TNB Calls For Stronger ASEAN Cooperation To Advance Regional Power Grid And Energy Transition

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has called for deeper regional cooperation among ASEAN utilities to harmonise regulations, modernise grids, and strengthen collective efforts towards a just and sustainable energy transition.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday, lifted by growing expectations of an imminent US interest rate cut and a broader risk-off mood in global markets.

ASEAN Urged To Adopt Gender Responsive RE Policy, Prioritising Women’s Livelihoods

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- A gender responsive renewable energy (RE) policy in ASEAN needs to focus on people's livelihood, especially women who hold together households, micro businesses, and community services, as the region moves towards energy transition, said experts.

Gamuda Advances ASEAN’s Clean Energy Transition With Engineering Expertise

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd, a regional engineering group, is advancing to meet the growing demand for clean energy by leveraging its engineering capabilities to deliver large-scale renewable energy (RE) projects with the speed and scale to meet the urgent green energy demands.

Ringgit Closes Higher As US-China Trade Tension Weighs On Greenback

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Thursday as continued trade tension between the United States and China weighed on the dollar.

Anwar Commends ASEAN’s Efforts To Attract Major Institutions For APG

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded ASEAN’s efforts to draw the interest of major institutions to ensure the success of the ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative (APGF).

Malaysia To Spearhead Regional Green Transition Through Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to take a leading role in the regional green transition by fostering stronger collaboration between government, industry, and communities to build a low-carbon and resilient future.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback Amid Ongoing Global Developments

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit started the day stronger against the US dollar, buoyed by improved domestic market sentiment amid ongoing global developments.

ASEAN’s Aim For Fully Integrated Power Grid By 2045 Ambitious But Achievable -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s goal to build a fully integrated regional power grid by 2045 is ambitious but achievable, said World Bank lead energy specialist Yussuf Uwamahoro.

PETRA Enhancing Processes To Accelerate Implementation Of RE Projects - DPM Fadillah

PETALING JAYA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is currently improving existing processes to reduce bureaucratic red tape so that Renewable Energy (RE) projects awarded through the bidding process can be implemented more quickly.

TNB Advances ASEAN Power Grid With Cross-border Renewable Energy Interconnections

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Under the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is strengthening cross-border interconnections to ensure a more robust supply of green electricity across the region.

Fadillah Urges ASEAN To Boost Clean Energy Investment Through Partnerships, Green Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should aim to become a destination for clean energy investment by unlocking public-private partnerships, green financing and climate funds, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.