PM: Malaysia accelerates green economy under 13MP, prioritises sustainability and low-carbon growth
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government will intensify efforts to implement a comprehensive green economy agenda under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with a wide range of initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and accelerating the nation’s transition to low-carbon development.
Malaysia moving closer to adopting nuclear energy, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is moving a step closer to adopting nuclear energy as part of its long-term energy transition strategy, with the government having completed a pre-feasibility study on nuclear power. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said the study’s initial findings indicated that nuclear energy has strong potential to serve as a stable, […]
Pertamina Awaits Instructions to Develop Ambalat with Malaysia
Jakarta. A top brass at the state-run oil giant Pertamina said Wednesday that the company was still waiting for instructions to develop the resource-rich Ambalat Block together with its close neighbor, Malaysia. Once the government gives its nod, the company stands ready to deploy its resources to tap into its abundant oil reserves, according to Edi Karyanto, […]
Malaysia Taps CCGT Power to Support Solar and Grid Stability
The combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant is expected to play a vital role in addressing gaps in the power grid and complementing solar intermittency as Malaysia works towards achieving its net-zero goals by 2050.
Electricity prices to drop for September-December 2025, easing costs for Thai households
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, has announced that electricity prices for the final period of 2025 (September-December) will decrease. This follows discussions with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), with the goal of easing the financial burden on Thai households.
Efficient energy use in government buildings cuts costs – PETRA
KUALA LUMPUR: Efficient energy use in government buildings can significantly lower utility costs and support Malaysia’s sustainable energy transition, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).
Malaysia’s Sapura Energy nets $118M in contracts with long-term Thai clients
Malaysian oil & gas services provider Sapura Energy has secured new contracts with Chevron’s Thailand subsidiaries, as well as with Thai national oil & gas company PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), that together have a value of over RM 500 million (roughly $118 million).
Govt drops green energy levy to spur uptake among consumers
IN a renewed push to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition, the government will exempt the 1.6% Renewable Energy Fund (KWTBB) surcharge on electricity sourced through certified green energy schemes, starting 1 August 2025.
