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Other Services – Utilities

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.

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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MIDA provides comprehensive support to your business as you consider the competitive and comparative advantages Malaysia has to offer for your investment. Explore our dedicated resources, wide range of facilities or consultation services to assist you in expanding your operations here.
Find out more about the policies, incentives and facilities in the utilities sub-sector.
Explore further information at the website of the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA)
Explore further information at the website of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KETSA)
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