Energy Security: Can Malaysia Keep The Lights On?

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. P. Geol. Gs. Ts. Dr. Rohayu Binti Che Omar, Director of the Institute of Energy Infrastructure (IEI), and her research team on two significant milestones for the Bio-VegeGrout: Self-Sustaining Ground Stabilisation System (VG3S).

The National Energy Centre (NEC) at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) hosted the annual RERO Annual Championship (RAC) 2026 from 11 to 12 August 2026. Organised by Cytron Technologies Malaysia and the Penang State Education Department, in collaboration with UNITEN and the Mobile Robotics Club (MRC), the national-level event brought together student innovators from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across Malaysia.

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), in collaboration with the Korean Society of Clean Technology (KSCT), successfully organised the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Energy, Infrastructure and Environment – Clean Technology (ICSEIE-CT 2026) from 11 to 14 August 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Held under the theme “Harnessing Innovation: Clean Technology Pathways towards Sustainable Energy and Environment,” the conference attracted more than 300 researchers, academics, industry professionals and policymakers, with international delegates comprising approximately one-third of the participants.

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) hosted the Tan Sri Leo Moggie 7th Lecture Series 2026 on 6 August 2026 at the National Energy Centre (NEC), UNITEN. Held under the Tan Sri Leo Moggie Distinguished Chair in Energy Informatics, in collaboration with the Institute of Informatics and Computing in Energy (IICE), the lecture series provides a platform for distinguished leaders, industry representatives and the academic community to exchange perspectives on the evolving energy landscape.

A Successful Wrap-Up to Karnival Jom Masuk UNITEN 2026. On 18 and 19 July 2026, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) successfully hosted another Open Day, this time with a special twist through Karnival Jom Masuk UNITEN.

The strategic relationship between members of the Alliance of Government-Linked Universities (GLU) continues to be strengthened through the organization of the GLU Friendly Pickleball Tournament 2026 which was successfully held at Pickledoh @ UNITEN on 4 July 2026.

UNITEN proudly continued its honorable legacy by hosting the Tan Sri Leo Moggie 6th Lecture Series 2026 titled "Beneath the Surface: AI, The Earth and Our Energy Future" on 24 June 2026 at the National Energy Centre (NEC), UNITEN.

A UNITEN delegation successfully completed the first Factory Acceptance Test (FAT 1) for the Feasibility and Adaptation of Wave Energy Technology for Malaysia (FARM) project in Qingdao, China, from 11 to 15 June 2026.

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) reaffirmed its commitment to international scientific advancement through its active participation in the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) international research framework.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad's flagship event, The Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26), was held from 3 to 5 June 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Themed "Energy & AI: The Synergy for Energy Transition," it drew over 4,000 delegates, more than 80 speakers and 40 strategic partners.

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) further solidifies its position as a premier institution for producing high-caliber, industry-ready graduates as Anis Syafiqah Rizaludin, a final-year Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) (Honours) student, was officially appointed as a GRADUAN Student Ambassador for 2026.

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) officially welcomed new students for the June 2026 intake during its Oath-Taking Ceremony, marking the beginning of an exciting academic journey filled with opportunities for growth, discovery and achievement.