Round-The-Clock Renewables Could Support Data Centres In Malaysia — IRENA

From K. Naveen Prabu

ABU DHABI, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy (RE) solutions could support growing power needs of Malaysia’s data centres, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 

Malaysia's Power Infra Sector Remains Constructive Into 1h 2026 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) remains constructive on Malaysia’s power infrastructure sector into the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), driven by strong order flows from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), data centres and solar. 

MATRADE Steps Up Global Push For Malaysian Exporters With 203 Programmes Lined Up For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to support the global expansion of Malaysian exporters, with its 2026 roadmap outlining 203 high-impact trade development and promotion programmes.

Renewable Energy Sector Eyes Busy 1Q 2026 On Potential LSS6 Projects - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) to usher in a busy period for the renewable energy sector, potentially marked by the rollout of solar bids under the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) 6 programme.

Scaling Malaysia’s Energy Roadmap Requires Sustained Investment, Resilient Infrastructure, Regional Collaboration -- TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Scaling Malaysia’s energy roadmap will require sustained investment, resilient infrastructure and strong collaboration across utilities, policymakers, financiers and regional partners, including cooperation with ASEAN counterparts and global technology players.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from its previous gains to open lower on Friday as investors engaged in profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks.

Advancecon Appoints Phum Boon Eng As New Managing Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Advancecon Holdings Bhd has appointed Phum Boon Eng as its new managing director, effective Dec 22, 2025, marking a key milestone in the group’s leadership renewal and long-term succession planning.

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

FBM KLCI Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened lower on Wednesday as mild profit-taking emerged following its recent rally, with trading activity typically softening during the holiday week.

RHB IB Projects Solar Sector Growth On Higher EPCC Contributions, CGPP Revenue Ramp-up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects the solar sector to grow next year, driven by higher engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contributions.

TNB: Stronger, Smarter Grid Driving Malaysia’s Clean Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s transition to clean energy will only succeed with a power grid that is stronger, smarter and capable of supporting significantly higher levels of renewable energy (RE), Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chief strategy and ventures officer Ir Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siam said.

Malakoff Subsidiary Enters Into 21-Year PPA With TNB For Perak Solar Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd said its 80 per cent-owned subsidiary, Malakoff Silver Solar Sdn Bhd (MSSSB), has entered into a 21-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) for a 470-megawatt alternating current (MWac) solar photovoltaic project in Perak.