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[Column] Malaysia's Large-Scale Solar Power Plant (LSS) to require battery energy storage (BESS) installation from next bidding – Read about the impact on investment and M&A practices
✅ Roughly speaking 🌞, fundamental conditions change for the next LSS bidding: In order to improve grid reliability, a policy has been indicated ♻️ that the installation of BESS (battery energy storage system) in large-scale solar power generation projects will be a mandatory requirement Disposal regulations directly related to the exit strategy: EPC matters... -
[Column Writing] [ESG Strategies for Business] Part 26: CREAM, a Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism
Our CEO Mitsuru Misawa's article "ESG Strategies for Business: Vol. 26 CREAM, a Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism" was published in the Malaysian edition of Jiji News (published November 26, 2025). This article discusses the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism in Malaysia... -
[Column] Latest trends in the Malaysian M&A market in November 2025
✅ In brief: 🏦 Acquisitions and restructuring in finance and asset management are accelerating. 🌏 IPOs and foreign capital inflows are booming in growth sectors (renewable energy, semiconductors, healthcare). ⚖️ Risks of cross-border contracts are becoming apparent, and the ability to respond is key to business continuity. 🔄 Cross-regional capital restructuring continues within Southeast Asia. Introduction This time,... -
[Column] Seven pitfalls to face in cross-border M&A
✅ In short: 🌏 The most difficult part of cross-border M&A is the post-signing integration phase. ⚠️ Underestimating cultural, regulatory, and human resource barriers increases the risk of failure. 🤝 Thorough mutual understanding before signing and careful integration support after the deal are key to success. 📊 Comprehensive due diligence, including not only financial due diligence but also cultural due diligence... -
[Column] Malaysian M&A restructuring set to be triggered by introduction of carbon tax in 2026
👉 In a nutshell:✅ Malaysia will introduce its first full-scale carbon tax in 2026.✅ The value of high-carbon-emitting companies will decline, accelerating the restructuring of the M&A market.✅ Carbon risk assessment will become a mandatory item in due diligence and contract clauses.✅ Acquisitions of renewable energy and energy-saving technology companies... -
[Column Writing] 【ESG Strategies Useful for Business】The 25th Green Power System
Attorney Mitsuru Misawa's article "ESG Strategies for Business: Part 25: Green Power System" was published in the Malaysian edition of Jiji News (published October 22, 2025). This article explains Malaysia's green power system. If you are interested, please... -
[Column Writing] 【ESG Strategies for Business】Lesson 24: Current Status and Future Prospects of Carbon Credits in Malaysia (4)
Attorney Mitsuru Misawa's article, "ESG Strategies for Business: Part 24: The Current State and Future Prospects of Carbon Credits in Malaysia (4)," was published in the Malaysian edition of Jiji News (September 24, 2025). This article discusses Malaysia's emissions trading system and... -
[Column Writing] 【ESG Strategies for Business】Lesson 23: Current Status and Future Prospects of Carbon Credits in Malaysia (3)
Attorney Mitsuru Misawa's article, "ESG Strategies for Business: Part 23: Current Status and Future Prospects of Carbon Credits in Malaysia (3)," was published in the Malaysian edition of Jiji Sokuho (August 27, 2025). This article discusses the upcoming JCM (The Joint Credit Mechanism)... -
[Column Writing] 【ESG Strategies for Business 】22nd Annual Report: Current Status and Future Prospects of Carbon Credit in Malaysia (2)
The Malaysian edition of the Current Affairs Bulletin (published July 23, 2025) published my contribution, "【ESG Strategies for Business】 Part 22: Current Status and Future Prospects of Carbon Credit in Malaysia (2)." In this article, we will discuss Malaysian carbon credit exchange Bursa...
