Private sector can drive Malaysia’s green goals


From left: Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd Senior Associate Director, Equity Research Loong Chee Wei; Energy Commission chairman Mohammed Rashdan Mohd Yusof; and Solarvest Holdings Bhd chief strategy officer Leon Liew Chee Ing.

FROM the need of having billions of ringgit to upgrade the country’s electricity grid to the overwhelming response to the latest 800-megawatt (MW) allocation for virtual power purchase agreements, Energy Commission (EC) chairman Mohammed Rashdan Mohd Yusof recently held court at a conference in the city.

Speaking to a public audience for the first time since assuming his role as the EC’s chairman in February, Mohd Rashdan addressed multiple issues in Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) journey, and was seemingly well-versed on the complex issues related to energy generation and the process of its ‘greening’.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

   

Next In Business News

Industrial projects look increasingly attractive
Yew Lee expects to return to profitability on wider customer base
Changing office space requirements
Fed dampens hopes for rate cut
F&N to use cost management measures
Caring for an ageing population
Naza makes entry into green economy
CapBay aims to provide financing to more SMEs
New initiative for infrastructure needs in Perak
Ocean Fresh seeks ACE Market listing

Others Also Read