Moving towards a ‘smart city’

Ambitious goal: Aminuddin (second from right), accompanied by Masri (right) showing the smart city and low carbon emission plan during the launch at Pekan Nilai in Seremban. — Bernama

SEREMBAN: The Seremban City Council (MBS) will acquire electric vehicles (EV) and install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at more of its properties in its aspiration to turn the state capital into a smart and low carbon emission city by 2027. Mayor Datuk Masri Razali said, for a start, the council would acquire four electric scooters […]

The transition to green energy

Solar panels (left), Wind turbines (right)

Malaysia has made an ambitious pledge to achieve “net-zero” carbon emissions by 2050 – 27 years from now.  To achieve net-zero, a country has to absorb as much carbon as it produces. Thus, the approach would be to ramp up on efforts to switch from carbon emitting energy sources, such as coal and natural gas, to […]

UTM Wins National Energy Award 2022 for Institutes of Higher Learning Special Category

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 March – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) was named winner under the Special Category (Institutes of Higher Learning) for National Energy Awards (NEA) during the NEA 2022 Appreciation Ceremony this evening. There are three categories under The Special Awards category, namely Energy Performance Contract, Institutes of Higher Learning and Sustainable  Energy Financing. The award is part of NEA’s […]

Malaysia on right track to transition to renewable energy – Nik Nazmi

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Malaysia is on the right track to transition towards renewable energy, especially in the power sector. - BERNAMA pic

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is on the right track to transition towards renewable energy, especially in the power sector, says Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. He said according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest Energy Transition Index, Malaysia ranked a respectable 39th, with system performance and transition readiness at […]

Sweden to help Malaysia bolster greener transition

Malaysia and Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to intensify collaboration in ensuring a greener transition in Malaysia.(Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to intensify collaboration in ensuring a greener transition in Malaysia. The MOU between Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change (MGTC) and Business Sweden is expected to serve as the foundation for a shared commitment to a more sustainable future.  Along with the MoU, […]

MBSA raih 25 Anugerah Pengiktirafan Berlian bagi Cabaran Bandar Rendah Karbon 2030

Majlis Anugerah Bandar Rendah Karbon yang diadakan di Shah baru-baru ini.

MAJLIS Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA) berjaya menggondol 25 Anugerah bagi Cabaran Bandar Rendah Karbon 2030 (LCC2030C) anjuran Kementerian Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim dengan kerjasama Malaysian Green Technology And Climate Change Centre (MGTC). Ketua Bahagian Komunikasi Korporat dan Perhubungan Awamnya, Shahrin Ahmad berkata, majlis tersebut diadakan pada 20 Februari lalu di Mardhiyyah Hotel […]

Kossan Rubber rolls out Greening Value Chain Programme with fintech partner, Pantas

(L 2 R): Evelyn Chye, MD of BSI Malaysia, Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group CEO of Ambank Group, Max Lee, CEO Pantas Software, Kuang Sia, Group MD/ CEO of Kossan Rubber Industries, Lawrence Lim, Chairman of Kossan Sustainability Committee, Azman Taufik, Senior Vice President, Credit Guarantee Corporation, and Shamsul Bahar, Group CEO of Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corp.

Bursa Malaysia listed Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has begun rolling out its Greening Value Chain Programme (GVC) – originally announced at Cop-27 in Egypt as an initiative by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and GVC strategic partners. Kossan, one of the world’s largest rubber gloves manufacturers with 2021 annual capacity of 33.5 billion pieces, introduced Pantas Software […]