Energy Commission: The Selected Shortlisted Bidders are...

In May 2020, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) via the Energy Commission (EC) opened a competitive bidding process for Large Scale Solar (LSS) programme by Malaysia Electricity Industry to Attract Renewable Energy Investment (LSS@MenTARI).

Why this LSS project hogging the limelight since then?

Under LSS@MenTARI, some 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar quota will be offered through the bidding process, and is open to fully-owned local companies or with at least 75% local shareholding for companies listed on Bursa Malaysia.

The quota offered this time is the biggest under the LSS programme:

1. LSS-1 370MW
2. LSS-2 520MW
3. LSS-3 500MW
4. LSS@MenTARI is 1,000MW

However, the Ministry had set the maximum bidding capacity from each developer at 50MW compared with 100MW previously to give more opportunities for industry players to participate in the bidding process.

And, this round it was being offered in two packages:

1. First package
   ~ total quota offered is 500MW
   ~ the capacity range offered is between 10MW and less than 30MW
   
   
2. Second package
   ~ total quota offered is 500MW
   ~ the capacity range offered is between 30MW and 50MW

The Shortlisted Bidders are... (updated on 12 March 2021)

[Maybank2u] Compulsory to use Secure2u starting 15 March 2021?

This is a new thing for Maybank2u users, but many of us just ignored this function by sticking to the old method of receiving SMS tac number. True? Very soon, the SMS method will be phased out by Maybank mainly for better security reason. Hey, it's time to change to Secure2u method!

According to an important announcement made by Maybank, users will be required to utilise Secure2u to authorise Bill Payments and Interbank Giro (IBG) transfers of any amount on Maybank2u effective 15 March 2021.

What is Secure2u?

What? TradingView also on SC's Investor Alert List?

Please take note, we're not promoting TradingView or whatever. This post is purely sharing the latest updates for our financial related readers here. Either side can have your own opinion and there is no right or wrong here. We strive to provide valuable info to all of you.

First, who is TradingView?

What should you know before performing BigPay cash top up at 7-Eleven?

In case you haven’t heard, you can now top up your BigPay account with cash at all 2,400 7-Eleven outlets nationwide! Yes. It's cash top up! And, it was like suddenly we have 2,400 places in the country to top up our BigPay now. How?

 

Topping up your account with cash is super simple. Just go to a 7-Eleven, open your BigPay app and follow these steps:

MyDIGITAL ~ What does this mean to Malaysia?

The global economy, Malaysia included, continues to endure the severe challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This black swan event has affected Malaysians of every ethnicity and social strata as well as workers in both the public and private sectors. Whole industries faced upheavals, and many of our day-to-day interactions are now conducted virtually.

To ensure that no Malaysian is left behind to catch the wave of digitalisation, the time has come for the Government to lay the foundations for the country’s transformation towards an advanced digital economy. This foundation means building the infrastructure, facilitating innovation and creating an ecosystem for all of us to contribute to bring forth higher standards of living, the fruits of which will be enjoyed by all Malaysians.

What is MyDIGITAL?