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The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia to lead ASEAN power grid implementation from 2025
KUCHING: Malaysia is poised to take a leading role in the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative, with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof confirming that implementation could begin as early as next year. The country's advanced infrastructure and existing cross-border electricity connections position it as a key player in the regional energy integration project. Fadillah, who also serves as Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, highlighted Malaysia's progress during the International Energy Week 2025. He noted that key decisions on the APG roadmap will be finalised at the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur this October. 'The roadmap has been presented and received agreement in principle. If all goes well, implementation will begin as early as next year, subject to endorsement by ASEAN leaders,' he said. Malaysia already has operational interconnections with Thailand, Laos, and Singapore in Peninsular Malaysia, while Sarawak is linked to West Kalimantan. Plans are underway to extend the grid to Sabah and eventually connect with the southern Philippines, creating a loop in Borneo. Fadillah emphasised the need for regulatory alignment among ASEAN member states to ensure seamless integration. The APG, launched in 1997, aims to fully interconnect the region's power infrastructure by 2045. – Bernama
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Roadmap for Asean Power Grid to be tabled in October, says Fadillah
Fadillah speaks during the fireside chat titled 'Malaysia's Role in Driving Regional Clean Energy Leadership'. KUCHING (July 15): The roadmap for the Asean Power Grid (APG) will be tabled at the 43rd Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) this October, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the roadmap was presented at the 43rd Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) held here last month, with all senior officials indicating their agreement. 'From that meeting, I received a report that all the senior officials have more or less agreed. So, it will be tabled during AMEM in October, which will help to plan out. Eventually, it will be tabled in November to the leaders of Asean. 'When it (42nd AMEM) was hosted by Laos at that particular time, I can see that it's very positive as far as Asean member states are concerned. 'So, hopefully, by the end of this year, we'll be able to come up with an Asean-coordinated roadmap. It will then be passed on to the Philippines who is going to chair next year. Implementation will start from there,' he said. He said this during a fireside chat titled Malaysia's Role in Driving Regional Clean Energy Leadership at International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre today. Speaking to reporters after, Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said the roadmap will be deliberated and endorsed by Asean energy ministers before being brought to the Asean Leaders' Meeting in November. 'Once endorsed, implementation will start next year. In the roadmap, every member state will have roles and functions,' he added. He said the discussions will also cover grid connection standards and how each country will carry out the plan domestically. He noted that Malaysia is already well-positioned as the nation has committed to increasing renewable energy production either through hydro, solar, gas, or bio-energy, but the grid system needs to be upgraded to account for the new energy coming in. Furthermore, Malaysia is already connected to Thailand, Laos and Singapore, while Sarawak has a grid connection with West Kalimantan. 'In Kalimantan, they have to upgrade the entire grid system. So that they will also be connected to Sabah. And eventually, there will be a loop in Borneo. 'And it will also be connected to the southern Philippines. Then we have undersea cable from Sarawak to Peninsular Malaysia. Eventually, also to Singapore.' Fadillah also said a feasibility study on an undersea cable connecting Sarawak to Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore has been completed but alignment details are still being finalised. 'We have also engaged with Indonesia. Indonesia has no objection for us to connect directly to Peninsular Malaysia, but they have some observations when it comes to the connection to Singapore. 'For Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, we have to thresh it out,' he said. Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting Asean power grid Fadillah lead
Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia Poised To Lead ASEAN Power Grid Implementation Next Year
KUCHING, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to play a pivotal role in the implementation of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) starting next year, with the country well-positioned to anchor the regional initiative aimed at integrating electricity transmission networks across Southeast Asia. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said key decisions regarding the APG roadmap were expected to be finalised at the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur this October, following encouraging progress made during the recent Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME). 'The roadmap has been presented and received agreement in principle. If all goes well, implementation will begin as early as next year, subject to endorsement by ASEAN leaders,' he told reporters when met at the International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 here today. Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister said Malaysia was already ahead in terms of infrastructure readiness and cross-border interconnection, placing it in a strong position to support the rollout of the regional grid. 'Our grid system needs to be upgraded, and the grid has to be connected between countries. In Semenanjung, we are already connected to Thailand, Laos and Singapore. 'In Sarawak, we are already connected to Kalimantan Barat and they have to upgrade the entire grid system, so that they'll also be connected to Sabah… then, eventually, there will be a loop in Borneo and it will also be connected to southern Philippines. 'We are already connected with Thailand and Singapore, and this gives us a strong advantage…. What we need now is regulatory alignment among member states,' he said. The APG, introduced in 1997, is a region-wide initiative to interconnect the electricity infrastructure among the bloc's 10 member countries, aiming to achieve fully integrated grid operation by 2045. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN Power Grid enhanced MOU, APAEC Phase 2 among agendas finalised at 43rd SOME
KUCHING: The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) marked a significant milestone today with representatives reaching consensus on several strategic agendas aimed at advancing the regional energy sector. Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli said the meeting had finalised major agendas, including the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) Enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the second phase of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) for 2026–2030. 'The APG MoU will serve as the main reference for implementing cross-border power grid projects and is expected to be signed by ASEAN member states during the ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur this October. 'Meanwhile, the APAEC will continue from Phase One, with an emphasis on clean energy transition, energy security, and comprehensive regional energy integration,' he told a press conference in conjunction with SOME today. Mad Zaidi said the meeting also agreed on the progress in the implementation of six energy priorities for 2025, which include establishing the Subsea Power Cable Development Framework, signing the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA) Successor Agreement, launching the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and introducing the Investment Platform for Buildings. Additionally, he said the meeting also ratified the finalisation of the Long-Term Renewable Energy Masterplan (LTRM), development of the ASEAN Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) framework, and the implementation framework for Nuclear Power Plants (NPP). All agreements reached at the SOME will be forwarded to AMEM slated for October, he said. On Malaysia's role in the regional energy transition, Mad Zaidi highlighted the country's strong potential to lead based on its robust policies and infrastructure capabilities. 'The launch of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), targeting 70 per cent renewable energy capacity by 2050, demonstrates Malaysia's serious commitment to the clean energy agenda,' he said. He also noted Malaysia's efforts to upgrade its electrical grid infrastructure, strengthen energy storage systems, and digitalise the power network, positioning it as an ideal candidate to drive regional renewable energy integration. 'With a conducive investment ecosystem, investor-friendly policies, and attractive fiscal incentives, Malaysia is poised not only to lead the transition but also to become ASEAN's premier destination for clean energy investment,' he remarked. Meanwhile, Mad Zaidi also said hosting SOME in Sarawak has had a positive impact on the state. 'The ASEAN delegation witnessed firsthand Sarawak's vast renewable energy potential, given its abundant natural resources and strong commitment to sustainable energy development. 'Sarawak is expected to play a crucial role in regional initiatives, particularly in hydropower and green energy development,' he concluded.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN Power Grid enhanced MOU, APAEC Phase 2 among agendas finalised
KUCHING: The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) marked a significant milestone today with representatives reaching consensus on several strategic agendas aimed at advancing the regional energy sector. Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli said the meeting had finalised major agendas, including the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) Enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the second phase of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) for 2026–2030. 'The APG MoU will serve as the main reference for implementing cross-border power grid projects and is expected to be signed by ASEAN member states during the ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur this October. 'Meanwhile, the APAEC will continue from Phase One, with an emphasis on clean energy transition, energy security, and comprehensive regional energy integration,' he told a press conference in conjunction with SOME today. Mad Zaidi said the meeting also agreed on the progress in the implementation of six energy priorities for 2025, which include establishing the Subsea Power Cable Development Framework, signing the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement (APSA) Successor Agreement, launching the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database, and introducing the Investment Platform for Buildings. Additionally, he said the meeting also ratified the finalisation of the Long-Term Renewable Energy Masterplan (LTRM), development of the ASEAN Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) framework, and the implementation framework for Nuclear Power Plants (NPP). All agreements reached at the SOME will be forwarded to AMEM slated for October, he said. On Malaysia's role in the regional energy transition, Mad Zaidi highlighted the country's strong potential to lead based on its robust policies and infrastructure capabilities. 'The launch of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), targeting 70 per cent renewable energy capacity by 2050, demonstrates Malaysia's serious commitment to the clean energy agenda,' he said. He also noted Malaysia's efforts to upgrade its electrical grid infrastructure, strengthen energy storage systems, and digitalise the power network, positioning it as an ideal candidate to drive regional renewable energy integration. 'With a conducive investment ecosystem, investor-friendly policies, and attractive fiscal incentives, Malaysia is poised not only to lead the transition but also to become ASEAN's premier destination for clean energy investment,' he remarked. Meanwhile, Mad Zaidi also said hosting SOME in Sarawak has had a positive impact on the state. 'The ASEAN delegation witnessed firsthand Sarawak's vast renewable energy potential, given its abundant natural resources and strong commitment to sustainable energy development. 'Sarawak is expected to play a crucial role in regional initiatives, particularly in hydropower and green energy development,' he concluded.
