Ramadan for the planet: Small changes, big impact this holy month — Dalilawati Zainal
MARCH 11 — Ramadan is a time for Muslims to foster gratitude, self-discipline, and moral integrity, making it a transformative period for self-improvement. As we reflect on our spiritual and moral responsibilities, we should also consider our financial and environmental footprint. One of the most overlooked consequences of Ramadan is the surge in food waste […]
Khazanah invests in Yinson’s chargEV to grow number of charging stations nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR (March 10): Khazanah Nasional Bhd is investing and undisclosed amount in Yinson GreenTech’s (YGT) electric vehicle (EV) charging division, chargEV, to increase the number of charging stations nationwide. YGT is the green technologies business unit of Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON). The move is to support the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s (Miti) […]
Khazanah labur dalam perniagaan pengecasan EV Yinson
Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) melabur dalam perniagaan pengecasan kenderaan elektrik (EV) Yinson GreenTech, chargEV, dengan jumlah pelaburan yang tidak didedahkan. Pengarah Urusan Khazanah, Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, berkata pelaburan itu mencerminkan komitmen syarikat pelaburan strategik negara itu dalam menyokong peralihan Malaysia ke arah masa depan rendah karbon. “Kami berbesar hati menyokong chargEV dalam usaha […]
Medini Net Zero Carbon CBD (NZCC) receives 5 Diamonds recognition
Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) has been awarded with the 5 Diamonds recognition for the highly anticipated Net Zero Carbon Central Business District (NZCC) within Medini Innopolis masterplan, in Iskandar Puteri, Johor at the Low Carbon Cities 2030 Challenge (LCC2030C) awards this week. Together with it, IIB received two other diamond recognitions: Organised by the Malaysia […]
MGTC hosts leadership roundtable to mark World Energy Efficiency Day 2025
The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), an agency of the Ministry of Environment and Water, marked the World Energy Efficiency Day 2025 by hosting a leadership roundtable focused on “Harnessing AI to Drive Energy Efficiency Progress.” The international day to raise awareness about reducing energy consumption is held every 5 March. The event […]
A worthy challenge for sustainability’s sake
In its bid to achieve the target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% by 2030, Malaysia has adopted the low-carbon cities concept to measure environmental impact and implement actions to reduce GHG emissions. The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) under the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES), has come up […]
Iskandar Investment raih anugerah Cabaran Rendah Karbon
PETALING JAYA: Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) meraih pengiktirafan 5-Berlian bagi pembangunan Daerah Pusat Perniagaan Karbon Sifar Bersih (NZCC) menerusi pelan induk Medini Innopolis, di Iskandar Puteri, Johor di anugerah Cabaran Bandar Rendah Karbon 2030 (LCC2030C). Selain anugerah terbabit, IIB turut menerima dua lagi pengiktirafan berlian iaitu 5-Berlian untuk Menara IIB (Medini 9) dan 2-Belian untuk […]
By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? This question is becoming increasingly urgent for Malaysia as the country embraces the electric vehicle revolution. Automotive giants like Tesla and BYD have established local operations, […]
Global tech company ABB sees role in advancing Sarawak’s green energy ambitions
KUCHING (March 4): Global technology company ABB, which has a history of over 140 years, is ready to play a role in advancing Sarawak’s green energy ambitions through its expertise in automation, electrification, and digital solutions. With a vast portfolio spanning electrical switchgear, distributed control systems, measurement analytics, and robotics, ABB brings a wealth of […]
The climate crisis and CCUS
THE climate crisis, once a looming threat, has now become an urgent reality that demands immediate action. The consequences of inaction are becoming increasingly severe, affecting not only our environment but also the global economy and societal well-being. Have we reached a critical juncture, or are we still in denial, clinging to the belief that […]