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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Falling crude oil prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures in Malaysia and globally, reducing concerns that central banks may need to keep interest rates higher for longer, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The government is undertaking a comprehensive study to establish policy and infrastructure foundations for a national water reclamation policy to support the development of data centres, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- A total of 11 developers have registered under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) as of May 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP) Phase 2, Part 1 (Malaysia-Singapore, 100 megawatts (MW)) has supplied 30.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity and generated revenue of RM23.06 million as of April 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a long-term approach to ensure water security in Johor remains safeguarded, in line with rapid growth in the industrial sector, urban development and strategic investments, including data centres.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is always open to strengthening strategic cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in various high-potential economic sectors including the petroleum and gas, petrochemical and logistics industries to drive trade, investment and the development of high-value industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The government will study the feasibility of implementing B50 biodiesel usage, following the need for a comprehensive upgrade of existing blending depots, which is expected to involve significant costs, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is targeted to be concluded in 2027 as a mutually beneficial, comprehensive and forward-looking agreement that reflects current global trading practices.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen energy cooperation with strategic partners such as Russia and Turkmenistan while ensuring Malaysian companies remain compliant with international obligations and aware of sanctions-related risks, Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Overwhelming response to two Islamic bond issuances by Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) totalling RM2.5 billion for energy transition projects shows that Malaysia is well-positioned to lead in energy transition financing within the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- BRICS International Malaysia welcomes the positive outcomes of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Russia and Turkmenistan, particularly in advancing Malaysia’s long-term energy security, enhancing oil and gas cooperation and strengthening strategic economic partnerships.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUANTAN, June 19 (Bernama) -- Gentari Sdn Bhd expects Malaysia to contribute between 10 and 20 per cent of its renewable energy (RE) capacity over the next five to 10 years, underpinned by stronger domestic growth prospects and supportive government policies.
