[COLUMNIST] Are electric vehicles in Malaysia truly zero-emission?
One key challenge to the zero-emission claim lies in the source of electricity that powers these vehicles.
Mon Sep 30 2024
How South-East Asian countries can cooperate to enhance energy interconnectivity
With its uneven energy distribution, South-East Asia must enhance its energy interconnectivity.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Govt to introduce special licence plate frames for zero-emission vehicles - Loke
Anthony Loke said ZEV manufacturers will issue and install the special plate frames before delivering the vehicles to buyers.
Tue Jun 04 2024
PM to attend AZEC and meet Malaysian Diaspora in Tokyo
AZEC is a collaborative platform aimed at advancing carbon neutrality and energy transition to achieve zero emission targets.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Giving transport the spark it needs
Making the switch to more electric vehicles on our roads is a key part of decarbonising transport and reaching net zero emissions.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Malaysia needs to invest $375 bil in renewables to reach 2050 climate goals - Report
Malaysia has pledged to cut its greenhouse gas emissions dramatically by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Thu Mar 09 2023
After California, New York moves to ban new gas vehicles by 2035
The regulations will also gradually tighten emissions standards for vehicles with internal combustion engines.
Sun Oct 02 2022
Net zero carbon framework may be launched this year - Mustapa
The government may be releasing the details on its 2050 net-zero emissions target this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy), Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Wed Mar 09 2022
McKinsey report offers a comprehensive assessment of the economic transformation needed to reach net-zero emissions
Achieving the net-zero transition will depend on the engagement of businesses, governments, institutions and individuals around the globe.
Wed Jan 26 2022
China has the most electric vehicles on the road
The global fleet of electric and fuel-cell passenger vehicles now stands at nearly 13 mln vehicles, 8.5 mln of which are zero-emission.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions
The announcement was made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in brief scripted remarks at the start of the kingdoms first-ever Saudi Green Initiative Forum.
Sat Oct 23 2021
Zero-emission vehicles, wind and solar energy seen taking off - Climate report
The report predicted "dramatic" and "sweeping" changes in policy between now and 2025 across the energy, transport, industry and food sectors.
Mon Oct 18 2021
Clean energy innovation slowing, report warns
Electric vehicles are driving the dominance of end-use technologies in low-carbon energy patenting.
Sat May 01 2021
Protecting the planet, one step at a time: Could agricultural waste help save oceans?
Plastic food packaging is the cause of a great degradation of ecosystems, especially aquatic ecosystems.
Mon Feb 01 2021
Britain to ban new petrol cars by 2030 on road to net zero emissions
The new date for a ban on new petrol and diesel cars is five years earlier than the 2035 pledge made by Johnson in February.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024