Malaysia ready to assist Singapore in Linggiu Dam solar project, says Fadillah
SINGAPORE: Malaysia is prepared to assist Singapore in facilitating the implementation of a 300-megawatt (MW) renewable energy supply project involving floating solar photovoltaic systems at the Linggiu Dam in Johor, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
MALAYSIA has pledged to support Singapore's 300-megawatt (MW) renewable energy project at the Linggiu Dam in Johor, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The agreement was reached during a bilateral meeting with Singapore's Energy and Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Tan See Leng, at Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026.
Fadillah, who doubles as energy transition and water transformation minister, also mentioned plans to bolster cooperation between the two nations in the energy sector. In August, Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) had granted conditional approval to Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd for the renewable energy import project. Additionally, Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to move forward with an electricity subsea interconnector project, following their Joint Development Agreement in October 2025.
Fadillah emphasized the importance of energy security in mitigating geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and rising electricity demand, attributing this to technology and financing advancements. He also discussed the role of governments in fostering investment and clean energy adoption, signing MoUs with international energy industry leaders, and presenting conditional approval for the Vietnam-Malaysia-Singapore electricity interconnection project.
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