Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Twenty Malaysian university students engaged in a landmark debate competition examining whether Malaysia should expand renewable electricity exports to neighbouring nations while securing domestic energy supply, part of the 7th International Sustainable Energy Summit.
Malaysia's investment ministry is carefully evaluating mechanisms for an electric vehicle levy to fund nationwide charging infrastructure, balancing development needs against consumer affordability amid fiscal constraints.
Malaysia's government has deliberately avoided imposing price controls on electric vehicle charging services, instead relying on private sector competition to expand the nationwide charging network. The country has 6,416 public EV chargers installed as of May 2026.
Malaysia is spending up to RM50 billion annually on fuel subsidies to maintain RON95 petrol prices at RM1.99, insulating consumers from international oil price swings, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed.
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to reducing taxes on electricity bills, signalling an early policy focus on alleviating household energy costs that have become a central political issue across Europe.
South Korea's plan to build a major semiconductor hub in its southwest region by 2030 is encountering significant resistance from local communities over unprecedented power and water demands, with infrastructure projects delayed by resident opposition.
Andy Burnham assumes the UK premiership on Monday, vowing to restore public confidence through political stability and tangible improvements in living standards. The former Manchester mayor faces immediate decisions on energy policy and water sector intervention.
South Africa's Energy Minister disclosed that multiple workers at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station experienced radiation exposure during maintenance operations over three separate occasions in recent weeks, though authorities insist the incidents posed no environmental or community risk.
Malaysia's work-from-home policy for federal civil servants has conserved 4.05 million litres of petrol and generated RM7.31 million in subsidy savings since its April 2026 rollout, benefiting over 74,000 employees.
The Malaysian government pledges to enhance its targeted fuel subsidy programme in Sabah and Sarawak by incorporating feedback from communities, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally engaging with residents about implementation hurdles.
New York has become the first US state to impose a statewide moratorium on large data centre projects, freezing facilities of 50 megawatts or larger to develop stronger regulations amid rapid AI-driven expansion.
New York has become the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on constructing large data centers, halting projects using 50 megawatts or more of electricity as policymakers grapple with artificial-intelligence infrastructure demands.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia's fuel pricing strategy, stating that petrol costs remain significantly lower than major oil-producing nations including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, underpinning the government's commitment to affordability.
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has ruled out withdrawal from OPEC, emphasising Baghdad's expectation of a fair production quota within the cartel as the organisation reviews member allocations.
Indonesia has launched its B50 biodiesel programme, raising the palm oil blend from 40% to 50% to reduce imported diesel dependence and save an estimated $9.41 billion annually.
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry reports 6,416 public EV chargers installed nationwide by May 2026, with government efforts to streamline approvals and strengthen domestic EV manufacturing capabilities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that the government will investigate and discuss claims that petrol station operators suffered significant losses during the implementation of Malaysia's targeted fuel subsidy programme.