Johor's Power Infrastructure Faces Rising Demand From Data Centre Expansion – BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Johor's expanding data centre industry is expected to drive significant electricity demand, highlighting the need for continued power infrastructure development, said BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

Govt Finalising Natural Gas Roadmap To Strengthen Energy Security -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government is finalising the Natural Gas Roadmap (NGR) to guide the coordinated development of Malaysia’s gas sector in line with national policies and the 13th Malaysia Plan, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. 

Data Centres' Peak Electricity Demand Expected To Reach 8.39GW By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Peak electricity demand from the data centre industry in Peninsular Malaysia is projected to reach 8.39 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, based on the current electricity supply planning estimates, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).

TNB, PTP In Strategic Partnership To Power Malaysia's Net-Zero Aspiration

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a member of the MMC Group, to support Malaysia’s decarbonisation agenda and enhance sustainability compliance via greater renewable energy adoption under the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme.

Emulate Pahang's Low-Cost Housing Project Incorporating Solar Systems, State Govts Told

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government has not yet introduced solar photovoltaic (PV) installation assistance specifically for the low-income group, but is encouraging state governments to provide low-cost housing equipped with solar systems.

Budget 2027 To Boost Malaysia’s Competitiveness In High-value Industries – Amir Hamzah

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-value industries by attracting quality investments, deepening local supply chains and developing skilled talent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

CRESS Demand Remains Resilient Despite Revised System Access Charge - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for renewable energy (RE) under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) is expected to remain resilient despite the revised system access charge (SAC).

Need For Generation, Grid Investment To Support Malaysia’s Energy Transition - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said there is a need for substantial investment in power generation and grid modernisation to support Malaysia’s changing energy mix while maintaining affordable, reliable and secure electricity supply.

TNB's Additional Tax Claim Not Passed On To Consumers Via Tariffs — MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The additional tax claim against Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will not result in the cost being passed on to consumers through electricity tariff hikes, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

TNB Navigates Rising Generation Costs Under Regulated Power Framework

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) role at the centre of Peninsular Malaysia's electricity system extends beyond that of a conventional profit-driven business, with tariffs, expenditure and returns governed by a regulated framework while the utility firm maintains critical power infrastructure.

Scaling Clean Power Depends On The Readiness Of The Wider Energy System To Support IT - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- As demand from customers and industries continues to grow, cleaner generation must progress alongside a smarter and more efficient grid, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) Chief Strategy and Ventures Officer Ir Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siam said.

Coal Price Hike Has Direct Impact On Cost Of Generating Electricity - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The increase in coal prices to US$148 per tonne on Sept 10, 2026 will directly impact the cost of electricity generation, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today.