Energy security, affordability woes


Malaysian Gas Association president, Abdul Aziz Othman said even though the region has achieved more than 90% electricity penetration, about 60 million people still lacked access to electricity.

KUALA LUMPUR: The South-East Asian region continues to face challenges in finding a balance between energy security, affordability and sustainability, as the need to expand clean and reliable energy access in the region remains critically important, Bernama reported

Malaysian Gas Association president, Abdul Aziz Othman said even though the region has achieved more than 90% electricity penetration, about 60 million people still lacked access to electricity.

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