Local farmers to have easier access to financing
KUCHING: Investors and farmers will now have easier access to financing in the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (Score) area with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) and Agrobank during the Agrofest 2018 today. The signing of the MoU was to enable potential investors and agricultural entrepreneurs […]
MIDF: Malaysia’s economy strong enough to withstand external crises
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Malaysia’s relatively strong and firm economic fundamentals is capable of withstanding external-driven crisis, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank (MIDF). While saying that the economy was driven by domestic spending and lesser exposure to external trade, the research house added that the steady pick-up in global energy prices provided additional support […]
Malaysian palm producer FGV appoints chairman as interim CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Malaysian palm oil producer FGV Holdings has appointed Chairman Wira Azhar Abdul Hamid as interim chief executive, it said in a bourse filing on Wednesday, as the company reshapes its management after high-profile departures in recent months. The statement added that Wira Azhar’s role as chairman remains unchanged. Three […]
Federal working with State to resolve power issues – Yeo
KOTA KINABALU: The root of Sabah’s electricity problem lies in its transmission and distribution. Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC) Minister Yeo Bee Yin said that power generation is not the only main issue for Sabah as the state has a sufficient supply of power. She pointed out that the state’s current reserve […]
First national solar photovoltaic monitoring system by SEDA
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia today launched the first national solar photovoltaic monitoring system (PVMS). This PVMS will generate leads to performance database which monitors selected grid-connected solar PV systems for performance and reliability. The performance and reliability of the key components of the solar PV systems such as PV […]