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May 15, 2024
Malaysia carbon exchange to auction first local nature-based carbon credits in July
The Malaysia Carbon Exchange (BCX) will auction its first batch of locally generated carbon credits on July 25. This event marks the expansion of its product offering to include local carbon credits in addition to global carbon credits.
May 09, 2024
Malaysia, Japan try out recycling dead palm trees into biomass
Researchers from Malaysia and Japan test process converting felled palm trees into renewable biomass energy.
May 02, 2024
ACWA Power plans to invest $10 billion in Malaysia for renewable energy projects
Saudi Arabia-based renewable energy giant ACWA Power has revealed its plans to work with several strategic Malaysian partners to develop renewable energy projects across multiple states in Malaysia, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
April 24, 2024
Sarawak aims to lead as clean hydrogen hub with abundant hydropower
Sarawak, a state abundant in oil resources, is poised to emerge as a hub for clean hydrogen energy. Leveraging its ample hydropower reserves, it seeks to overcome obstacles hindering the fuel's potential elsewhere.
April 03, 2024
Malaysia’s new moratorium unexpectedly propels rise of green steel
The green steel supply chain is gradually starting up in Malaysia, largely due to stricter government policies related to decarbonization. One of these policies is a two-year moratorium on all expansion and diversification of manufacturing activities in t
March 27, 2024
Malaysian startup supplies EV firm greener graphite with agriculture waste
A Malaysian energy startup is ready to assist electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in obtaining a crucial component from sources other than China by using agricultural waste to produce graphite.
March 20, 2024
Samaiden signs 20-year solar energy PPA with Maxell Tohshin
Samaiden Group has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Maxell Tohshin, a subsidiary of Japan’s Maxell, to execute the design and installation of a solar PV system, with a capacity of 1,028.28 kWp at Maxell Tohshin's premises.
March 14, 2024
Carbon fee for air travel up to airlines, says Mavcom
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is reviewing the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016 (MACPC) to align with the impending introduction of carbon fee for air travel, expected to be implemented as early as April this year.
March 12, 2024
Grab accused of greenwashing over its “carbon neutral” fee
The Malaysian non-profit organization RimbaWatch pointing out Grab, a Southeast Asian ride-hailing service platform, buying carbon credits through the Katingan Mentaya Project (KMP) have exaggerated offset effects and are suspected of greenwashing.
March 12, 2024
Gentari partners with Solarvest for solar installation at over 300 Petronas stations
Solarvest Energy, a subsidiary of clean energy firm Solarvest Holdings, has been appointed by Gentari Renewables to install solar power systems at over 300 Petronas stations across Malaysia, marking a significant step towards sustainability.