Blueshark launches EV empowerment programme to accelerate adoption of electric motorcycles in Malaysia

Blueshark said Malaysia has approximately 7.8 million active motorcycles, making it the most popular and affordable motorised transport. However, each petrol motorcycle releases 60 gCO2eq/km compared to an electric bike emitting about 27 gCO2eq/km. KUALA LUMPUR (March 23): Electric vehicle (EV) tech mobility company Blueshark recently launched a new programme called the Malaysia Electric Vehicle […]

Moving towards a ‘smart city’

Ambitious goal: Aminuddin (second from right), accompanied by Masri (right) showing the smart city and low carbon emission plan during the launch at Pekan Nilai in Seremban. — Bernama

SEREMBAN: The Seremban City Council (MBS) will acquire electric vehicles (EV) and install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at more of its properties in its aspiration to turn the state capital into a smart and low carbon emission city by 2027. Mayor Datuk Masri Razali said, for a start, the council would acquire four electric scooters […]

The transition to green energy

Solar panels (left), Wind turbines (right)

Malaysia has made an ambitious pledge to achieve “net-zero” carbon emissions by 2050 – 27 years from now.  To achieve net-zero, a country has to absorb as much carbon as it produces. Thus, the approach would be to ramp up on efforts to switch from carbon emitting energy sources, such as coal and natural gas, to […]

UTM Wins National Energy Award 2022 for Institutes of Higher Learning Special Category

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 March – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) was named winner under the Special Category (Institutes of Higher Learning) for National Energy Awards (NEA) during the NEA 2022 Appreciation Ceremony this evening. There are three categories under The Special Awards category, namely Energy Performance Contract, Institutes of Higher Learning and Sustainable  Energy Financing. The award is part of NEA’s […]

Malaysia on right track to transition to renewable energy – Nik Nazmi

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Malaysia is on the right track to transition towards renewable energy, especially in the power sector. - BERNAMA pic

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is on the right track to transition towards renewable energy, especially in the power sector, says Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. He said according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest Energy Transition Index, Malaysia ranked a respectable 39th, with system performance and transition readiness at […]

Sweden to help Malaysia bolster greener transition

Malaysia and Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to intensify collaboration in ensuring a greener transition in Malaysia.(Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to intensify collaboration in ensuring a greener transition in Malaysia. The MOU between Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change (MGTC) and Business Sweden is expected to serve as the foundation for a shared commitment to a more sustainable future.  Along with the MoU, […]