Malaysia Secures 20 Recognitions, Including Eight Category Wins, At ASEAN Energy Awards 2026

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 – The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) extend its warmest congratulations to the Malaysian organisations that excelled at the ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA) 2026. Malaysia secured twenty (20) regional recognitions, comprising eight (8) Winners, seven (7) First Runners-Up and five (5) Second Runners-Up.

This represents an improvement over Malaysia's performance in 2025, when the country received 16 recognitions, including six category wins. The stronger performance in 2026 demonstrates the growing capabilities of Malaysian organisations in implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.

The recognitions were conferred under the ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Awards and the ASEAN Renewable Energy Project Awards. The Malaysian recipients were recognised for projects involving energy-efficient and green buildings, biogas, solar and micro-hydro, as well as emerging technologies such as green hydrogen, waste-to-energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Prior to stepping onto the regional stage at AEA 2026, these organisations were first recognised for their achievement at the national level through National Energy Awards.

The National Energy Awards (NEA) serves as Malaysia's platform for identifying and recognising organisations with the potential to compete at the ASEAN level. Selected NEA 2026 winners represented Malaysia at AEA 2026 and presented the country's sustainable energy achievements and best practices to the region.

PETRA regards this regional recognition as evidence of the ability of Malaysian industries, businesses and institutions to translate the country's energy transition objectives into practical solutions. It also demonstrates the value of cooperation among the Government, industry and other relevant stakeholders in strengthening Malaysia's energy ecosystem.

The ASEAN Energy Awards 2026 were presented in Manila, the Philippines, in conjunction with the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF).

Malaysia's performance at AEA 2026 supports the objectives of the National Energy Policy 2022–2040 and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) to develop a secure, sustainable and inclusive energy system while enhancing the country's long-term economic competitiveness.

These objectives will also be advanced through the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2.0 (NEEAP 2.0) for 2026–2035. The plan targets cumulative energy savings of 815,000 terajoule (TJ) over its 10-year implementation period and is expected to generate approximately RM85 billion in energy savings, attract RM36 billion in private investment and create around 29,000 employment opportunities.

Together with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024, NETR and NEEAP 2.0 provide the policy and regulatory foundation to accelerate energy efficiency, encourage investment and innovation, and enhance Malaysia's energy security and economic competitiveness.

PETRA, together with the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia and other relevant stakeholders, will continue to work with industry to increase the adoption of energy-efficient practices, expand renewable energy deployment, and facilitate innovation and investment in support of Malaysia's energy transition objectives.

PETRA once again congratulates all Malaysian recipients for their achievements and for representing the country with distinction at AEA 2026. Their success reflects the progress of Malaysia's energy sector and reinforces the country's contribution to a secure, resilient and sustainable energy future for Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region.

	SUB-CATEGORY	NAME OF PROJECT	RANK
	ASEAN Energy Efficiency & Conservation Best Practices Awards
	GREEN BUILDING AWARDS Category
1	Retrofitted Building	Susten Sdn. Bhd. - Gurney Paragon & Hunza Tower	1st Runner Up
2		IEN Consultants Sdn. Bhd. - Menara Great Eastern & Great Eastern Mall	2nd Runner Up
3	Tropical Building	Gamuda Land - Wetlands Arboretum Centre	Winner
4	New & Existing Building	Edgenta Mediserve Sdn. Bhd. - Hospital Cyberjaya	1st Runner Up
5	Small Green Building	Conevo Green Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. - Hwa Hin Office	2nd Runner Up
6	Large Green Building	Edgenta Mediserve Sdn. Bhd. - Hospital Cyberjaya	1st Runner Up
7		Pantai Bayu Indah Sdn. Bhd. - One Shell Square Miri	2nd Runner Up
8	Green Residential	TKCA Architects Sdn. Bhd. - The Spectrum House	Winner
9		BGreen Associates Sdn. Bhd. - 42 Danau Villa	1st Runner Up
10	Zero Energy Building	Conevo Green Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. - Hwa Hin Office	2nd Runner Up

	ASEAN Renewable Energy Project Awards
11	Off-Grid Power	TNB GSparx Sdn.Bhd. - Lighting Lives Beyond the Grid: Stand Alone Solar PV-Battery Electrification Empowering Indigenous Community Resilience	2nd Runner Up
12	Off-Grid Thermal	SD Guthrie Renewable Energy Sdn. Bhd. - SDG's Pioneering Co-Firing Biogas Plant Utilising Palm Oil Mill Effluent from Lavang Oil Mill to Improve Boiler Efficiency, Deliver Sustainable Thermal Energy and Enhance Biomass Fuel Usage	1st Runner Up
13	On-Grid Utility Scale	Cenergi FJP - Malaysia's Biggest POME-Based Biogas Plant Integrating Sustainable Practices with Engineering Impact	Winner
14	On-Grid Small Scale	TONIBUNG - Walou Micro: Hydro Solar Hybrid Small Scale, Community Based Renewable Energy Project	Winner
15	On-Grid Self Consumption	IOI Bio-Energy Sdn. Bhd. - Maximising Green Energy Generation	1st Runner Up
16	Biofuel	Johor Plantation Group Berhad - Palm to Pipeline: Biomethane – Empowering the Nation with Green Gas	1st Runner Up
17	Special Submission - Waste to Energy	Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd. - Waste to Energy Integration at Langat RSTP: Advancing Carbon Reduction through Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Recovery	Winner
18	Special Submission - Green Hydrogen	Sarawak Energy Berhad - PowerCube Solar Hydrogen System – Containerised Solar Hydrogen Project, Rumah Bangau, Song	Winner
19	Special Submission - RE Enabler Technology	N.U.R. Power Sdn. Bhd. - Accelerating the Net-Zero Transition: Advancing Renewable Penetration in Industrial Parks Through Smart Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Microgrid Integration at NUR Power's West Substation in Kulim Hi-Tech Park	Winner
20	National Strategic Excellence	GLT BP Power Sdn. Bhd. - GLT BP Power Centralised Biogas Hub – Malaysia's First Integrated Multi-Mill POME-to Power Facility	Winner

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Recognition in the Woman Entrepreneur category honours a 17-year journey building Asia Pacific’s first global newswire – and the first founded by a woman – giving Asian brands a voice on the world stage

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2026 – Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, has been named one of 12 Top Nominees for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 Malaysia awards, in the Woman Entrepreneur category. This year's programme, the 25th in Malaysia, drew a record number of nominations.

Media OutReach Newswire Founder & CEO Jennifer Kok, Top Nominee for the EY Entrepreneur Of the Year 2026 Malaysia awards, in the Woman Entrepreneur category

Since its launch in 2002, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Malaysia has recognised more than 350 entrepreneurs, as part of a global programme held in more than 60 countries and jurisdictions. An independent panel of judges assesses nominees against four pillars: entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 1 December 2026.

A 17-year entrepreneurial journey

Entrepreneurial spirit that built Asia's first global newswire
Jennifer founded Media OutReach Newswire in 2009 to build what the industry lacked – a global newswire born in Asia – becoming the first woman to found a global newswire, and has continued to redefine the PR industry through industry-first innovations, from the digital era to the age of AI.

Purpose that turns business success into shared opportunity
Her mission since day one has been to help Asian brands authentically build their reputation in global markets, leading with a social enterprise mindset that creates opportunity for clients, the PR community and her team. Giving back has always been close to her heart. She provides pro bono press release distribution to help NGOs and community initiatives amplify their impact, while supporting children, marginalised communities and animal welfare.

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Media OutReach Newswire's next phase of growth is anchored in three pillars: AI innovation, people and social impact. The company uses AI to innovate its services and workflows for clients and staff, invests in its team, and funds community projects for children and animals.

"Seventeen years ago, I set out to build Asia Pacific's first global newswire so that Asian brands could tell their stories to the world," said Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire.

"To be named a Top Nominee in the award's 25th year in Malaysia is an honour I share with our team, media partners and clients. Entrepreneurship, to me, has never been just about business. It is about creating opportunities, empowering the PR industry, investing in people and using what you build to help others succeed. Our vision is to help Asian brands to achieve global communications success."

Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Steven Sim Chee Keong (eighth from right) with Top Nominees for the EY Entrepreneur Of the Year 2026 Malaysia awards

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