Malaysia's Solar Expansion Accelerates with LSS5 Program Boost

Malaysia is accelerating its solar growth with the Large Scale Solar 5 (LSS5) program, aiming for 70% renewable energy capacity and carbon neutrality by 2050. Founder Group Limited announced a US$8.6 million contract for a 9.5 MW solar facility, reinforcing the nation's commitment to clean energy. Delta Electronics (Thailand) rose 9.8%, while Hanwha Solutions fell 19.1%. Equinor, Tesla, and Chevron traded at NOK392.20, $385.95, and $205.15, respectively.