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Other Services – Utilities

Utilities

The utilities sub-sector comprises energy and water utilities services. Energy services encompass power generation, transmission, and electricity distribution by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Sarawak Energy and Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. (SESB). Water utilities services covers those provided by Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) and
Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB).

 

Government spending supported the sub-sector under Budget 2022, with RM485 million for infrastructure improvement projects such as rural electricity supply, and RM382 million for rural and alternative water supply, and other rural infrastructure development in remote areas, in Sarawak and Sabah that aims to reduce the urban-rural development gap nationwide. As a result, 2022 recorded a tremendous increment of investment in the water services industry compared to 2021.

 

The utility sector’s 2023 outlook is positive, thanks to regulated assets supporting power and gas companies. TNB’s RM20 billion annual investment for RE aims for net-zero carbon by 2050. Operating thermal and hydroelectric plants, the national utility balance’s reliability, socio-economics, and environmental concerns. It’s already progressing by shutting down a 1,400 MW coal plant in Selangor before its 2029 schedule.

RM11.4 bil

Total Approved Investments in 2022

For more statistics, please click here.

Targets in the Energy Sector

Renewable Energy (RE)

202020252030

20%

RE mix (installed capacity)

23%

RE mix (installed capacity)

30%

RE mix (installed capacity)

Energy Efficiency

20252030

10%

Reduction in electricity
consumption

15%

Reduction in electricity
consumption

Source: Green Technology Master Plan (2017-2030)

Targets in the Water Sector

Integrated River Basin Management

20252030

10%

(Freshwater abstraction rate)

15%

(Freshwater abstraction rate)

Water Treatment and Distribution Technology

20252030

25%

Non-Revenue Water

20%

Non-Revenue Water

Water Harvesting Technology

60%

towns in Malaysia to be installed
with Rainwater Harvesting Systems

Wastewater Treatment

2030

100%

sludge to be recycled

33%

treated effluent to be recycled

Source: Green Technology Master Plan (2017-2030)

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Find out more about the policies, incentives and facilities in the utilities sub-sector.
Explore further information at the website of the Ministry Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA)
Explore further information at the website of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRECC)
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