National grid readiness crucial to ensuring Malaysia's economic certainty: TNB chief
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd has given top priority to strengthening the national grid, fully recognising that grid readiness is crucial to ensuring Malaysia’s economic certainty and fulfil the nation’s energy and industrial objectives.
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has made grid reinforcement a top priority, understanding that a robust national grid is vital for Malaysia's economic stability and fulfillment of its energy and industrial goals. TNB's president and CEO, Datuk Seri Ir. Shamsul Ahmad, highlighted that Malaysia's energy and industrial ambitions can only progress as swiftly as the supporting grid infrastructure.
He emphasized TNB's commitment to the 'grid-first' strategy, which involves planning and expanding the national network ahead of anticipated demand. At the Clean Energy Transition Asia (CETA) 2026 event, Shamsul announced that TNB is investing around RM43 billion in network capital expenditure over Regulatory Period 4 (RP4), from 2025 to 2027, to strengthen the national grid.
This investment aims to ensure the reliability and security of electricity supply while preparing for the nation's increasing energy needs. A more resilient grid also allows TNB to support new economic opportunities, including digitalisation and industrial growth, through initiatives like the Green Lane Pathway, which accelerates grid connections for eligible data centres without compromising supply reliability or engineering standards.
TNB's investments in grid readiness not only bolster the nation's position within the ASEAN Power Grid but also contribute to greater regional energy security, connectivity, and collaboration. By investing ahead of the curve, Shamsul asserts that TNB is actively catalyzing new investment and long-term national progress.
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