Malaysia accelerates energy transition to drive economic growth
Malaysia remained committed to achieving 31% renewable energy capacity by 2025, increasing this to 40% by 2035 and 70% by 2050.
Malaysia remained committed to achieving 31% renewable energy capacity by 2025, increasing this to 40% by 2035 and 70% by 2050.
As of December last year, Malaysia’s installed capacity of renewable energy had increased to 31% in line with the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on coal.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said rapid technological advancements are reshaping industries and creating new opportunities, making it imperative for the country’s education and training ecosystems to adapt.
PM Anwar said Malaysia's ability to maintain cordial relations with diverse partners has helped attract investments and create new opportunities for economic expansion.
PM Anwar Ibrahim stressed that prudent spending and sound financial management are essential to safeguarding Malaysia’s fiscal stability and preventing future difficulties.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 8 met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.
Vietnam always gives the highest priority to the Vietnam–Laos relationship and will continue joining Laos in nurturing and deepening bilateral cooperation in a sustainable and practical manner for the benefit of the two countries' people, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
The initiative, approved at the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting the same day, is expected to benefit nearly 240,000 registered farmers, with a financial implication of 48 million MYR.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will continue to strengthen economic cooperation with key trading partners, including China and the US, despite differences in views on geopolitical issues.
The draft was introduced after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced last month his plan to push for a two-term limit for the prime minister amid ongoing calls for improved governance and anti-corruption efforts.
Malaysia will expedite the approval of projects that comply with all stipulated rules and procedures to support national economic growth and strengthen investor confidence.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28.
A special plane carrying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation and United Nations Secretary-Gerneral António Guterres, arrived in Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of October 26 (local time), to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings from October 25–28, 2025, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led the Vietnamese delegation to the summits, continuing to affirm Vietnam's active participation and responsible contributions to the overall success of the events.
At the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Chair of ASEAN 2025, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh leads the high-level delegation to the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The meeting also endorsed the proposed National Quantum Policy, beginning with the establishment of a National Quantum Task Force to strengthen preparedness in addressing quantum technology advancements and the Q-Day threat, which can compromise the country’s data security and digital infrastructure.
In a Facebook post on September 18 following his meeting with Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, PM Anwar noted that the talks reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and the Halal industry.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on July 29 called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to focus the bloc’s energies inward, towards building a more integrated and resilient ASEAN economy.
As ASEAN is navigating a fragmented global landscape marked by geopolitical competition and weakened multilateralism, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim urged the bloc to remain proactive in upholding its principles, shaping global rules, expanding equal partnerships, and maintaining an independent voice.