IN the heart of South-East Asia, Malaysia is orchestrating a bold symphony of digital growth and renewable energy expansion. The country’s ascent as the region’s fastest-growing data centre hub is not just reshaping its digital landscape – it’s catalysing a green revolution in its energy sector. At the crescendo of this transformation stands the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS), a groundbreaking initiative that promises to harmonise Malaysia’s burgeoning digital

AS an energy industry consultant with over three decades of experience in the Malaysian and Asean utility sector, I’ve witnessed firsthand the myriad challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning to a more sustainable energy future. While progress has been made, there’s still much work to be done to create a balanced and competitive market environment that can drive innovation, protect consumers, and meet our climate goals. Here are the

THE initiatives set forth by Deputy Prime Minister and of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, in support of the large-scale solar (LSS4) players mark an epochal leap in confronting the challenges of renewable energy (RE) development in the country. In particular, the extension of power purchase agreement (PPA) tenures by four years and the innovative proposition allowing developers to retain their projects’ green attributes for

IN a world standing at the precipice of environmental catastrophe, the clarion call for sustainable practices and resource efficiency has never been louder. The circular economy, which champions waste reduction and resource optimisation, is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool in this quest. This article is written for two specific reasons, namely as the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) has identified bioenergy as a catalyst in the six energy transition

IN the face of urgency to shift towards sustainable practices, the recently proposed Sultan Idris Shah (SIS) waste-to-energy (WTE) Green Energy Plant in Rawang, Selangor, emerges as a crucial stride toward a responsible future. In a world grappling with depleting landfill capacities and escalating environmental risks, this project holds immense significance that cannot be overlooked, especially as Malaysia celebrates its 66th Merdeka Anniversary. Championed by KDEB Waste Management, a wholly-owned

IN the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable Malaysia, it is crucial to understand the mechanics of green energy and how it contributes towards a cleaner environment. To promote a comprehensive adoption of green energy, there are special certificates called renewable energy certificates (RECs) which verify and authenticate that a certain amount of green energy has been produced in achieving the desired results.Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), via its subsidiary TNBX