National utility company Tenaga Nasional Bhd has committed RM43 billion to upgrade the national grid infrastructure, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He said the upgrade will incorporate artificial intelligence and battery energy storage systems to build greater resilience and flexibility for the future, Bernama reported. “We must invest in improving efficiency and reducing emissions within our existing energy systems.

Imagine being able to track your electricity usage and bill right at your fingertips — no more waiting for the physical bill every month. Like checking your daily steps on a fitness app, you will be able to see how much you've used, how much it's costing you, and even how your choices impact the environment. This is the future Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is building today through its nationwide grid modernisation. At the heart of this transformation is the smart meter — a small device making a big difference.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will embark on an official visit to Uzbekistan and Russia from June 20 to 28 to strengthen bilateral economic relations and explore cooperation in energy and high technology. This will be his first official visit to both countries as deputy prime minister and includes meetings with senior government leaders, bilateral talks, and site visits to strategic facilities such as energy infrastructure and innovation hubs.

NATIONAL utility company Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) delivered a stable operational performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q1 2025), reinforcing its commitment to powering Malaysia’s energy future and advancing rakyat-centric development. The group’s Q1 2025 performance reflected stable and sustained electricity demand, supported by ongoing domestic economic growth. Consumption from the commercial sectors grew by 5.1% largely driven by the rise of energy-intensive industries such as data centres.

When millions of people across the Iberian peninsula were left without power last month the political fallout ignited debate over Europe’s renewable energy agenda, and fuelled the rising interest in nuclear power. Europe’s largest power blackout in decades, still largely unexplained, has raised questions about whether renewable energy can be relied on to provide a stable source of clean energy.

The Asean Power Grid, in the works for decades, made further headway with two significant developments announced in Singapore on May 30. The first is the signing of a deal that would see a new subsea electricity cable being laid between Indonesia and Singapore. This infrastructure will support Singapore’s target of importing from its neighbours up to six gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035, about one-third of the country’s energy demand then.

Under Malaysia’s 2025 chairmanship, the 46th Asean Summit at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) convened regional leaders amid mounting geopolitical and economic headwinds. The summit underscored a renewed focus on deepening economic integration, safeguarding regional stability and championing sustainable development. Against a backdrop of intensifying global uncertainties — from trade frictions to climate risks — Asean leaders laid out pragmatic strategies and forged new partnerships to secure the region’s future.

Laos' Ministry of Technology and Communications will conduct a feasibility study for a project aimed at developing and delivering artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure services powered by green energy. This will serve as a pilot project for an AI centre powered by clean energy, according to a report by the ministry on Monday (June 2).

ACWA Power, the world's largest private water desalination company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) to facilitate strategic investment projects in clean energy infrastructure across Malaysia. The partnership targets 12.5 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by 2040, with an estimated investment value of US$10 billion (RM42.27 billion).

In a statement today, TNB said the landmark joint venture was announced in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit....

The Asean Power Grid undersea cable project linking Vietnam to Peninsular Malaysia and onward to Singapore stands out as one of the key achievements of this year’s Asean Summit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Speaking at a joint press conference with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is on a five-day official visit to Malaysia starting Saturday (May 24), Anwar also expressed appreciation for Vietnam’s strong support in advancing regional energy transition policies.

The two-day ASEAN Leaders’ Summit kicked off on May 26, with discussions centered on U.S. tariffs, ASEAN expansion, and the situation in Myanmar. Host country Malaysia is looking to position the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) as one of the summit’s signature achievements, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.