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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the government to examine options for establishing a national petroleum reserve as part of efforts to shield Malaysia from geopolitical volatility and global energy supply shocks.
Malaysia's renewable energy capacity has climbed to nearly 32 per cent, keeping the country aligned with its 2030 target of 35 per cent. Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof highlighted the achievement at the launch of a major solar project in Kelantan.
Jeli Kelantan Polytechnic has successfully built six solar-powered buggy cars through a RM300,000 innovation project involving 20 electrical engineering students, positioning the institution as a leader in green technology education.
Parliament convenes to address 1MDB debt repayment progress, renewable energy capacity targets, and social support for elderly and disabled persons across multiple ministerial questions.
Belgium is positioning itself as a potential partner for Malaysia's renewable energy ambitions, with Deputy PM Maxime Prévot highlighting his country's offshore wind expertise and the EU's €10 billion commitment to regional energy transition.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot is visiting Malaysia this week to explore expanded cooperation on renewable energy, rare earth elements, and the halal sector, building on nearly RM10 billion in annual bilateral trade.
Malaysia is actively seeking increased investment from German small and medium enterprises in green technology and renewable energy sectors, with Deputy PM Fadillah noting the importance of bilateral cooperation in sustainable development and vocational training.
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Southeast Asian nations pursue ambitious development agendas this week: Indonesia commits to major waste management overhaul, Myanmar eyes Chinese maize deals, and the Philippines implements stricter police reforms following officer arrests.