Malaysia’s push for data centres could strain power and water supplies, warn experts
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s drive to attract data centre investments worth billions of dollars could strain its water and electricity supplies in the coming years, say experts, particularly in industrialised states like Selangor and Johor.
Singapore seeks to balance emissions and security
Energy insecurity has become an increasing concern for a number of countries, but Singapore’s position is uniquely challenging.
Việt Nam makes positive contributions to energy security
Vũ Chi Mai, Project Director of the Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) under the GIZ Energy Support Programme (ESP), speaks to Việt Nam News about Việt Nam’s energy transition away from coal and towards a low-carbon system.
Việt Nam makes positive contributions to energy security
Energy security, affordability key focus among consumers
Energy security and affordability remain foundational expectations among consumers, according to the Ernst & Young (EY) Energy transition consumer insights report.
Probe on power outages in Peninsular Malaysia remains ongoing
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said the probe on massive power outages affecting several states in Peninsular Malaysia is expected to be completed within a month.
UN official recommends Vietnam focus on energy security
Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, said she expected Vietnam can show that there’s a different way to do development and that amidst the uncertain global economic outlook, Vietnam can prove itself as an attractive place for investment by doing a greener, more inclusive development.
TNB working on restoring power after blackout
PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is working on restoring electricity supply in several parts of the country after a major blackout this afternoon. In a brief statement posted on its Facebook page, TNB said its technical team was investigating the cause of the blackout and was working hard to restore supply.
