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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
Malaysia calls for closer regional energy cooperation at Azec meeting
Discussions covered supply security, low-carbon technologies and voluntary oil storage expansion, while an ammonia fuel feasibility study agreement was signed.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Fadillah urges shared responsibility for Malaysia’s green transition
He outlined roles for industry, financiers, researchers and communities, while Arthur Kurup highlighted government policy and financing initiatives.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Malaysian ports urged to cut emissions and pursue green bunkering
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said port operators would have to finance any expansion of electric prime mover use.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Rapid Penang trials two electric buses ahead of phased rollout
The operator is procuring 75 EV buses in its first phase, with deliveries scheduled in stages through March 2027.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
TNB tax claim will not be recovered through higher electricity tariffs
The Ministry of Finance said TNB’s capacity to continue dividend payments is also unaffected by the additional tax claim.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Malaysia’s palm oil output could exceed 2025 level
MPOB forecasts 2026 crude palm oil production of 19.5 million to 19.8 million tonnes, against last year’s 20.28 million tonnes.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
TTM spends about RM100 million annually with Malaysian suppliers
The terminal tractor manufacturer has exported more than 8,000 Malaysia-built vehicles to customers in over 50 countries as of end-June 2026.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
New Mazda CX-5 listed at RM171,510.40 ahead of Malaysian launch
The third-generation SUV is due to launch on October 8, 2026, with a single 2.5G High variant and a standard sunroof.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Top Glove targets 78 billion pieces in annual capacity amid labour shortage
The group is seeking an 8% increase in FY2027 and plans to recruit workers while improving productivity and automation.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Facelifted 2026 Honda City Hatchback enters production in Melaka
The model has recorded over 51,000 Malaysian sales since its late-2021 debut and is now receiving its second facelift.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
FPSO JAK lease to run until 2036 under contract amendment
Yinson said the lease extension and an additional day rate would increase Yinson Production’s firm contract backlog by approximately US$600 million.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Proton’s 2026 sales pass 2025 full-year total
September sales reached 19,465 units, taking the carmaker’s year-to-date tally to 160,886 units.
