KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 20): The Council of the European Union (EU) has formally adopted the regulation on the postponement of application of the EU deforestation law by one year.

Council of EU adopts one-year postponement for deforestation law

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 13): The first transmission of green electricity with a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW) from Malaysia to Singapore began on Friday, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra).

Transmission of green electricity from Malaysia to Singapore begins today

Malaysia is strategically positioned as it hosts a significant presence of global solar panel producers and benefits from abundant sunshine, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Malaysia positioned as key player in solar panel production, says Liew

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 12): Sunway City Iskandar Puteri (SCIP), an ongoing 2,000-acre development in Johor by the property development division of Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) — Sunway Property, has joined forces with SWM Environment Sdn Bhd to offer the first cloud-based data system to streamline the township’s recycling and sustainability efforts.

Sunway City Iskandar Puteri partners SWM Environment for first cloud-based sustainable waste management system in Johor

(Dec 11): Sustainability-linked bond deals have tumbled this year, prompting bankers and investors to question whether the US$319 billion (RM1.41 trillion) market will ever regain favour.

A US$319b corner of ESG bond market faces ‘slow demise’

Citigroup Inc has cut about five analyst jobs inside a small team dedicated to producing environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related and climate reports, according to people familiar with the development.

Citi cuts ESG analyst jobs as research group trimmed

This year is “effectively certain” to be the warmest on record with temperatures climbing above a closely watched threshold for the first time.

Global temperature rise set to surpass 1.5°C threshold in hottest year on record

Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) plans to enhance the value of its affordable housing projects by introducing smart homes with environmentally friendly concepts.

Nga: PR1MA to introduce smart homes with environmentally friendly concepts

The World Bank received pledges to deploy a record of US$100 billion (RM442.25 billion) via its unit focused on low-interest loans and grants to the poorest nations.

World Bank raises record US$100b for aid to poorest nations

About 200 nations couldn’t agree on a treaty to curb plastic pollution after two years of divisive negotiations, but said they made some progress and would reconvene the talks next year.

Nations fail to agree on plastic curbs as UN plans future talks

BUSAN, South Korea (Nov 29): The chairman of talks aiming for an international treaty to rein in pollution from plastics issued a document on Friday, outlining measures that could furnish the basis of a pact, in an attempt to spur discussions as a Dec 1 deadline approaches.

UN talks struggle for breakthrough on plastics treaty as deadline looms

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): The greening of Malaysia’s port sector needs more than policies for green port and sustainable practice transformation, said Port Klang Authority (PKA) general manager Captain Subramaniam Karuppiah.

Malaysia needs more than policies for green port transformation — Port Klang Authority

Radium Development Bhd (KL:RADIUM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with GreenRE Sdn Bhd to integrate green building practices across Radium's projects.

Radium Development partners with GreenRE to introduce sustainable elements to its projects

The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda) is set to offer rebates to industry players under the rebranding of the Sustainability Achieved via Energy Efficiency (SAVE) Programme.

Seda to offer rebates to industry players under SAVE programme

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pursuit of closer ties with China has raised private questions from Donald Trump’s incoming administration, European diplomats and even some senior British officials.

UK's Starmer is deepening China ties while allies turn away

The US Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilising government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season.

US Senate passes govt funding bill, averts shutdown

Honda and Nissan are considering producing vehicles in one another's factories as part of their plan to deepen ties and potentially merge, Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Saturday.

Honda and Nissan mulling mutual production of vehicles, Kyodo reports

The Cabinet draft paper on the separation of powers between the attorney general (AG) and the public prosecutor (PP) is expected to be ready by the middle of next year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Draft paper on separation of AG powers expected to be ready by mid-2025 — PM

The government will continue its Special Appreciation for Pensioners (PKKP) initiative, aimed at supporting affected pensioners and derivative pension recipients, to ensure the welfare of this group is well taken care of.

Govt to continue special appreciation for pensioners — PM

The Johor government has completed seven housing projects, categorised as ‘sick’ and abandoned, this year, representing an estimated property value of about RM700 million.

Seven 'sick' housing projects worth RM700m completed in Johor, says exco

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects inflation to rise in 2025, driven by domestic policy reforms such as RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation and an expanded sales and service tax (SST) scope.

HLIB sees higher inflation in 2025 on RON95 subsidy rationalisation, expanded SST scope

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his commitment to upholding judicial independence and advancing governance reforms, stressing that he has not interfered in judicial matters during his two years in office.

Anwar says never interfered in judiciary, no compromise on any power abuse in Cabinet

The Malaysian government is constantly striving to repatriate its citizens who have fallen victim to job scams in Myanmar, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

No let-up in efforts to repatriate job scam victims from Myanmar, says Tok Mat

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday called for an immediate end to any narratives involving racial profiling in the context of aid distribution and efforts to combat hardcore poverty in the country.

Anwar calls for end to racial profiling narratives in tackling hardcore poverty

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced on Friday evening several temporary measures to address the uproar over the sizeable medical insurance premium hikes that insurance and takaful operators deem necessary to cover the higher costs of medical services.

Who pays the price of runaway healthcare inflation?

Highway users nationwide will enjoy toll-free travel&nbsp;on Dec 23 and 24, in conjunction with&nbsp;Christmas celebration.

Christmas: Toll-free travel for Class 1 vehicles on all highways on Dec 23 and 24

In a&nbsp;Vanity Fair&nbsp;video&nbsp;last month, Lisa, a member of mega&nbsp;K-pop&nbsp;band Blackpink, shared her obsession with toys from Chinese company Pop Mart International Group Ltd.&nbsp;

China's hottest stock Pop Mart rockets 370% on craze for collectibles

Wall Street surged on Friday and the dollar softened as cooler-than-expected inflation data helped investors look past the possibility of a government shutdown and fresh tariff threats from US&nbsp;President-elect Donald Trump.

US stocks end sharply higher, dollar drops after inflation report

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that an amicable solution will be taken to address the ongoing dispute between&nbsp;Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Sarawak's state-owned oil and gas (O&amp;G) company Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) over the distribution of natural gas in Sarawak.

PM: Amicable solution in the works for Petronas-Petros dispute over natural gas distribution

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has warned that it will take a firm stance against associations that openly announce price hikes, minimum pricing or new trading conditions, particularly through the media.

MyCC warns stern action against cartel activities by associations

The US&nbsp;Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilising government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season.

Singapore’s main stock index is on track to have its best annual performance since 2017, but any celebrations over the Straits Times Index’s 15% gain so far this year are likely to be overshadowed by doubts about what lies ahead.&nbsp;

Singapore stocks’ best year since 2017 masks downbeat outlook

Alphabet Inc’s Google called a US Justice Department (DOJ) plan to force it to sell its web browser “extreme” and at odds with the law, urging a Federal Court judge to take caution lest he stifle innovation and future investment.

Google blasts Chrome sale as ‘extreme’ remedy at odds with law

Volkswagen AG (VW) reached an agreement with labour leaders to cut capacity at its namesake brand while avoiding factory closures, capping three months of tense negotiations and preventing further union walkouts.

VW, union agree to cut capacity and keep German plants open

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in&nbsp;Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor and&nbsp;Johor until 4pm on Saturday.

Thunderstorms in six states until 4pm on Saturday — MetMalaysia

Qualcomm Inc prevailed at trial against Arm Holdings plc’s claim that it breached a licence for chip technology that the world’s largest maker of mobile-phone processors acquired when it bought a startup in 2021.&nbsp;

Qualcomm defeats Arm’s claim over chip design licence breach

At first glance,&nbsp;Sony Group Corp’s US$1.2 billion (RM5.4&nbsp;billion) acquisition of the anime streaming site Crunchyroll in 2021 looks like a success. Subscribers to the US$8-a-month service have tripled to 15 million since then, and the number of new shows has doubled to more than 50 every quarter.

Sony's Crunchyroll finds its early lead in anime under attack

The election of Donald Trump will usher in a wave of private-company purchases that had previously been slowed by red tape, investor Cathie Wood said in an interview, in which she also reiterated her ultra-bullish view on bitcoin.

Cathie Wood predicts wave of startup M&A after Trump election, ultra-bullish on bitcoin

The launch of a new direct route from Chennai to Penang, via IndiGo, commencing on Saturday, marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity, generating economic opportunities, and solidifying Penang’s position as a regional air travel hub.

Direct route from Chennai elevates Penang as key regional air travel hub, says exco

The government will continue its Special Appreciation for Pensioners (PKKP) initiative, aimed at supporting affected pensioners and derivative pension recipients, to ensure the welfare of this group is well taken care of.

Nippon&nbsp;Steel alleges the White House had "impermissible undue influence" over a national security review of its US$14.9 billion (RM67.2&nbsp;billion) bid for US&nbsp;Steel and threatened legal action if the deal is blocked.

Nippon Steel alleges undue White House influence on doomed US Steel deal review, letter says

OpenAI is preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that it said is capable of more advanced human-like reasoning than its current offerings, ratcheting up the competition with rivals such as Alphabet Inc’s Google.

OpenAI unveils more advanced reasoning model in race with Google

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House in January, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence in Malaysia’s ability to safeguard its foreign policy and economic priorities amid&nbsp;evolving global dynamics.

Malaysia to adapt to Trump era, says Anwar

Honda and&nbsp;Nissan are considering producing vehicles in one another's factories as part of their plan to&nbsp;deepen ties&nbsp;and potentially merge, Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Saturday.

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