More deal-making in Asia’s energy sector is expected to happen in 2025, according to global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. In its “Asia M&A trends: Future outlook,” the firm said this is driven by the “significant focus of Southeast Asian nations on renewable energy in developing and expanding their electricity grids as the region develops and energy demands increase.” Countries have been shifting to cleaner energy sources, possibly partly driven by China’s 2021 policy of ceasing support of coal projects abroad, coupled with cheaper wind and solar power over the past decade.

Malaysia is on the cusp of a data centre revolution. The global demand for data storage—projected to grow from 10.1 zettabytes (ZB) in 2023 to 21ZB by 2027 (IDC, 2023, as cited in JLL, 2024)—presents both a challenge and a golden opportunity. Already, major cloud providers are investing billions in Malaysia, signalling confidence in its potential as a regional hub for digital infrastructure. Yet to sustain this growth, Malaysia must address pressing issues around energy, talent, and regulatory coherence—all while ensuring its broader digital ecosystem is future-proof.

Five key agencies, including the Ministry of Energy, Pollution Control Department, Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), Chulalongkorn University, and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), have announced a joint initiative to improve air quality and reduce pollution. The collaboration, titled “Breathe Our Future: Space & Sensor Synergy,” aims to integrate satellite and sensor technology to combat PM2.5 pollution and promote sustainable environmental policies.

Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to enter a "multi-decade supercycle" as the country accelerates its energy transition. Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Bhd expects more ambitious RE targets in Malaysia's upcoming Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submission.

Two European startups said on Thursday they had hit milestones in recycling electric vehicle battery materials that will be needed to meet European regulations, reduce China's dominance of the entire battery supply chain and lower CO2 emissions.

Malaysia exported 54,665 tonnes of palm oil and palm-based products worth RM288.23 million to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan in Central Asia in 2024, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Fresh from finalising the large scale solar 5 (LSS5) winners, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) is targeting to kick off the bidding round for LSS6 in the second quarter of this year.

Sabah looks forward to becoming one of the major energy hubs in the Southeast Asia energy sector following the launching of a RM8.88bil (USD2bil) Oil and Gas, Energy Hub Project at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP) here.

Malaysia and Türkiye have exchanged 11 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in various sectors, in conjunction with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to Malaysia from February 10-11.

The U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, the White House said on Monday, removing the world's second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases from an effort to stop global warming. The move was announced shortly after Trump took the oath of office and reflects the president's skepticism about climate change.

As China further increases its renewable energy capacity, it is possible that it will be able to meet its new electricity demand this year. “With increased renewable energy capacity, it is increasingly possible that by 2025, renewable sources will meet all new electricity demand. This paves the way for China’s power sector to achieve peak emissions by 2025,” Greenpeace East Asia Beijing-based project lead Gao Yuhe said.

Malaysia, as the 2025 ASEAN Chair, has outlined an ambitious agenda prioritising energy, connectivity, and regional independence. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the need for fostering trust and inclusivity among member nations while engaging constructively with major global powers.