Other Services – Utilities

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

In 2021, the sub-sector registered RM9.6 billion approved investments, all from domestic sources. Despite lowered-down approvals of 10.7 per cent, the sub-sector emerged as the fourth largest contributor to approved investments in the services sector.

Efforts have been put into place by the Government to ensure the long-term sustainability of the energy and water sector through continuous investment in trailblazing infrastructure and technology deployment. Good governance is the decisive factor in harnessing renewable energies and energy storage technologies.

The Government has outlined targets in the Green Technology Master Plan (2017-2030) for green technology development to create a low-carbon and resource-efficient nation. The utilities sub-sector is expected to expand by 6.7 per cent in 2022 following higher electricity usage by industrial and commercial segments.