With just two weeks to go to the annual meeting of Asean energy ministers this year, host country Malaysia said that it would take a practical approach to addressing the challenges facing regional power grid integration. A top priority for member states would be to develop common technical standards and grid codes to ensure seamless interoperability, said Fadillah Yusof, deputy prime minister of Malaysia.

Investment in renewable energy has continued to increase around the world despite moves by Donald Trump’s White House to cancel and derail low-carbon projects.In the first half of 2025, investment globally in renewable technologies and projects reached a record $386bn, up by about 10% on the same period last year.

Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) of energy leaders in Asia Pacific (APAC) believe progress in the energy transition in the region is developing at sufficient speed, according to industry research conducted by ABB’s Energy Industries division.  The Asia Pacific Energy Transition Readiness Index 2025 surveyed over 4,000 business leaders responsible for automation, electrification, digitalisation and sustainability strategies across 10 industries and 12 geographical markets. .

SEDA Malaysia telah menyertai Program Jelajah Jiwa SME 2025 di Mydin Tunjong, Kota Bharu, Kelantan pada 29 hingga 30 Ogos 2025 lalu bagi mempromosikan kategori terbaharu iaitu NUR@PMKS di bawah Program Nikmat Untuk Rakyat @PETRA. Kategori ini menawarkan diskaun e-Rebat khusus kepada Perusahaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS), sekali gus memperkukuh amalan cekap tenaga dalam landskap keusahawanan tempatan.

In Malaysia's property market, discussions often revolve around land prices, demand cycles lor township design. Yet, beneath every brick and roff tile lies an invisible foundation that shapes affordability, liveability and long-term value: energy. As Malaysia reopens the debate on nuclear power, the question is whether it can kepe the lights on  ut also how it might fundamentallhy change the economics of housing and urban development.

Solar energy is increasingly seen as a potential driver of Malaysia’s economic growth, aligning with government policies that emphasize a shift toward renewable energy (RE). Utusan Malaysia reported that with the country’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the government has signaled that clean energy will form the backbone of national development strategies. Most recently, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) announced plans to launch the Accelerated Solar Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP) on Dec 25, expected to benefit solar players across the country.

Sarawak aims to scale up its solar capacity through both floating and ground-mounted installations as part of its efforts to advance renewable energy development in the state. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said three locations, namely Murum Reservoir, Bakun and Padawan, have been identified for feasibility studies to assess their suitability for solar deployment. “The studies are expected to be completed by the end of this year,” he said in his keynote address at the International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower 2025 in Paris, France on Tuesday.

Malaysia is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable energy transition through the organisation of the seven-day Nuclear Leaders for Energy Transition (NLET) 2025 programme, which begins today. The Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuklear Malaysia), in a statement today, said NLET 2025 brought together 25 participants from 17 countries, comprising policymakers, engineers and researchers nominated by their respective governments.

Malaysia now has at least 4,100 public EV chargers nationwide, deputy prime minister and energy transition and water transformation minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has said, according to a Bernama report. The national target is 10,000 by end-2025; PLANMalaysia‘s national electric vehicle charging network (MEVnet) dashboard shows 4,161 as of today.  

Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN Chair this year took centre stage at the Malaysia Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, as regional and international experts voiced strong support for the country’s role in steering Southeast Asia’s sustainability agenda and driving the region’s energy transition.

Malaysia is highlighting its strong commitment to sustainability and climate action at Expo 2025 Osaka through the Week 22 programme at the Malaysia Pavillion, which runs from Sept 8 to 14. With the theme Energising Sustainability, Aspiring Lives, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) are leading the initiative to showcase the nation's vision of balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship.

Malaysia is set to champion the development of the Asean Power Grid (APG) as it hosts a key regional energy forum in October aimed at accelerating South-East Asia’s energy transition, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.