Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – More Malaysian households andbusinesses are installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in a bid to bring downmonthly electricity bills.
Gading Kencana Sdn Bhd Group managing director MuhamadGuntor Mansor Tobeng said domestic sales have doubled for his company, with thenumber of units sold a month increasing from seven to 17.
Concerns over higher electricity bills are driving the migration towardsrenewable energy, he said, adding that renewable energy is effective and transparent, and produces fast results. The levelised cost of energy for solaris 30% lower than conventional electricity, he noted.
According to the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association(MPIA), the variety and size of service providers in Malaysia mean thatinstallations for companies may vary from one to two residential installationsper month to as many within a week.
With the recent announcement on the discontinuation ofelectricity subsidies for specific consumers, the association anticipate anincrease in interest to install more residential PV systems, said its secretaryLionel Yap.
He added that residential users would only see savings froma solar PV system if their monthly bills exceed 400 RM per month (87 USD).
MPIA is also seeing growing interest in PV systems amongfactories and select businesses, especially “RE100” companies which havecommitted to sourcing all their electricity from renewable sources.
Ditrolic Energy Group founder and chief executive officerTham Chee Aun said his firm has also seen an increase in uptake.
Since the removal of subsidies for large commercial andindustrial electricity consumers, we have seen a surge in customer enquiry anduptake. Those corporate consumers who have been contemplating the switch tosolar for a long time have made up their mind during this period, he said.
In order to encourage people and small and medium-sized enterprises to install solarpower panels, the Malaysian Government has provided tax cut for renewableenergy and green technology. Meanwhile, banks have also provided loans with lowinterest rate to companies showing interest in installations. Therefore, theprice of solar panels is not more expensive than about 10 years ago./.
Malaysian government on May 23 announced the implementation of many renewable energy research and development programmes to encourage the participation of the private sector in the field of renewable energy.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said that the 2023 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA ’23) exhibition will reinforce Malaysia as a regional hub for the aerospace and maritime industries.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry announced on May 26 that it has signed 43 agreements worth 10.1 billion RM (2.2 billion USD) with partner during this year’s 16th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA).
The forum, which involves global experts and creative leaders from across 14 cultural sectors, aims to expand Thailand’s presence on the world stage through innovation and cultural exchange.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the urgent implementation of a national policy to crack down on all forms of call centre scams, online fraud, and illegal gambling, which are now considered threats to national security.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and EAEU Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev jointly declared the conclusion of FTA talks on the sidelines of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), according to the statement.
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Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes in Thailand, believing that Thailand has clear principles, guidelines and procedures in place.
The tax adjustment supports the Malaysian Government’s strategy to reduce reliance on foreign food supply chains and to assist domestic farmers, a finance official has said.
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Two naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of the main island of Luzon just before dawn, in a joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
In the today context of socio-economic development and growth, the professionalism of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalists continues to rise, guided by exemplary mastery of new information technologies and the modernisation of their founding principles to preserve the enduring values of revolutionary journalism.
Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Vuttikrai Leewiraphan Thailand's formal proposal will be substantial enough for the US to consider further detailed negotiations. He hoped for a tariff rate not exceeding 10% and suggested that the US might extend the negotiation period if an agreement is not reached by the July 8 deadline.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
Prensa Latina's recent article on Vietnam’s assurance of smooth and effective transition to a leaner structure highlighted Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s latest directions on implementing 28 resolutions regarding the decentralisation and delegation of authority.
The lab focuses on four key thematic areas: energy transition and green innovation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy and sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
The key content of the document titled "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing the OOSCY Challenges" will be refined further in a seminar preceding the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October.
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