Malaysia Electric Power Sector Report 2025-2026

There are three geographical markets in Malaysia's electric power sector: Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah (including Labuan), and Sarawak. The primary utility provider in Peninsular Malaysia is Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), while its counterparts in Sabah and Sarawak are Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) and Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), respectively. In 2024, natural gas and coal accounted for almost three-quarters of Malaysia's installed capacity but the government has revised its energy transition plans and now pursues a more ambitious target. Malaysia's emergence as a regional data centre hub is driving demand for electricity up. According to estimates, the increase in electricity demand generated by data centres alone would amount to 7.7GW by 2030. A spike in demand on this scale would come to about 38% of Peninsular Malaysia's current installed capacity.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Energy and utilities" sector for Malaysia. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Energy and utilities" sector in Malaysia
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Malaysia
• Ascertain Malaysia’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Malaysia.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors