and export much of it to Japan. This initiative aims to further diversify the fuel supply for decarbonization.