How electricity is generated in Malaysia


ELECTRICITY output in Malaysia is generated primarily from burning limited fossil fuel resources such as oil, coal or natural gas that have huge consequences for the environment.

Natural gas production has steadily increased year on year, becoming one of our primary energy suppliers in 2012 at 38,648 kilotonne of oil equivalent (ktoe).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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