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Bryan Cheah
Energy & Industry Editor
Covers energy, electric vehicles, manufacturing and the projects behind Malaysia’s industrial growth.
About Bryan Cheah
Bryan Cheah is BursaKL’s Energy & Industry Editor. He follows developments in power generation, renewable energy, electric vehicles and manufacturing, with an emphasis on new projects, production capacity and industrial investment. His coverage includes the businesses and supply chains supporting these sectors in Malaysia.
He works from company disclosures, project announcements and published industry reports. His stories make clear whether a project is proposed, approved, under construction or operating, and give readers the stated capacity, cost and timetable without treating forecasts as completed results.
What they cover
- Energy projects, utilities and renewable power
- Electric vehicles, batteries and charging infrastructure
- Manufacturing, factories and production capacity
- Industrial investment and supply chains
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Latest stories from Bryan Cheah
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Gentari and BYD sign pact to study Malaysian flash-charging rollout
The companies will assess potential sites and supporting infrastructure, with battery energy storage also included in the partnership.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Bus Cap signs deal to explore Malaysian EV charging venture
The arrangement with Starcharge Energy includes possible local assembly of charging equipment and is non-binding apart from certain provisions.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Malaysia weighs temporary crude palm oil export tax waiver
Inventories reached a record in September, while the export duty for November was kept at 10%.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
LCS1 physical delivery target revised to April 2027
Lunas said Norway’s cancellation of a missile-system export licence affected the schedule, while further contract variation order delays could push delivery back again.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Port of Tanjung Pelepas takes up 16,000 green electricity blocks
The port’s subscription covers 16 GWh monthly and runs from May 2026 to December 2027, according to a joint statement with TNB.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Sarawak targets 15,000MW generation capacity by 2035
Three power projects totalling 3,285MW are being implemented, while the state is also planning electricity exports to additional markets.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
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
Malaysia's exports rise 54.5% in September
Electrical and electronic exports reached RM45 billion, while the trade surplus stood at RM33.7 billion.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
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.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
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.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
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.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
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.
