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April 15, 2024
Malaysia launches new pricing for green electricity with cheaper tariffs
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation of Malaysia (PETRA) has launched a new tiered pricing mechanism with lower rates for the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) program set to a quota of 6,600 GWh this year.
April 02, 2024
Malaysia aiming to spur residential solar PV via new incentive scheme
Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has launched a solar incentive scheme (Solar for Rakyat incentive scheme or Solaris) to encourage installation of solar PV systems by domestic users.
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 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 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.
December 14, 2023
Malaysia’s renewable ambition needs grid improvements
Malaysia is striving for energy transition and underwent a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The previous Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change has been split into two departments, seen as an effort to enhance administrative efficiency
December 06, 2023
Malaysia considers REI for coal phase-out, examines Vietnam's JETP deal
Malaysia is actively contemplating about the implementation of request for information (RFI) mechanisms for coal carbon reduction and potential early coal phase-out, said Nik Nazmi at COP28.
November 29, 2023
Sarawak first in Malaysia to enact climate change law
The Sarawak Legislative Assembly has passed the Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill on November 20, making it the first state to have legislation to address climate change.
October 30, 2023
Industry leaders worry renewable policies still lagging in Malaysia
Malaysia may have target ambitious goals of 70% renewable energy capacity and net-zero emission by 2050, but industry leaders believe that its policies are still lagging behind.
October 23, 2023
Malaysia plans rooftop solar buyback program to incentive solar adoption
The Malaysian government is planning a rooftop solar buyback program and will extend the net energy metering program (NEM) until December 31, 2024, as part of Budget 2024.
