Enwave CEO Named Ontario Energy Association Leader of the Year

China’s Hebei Completes First Wind Farm Black-Start Test

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Hebei Power Grid in north China has completed its first black-start test at a grid-forming wind farm, restarting the Liuqing Wind Farm’s 35-kilovolt collector line, which then ran stably for more than three hours, according to State Grid Hebei Electric Power Company Limited.

22,849 Trained In Semiconductor Programmes As Of Third Quarter 2026 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- A total of 22,849 talents have been trained through various development programmes for the semiconductor sector as of the third quarter of 2026, as part of an effort to achieve 60,000 highly skilled engineers by 2030 under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

Malaysia’s Poultry Sector To Stay Resilient On Steady Demand, Domestic Production Base -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s poultry industry is expected to remain resilient in the medium term, supported by steady demand for affordable protein and an established domestic production base, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Iskandar Malaysia Records RM525.26 Bln In Investments, Shifts Toward High-value Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Malaysia is now focusing on high-value investments and strengthening the regional economic ecosystem after recording total investments of RM525.26 billion since its establishment 20 years ago.

MAHB Focuses On Air Connectivity, Capacity Expansion To Support Growth

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is focusing on attracting more airlines and expanding airport capacity to support future traffic growth and generate wider economic benefits, said managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani.

Fortrea Expands Early-Phase Trial Capacity With US$45 Mln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Contract research organisation Fortrea has completed its acquisition of the Early Phase Services division from Worldwide Clinical Trials, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$45 million. (US$1 = RM4.07)

PAKW Should Be Used As Vital Reference For Value Of Household Income Adequacy -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- The Basic Expenditure of Decent Living (PAKW) should be utilised as an important reference in assessing the adequacy of household income and designing more targeted economic interventions, particularly to address differences in the cost of living according to location and family composition.

Malaysia Needs Up To 2,000 MW Additional RE Capacity To Achieve 2030 Target -- SEDA

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs an additional 1,500 to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of installed renewable energy (RE) capacity to reach its 35 per cent installed RE capacity target by 2030, said the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA).

SKA Capital To Raise RM72.3 Mln From IPO To Pursue Larger Power Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Power infrastructure engineering solutions provider SKA Capital Bhd aims to raise RM72.3 million from its initial public offering (IPO) to strengthen its ability to undertake multiple projects concurrently and compete for larger, higher-value power infrastructure contracts.

IHH Healthcare Share Prices Rise On Acquisition Move

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Shares prices of IHH Healthcare Bhd rose on Tuesday on its acquisition of Afiniti Wellness in Medini, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. 

Data Centres' Peak Electricity Demand Expected To Reach 8.39GW By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Peak electricity demand from the data centre industry in Peninsular Malaysia is projected to reach 8.39 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, based on the current electricity supply planning estimates, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).