Institutions Over Barrels: Why Petronas Matters to Malaysia’s Energy Security

By Samirul Ariff

Public discussion about energy often begins with a simple question: how much oil does a country possess? Yet this question, while intuitive, can be misleading. The real determinant of energy security is not merely the quantity of hydrocarbons beneath the ground, but the institutions and systems that govern their extraction, transport and distribution. Malaysia’s experience illustrates this principle clearly.

Oil Price Shocks, Inflation and the Fragility of the Global Economy

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil. 

Black & Veatch Wins Taiwan Power Plant Design Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Black & Veatch, a global leader in human critical infrastructure, has been selected by Formosa Heavy Industry Corporation (FHI) to deliver the full engineering design scope for a 2 x 1200 megawatt (MW) H class combined cycle power plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.

ZTE, Sacofa Ink MoU To Boost Sarawak’s Digital Infrastructure

KUCHING, March 4 (Bernama) -- ZTE Corporation has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SACOFA Sdn Bhd to advance Sarawak’s digital infrastructure and support the state government’s PCDS 2030 and Digital Economy 2030 objectives.

Applications Open For TERA-Award 2026 With US$1.15 Mln Prize Pool

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The TERA‑Award 2026 has been launched with a total prize pool of US$1.15 million to accelerate breakthrough energy technologies for climate solutions, with applications open until late April. (US$1=RM3.88)

Nuclear Energy Key To Meet Surging Global Power Demand -- Tech Futurist

HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy should be part of the global solution to meet surging electricity demand while cutting carbon emissions, according to a technology (tech) futurist Pablos Holman.

New Labuan Power Plant To Strengthen Energy Security, Boost Investor Confidence - DPM Fadillah

LABUAN, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The 120-megawatt Rancha power plant is expected to significantly strengthen Labuan’s power supply reliability, resolve longstanding electricity disruptions and enhance the island’s attractiveness as an investment destination, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Negeri Sembilan Has Potential As Major Data, Technology Hub With Construction Of Green Data Centre Campus

SEREMBAN, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan has the potential to emerge as a major data and technology hub through the development of the Nexus Yang Green Data Centre Campus at the NS Semiconductor Valley (NSSV) Industrial Park here.

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.

Airports, Regulations, Infra Must Evolve Amid Surging ASEAN Aviation Demand - Capt Izham

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Airports, regulations and infrastructure across the region must evolve rapidly to keep pace with surging air travel demand, with ASEAN expected to emerge as the world’s third-largest economy in the next decade, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said.

Dassault Systemes Expands AI Partnerships To Power Malaysia’s Innovation-Driven Economy

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Dassault Systèmes is ramping up its collaboration with Malaysian industry and government partners to accelerate the adoption of virtual twin technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI), positioning the country for a new phase of industrial and aerospace transformation under the National AI Roadmap.

Maharani Freeport To Create 45,000 Jobs, Strengthen Supply Chains - PM Anwar

MUAR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The launch of Maharani Freeport is expected to create thousands of job opportunities and boost Malaysia’s maritime logistics competitiveness and supply chain resilience, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.