Rise in energy demand boon for utility sector

PETALING JAYA: The outlook for the utility sector is bound to improve this year with the expected increase in energy demand due to a gradual pick-up in economic activity.

Water and power: Heartbeat of a nation

THE Ranhill Group is committed to enriching lives through sustainable solutions in water, wastewater and energy. With proven capabilities as a leading water operator in Johor, Ranhill’s presence in the environment sector also extends to wastewater management in Thailand and China, while in the energy sector, it is the largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Sabah through a 21-year power purchase agreement with Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd for the sale of up to 380 megawatts (MW) electrical generation capacity and electricity production.

Maybank IB Research sees more funds for social welfare, safety nets

KUALA LUMPUR: Maybank Investment Bank Research expects the Budget 2021 proposals to be announced this Friday will allocate more funds for social welfare and safety nets and also measures to spur consumer spending.

Tax stimulus needed in budget

Economists say such measures will spur consumption

Will the taxman target glove companies?

Maybank sees 10% increase in corporate tax

Short positions - Hostile takeover? Really?

Electricity demand to slow

PETALING JAYA: Demand for electricity is expected to ease in the second quarter of the year with the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) and the sluggish economic activities foreseen thereafter due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

RAM maintains stable outlook on power sector

KUALA LUMPUR: RAM Rating Services Bhd has maintained its “stable” outlook on the Malaysian power sector amid the impending liberalisation of the industry in Peninsular Malaysia.

RE segment driving domestic SRI sukuk market

PETALING JAYA: The power industry is among the most active sectors tapping the domestic bond market, with a five-year average annual issuance of about RM8.4bil between 2015 and 2019.

Power generation firms to face more competition

PETALING JAYA: With the government’s push towards renewable energy, large power generation companies, including Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), would be affected as they face increasing risk of capacity replacement.