No fuel shortage, no lockdown: Govt moves to secure energy supply amid West Asia crisis

March 27, 2026 6:54 PM

No fuel shortage, no lockdown: Govt moves to secure energy supply amid West Asia crisis

The government on Friday dismissed rumours of a possible lockdown and reassured citizens that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG across the country, even as tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt global energy markets.  In an inter-ministerial briefing, officials emphasised that supply chains remain fully operational and adequate fuel stocks are being maintained, urging the public to avoid panic buying and not fall prey to misinformation circulating on social media. Amid a sharp...

Malaysia bets on mix of solar and gas as it shifts away from coal

October 29, 2025 7:25 PM

Malaysia bets on mix of solar and gas as it shifts away from coal

Malaysia will focus on a mix of solar and gas-fired power generation as it shifts away from coal, the chief executive of state utility Tenaga Nasional (TNB) said on Wednesday, adding that the renewable source would help keep costs down. The Southeast Asian nation of over 35 million people has been cranking up its coal-fired power fleet to keep electricity costs low, but plans to boost the use of natural gas and solar - the former being more flexible but the latter cheaper. "The cost-per-unit f...