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Twenty Malaysian university students competed in the inaugural Minister's Cup debate at ISES 2026, discussing whether Malaysia should export renewable energy to neighbouring countries while securing domestic supply.
US President Donald Trump said UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to expanding North Sea oil drilling, marking a shift from his predecessor's energy stance.
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has urged the Petronas-Sarawak dispute to be resolved through the courts rather than political negotiations, arguing that legal clarity is essential for investor confidence in Malaysia's energy sector.
Malaysia has eschewed price regulation for electric vehicle charging services, opting instead for market-driven competition. With 6,416 public chargers deployed nationwide, the government aims to accelerate infrastructure expansion through private sector investment.
Malaysia's fuel subsidies could balloon to RM3.5 billion monthly if crude oil persists near US$90 per barrel, though the government says its fiscal position remains solid and revenues from petroleum extraction offset costs.
Malaysia's work-from-home programme for federal civil servants has conserved 4.05 million litres of petrol and trimmed fuel subsidy spending by RM7.31 million since its April launch, benefiting nearly 75,000 employees.
The Malaysian government will refine its targeted fuel subsidy programme in Sabah and Sarawak by incorporating public feedback on the BUDI Diesel initiative, which launched nationwide on July 1.
New York has become the first US state to impose a statewide moratorium on large data centre development, freezing projects exceeding 50 megawatts capacity. Governor Kathy Hochul cited environmental and economic pressures as the state moves to regulate the rapidly expanding sector.
New York has become the first US state to impose a one-year moratorium on large data centre construction, targeting facilities using 50 megawatts or more of power. The move reflects growing concerns about the infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has countered criticism of Malaysia's fuel costs, pointing out that petrol prices here remain lower than those in oil-rich nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has reaffirmed the country's commitment to remaining in OPEC while pushing for an equitable production quota, signalling stability in the cartel's largest Middle Eastern producer after recent capacity assessments.
Indonesia has launched its B50 biodiesel programme, raising the palm oil blend from 40% to 50% to reduce diesel imports and boost domestic palm oil consumption to 16.3-17 million tonnes annually.
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Malaysia has deployed 6,416 public electric vehicle chargers nationwide by May 2026, with the government streamlining approval processes and leveraging domestic manufacturers to build an integrated EV ecosystem.