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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for nuclear power to be included in Asean's energy transition strategy, arguing that the region requires stable, affordable and dependable electricity to meet growing demand while pursuing sustainability goals.
Malaysia's largest power utility and water authority have partnered through new electricity and cooling agreements to boost reliability of critical infrastructure serving over 9.6 million consumers across the Klang Valley region.
Malaysia's Energy Commission hosted its first Energy Smart Carnival in Ipoh, drawing more than 10,000 visitors to educate the public on energy efficiency, safety, and the national transition agenda. The agency plans nationwide expansion.
Malaysia's renewable energy capacity has reached nearly 32 per cent, placing the country firmly on track to achieve its 35 per cent target by 2030, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The milestone reflects steady progress under the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
Regional leaders chart ambitious development agendas: Cambodia joins AI governance framework, Indonesia pursues biofuel expansion and electric vehicles, while neighbours tackle coastal resilience and economic pressures.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the government to investigate establishing a national petroleum reserve to strengthen energy security amid mounting geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities.
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation has committed to reviewing objections from residents regarding the TNB Kuala Muda Solar Project in Kedah, citing respect for community concerns and transparent implementation of energy transition goals.
France has signalled its willingness to partner with Malaysia on civil nuclear energy development, contingent on the Malaysian government's decision to pursue atomic power as part of its decarbonisation agenda.
Malaysia is planning to convert retiring coal-fired power stations into renewable energy and battery storage hubs under a new National Coal Site Repurposing Framework, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced at the World Economic Forum.