Summary
- TNB urges major investment in power generation and infrastructure.
- RM43 billion allocated for grid upgrades from 2025 to 2027.
- Solar energy, battery storage and hydrogen-ready plants prioritised.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 16 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has called for substantial investment in electricity generation and grid modernisation to meet Malaysia’s growing energy demand.
While maintaining reliable and affordable power supplies. Speaking at the Youth Economic Forum 2026, TNB senior executive Muhamad Nazri Pazil highlighted plans.
To expand solar generation, energy storage and hydrogen-ready power plants. TNB has allocated approximately RM43 billion for grid upgrades between 2025 and 2027.
To support renewable energy integration and rising electricity consumption. As of 2025, renewable energy accounted for 26.5% of TNB’s generation capacity, representing 4,303 megawatts.
