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Twenty university students competed in Malaysia's inaugural Minister's Cup debate at the ISES 2026 summit, discussing whether the country should expand renewable energy exports while meeting domestic needs.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has concluded its Second Meeting of the Fifth Session, passing the National Trust Fund Bill 2026 and Statistics Bill 2026 during a 10-day sitting that emphasised governance reforms and economic resilience.
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has rejected price controls for electric vehicle charging, trusting market competition to manage rates. The country now has 6,416 public EV chargers, with expansion continuing.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that Malaysia is committing up to RM50 billion annually in fuel subsidies to keep RON95 petrol frozen at RM1.99 per litre, shielding consumers from volatile global energy markets.
Newly appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to reducing electricity taxes as part of efforts to alleviate the cost-of-living burden on households, according to a Downing Street announcement.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has highlighted how energy security and maritime stability have become inseparable issues, with distant geopolitical tensions now directly affecting fuel prices, shipping costs and supply chains.
South Korea's plan to build a major AI chip manufacturing hub in its southwest region by 2030 is encountering significant resistance from local communities over infrastructure demands for power and water supply.
South Africa's Koeberg Nuclear Power Station reported three radiation exposure incidents affecting workers over recent weeks, though authorities insist doses were minimal and posed no environmental or community risk.
New York has become the first U.S. state to impose a one-year moratorium on large data center construction, blocking facilities using 50 megawatts or more of power as concerns mount over energy demands and environmental impacts.
Malaysia's Parliament is set to tackle major geopolitical and domestic challenges, including reforming the UN Security Council, addressing food supply vulnerabilities, and strengthening defence procurement strategies.
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has reaffirmed the country's commitment to remaining within OPEC, while emphasizing Baghdad's expectation for an equitable production quota that reflects its capabilities.
Indonesia has launched its B50 biodiesel programme, raising the palm oil blend from 40% to 50%. The initiative is projected to save the nation up to 170 trillion rupiah annually while reducing reliance on imported diesel fuel.