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[COLUMNIST] Lighting up lives: How solar power is transforming Orang Asal villages in Sabah
For years, families in these villages relied on diesel generators, but the high cost of fuel and maintenance meant electricity was a luxury.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Nuclear power as an option in Malaysia’s energy mix
The world continues to shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources, with solar power leading the charge.
Tue Aug 27 2024

ANALYSIS - The secret to a successful energy transition? Put people first
The big question for 2024 is how to transition away from climate-heating fossil fuels in their energy systems quickly and fairly.
Sat Jan 13 2024

Parliament to use solar energy next year - Dewan Rakyat speaker
The Parliament is expected to incorporate the use of solar energy in its operation by June next year in its effort towards a more sustainable future.
Fri Nov 24 2023

More Malaysians transitioning to solar power to reduce electricity bills
Solar technologies enable sunlight to be converted into electrical energy through solar photovoltaic (PV) panels.
Thu Jul 06 2023

GE15: Kg Long Pasia's long wait for paved road, solar power, clean water
The residents of Kampung Long Pasia, which is located more than 120 kilometres (km) from Sipitang, have long been yearning for basic infrastructure on par with other areas in the state.
Mon Nov 14 2022

These solar-powered wireless headphones could put an end to your charging hassles
Using integrated technology, these headphones convert all forms of light, outdoor and indoor, natural or artificial, into energy.
Sat Jul 03 2021

Tropical cyclone kills at least 97 in Indonesia, East Timor
Hundreds of houses and other facilities such as a solar power plant were damaged.
Mon Apr 05 2021

Yemeni women use solar to light up homes, one village at a time
Equipped with six solar power grids, the station is the only source of electricity for dozens of houses in several villages.
Mon Mar 22 2021

RM2.37 bln for rural electrification projects in Sarawak - Abang Johari
By the end of 2021, Telang Usan district will be fully electrified once renewable solar-powered systems are installed.
Sun Nov 01 2020

Greta Thunberg Foundation donates to Africa climate projects
The foundation set up in her name would donate to charities working to support "people on the frontlines of the climate crisis in Africa."
Thu Sep 24 2020

Greater media coverage of natural disasters encourages local governments to change climate policies
The degree to which policies are changed in response to natural disasters, depends on number of fatalities and the extent of media coverage.
Wed Sep 02 2020

Parachutist makes world's first jump from solar-powered plane
The two-seater prototype plane made the test flight in good weather and to promote renewable energy.
Tue Aug 25 2020

Edra on track to build pilot solar power plant in Kedah
Independent power producer (IPP), Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd, is on track to build its pilot large-scale solar photovoltaic plant in Kedah by early 2018, with a generating capacity of 50 MWac.
Sun Mar 19 2017

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow
While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025