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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that nuclear power cannot be overlooked in Asean's energy transition, emphasizing that the region requires a diversified, stable and cost-effective power supply to sustain economic growth.
President Trump claims UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to opening the North Sea for expanded oil drilling, marking a shift from the previous government's energy stance.
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called for the Petronas-Sarawak dispute to be settled through the courts rather than political channels, arguing that legal clarity is essential for the oil and gas sector's future.
Malaysia operates 6,416 public electric vehicle chargers nationwide without government price controls, allowing private operators to set rates competitively. The approach aims to encourage investment and network expansion across the country.
Malaysia's Energy Commission held its inaugural Energy Smart Carnival 2026 in Ipoh, attracting more than 10,000 visitors. The two-day event showcased sustainable energy practices and regulatory frameworks, with organisers planning expansion to other states in 2027.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia is spending up to RM50 billion yearly on fuel subsidies to keep RON95 petrol at RM1.99, shielding consumers from volatile global oil price fluctuations.
Malaysia's monthly fuel subsidies for RON95 petrol and diesel could reach RM3.5 billion if crude oil prices remain near US$90 per barrel, the deputy finance minister disclosed, though the government says fiscal strength remains intact.
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to reduce taxes on electricity bills, marking a key effort to address the nation's ongoing cost-of-living pressures affecting millions of households.
South Korea's push to establish a major AI chip manufacturing hub in its southwest region by 2030 is encountering significant obstacles from local communities concerned about enormous power and water demands.
Malaysia's work-from-home policy for federal civil servants has delivered measurable fiscal relief, with nearly 74,500 public sector workers reducing petrol consumption by 4.05 million litres and cutting subsidy expenditure by RM7.31 million since its April launch.
Malaysia's government will approve data centre projects only after confirming sufficient energy and water supply capacity. A task force reviews each application to protect domestic needs and industry consumption.
New York has become the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large data center construction, halting projects using 50 megawatts or more of power for one year amid growing concerns over electricity costs and environmental impact.
Countries across North America, Europe and beyond are imposing freezes and bans on new data centre construction as the AI boom strains electricity grids, depletes water supplies, and raises environmental concerns in local communities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia's fuel pricing strategy, asserting that domestic petrol costs remain significantly lower than those in major oil-exporting nations including Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The Energy Transition Ministry will formally examine objections filed by Kuala Muda residents against TNB's solar project, coordinating site inspections with regulators to assess safety, environmental and community impact claims.