KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government, through the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra), has recorded significant achievements in strengthening the country’s water and energy sectors over the 2024-2025 period. In a Facebook post, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this progress was achieved through strategic collaboration among multiple agencies and has contributed to...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government spent over RM10mil each year on the Aidilfitri Madani celebrations held across seven states in 2024 and 2025, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. In a parliamentary written reply dated Aug 5, Fadillah said the 2024 celebrations cost RM10,050,196.66 in total — averaging RM1.43mil per state — while the...
KUCHING: The Asean Power Grid (APG) initiative will improve power connectivity and energy security across the region, says Datuk Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said an enhanced memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the APG was set to be signed at the Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting in Kuala Lumpur in October, along with the formal...
PETALING JAYA: Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is expected to receive an allocation for his constituency following the government's willingness to consider his request. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that Syed Saddiq had agreed in principle to several conditions set by the government and submitted an official letter requesting...
KUALA LUMPUR: The announcement made by Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) about the electricity tariff does not reflect the full decision of the government, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. "What was announced by TNB does not reflect the full decision of the government because, at that time, the new tariff schedule had not been finalised, even though...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) has assured that the government will carefully deliberate before making any decisions to embark on nuclear power development, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He noted that nuclear power is among the clean energy sources that could meet the expected surge in electricity demand,...
All benefits, trips, and bonuses for government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) must now receive ministerial approval, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said this is a mandatory requirement under a new policy decided by the Cabinet. “Usually, the Cabinet oversees these aspects only for ministries, departments, and agencies. However, now all...
KUALA LUMPUR: Collaboration with industry players and the private sector is crucial for Malaysia to regain its status as an "Asian Tiger", says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic). The Deputy Prime Minister said for Malaysia to lead the region's economy, industry players must continue to strive to stay ahead of the competition by conducting business activities...
PUTRAJAYA: The draft memorandum of understanding on allocation distribution to Opposition MPs has been finalised and is now ready for submission, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said that he had instructed the draft to be delivered to Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, the Perikatan Nasional chief whip. "I will forward the draft agreement to...
KUALA LUMPUR: Climate finance is crucial for meeting ambitious targets and fostering positive change, thereby ensuring a more sustainable and equitable future, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister, who also serves as Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said Malaysia welcomes international partnerships and investments supporting the country's energy transition and broader climate...
