More energy: Ongkili (middle) being briefed on the plans for the ongoing Tanjung Bin Energy project development by the ministry’s chief secretary Datuk Loo Took Gee (third from left). Looking on are Malakoff Corp Bhd group managing director Datuk Seri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh (second from right), Energy Commission chief executive director Datuk Ahmad Fauzi Hasan (far right) along with Malakoff staff.
PONTIAN: The commissioning of new power plants between now and 2021 is expected to not only meet the surge in demand for power supply but also to strengthen the country’s reserve margin for electricity.
Energy, Green Technology, and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili said that the country’s reserve margin, which stood at 25% last year, would be able to help with any possible power supply shortage this year.
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