Sound growth prospects for RE industry in 2025
PETALING JAYA: The renewable energy (RE) sector is set to experience a positive trajectory going into 2025, as the rising electricity costs and various energy saving initiatives by corporates will accelerate solar adoption and drive solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) companies’ order books to an all-time high. Kenanga Research said there has been […]
Environment: Tackling the climate crisis with innovation and policy
This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on December 30, 2024 – January 12, 2025 Climate change has led to prevalent issues such as drought and severe flooding, prompting companies in the climate tech space to tackle these challenges in the hope of making a global impact. The climate tech sector […]
Green@UMHealth: A step toward sustainable healthcare innovation
UM launches Green@UMHealth, Malaysia’s first academic health centre focused on sustainability in healthcare, setting a new standard for eco-conscious practices. Universiti Malaya (UM) has set a transformative benchmark with the launch of Green@UMHealth, Malaysia’s first academic health centre dedicated to embedding sustainability into healthcare. This pioneering initiative, unveiled at the TJ Danaraj Auditorium, Faculty of […]
Carbon Accounting & Management
Steady increase of ‘green buildings’
Despite cost and logistical challenges, Malaysia on track with good number of sustainable development projects PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Green Building Index (GBI), the country’s industry-recognised green rating gauge for buildings to promote sustainability in a built environment, reached a milestone in December 2023 after 300 million square feet of such space was certified nationwide, involving 671 […]
Proton eMas 7 will not be only vehicle used for ASEAN 2025; other EVs too, gov’t fleet to go electric in stages
The recently-launched Proton eMas 7 will be the official car of Malaysia’s ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, but other EVs will be used as well, said natural resources and environmental sustainability (NRES) minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, according to a Bernama report. “We will use eMas 7 at a certain level, but the other levels will also be using mostly EVs of […]
50% of new government cars are to be EVs by 2025
The yesterday-released Guidelines on the Transition of Government Vehicles to EVs stipulates that by 2025, 50% of new government cars are to be EVs, in line with the government’s green aspirations. Drafted by the natural resources and environmental sustainability (NRES) ministry through the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation, the document was prepared together with technical […]
Nik Nazmi: Govt’s fleet to go electric
PUTRAJAYA: The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) reflects the government’s commitment to more environmentally sustainable mobility, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said the move will further encourage the public’s adoption of EVs. “We can advise and advocate to encourage the people to use EVs but if we don’t […]
Transition of official government vehicle to EVs in stages, says Nik Nazmi
PUTRAJAYA: The transition of official government vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) will be implemented in stages beginning next year, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said the transition process had begun and the matter would be finalised by the Finance Ministry (MOF) soon. “This transition will not be carried […]
Peralihan kenderaan rasmi kerajaan ke EV secara berperingkat
PUTRAJAYA: Peralihan kenderaan rasmi kerajaan kepada kenderaan elektrik (EV) akan dilaksanakan secara berperingkat bermula tahun hadapan, kata Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Beliau menyatakan bahawa proses peralihan itu telah dimulakan dan akan dimuktamadkan oleh Kementerian Kewangan (MOF) kelak. “Peralihan ini tidak akan dilaksanakan secara sekaligus; ia akan dilakukan secara berperingkat. Namun, […]