Malaysia to strengthen EV ecosystem with collaboration from neighbours
SINGAPORE: Malaysia is developing a robust electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, and such an ecosystem could be strengthened through collaboration with land neighbours such as Singapore and Thailand, says Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore.
Malaysia and Japan plan new centre to support ASEAN clean energy goals
Malaysia and Japan have put forward a proposal to create a new collaboration hub in Malaysia that would focus on technology, sustainability, and energy integration in ASEAN [the Association of Southeast Asian Nations], according to The Malaysian Reserve.
Malaysia Introduces Community-Based Rooftop Solar Aggregation Scheme to Accelerate Clean Energy Access and Grid Decentralization
In a landmark move to boost decentralized renewable energy adoption, Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has launched the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism (CREAM) — the nation’s first structured rooftop solar aggregation program.
Exclusive: Malaysia’s Petronas and Commonwealth LNG in talks for term supply, say sources
April 29 (Reuters) – Malaysian state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, is in talks with Commonwealth LNG to buy liquefied natural gas from the U.S. company’s facility in Cameron, Louisiana, according to four trading and industry sources with knowledge of the matter. Petronas is in talks to buy at least one million […]
Maxis Rolls Out Nationwide Home Solar Plan to Boost Affordable Green Energy in Malaysia
Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telecommunications company, has announced the nationwide expansion of its Maxis Home Solar solution, aiming to accelerate residential adoption of renewable energy. The offering, initially launched in the Klang Valley in late 2024, will now be available to households across Peninsular Malaysia starting May 2025.
TNB doubles investment to $9.8 billion to push Malaysia’s energy transition
Malaysia’s national energy company, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), is significantly expanding its renewable energy investments, raising its capital expenditure (capex) to RM42.9 billion (about USD 9.8 billion)—double its previous plan.
BYD Sime Motors partners with Transport Ministry
IN a concerted effort to bolster electric vehicle (EV) adoption and support Malaysia’s transition to low-carbon mobility, BYD Sime Motors has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Transport (MOT). This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions through the wider use of EVs in both public and private sectors.
High costs, lack of charging stations hamper EV sales growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity, but analysts say two key factors continue to hinder their sales growth in Malaysia. According to RHB Investment Bank analyst, Syahril Hanafiah, the first challenge is the high cost of EVs, attributed to the RM100,000 minimum floor price for fully-imported (CBU) models. The second is the […]
