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Malaysia expects to need 9 GW of gas-fired power by 2032

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Malaysia expects to need about 9 GW of gas-fired power capacity by 2032.
  • Rising electricity demand is driving the projected requirement as the country gradually moves away from coal generation.
  • Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the additional capacity must be managed carefully to maintain adequate electricity supplies.

Malaysia expects to need about 9 gigawatts of gas-fired power capacity by 2032 as electricity demand continues to rise.

The projection comes as the country gradually phases out coal-based generation. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the additional generating capacity would need careful management.

He said that approach would help ensure electricity supplies remain sufficient as Malaysia’s power needs grow.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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