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Free Malaysia Today
10 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Cross-border energy projects among topics discussed at Asean officials' meeting
The 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy in Kuching, Sarawak, convenes senior energy officials from all member states, with a delegate from Timor-Leste participating as an observer. PETALING JAYA : The latest developments on the implementation of cross-border interconnection projects under the Asean Power Grid initiative were among the main topics discussed at the 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) in Kuching, Sarawak. The ongoing meeting, which began yesterday and ends tomorrow, is organised by the energy transition and water transformation ministry (Petra) and chaired by the ministry's secretary-general, Mad Zaidi Karli. 'The meeting also discussed current progress in multilateral energy trade under the Laos–Thailand–Malaysia–Singapore power integration project. 'Topics related to energy transition policies were also highlighted, including the scaling up of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, the potential of nuclear energy and the coordination of regional energy policies,' Petra said in a statement today. Other items for discussion on the agenda include a review of progress under the Asean Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II 2021–2025 and discussions on the development of the forthcoming APAEC 2026–2030. The meeting convenes senior energy officials from all Asean member states, with a delegate from Timor-Leste participating as an observer. 'The meeting also serves as a platform for member states to acknowledge the accession of Timor-Leste as a full member of Asean,' Petra said. The ministry added that initial preparations for the upcoming Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting, scheduled to take place in October, were also among the key topics of discussion. 'The strong cooperation established among all stakeholders places the region on a solid path toward a sustainable energy future, while also contributing to shared prosperity,' Petra said.
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Asean energy meeting to focus on regional power grid, subsea cable framework
The 43rd Asean Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy, which is being held in Kuching, aims to align regional energy strategies and strengthen cooperation on shared priorities. KUCHING : The 43rd Asean Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy began today with two key priorities: renewing the Asean Power Grid (APG) memorandum of understanding and establishing a framework for subsea power cable projects. Energy transition and water transformation ministry (Petra) secretary-general Mad Zaidi Karli said the updated APG MoU was crucial for improving electricity connectivity across Asean and strengthening regional energy security. The meeting will also review draft guidelines for subsea cable initiatives, such as linking Sarawak's hydropower to high-demand areas in Southeast Asia. This year's theme, 'Powering Asean: Bridging Boundaries, Building Prosperity', reflects the goal of fostering stronger regional cooperation through energy integration. About 250 participants, including senior energy officials and representatives from the Asean Secretariat and Asean Centre for Energy, are attending the three-day meeting. The discussions will help set the stage for the 43rd Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur this September. Negotiations on the revised APG MoU are expected to conclude with its signing at AMEM. Plans for a new regional subsea cable network – agreed to by Asean leaders last year – are also on the agenda. This follows the decommissioning of a previous system linking Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, which was completed in 1983. Hosted by Petra as part of Malaysia's Asean chairmanship, the meeting includes all 10 Asean member states, with Timor-Leste as an observer. Dialogue partners such as China, Japan, South Korea, the US, and Russia, along with global energy agencies, are also participating. The agenda includes reviewing the Asean Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC), preparing decisions for the upcoming ministerial meeting, and advancing discussions on: The Asean Power Grid Regional energy security Renewable energy financing Energy transition funding Grid integration Finalising the APAEC policy document Endorsing the Asean Petroleum Security Agreement The meeting also aims to align regional energy strategies and strengthen cooperation on shared priorities.
