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Sinopec's newly appointed chairman Hou Qijun is executing a comprehensive transformation of the world's largest oil refiner, acknowledging systemic inefficiencies while pivoting toward petrochemicals and renewable energy to counter dwindling fuel demand.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for nuclear power to be included in Asean's energy transition plans, emphasising the need for stable, affordable and reliable electricity supply across the region.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu's Offshore Renewable Energy Centre has been chosen for the Climate Finance Innovation Lab Accelerator Programme, positioning the institution as a key player in Malaysia's renewable energy and net-zero transition efforts.
Tenaga Nasional Bhd and Pengurusan Air Selangor have signed landmark electricity and cooling energy agreements to strengthen Malaysia's critical infrastructure, with focus on the region's largest water treatment facility.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has instructed Malaysia's newly appointed ambassadors to pursue strategic cooperation opportunities and economic diplomacy in their host nations, while promoting the country's energy transition vision.
Malaysia's renewable energy installed capacity has climbed to nearly 32 per cent, positioning the country to achieve its 35 per cent target by 2030, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Southeast Asian governments are prioritising artificial intelligence governance, renewable energy transitions, and coastal sustainability. China reinforces Cambodia ties while Indonesia accelerates ethanol and electric vehicle production targets.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the government to investigate the creation of a national petroleum reserve stock to bolster Malaysia's energy security in the face of geopolitical tensions and global supply disruptions.