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The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Energy Commission disposes of seized goods worth over RM1.7mil
PUTRAJAYA: The Energy Commission has disposed of 2,933 seized items valued at over RM1.7mil following investigations into various offences related to electrical safety and usage. According to the commission, the disposal carried out on Tuesday (June 3) involved seizures from cases in Perlis, Kedah and Penang that led to 21 investigation papers resolved through court rulings and compounds. Of the total, 16 involved electrical accidents, four were electricity theft cases, and one was for the use of illegal electrical equipment. "The disposal process was conducted at a licensed metal disposal centre in Balakong, Selangor, and was witnessed by our Enforcement and Regional Operations director Ismail Zaili Yusop, and Investigation Unit deputy director Nik Mohd Bakhry Abu Bakar,' it said in a statement on Wednesday (June 4). It added that the disposal process was carried out according to instructions from the prosecution under Sections 406A and 413 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Act 593). The commission also stressed that the disposal was conducted in an environmentally responsible manner through the appointment of a company licensed by the Environment Department (DOE) to handle e-waste management. This process complies with the Environmental Quality Act 1974 and the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Waste) Regulations 2005, it added. "The management of seized goods also involves the separation of scheduled waste, recyclable materials and regular waste. Suitable items are sent to legitimate buyers and appropriate recovery facilities according to the waste categories,' it said. The commission said this integrated approach reflects its ongoing commitment to law enforcement while supporting environmental conservation. – Bernama
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
NEM Rakyat Quota Increased By 100MW, Total Now 600MW
PUTRAJAYA, May 23 (Bernama) — The quota for the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme under the domestic category, known as NEM Rakyat, has been increased by an additional 100 megawatts (MW), bringing the total quota allocated since the programme's inception in 2011 to 700MW. In a statement today, the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) said the additional quota is now open to all domestic users under Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) until June 30, or until the quota is fully subscribed — whichever comes first. PETRA said the move follows an overwhelming response from the public, which led to the exhaustion of the existing NEM Rakyat quota. 'In light of the strong interest, PETRA has decided to expand the NEM Rakyat quota to enable more domestic users to harness their rooftop spaces for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems,' the statement read. The latest guidelines for the NEM Rakyat programme can be accessed via the Energy Commission's website at while further details on the application process are available on the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia's website at The ministry also said that PETRA, together with the Energy Commission (ST) as the regulatory authority for the electricity supply industry, is currently reviewing new mechanisms and implementation methods for rooftop solar initiatives. The aim is to ensure that upcoming renewable energy (RE) initiatives are more inclusive, equitable and beneficial to all electricity consumers. 'As the lead agency driving the national energy transition agenda, PETRA remains committed to enhancing and expanding the implementation of rooftop solar initiatives as part of a broader effort to support Malaysia's energy transition aspirations,' PETRA said. It also reaffirmed Malaysia's goal of achieving 70 per cent renewable energy capacity in the national electricity supply mix by 2050 — a key pillar in the country's sustainable development agenda and a testament to its commitment to environmental sustainability and energy resource security.
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
What's holding up mandatory safety checks for power banks?
KUALA LUMPUR: Power banks sold in Malaysia are not subject to mandatory safety checks, says Sirim, following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing a power bank explosion. The government-owned industrial research and technology body said the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has yet to gazette power banks as products requiring Sirim certification. "The ministry has not mandated certification requirements for secondary battery products, including power banks," said Muhamad Kamal Sabran of Sirim Quality Assurance Services (QAS). Kamal, who heads Sirim QAS' Electrical and Electronics Certification and Inspection Section, said manufacturers and distributors could voluntarily apply for certification. Due to the absence of mandatory certification, there is no data on how many models have failed safety tests or have been withdrawn from the market. However, Kamal said, Sirim continues to offer safety testing based on international standards such as MS IEC 62133, which assesses battery design to prevent overheating and internal faults. Sirim also offers two certification schemes: Type 1b, which involves batch testing of each consignment, and Type 5, which includes factory audits and offers broader certification coverage. Kamal said safety assessments cover a wide range of risks, including electric shock, overcharging, energy surges, fire and heat hazards, mechanical failures, and chemical exposure. Certified power banks must include built-in protections against overcurrent, overvoltage and short circuits, and feature clear labelling of capacity, voltage, manufacturer and model details. He advised consumers to look for Sirim labels or QR verification codes, and to avoid buying uncertified devices, especially online or from unverified sellers. Kamal added that Sirim provides technical assistance to the ministry, Energy Commission and other authorities when needed. When contacted, a ministry spokesman said powerbanks were not regulated under any consumer safety regulation. "Our role is limited to handling consumer complaints, such as if a buyer is deceived or receives a defective product." The spokesman said that the 2018 guidelines on powerbanks were now obsolete, and that safety regulations for such devices came under the purview of agencies like Sirim and the Energy Commission. In 2017, then domestic trade and cost of living minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin announced plans for Sirim certification for all powerbanks. However, the plan was never realised.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NEM Rakyat quota increased by 100MW, total now 700MW
PUTRAJAYA: The quota for the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme under the domestic category, known as NEM Rakyat, has been increased by an additional 100 megawatts (MW), bringing the total quota allocated since the programme's inception in 2011 to 700MW. In a statement today, the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) said the additional quota is now open to all domestic users under Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) until June 30, or until the quota is fully subscribed — whichever comes first. PETRA said the move follows an overwhelming response from the public, which led to the exhaustion of the existing NEM Rakyat quota. 'In light of the strong interest, PETRA has decided to expand the NEM Rakyat quota to enable more domestic users to harness their rooftop spaces for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems,' the statement read. The latest guidelines for the NEM Rakyat programme can be accessed via the Energy Commission's website at while further details on the application process are available on the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia's website at The ministry also said that PETRA, together with the Energy Commission (ST) as the regulatory authority for the electricity supply industry, is currently reviewing new mechanisms and implementation methods for rooftop solar initiatives. The aim is to ensure that upcoming renewable energy (RE) initiatives are more inclusive, equitable and beneficial to all electricity consumers. 'As the lead agency driving the national energy transition agenda, PETRA remains committed to enhancing and expanding the implementation of rooftop solar initiatives as part of a broader effort to support Malaysia's energy transition aspirations,' PETRA said. It also reaffirmed Malaysia's goal of achieving 70 per cent renewable energy capacity in the national electricity supply mix by 2050 — a key pillar in the country's sustainable development agenda and a testament to its commitment to environmental sustainability and energy resource security.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NEM Rakyat quota increased by 100MW, total now 600MW
PUTRAJAYA: The quota for the Net Energy Metering (NEM) programme under the domestic category, known as NEM Rakyat, has been increased by an additional 100 megawatts (MW), bringing the total quota allocated since the programme's inception in 2011 to 600MW. In a statement today, the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) said the additional quota is now open to all domestic users under Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) until June 30, or until the quota is fully subscribed — whichever comes first. PETRA said the move follows an overwhelming response from the public, which led to the exhaustion of the existing NEM Rakyat quota. 'In light of the strong interest, PETRA has decided to expand the NEM Rakyat quota to enable more domestic users to harness their rooftop spaces for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems,' the statement read. The latest guidelines for the NEM Rakyat programme can be accessed via the Energy Commission's website at while further details on the application process are available on the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia's website at The ministry also said that PETRA, together with the Energy Commission (ST) as the regulatory authority for the electricity supply industry, is currently reviewing new mechanisms and implementation methods for rooftop solar initiatives. The aim is to ensure that upcoming renewable energy (RE) initiatives are more inclusive, equitable and beneficial to all electricity consumers. 'As the lead agency driving the national energy transition agenda, PETRA remains committed to enhancing and expanding the implementation of rooftop solar initiatives as part of a broader effort to support Malaysia's energy transition aspirations,' PETRA said. It also reaffirmed Malaysia's goal of achieving 70 per cent renewable energy capacity in the national electricity supply mix by 2050 — a key pillar in the country's sustainable development agenda and a testament to its commitment to environmental sustainability and energy resource security.
