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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 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 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 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 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.
November 09, 2023
Sarawak initiates formal talks with Indonesia on undersea cable for electricity export
Malaysia’s Sarawak will soon commence formal talks with Indonesian government regarding the proposed undersea cables for transmitting electricity from Sarawak to Singapore. This project will run through Indonesian waters, as stated by Sarawak Premier Aban
November 07, 2023
Malaysia aims to draw foreign investments in EV, carbon capture
Malaysia is seeking foreign investors in high-value industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), semiconductors and carbon capture, according to its trade and investment minister.
November 06, 2023
Gamuda to develop 187.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Sabah via JV
Malaysian infrastructure giant Gamuda will establish a joint venture to develop a 187.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Tenom through a private finance initiative, with the total project cost estimated to be around RM 4 billion.
November 02, 2023
Gentari, AM Green team up for large-scale green ammonia production
Gentari, the clean energy division of Malaysia's Petronas, has partnered AM Green to jointly invest, in phases, into a green ammonia platform, AMG Ammonia.