The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has welcomed the electricity tariff restructuring under the Regulatory Period 4 (RP4), describing it as a rebasing exercise that offers greater cost transparency and encourages demand-side management. In a statement on Tuesday, FMM said the new structure reflects a 19% overall reduction in tariff rates, taking into account current fuel prices.

Malaysia's Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) electricity tariff restructuring can serve as a powerful tool to promote behavioural change and accelerate country's low-carbon agenda, if paired with smart technologies, targeted financial incentives, and inclusive support mechanisms, an energy expert said.

The implementation of the new electricity tariff schedule starting July 1 is a clear reflection of the major reforms being undertaken by the government, particularly in the national energy sector, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the Madani government spokesperson, said the initiative aligns with the National Energy Transition Roadmap, which aims to increase the use of renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions by 2050.

Malaysia is expected to add 6-8 gigawatts of gas-fired power by 2030 to address growing electricity consumption driven by demand from data centres, an industry official said. The country is expected to see the fastest surge in data centre power demand in southeast Asia, with its share of electricity consumed by data centres in the region to triple to 21% by 2027 from 7% in 2022, a joint report in May by Bain & Co with others including Google and Temasek showed.

Asia, home to more than half the world’s population, is heating up nearly twice as fast as the rest of the world, with surging temperatures intensifying extreme weather, threatening food security and fragile ecosystems, and inflicting billions in economic losses, according to a new United Nations report.

Despite paying some of Southeast Asia’s highest electricity prices, Filipino households continue to endure unreliable power supply and frequent blackouts – a costly reality in a country rich in solar energy potential. Filipino consumers pay some of the highest electricity rates in Southeast Asia – second only to the high-income economy of Singapore.

China will nearly double its nuclear power capacity by 2040, making it by far the world’s largest nuclear power generator, according to a new report by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA). The country is set to build dozens of new reactors to raise its installed capacity to 200 gigawatts – more than double the US’ current capacity – by the end of the next decade, the Chinese industry body said in the paper released on Monday. Beijing has embarked on one of the fastest buildouts of nuclear power facilities in history over recent years, as it strives to decarbonise the Chinese economy while also avoiding excessive dependence on weather-dependent green energy sources such as solar and wind.

National utility company Tenaga Nasional Bhd has committed RM43 billion to upgrade the national grid infrastructure, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He said the upgrade will incorporate artificial intelligence and battery energy storage systems to build greater resilience and flexibility for the future, Bernama reported. “We must invest in improving efficiency and reducing emissions within our existing energy systems.

Imagine being able to track your electricity usage and bill right at your fingertips — no more waiting for the physical bill every month. Like checking your daily steps on a fitness app, you will be able to see how much you've used, how much it's costing you, and even how your choices impact the environment. This is the future Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is building today through its nationwide grid modernisation. At the heart of this transformation is the smart meter — a small device making a big difference.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will embark on an official visit to Uzbekistan and Russia from June 20 to 28 to strengthen bilateral economic relations and explore cooperation in energy and high technology. This will be his first official visit to both countries as deputy prime minister and includes meetings with senior government leaders, bilateral talks, and site visits to strategic facilities such as energy infrastructure and innovation hubs.

NATIONAL utility company Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) delivered a stable operational performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q1 2025), reinforcing its commitment to powering Malaysia’s energy future and advancing rakyat-centric development. The group’s Q1 2025 performance reflected stable and sustained electricity demand, supported by ongoing domestic economic growth. Consumption from the commercial sectors grew by 5.1% largely driven by the rise of energy-intensive industries such as data centres.

When millions of people across the Iberian peninsula were left without power last month the political fallout ignited debate over Europe’s renewable energy agenda, and fuelled the rising interest in nuclear power. Europe’s largest power blackout in decades, still largely unexplained, has raised questions about whether renewable energy can be relied on to provide a stable source of clean energy.