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Industry insiders in Malaysia report that rising costs have made it increasingly difficult for China-backed solar manufacturers to maintain operations. However, the new duties are unlikely to affect local manufacturers.

Southeast Asia’s clean energy industry is bracing for its third major setback, as U.S. tariffs intensify pressure on the wind and solar supply chains.

To support the growth of low-carbon industries in Malaysia, the Japanese government, through the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), announced at the end of March a list of 47 Japanese companies with established operations in the country.

TECO Electric & Machinery Co. held an acquisition signing ceremony today (19th) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with local MEP engineering company NCL Energy Sdn Bhd (hereinafter referred to as NCL).

Petronas released its latest financial report, showing a 34% drop in annual profit. The company attributed this decline to falling international oil prices again and committed to continued investments in renewable energy and low-carbon initiatives.

Sarawak, Malaysia, is determined to become ASEAN’s green hydrogen hub, leveraging its abundant hydropower resources and international collaborations to build a low-carbon hydrogen supply chain.

A new biofuels hub focused on Bio-Liquefied Natural Gas (Bio-LNG) will be established in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), with the capacity to process 350,000 tons of Bio-LNG annually.

To meet corporate carbon reduction goals, Malaysia's ship service company Keyfield International has completed the installation of a solar photovoltaic system on its largest work barge, setting a national record for the scale of the equipment.

As the EV trend continues to gain momentum, Malaysia's first homegrown automaker, Proton, launched its first EV, the e.MAS7, on Dec. 16.The base model is priced at under RM 110,000, making it highly competitive compared to existing players.

Malaysia plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2027, leveraging its natural resources to grow its bioenergy sector. However, limited availability of used cooking oil (UCO) raises concerns about meeting biofuel supply demands.