KUALA LUMPUR: Malakoff Corp Bhd
’s unit, Malakoff Radiance Sdn Bhd (MRSB), has signed a solar power purchase agreement with Masjid Saidina Umar Al-Khattab (MSUA) in Bukit Damansara for the development of a 203 kWp building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) carport solar system.
As the registered solar PV investor, MRSB is working with MSUA to provide sustainable energy solutions.
This project will help MSUA cut electricity costs by using clean energy. It also marks MRSB’s first community-based solar project, opening the door for more similar initiatives in the future.
In a statement, Malakoff said the solar project was completed within a four-month timeline under a zero capex scheme.
Malakoff’s managing director and group chief executive officer, Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, expressed enthusiasm for the company’s entry into community-focused renewable energy (RE) initiatives.
He emphasised that this project aligns seamlessly with Malakoff's overarching purpose of enhancing lives and enriching the communities it serves.
“This collaboration with MSUA marks yet another significant milestone in our journey toward fostering community sustainable development. By making a positive impact on the surrounding
community, this green initiative exemplifies the transformative potential of RE.
“We hope it inspires other organisations and entities to embrace similar sustainability efforts for a brighter and more sustainable future. Through this project, we aim to raise awareness and share knowledge about the long-term benefits of RE implementation, particularly solar energy.
“Beyond the financial advantages, the environmental impact is profound and far-reaching. Establishing this initiative at a mosque – a hub for people of all ages – offers an excellent platform to educate and expose the community to the importance and benefits of solar energy,” he said.
