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NextEra Energy and Brookfield are spearheading a $100 billion data center development at a defunct uranium enrichment facility in Kentucky, reflecting surging demand for AI infrastructure across the United States.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu's Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy has been chosen for the Climate Finance Innovation Lab Accelerator Programme, positioning it among Malaysia's high-potential projects driving renewable energy and climate financing solutions.
Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has announced an ambitious development strategy for the country's four southern provinces, emphasising modernised farming, clean energy expansion, and improved regional trade infrastructure to unlock untapped economic potential.
Authorities have dismantled a major theft ring after arresting nine suspects linked to 21 cases of solar cable and telecom component thefts. The coordinated operation across two states uncovered losses exceeding RM900,000.
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.
The Raja Muda of Perlis has proposed the state become a pioneering testing ground for sustainability initiatives, leveraging its small size to implement renewable energy systems and achieve zero-carbon status aligned with global climate efforts.
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.
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.
Indonesia has broken ground on its inaugural waste-to-energy plant in Bali, a flagship project designed to transform municipal waste into electricity while tackling the nation's escalating waste crisis under President Prabowo Subianto's administration.
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Parliament sits today to address 1MDB debt recovery, renewable energy capacity targets, and welfare provisions for vulnerable groups, with ministers expected to provide updates on financial accountability and energy transition progress.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot arrives in Malaysia for a two-day visit focused on renewable energy partnerships, rare earth element trade, and halal industry expansion opportunities.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister has proposed deepening ties with Malaysia on offshore energy development, highlighting the country's expertise in wind farms despite its modest coastline. The EU is mobilising €10 billion to support ASEAN's energy transition.
Malaysia is developing a National Coal Site Repurposing Framework to convert retiring coal-fired power stations into renewable energy hubs and battery storage facilities, part of a broader energy transition targeting 70% renewable capacity by 2050.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot arrives in Malaysia this week for talks on renewable energy cooperation, rare earth elements, and the halal sector. The visit marks his first since taking office in February 2025.