Malaysia’s Octagon Consolidated Bhd, an industrial paints and inks company, is venturing into the renewable energy business with its recent purchase of a 55% stake in Green Energy and Technology Sdn Bhd (GET) for RM5 million. (US$1=RM3.8). “The acquisition will enhance the group’s earning capability,” said Octagon’s managing director and CEO, Mazlan Ali. “Octagon’s move…