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Sinopec chairman Hou Qijun is pushing an aggressive overhaul of the world's largest refiner, restructuring operations into four profit centres and pledging substantial investment in new energy and chemicals to counter declining transport fuel demand.
Malaysia's government is carefully evaluating how to fund EV charging infrastructure through a potential levy, weighing options between manufacturers and consumers while managing fiscal deficits and ensuring coexistence of electric and traditional vehicles.
Tenaga Nasional Bhd and Air Selangor have signed landmark agreements to supply electricity and cooling services to the region's largest water treatment facility, reinforcing Malaysia's infrastructure reliability.
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.
Malaysia's renewable energy installed capacity has climbed to nearly 32 per cent, positioning the nation to meet its 2030 goal of 35 per cent capacity amid accelerating investment in solar projects across states like Kelantan.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia will investigate the feasibility of establishing a national petroleum reserve stock to bolster energy security amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.