Government weighs tiered fuel charges for household electricity subsidies
The proposal is being studied as the expanded household exemption threshold of 800kWh approaches its December expiry.
EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Electric vehicles, energy, industry and manufacturing.
Malaysia's exports rise 54.5% in September
Electrical and electronic exports reached RM45 billion, while the trade surplus stood at RM33.7 billion.
Sabah clears 24-hour Sepanggar port operations, rollout awaits readiness
The port’s expansion is 68.1 % complete and is expected to be finished by October 2027, according to Datuk Ewon Benedick.
TNB reports power restoration within 77 minutes after Johor fire
Two technical personnel were injured at the Kangkar Tebrau substation and are in stable condition, while investigations into the cause continue.
Renewable energy group seeks stable CRESS charges and faster approvals
Eligible developers can receive a fixed System Access Charge of 14 sen/kWh for 10 years if their projects begin commercial operation by Dec 31, 2028.
Fixed access rate of 14 sen/kWh set for eligible CAP developers
Qualifying projects must enter commercial operation by Dec 31, 2028, while green consumers face a separate charge of four sen/kWh.
Government plans user-pays electricity pricing for large consumers
Rates, consumption thresholds and the implementation timetable remain unannounced, while an extension of household bill relief has not been confirmed.
TNB sets out investment priorities for Malaysia’s energy transition
The utility has allocated about RM43 billion for grid investment under Regulatory Period 4, covering 2025 to 2027.
CRESS grid access charge revised to 18 sen/kWh, sources say
An additional four sen/kWh charge applies until end-2027 and is subject to a Regulatory Period review, according to briefing slides.
Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rise 24.54% in September
Palm oil exports fell 12.13% to 1.22 million tonnes, while crude palm oil production increased 16.48%, according to MPOB.
