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Malaysia and Fiji are expanding their bilateral relationship across multiple sectors including trade, renewable energy, and human capital development, with Fijian Foreign Minister Sakiasi Raisevu Ditoka visiting Kuala Lumpur this week.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu's Offshore Renewable Energy Centre has been selected for the Climate Finance Innovation Lab Accelerator Programme, positioning the institution to accelerate renewable energy technology development and climate financing solutions aligned with Malaysia's net-zero ambitions.
Laos is pursuing an ambitious development strategy for its four southern provinces, emphasising modern agriculture, renewable energy expansion, and improved trade infrastructure to unlock economic potential and boost regional integration.
Jeli Kelantan Polytechnic has unveiled six solar-powered buggy cars, the first of their kind in Kelantan, developed by engineering students as part of a green energy initiative costing nearly RM300,000.
Malaysia's Energy Commission launched the Energy Smart Carnival 2026 in Ipoh, drawing over 10,000 visitors and exceeding targets by double. The two-day event promotes energy efficiency, safety standards, and the country's transition agenda.
Malaysia's renewable energy installed capacity has climbed to nearly 32 per cent as of June, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof confirmed, solidifying the nation's trajectory toward its 35 per cent renewable energy target by 2030 and demonstrating progress under the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
The Member of Parliament for Banggi has appealed to the federal government to invest more than RM300 million in a comprehensive road infrastructure project spanning 37 kilometres on Pulau Banggi, highlighting decades of neglected development.
The Raja Muda of Perlis has called for the state to serve as a pilot for Malaysia's sustainability agenda, leveraging its compact size to pioneer renewable energy adoption and achieve zero-carbon status while supporting national climate goals.
The Malaysian government will investigate establishing a national petroleum reserve to bolster energy security amid global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions, PM Anwar Ibrahim announced following a National Energy Council meeting.
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation will formally review objections lodged by residents against TNB's Kuala Muda Solar Project in Kedah, conducting on-site technical assessments alongside the Energy Commission.
Indonesia has inaugurated its first waste-to-energy plant in Bali, converting municipal waste into electricity. The facility aims to reduce emissions by 80 per cent and create green jobs while addressing the nation's daily waste of 140,000 tonnes.
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Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat will address critical issues including 1MDB debt obligations, renewable energy capacity targets, and support for vulnerable populations as lawmakers push the government for accountability and progress on key policy fronts.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot is visiting Malaysia for two days to discuss renewable energy cooperation, rare earth element sourcing, and halal industry development as both nations seek to deepen economic and technological ties.