High global coal prices putting pressure on Malaysia's power sector


KUALA LUMPUR: Coal is one of the major sources of energy used for generating electricity worldwide. Being fully imported into Malaysia, this commodity plays a large role in the nation’s energy scheme.

With global coal prices rising steadily, this puts pressure on the power generation industry in the country.

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