Its CEO, Siti Safinah Salleh, said the strong reliance on domestic gas meant the impact of rising global prices from tensions in the Middle East would not be as severe as in countries heavily dependent on imports.
“For electricity generation in Malaysia, most of the natural gas used comes from domestic sources. Therefore, any increase is not too significant,” she told a press conference at the commission’s headquarters here today.
However, she said the country still faced exposure because less than 20% of the gas used for power generation is imported, mainly from Australia.
She encouraged households to adopt energy-saving practices to mitigate the impact of rising global fuel prices, including reducing electricity consumption and investing in more energy-efficient appliances.
Presenting the commission’s annual regulatory review, Siti Safinah said electricity demand in Malaysia continued to grow in 2025, rising to 143,973 GWh from 141,738 GWh in 2024, driven by economic expansion, industrial activity, and increased electrification.
She said safety performance in the energy sector improved last year, with electrical accidents declining to 42 cases from 49 in 2024, while pipe gas accidents dropped from two cases to zero.
Where safety is concerned, the commission regulates the distribution level of piped gas, not the safety aspects of transmission-level pipelines.
“This clarification is important as today marks one year since the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion,” she said.
“The safety of gas transmission pipelines falls under the purview of the occupational safety and health department. As such, these figures refer specifically to piped gas distribution.”
She also raised concerns over unsafe installation of electric vehicle charging systems, particularly in residential areas, stressing the need for qualified personnel.
“There have been incidents linked to installations not carried out by competent persons. While we encourage EV adoption, it is important that chargers are installed safely by certified individuals,” she said.