Summary
- Schneider Electric Malaysia says rising investment is placing greater pressure on the country’s energy infrastructure.
- It proposes support for energy-efficiency upgrades, earlier infrastructure planning and industry-focused workforce training.
- Incentives should be linked to measurable energy and resource performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 16 — Malaysia’s Budget 2027 should prioritise energy efficiency, infrastructure readiness and skilled workers as data centres and advanced manufacturing drive electricity demand.
Schneider Electric Malaysia Country President Eugene Quah said he proposed accessible financing and targeted tax incentives to help businesses implement improvements identified.
Through energy audits, particularly for smaller companies. Quah also called for better demand forecasting and coordination among investors, utilities and regulators to prepare power infrastructure.
Before major projects begin operations. He said practical, employer-led training would be essential to equip technicians and engineers to operate increasingly digital and connected energy systems.
