From red to green: Energy infrastructure company Yinson’s diversification into renewables and climate technology
After taking into consideration how climate risks could impact its balance sheets, the Malaysia-based company diversified its businesses from the oil and gas sector and pivoted to green renewables. What lies behind the decisions it made? Yinson’s Rising Bhadla solar plants project in Rajasthan, India. Image: Yinson The oil and gas industry, as the largest contributor to […]
UOB Malaysia launches Sustainability Accelerator Programme to boost SMEs’ transition to low carbon economy
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18): UOB Malaysia has launched its Jom Transform — Sustainability Accelerator Programme (JT-SAP) to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adopt sustainable practices and transition to a low carbon economy. Launched by the Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong, UOB Malaysia said the programme involves 150 SMEs […]
VCM Handbook: Sarawak a step ahead in carbon trading policies, regulations
KUCHING (Oct 14): Sarawak is a step ahead of all states in Malaysia in terms of its carbon trading policies and regulations, according to Bursa Malaysia’s Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) handbook. The VCM Handbook, which is a collaborative effort between Bursa Malaysia and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), was released recently […]
Climate Change Conversations Forum Marked a Fruitful Collaboration to develop Malaysia’s National Adaptation Plan
The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) recently organised the third Climate Change Conversations forum on 6 October at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in conjunction with the 14th International Greentech Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM).
MGTC partners global industrial equipment companies to expedite energy efficiency building retrofitting
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): An agency under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) has partnered with industrial tools and equipment players to drive energy efficiency practices in Malaysia. According to a statement on Wednesday, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corp (MGTC) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sweden-based […]
Nextgreen Global launches product in conjunction of IGEM 2023
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Nextgreen Global Bhd (NGGB) held a product launching ceremony on Oct 6 in conjunction with the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia 2023 (IGEM). In a statement last week, NGGB said IGEM was organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) and Malaysian Green […]
MALAYSIA’S COMMITMENT ON CLIMATE ACTION AND PREPARATIONS FOR THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE (UNFCCC) COP28
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The upcoming COP28, scheduled to take place in Expo City Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November – 12 December 2023 is expected to host a strong Malaysian delegation comprising more than 200 delegates, including ministers, government officers, subject matter experts, private sectors representatives, and other relevant organisations. Malaysia will also have a presence […]
Solarvest Drives MGTC’s Transition to Malaysia’s Premier Net-Zero Energy Office
Solarvest Holdings Berhad, a prominent clean energy expert, is spearheading the installation of a cutting-edge 60kWp solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system for the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), an agency under Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change (NRECC). Located at MGTC’s headquarters in Bangi, Selangor. This initiative, carried out […]
LBS Bina Group And MGTC Join Forces To Revolutionize Solar Farming In Malaysia
LBS Bina Group Berhad, a well-known people’s developer, and its subsidiary, MGB Berhad, a construction and property development solutions provider, are set to embark on a transformative journey in the realm of renewable energy. They have announced a strategic collaboration with the Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), an agency under the Ministry […]
NRECC akan mulakan Pelan Adaptasi Kebangsaan untuk perubahan iklim
KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim (NRECC) akan memulakan program Pelan Adaptasi Kebangsaan (MyNAP) selama 36 bulan, bermula tahun hadapan sehinga 2026. Setiausaha Bahagian Perubahan Iklim NRECC Dr Hartini Mohd Nasir berkata program itu merupakan satu perkongsian kerjasama yang akan meningkatkan daya tahan negara terhadap impak perubahan iklim serta mengurangkan kos […]