Malaysia’s September Unemployment Rate Holds at 2.9% as Employment Rises
Malaysia’s unemployment rate held at 2.9% in September as employment rose and the number of people in the labour force increased.
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Data Centre Grid Policies Put Connections and Clean Power in Focus
A study of 17 power markets finds that faster grid connections can curb reliance on on-site gas in some markets but may not deliver cleaner power everywhere.
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Malaysia Plans Separate Wholesale Power Market for Large Electricity Users
Malaysia’s Energy Commission has outlined a separate power market for large users while keeping the existing single-buyer system in place.
Malaysia’s September Unemployment Rate Holds at 2.9% as Employment Rises
Khazanah Research Institute Urges Targeted Aid and More Public Investment
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Malaysia Gives Approved SuRIA Home Applicants Until March 2027 to Install Solar
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High Court Allows Azeez to Challenge Cancellation of RM4.8 Million Tax Settlement
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Siemens Energy Targets 20% to 22% Margin by 2030 After Record Year
Siemens Energy raised its long-term margin ambitions after a record year led by strong demand for gas generation and grid equipment.
