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University students across Malaysia participated in the inaugural Minister's Cup debate competition, discussing whether the country should expand renewable energy exports to neighbouring nations while securing domestic supply. The event aims to deepen young people's understanding of national energy policy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that Malaysia allocates RM40-45 billion yearly on fuel subsidies, emphasising the government's financial commitment to shielding motorists from volatile global petroleum prices.
Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to reducing taxes on electricity bills as part of efforts to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis gripping the nation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the government's decision to cap BUDI95 subsidised fuel at 200 litres per vehicle, asserting that most drivers consume around 100 litres monthly.
Americans are mobilizing against rapid data center expansion, with coordinated protests planned across 125+ US locations. The backlash spans political divides, driven by concerns over power consumption, water depletion, and environmental damage.
Malaysia's work-from-home policy for federal civil servants has generated RM7.31 million in fuel subsidy savings and conserved 4.05 million litres of petrol since its April launch, benefiting over 74,000 government workers.
New York has become the first US state to halt construction of large data centers, imposing a one-year moratorium to address concerns about rising electricity costs, water consumption, and community impacts from the AI infrastructure boom.
Governments from New York to the Netherlands are imposing restrictions on new data centre construction, citing mounting concerns over electricity demand, water scarcity, and environmental impact as artificial intelligence infrastructure expands rapidly.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim counters criticism about Malaysia's fuel competitiveness, noting RON95 petrol at RM1.99 remains cheaper than Saudi Arabia's RM2.40 and prices in Qatar and UAE.
Malaysia's energy transition ministry will formally assess objections from Kuala Muda residents regarding a major TNB solar installation, deploying technical teams to evaluate community concerns.
Egypt is advancing construction of its inaugural nuclear power plant in El Dabaa, with the first of four reactors scheduled to connect to the national grid by 2028, part of a long-term energy diversification plan developed with Russian technical cooperation.