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CONTENTS

03 CORPORATE INFORMATION 70 Renegotiation Of The Power Purchasing Agreements


(PPA)
04 About The Energy Commission 70 Ring-Fencing The Grid System Operators And Single
04 Functions Of The Energy Commission Buyer
06 Members Of The Energy Commission 71 Preparation Of A Separate Activity Based Regulatory
08 Committees And Meetings Account
10 Senior Management
12 Organisational Structure 73 ENSURING EFFICIENT AND SAFE ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
16 CHAIRMANS MESSAGE
20 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORT 74 Enforcing The Efficient Management Of Electrical
24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Energy Regulations 2008
30 ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE REPORT 74 Energy Efficiency Standards And Labelling
75 Incentives For Energy Efficient And Renewable Energy
31 ENSURING DEPENDABLE, EFFICIENT AND Products
AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY 75 Energy Efficiency Activities
76 National Electricity Intensity
32 Electricity Supply And Demand Status 77 Developments In Electrical Safety
39 Electricity Supply System Performance
47 Status And Developments In The Supply Of Gas 79 ENSURING LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Through Pipelines
48 Service Quality And Safety Of The Supply Of Gas 80 Licensing And Certification Activities
Through Pipelines 93 Monitoring And Enforcement Activities
50 Price Trend Report on World Fuel Price Trends
51 Natural Gas Tariff And Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) 101 PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF CONSUMERS
Prices
51 Study On The Electricity And Gas Tariff Structure For 102 Reviewing TNBs Standard Of Service
Peninsular Malaysia And Sabah 102 Addressing Complaints On Utility Services
103 Dialogue Between ST And TNB
53 ENSURING SECURE ENERGY SUPPLY 104 Activities To Enhance Public Awareness

54 Electricty Supply Plan For Peninsular Malaysia 109 DEVELOPING A STRONG POLICY FRAMEWORK
56 Electricity Supply Plan For Sabah
58 Progress Of Energy Generation Projects 110 National Energy Information
60 Gas Supply To The Energy Generation Sector 111 International Involvement In The Preparation Of
60 Feasibility Study On The Piped Gas Supply System In National Energy Statistics
Sabah 113 Amending The Electricity Regulations 1994 To Comply
61 Coal Supply For The Energy Generation Sector With The AHEEERR Agreement
62 Hydro Supply For The Energy Generation Sector 113 Electrical Power Quality Baseline Study In Peninsula
63 Extending The Lifespan Of Current Plants Malaysia
63 Development Of Renewable Energy Sources 114 New Mechanism On Applicable Coal Price
65 Development Of Nuclear Energy 114 Study On Developing Incentive Based Regulation
65 Malaysian Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) (IBR)
Project
65 ASEAN Collaboration Interconnection Projects 115 ENHANCING ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

67 ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 116 Amendments To The Energy Commission Act 2011
TRANSPARENT AND COMPETITIVE ENERGY INDUSTRY 117 Organisational Restructuring
117 Developing Employee Capabilities
68 Implementation Of A Bidding Process For Generation 118 Developing Online Applications
Projects 120 Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
69 Launch Of The Grid Code And Distribution Code For
Peninsula Malaysia 121 MOVING FORWARD
69 Study On The Sabah Grid System And Drafting Of The 122 ST Transformation Plan
Grid Code
69 Energy Consultative Panel (PPT) 125 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Tilting Faade
The tilting faade (exterior of the ST Diamond Building) allows self shading for the lower floors, protection from
direct sun rays into the building and a smaller building footprint, resulting in a larger area for landscaping
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CORPORATE INFORMATION

04 ABOUT THE ENERGY COMMISSION


04 FUNCTIONS OF THE ENERGY COMMISSION
06 MEMBERS OF THE ENERGY COMMISSION
08 COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS
10 SENIOR MANAGEMENT
12 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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ABOUT THE ENERGY COMMISSION

The Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga - ST) is a Electricity Supply Act 1990 (Amendment) 2001
statutory body established on May 1, 2001 under the Gas Supply Act 1993 (Amendment) 2001
Energy Commission Act 2001. It assumed all the functions of Licensee Supply Regulations 1990 (Amendment) 2002
the Department of Electricity and Gas Supply that regulated Electricity Regulations 1994 (Amendment) 2003
the electricity and piped gas supply industries in Peninsular Gas Supply Regulations 1997 (Amendment) 2000
Malaysia and Sabah. ST was established to enhance the Electricity Supply (Compounding of Offences)
effectiveness of the regulatory function in this sector and Regulations 2001
its responsibilities are enshrined by the Energy Commission Gas Supply (Compoundable Offences) Order 2006
Act (2001) and its subsequent amendments and regulations: Efficient Management of Electrical Energy Regulations
2008

VISION
To be a highly effective energy regulator and authority on energy matters.

MISSION
The Energy Commission strives to balance the needs of consumers with those of energy suppliers by ensuring safe and
reliable supply at reasonable prices, protect public interests, and foster economic development and competitive markets in an
environmentally sustainable manner.

CORE VALUES
Excellence
Reliability
Sense of Fairness and Fairplay

FUNCTIONS OF THE ENERGY COMMISSION


To advise the Minister on all matters concerning the distribution, supply and use of electricity as provided
national policy objectives for energy supply activities; under the electricity supply laws;

To advise the Minister on all matters relating to the To regulate all matters relating to the supply of gas
generation, production, transmission, distribution, through pipelines and to protect any person from
supply and use of electricity as provided under the dangers arising from the supply of gas through pipelines
electricity supply laws; and the use of gas as provided under the gas supply
laws;
To advise the Minister on all matters relating to the
supply of gas through pipelines and the use of gas as To promote efficiency, economy and safety in the
provided under the gas supply laws; generation, production, transmission, distribution,
supply and use of electricity and in the supply of gas
To implement and enforce the energy supply laws; through pipelines and the use of gas supplied through
pipelines;
To regulate all matters relating to the electricity supply
industry and to protect any person from dangers To promote and safeguard competition and fair
arising from the generation, production, transmission, and efficient market conduct or, in the absence of a
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competitive market, to prevent the misuse of monopoly To carry out any function conferred by or under the
or market power with regard to the generation, energy supply laws;
production, transmission, distribution and supply of
electricity and the supply of gas through pipelines; To review the energy supply laws and to make the
necessary recommendations to the Minister; and
To promote the use of renewable energy and the
conservation of non-renewable energy; To carry on all such activities as may appear to the
Commission requisite, advantageous or convenient for
To promote research into, and the development and the purpose of carrying out or in connection with the
the use of, new techniques relating to performance of its functions under the energy supply
i) the generation, production, transmission, distribution, laws.
supply and use of electricity; and
ii) the supply of gas through pipelines and the use of
gas supplied through pipelines;

To encourage and promote the development of the


electricity supply industry and the supply of gas through
pipelines including in the area of training;

To encourage and promote self-regulation in the


electricity supply industry and the supply of gas through
pipelines;

REGULATION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES


Licensing and Certification
Setting of Performance Standards
Monitoring and Investigation
Legal Action
Information Dissemination

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES


The Energy Commission issues the following licences and attestations for the electricity and piped gas industries:

Licence to Supply Electricity and Piped Gas


Certification For Competent PersonsContractor Registration
Installation Approval and Registration
Accreditation of Competency Training Institutes
Approval for Electric Appliances and Piped Gas Equipment
Energy Efficiency Manager Registration
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MEMBERS OF THE ENERGY COMMISSION

The Energy Commission has eleven (11) members appointed by the Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water with the
approval of the Prime Minister. They are the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, three (3) representatives from the Government
and six (6) professional members who are experienced in matters relating to engineering, finance, administration and law.
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Seated from the left : Standing from the left :


DATO SRI DR. ALI BIN HAMSA DATO M. RAMACHELVAM DATUK PENGIRAN HASSANEL BIN
Director General Date of Appointment : 1 September DATUK PENGIRAN HAJI MOHD TAHIR
Public Private Partnership Unit 2010 Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance,
Date of Appointment : 1 December Sabah
2008 IR. DR. PHILIP TAN CHEE LIN Date of Appointment : 1 September 2009
Date of Appointment : 1 September
TAN SRI DATUK DR. AHMAD 2009 IR. AHMAD FAUZI BIN HASAN
TAJUDDIN BIN ALI Chief Executive Officer
Chairman, Energy Commission DATUK IR. (DR) ABDUL RAHIM BIN Date of Appointment : 1 April 2010
Date of Appointment : 1 April 2010 HAJI HASHIM
Date of Appointment : 1 September DATO IR. PUA SHEIN TICK
DATUK LOO TOOK GEE 2009 Date of Appointment : 1 September 2010
Interim Chairman
(Up to 31 March 2010 ) IR. PETER LAJUMIN DATO IR. AISHAH BINTI DATO HAJI
Secretary General Date of Appointment : 1 September ABDUL RAUF
Ministry of Energy, Green Technology 2010 Date of Appointment : 1 September 2009
and Water
Date of Appointment : 25 May 2007
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COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS

FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

Chairman: Datuk Ir. (Dr) Abdul Rahim Bin Haji Hashim

Members:
Dato Ir. Aishah Binti Dato Haji Abdul Rauf
Ir. Dr Philip Tan Chee Lin

LICENSING JOINT COMMITTEE


(MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY COMMISSION)

Chairman: Datuk Loo Took Gee

Permanent Members:
Dato Sri Dr Ali bin Hamsa
Dato Ir. Aishah Binti Dato Haji Abdul Rauf
Ir. Ahmad Fauzi Bin Hassan

Invited Members:
Senior Director, Department of Electricity Supply and Market Regulation
Director, Department of Gas Safety and Supply Regulation
Director, Enforcement and Regional Coordination
Director, Energy Management and Industrial Development

REMUNERATION, QUALITY AND NOMINATION COMMITTEE

Chairman: Datuk Loo Took Gee

Members:
Datuk Pengiran Hassanel Bin Datuk Pengiran Haji Mohd Tahir
Datuk Ir. (Dr) Abdul Rahim Bin Haji Hashim
Ir. Dr Philip Tan Chee Lin

INVESTIGATION CASES SPECIAL COMMITTEE

A Special Committee was established to handle unresolved investigations at the Department of Enforcement and Regional
Coordination, co-chaired by Datuk Ir. (Dr) Abdul Rahim Bin Haji Hashim and Dato Ir. Aishah Binti Dato Haji Abdul Rauf.
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MEETING CALENDAR 2010

MEETING CALENDAR 2010

January February March


09 29
No 1/2010 No 2/2010
April May June
29 08
No 3/2010 No 4/2010
July August September
12 13 24
No 5/2010 No 6/2010 No 7/2010
October November December
25 22 16
No 8/2010 No 9/2010 No 10/2010

COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR 2010

January February March


28 08 02
JKA 1/2010 JKA 2/2010 JKRK&N 1/2010
April May June
27 21
JKA 3/2010 JKBP(P&ST) 1/2010

25
JKRK&N 2/2010
July August September
12 17
JKA 4 /2010 JKBP(P&ST) 2/2010

27
JKRK&N 3/2010
October November December
28 12 14
JKKS 1/2010 JKKS 2/2010 JKA 5/2010

19
JKKS 3/2010

Explanatory Note :

JKA : Finance and Audit Committee


JKBP(P&ST) : Joint Licensing Committee (Management and ST)
JKRK&N : Remuneration, Quality and Nomination Committee
JKKS : Investigation Cases Special Committee
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT

IR. AHMAD FAUZI BIN HASAN IR. AZHAR BIN OMAR IR. OTHMAN BIN OMAR
Chief Executive Officer Senior Director, Electricity Director, Enforcement and
Date of Appointment : Supply and Market Regional Coordination
1 April 2010 Regulation Department Department
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DR. SULAIMAN ABDULLAH PUAN ASMA AINI BINTI MOHD IR. FRANCIS XAVIER JACOB TUAN HAJI ABDUL RAHIM
Director, Gas Safety and NADZRI Director, Energy Management IBRAHIM
Supply Regulation Department Director, Corporate Services and Industry Development Director, Electricity Safety
(up to 16 October 2010) Department Department Regulation Department
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CHAIRMAN
C
Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


Ir. Ahmad Fauzi Bin Hasan

SENIOR DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT


ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND MARKET REGULATION MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL COORDINATION
Ir. Azhar bin Omar Ir. Francis Xavier Jacob Ir. Othman bin Omar

LICENSING ENERGY INFORMATION ENFORCEMENT


Nurhafiza binti Mohamed Hasan Datin Noor Aizah binti Abdul Karim Shahidan bin Baharom

CAPACITY PLANNING DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT INVESTIGATION AND


Norlaila binti Alias Zaini bin Abdul Wahab PROSECUTION
Wan Ahmad Kamal bin
Wan Abdul Malik

SUPPLY AND SERVICES ENERGY RESOURCE


MONITORING DEVELOPMENT
Mohd Nawawi bin Hj Said Abdullah Ruzaida binti Daud

ELECTRICITY MARKET OPERATION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT


Ahmad Johari bin Jaafar Ir. Fam Yew Hin

ELECTRICITY PRICING
Marlinda binti Mohd Rosli

REGIONAL OFFICE
REGIONAL OFFICE REGIONAL OFFICE
SELANGOR, WP KUALA REGIONAL OFFICE
NEGERI SEMBILAN AND PULAU PINANG, KEDAH
LUMPUR AND JOHOR
MELAKA AND PERLIS
PUTRAJAYA Ir. Idris bin Jamaludin
Md Rasdi bin Abdullah Ir. Md Zakuan bin Ibrahim
Ir. Mustapa bin Abu Bakar
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LEGAL
Shahrilnazim bin Shaari

COMMISSION SECRETARY
Azidah binti Abdul Aziz

INTERNAL AUDIT
Khairul Nizam bin Anuar

DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF DIRECTOR,


SAFETY REGULATION GAS SAFETY AND SUPPLY REGULATION CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Abdul Rahim bin Ibrahim Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah Asma Aini binti Mohd Nadzri

ELECTRICAL SAFETY
GAS COMPETENCY HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT Ismail bin Shafii Sharina binti Hashim
Ir. Fairus binti Abd Manaf

ELECTRICAL COMPETENCY GAS SUPPLY AND PRICING FINANCE


Ir. Shafie bin Mohamed Ir. Roslee bin Esman Zarina binti Mohd Noor

ADMINISTRATION AND
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT GAS SAFETY
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Ir. Amir bin Hassan Yusni bin Sharif Hamidah binti Abdul Rashid

GAS SAFETY DEVELOPMENT KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT


AND TECHNOLOGY
Vacant
Khairol Fahami bin Ismail

PROMOTION AND
COMMUNICATION
Md Yuha bin Ismail

EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND


COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT
Kauthar binti Mohd Yusof

PROCUREMENT
Vacant

REGIONAL OFFICE
REGIONAL OFFICE REGIONAL OFFICE REGIONAL OFFICE REGIONAL OFFICE
KELANTAN AND
PERAK PAHANG WEST COST SABAH EAST COAST SABAH
TERENGGANU
Ir. Nur Ali Za bin Omar Che Aziz bin Abdullah Nora binti Abdul Ghani Muhammad Shahrul Azam Mohd Elmi bin Anas
bin Abd. Rahim
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Elements Of The Building


The ST Diamond Building showcases technologies that substantially reduce energy and water consumption,
harness sustainable building materials and provide an enhanced indoor environmental quality.
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16 CHAIRMANS MESSAGE
20 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORT
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CHAIRMANS MESSAGE
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The year 2010 was a challenging one. The surge in Construction of the Energy Commissions Headquarters,
international fuel prices especially of oil and coal, and called the Diamond Building, was completed during the year
declining local gas supply were causes for concern and became available for occupation on March 15, 2010.
throughout 2010. Despite this difficult operating landscape, On June 28 2010, the Energy Commision officially began
electricity producers succeeded in improving their supply operations at its new headquarters. The sustainable 8-storey
performance and fulfilled the growing demand for electricity, building was conceptualised and built with energy efficiency
which showed an increase of 5.8% in Peninsular Malaysia in mind. It has been designed to achieve a building energy
and 6% in Sabah in the year 2010. index not exceeding 85kWh/m2/year in comparison to a
typical office building in Malaysia with an everage building
The year also recorded a reduction of gas in the generation energy index of 250kwh/m2/year. The construction of this
mix. This shortfall was compensated by an increase in other building is the Energy Commissions contribution towards
fuels, especially of coal. The generation mix for 2010 stood the governments initiative of promoting energy efficiency
at 52.4% gas, 41.6% coal 5.1% hydroelectric and 0.4% and green technology in the building industry. For this, the
other sources compared to 58.0% gas, 32.4% coal, 5.9% building has won two platinum accolades from Green Mark
hydroelectric and 3.6% other sources in 2009. Singapore and the Green Building Index Malaysia.

In early 2010, the Prime Minister set a System Average When the amendment to the Energy Commission Act
Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) target of 700 minutes/ 2001 became effective on February 11, 2010, there was a
customer/year for Sabah. To achieve this target, the well defined separation of duties between the role of the
government allocated RM419 million to enhance the states Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy
electricity supply system for generation, transmission and Commission. At the same time, the position of the Chief
distribution. As at 31 December 2010, the overall SAIDI for Operating Officer was abolished and the position of the
Sabah dropped significantly by 76% to 687.39 minutes/ Director for the Electricity Supply Department was upgraded
customer/year. to Senior Director. The Energy Commissions organisational
structure was further strengthened with the establishment
SAIDI for Peninsular Malaysia, meanwhile, registered a of new units and positions to ensure more efficient and
decline from 66.1 minutes/customer/year in 2009 to 62.9 effective management, in line with current developments in
minutes/customer/year. the industry.

Throughout 2010, the Energy Commission and MyPower The role of the Energy Commission as a regulatory body
implemented several transformation initiatives to strengthen of the energy sector depends on the professionalism and
and liberalise the electricity industry by 2020. One of the integrity of its workforce. As a result, the Transformation Plan
initiatives was competitive bidding, which was introduced to 2011-2020 was drawn up to chart the Commissions future
ensure that new power plants are developed at competitive direction for industrial development and regulation. The
prices in the future. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued objectives of the Transformation Plan can only be achieved
in November 15, 2010 to select the party that will develop with the support of highly competent and effective staff.
the coal powered 1000 MW power plant which is scheduled
to begin operation on March 1, 2016. On behalf of the Energy Commission, I would like to express
my sincere appreciation to YB Dato Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui,
The Government has also agreed in principle for the Energy Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water, for his
Commission to implement an Incentive Based Regulation advice and continuous support. I would also like to thank
(IBR) approach in regulating the energy industry and the officials at the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology
when formulating electricity and gas tariffs. Based on this and Water, the Economic Planning Unit and other agencies
approach, operational cost savings achieved in the utility for their support and contributions that have enabled the
operation costs when providing services to consumers that Energy Commission to function more effectively as the
is based on the service standards that have been set, will be regulator of the national energy sector.
shared between the utilities and consumers.
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I would also like to extend my condolences to the family of


our former Chairman, the late Datuk Ir. Mohd Annas Hj Mohd
Nor, who passed away on 15 November 2010. He led the
Energy Commission from 2001 to 2006. His contributions in
building a strong foundation for the Energy Commision as
aspired at its founding is very much appreciated.

Last but not least, I would like to thank all members and
employees of the Energy Commision for their hard work in
making the organisation a strong and competent one.

TAN SRI DATUK DR. AHMAD TAJUDDIN BIN ALI


Chairman, Energy Commission
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORT


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In 2010, the maximum demand for electricity in Peninsular recorded a substantial SAIDI drop - from 2,868 minutes in
Malaysia grew to 15,072 MW, from 14,245 MW in 2009; and, 2009 to 687.39 minutes in 2010.
in terms of energy, from 94,748 GWh to 102,139 GWh. The
increase reflects the countrys strong economic recovery in In Peninsular Malaysia, there was an improvement in supply
2010. At the same time, the intensity of electrical energy in continuity performance for TNB. Overall, SAIDI fell to 62.9
Malaysia rose by 0.5% from 185 kWh per thousand RM of minutes, while the number of electricity supply disruptions
GDP to 186 kWh per thousand RM of GDP in 2010. for every 1,000 consumers in 2010 declined by 15.6%, from
13.39 disruptions compared to 15.87 disruptions in 2009.
The energy sector on average received a daily gas supply
totalling 1,139 mmscfd from Petronas compared to TNBs On 21 December 2010, the new Grid Code and Distribution
daily average requirement of 1,224 mmscfd. The decline in Code were officiated by the Minister of Energy, Green
gas supply from Petronas to the energy sector is due to the Technology and Water. The 2010 Grid Code is an extension
supply constraints, which rose from 102 days in 2009 to 122 of the 1994 Grid Code, which was enhanced in line with
days in 2010. Out of this total, 69 days were planned while the changes in the electricity supply industry in Peninsular
the rest were unplanned. Malaysia in the last 16 years. The 2010 Distribution Code is
being used for the first time by the electricity distribution
In Sabah, the maximum demand for electricity grew by 8.5% sector in the Peninsula to improve transparency and reliability
to 779.7 MW, from 718.8MW in 2009. The total amount of in the process of planning, developing and operating the
electrical energy consumed used in 2010 was 14.8 GWh, an electricity supply system. Both new Codes were effective
increase of 4.2% compared to 14.2 GWh in 2009. from January 1, 2011.

In 2010, the electricity supply shortage continued to be a The Energy Commission has also started taking steps to
major challenge. The need to increase generation capacity establish Grid Codes specifically for Sabah and Labuan and
is becoming more critical to meet the rapidly rising demand is conducting comprehensive research on the grid system in
of electricity, especially from the commercial and domestic Sabah. These are part of the effort to enable Sabah to have
sectors. The situation was further exacerbated by the a safe, strong and reliable industry structure.
termination of the coal-based power generation project
in the East Coast of Sabah whose goal was to enhance The Energy Commission completed the review of the
electricity supply security in the state. Some areas in service performance standards of TNB in 2010, especially
Sabahs East Coast still depend on ageing diesel power for the types of service that were sources of consumer
plants with waning reliability. Shortages in supply affected dissatisfaction. In line with this review, two categories of
the performance of power stations, and they could not service performance have been identified: Guaranteed
be maintained according to schedule. This had a negative Service Levels which involve the provision of rebates to the
impact on the reliability of these stations, which faced high consumers for levels that are not achieved, and also the
down time and much lower available capacity compared to Minimum Service Levels.
their full generation capacity. In an environment with a low
margin of operations, several operational steps such as load Based on the findings of a study - the Electricity and Gas
management and load relief was implemented frequently Tariff Structure in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, the
throughout 2010 to stabilise the system when the load Energy Commission took the necessary steps to introduce
increased. the concept of Incentive-Based Regulation (IBR) to
formulate electricity and piped gas tariffs that enhances the
Following the Prime Ministers 700 System Average effectiveness of economic regulation of the countrys main
Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) target for the state utility providers. The IBR framework involves changes in
of Sabah in 2010, the industry rose to the challenge and the mechanism to determine and review electricity and gas
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tariffs structure which promotes operational efficiency of the The Commission is also actively involved in the national
utilities. Through the IBR mechanism, a separate regulatory initiative for nuclear energy development via the Nuclear
account will be created based on supply activities, enabling Power Legislative Development Coordination Working
the Energy Commission to evaluate more accurately the Committee (JKPPPKN). The Energy Commission co-chairs
actual performance of the utilities according to financial the JKPPPKN together with the Atomic Energy Licensing
performance, operational expenditure and capital Board (LPTA).
expenditure estimates submitted to justify a tariff review.
For this purpose, eleven (11) Regulatory Implementation There is room for improvement in electrical safety
Guidelines for the electricity supply and piped gas performance. In 2010, the industry recorded 33 cases of fatal
distribution sectors are being developed. accidents and 36 cases of non-fatal accidents compared to
35 fatal and 21 non-fatal cases in 2009 in the Peninsula and
The Energy Commission was entrusted by the Ministry Sabah. Overall, the rate of victims per million of electricity
of Energy, Green Technology and Water (MEGTW) to consumers in 2010 rose to 8.77, from 7.37 in 2009.
prepare a National Energy Balance (NEB) Report from
2010. To produce the report, the Commission updated To reduce electrical accidents, the Commission increased
the national energy database. Prior to this, the NEB report the number of awareness programmes via the electronic
was prepared by the Malaysian Energy Centre (MEC), now and print media. There were also nationwide programmes
known as the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation targeting those involved in electricity safety standards,
(GreenTech Malaysia). To implement this new function, the which urged vigilance and monitoring of tradesmen,
Commission established the Energy Information Unit that is contractors, electricity and gas installation workers, and
responsible for gathering, storing and providing information also those involved in the sale of electrical appliances. In
on all energy data of the country. With the national energy addition, a study was commissioned to evaluate their level
database under its purview, the Commission will be better of compliance with the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and
served to fulfill its role of planning and legislating the Electricity Regulations 1994.
national energy policies.
In law enforcement, electricity theft was a priority. The
With regards to energy efficiency, the Commissions Commission collaborated with TNB, SESB and the Royal
industrial regulation function is guided by the Efficient Malaysia Police to conduct operations to prevent this crime.
Electricity Management Regulations 2008, where emphasis
is given to ensuring that there are sufficient Electrical Energy To achieve its vision to become an effective regulator for
Managers to meet the needs of the industry. As of the end the countrys energy sector, the Commissions management
of 2010, 132 individuals were registered as Electrical Energy developed the Energy Commission Transformation
Managers. The labelling programme for refrigerators, Programme that consists of three action plans: (a)
television, domestic fans and air-conditioners was also Economic, Technical and Safety Regulation Action Plan;
intensified, with the number of labelled products models (b) Regulation Framework Rationalisation Plan; and (c)
rising to 1,097. In addition, the energy efficiency rating for Corporate Development Plan. The Transformation Plan will
electrical appliances now covers the perlite insulator. be implemented from 2011 to 2020.

The countrys initiative to enhance the use of renewable I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks
energy sources for power generation registered marginal to the members of the Commission for their guidance and
improvement. Only two Small Renewable Energy Programme support to the management. I would also like to extend my
(SREP) projects with a total capacity of grid connection 6.2 deepest condolences to the family of our former Chairman,
MW commenced in 2010, i.e. a 1.7 MW biogas project the late Datuk Ir. Mohd Annas Hj Mohd Nor who passed away
and a 4.5MW mini-hydro project. The slow progress in on November 15, 2010. He made immense contributions
the development of SREP projects in 2010 could be due to in shaping the Energy Commission during his tenure as
project owners preferring to wait for the implementation of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2001 to 2006,
the Feed In Tariff (FIT). and this was very much appreciated by all its employees.
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May Allah bless his soul and place him among the righteous.

I would also like to extend my deepest gratitude and thanks


to all staff for their cooperation and support in successfully
implementing the Commissions diverse programmes and
activities in 2010. Thank you.

IR. AHMAD FAUZI HASAN


Chief Executive Officer
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY - MARCH

January 11, 2010 January 15, 2010 February 18, 2010


Senior Managers Workshop on Energy Efficiency Convention, 1 Borneo, Working Visit to TNB, Kuala Lumpur
Economic Regulation Principles, Quality Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

March 6, 2010 March 8, 2010 March 12, 2010


Electrical Safety Awareness Seminar Workshop on Economic Regulation ST Briefing on Electricity Supply in
organised by TNB in Sg Besar, Selangor Reform of the Energy Sector Sabah

APRIL

April 03, 2010 April 10, 2010 April 17, 2010


Booth at the Electrical Safety Awareness Electrical Safety Awareness Seminar in Electrical Safety Awareness Seminar
Seminar in Permatang Pauh, Penang Ayer Keroh Malacca in Rompin, Pahang, jointly organised
by the ST, TNB and the Ministry of
Education
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 25

April 20, 2010 April 21, 2010 April 28, 2010


Tan Sri Datuk Dr Ahmad Tajuddin Bin Ali The Ministers visit to Hulu Selangor Energy Consultation Panel (PPT)
reporting as the new Chairman of ST in conjunction with the Touchpoint Meeting
programme to promote electrical safety
and encourage the efficient use of
electricity

MAY

May 10, 2010 May 10, 2010 May 14, 2010


Metering, Billing/ CRM Asia 2010 in The Launch of SMART Meter 2010 Courtesy visit by TNB to ST
Shangri La, Kuala Lumpur

May 15 16, 2010 May 19, 2010 May 20, 2010


Miri Job Expo 2010 at the Miri Indoor Seminar on the safety of the Piped Gas Seminar on Applicable Coal Price Way
Stadium system Forward
26 | ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

JUNE - JULY

June 9, 2010 June 16-19 2010


The Ministers visit to the Diamond Building ST participates in the Kelantan Fiesta in
Kota Bharu, Kelantan

July 5, 2010 July 16, 2010 July 24 - 25, 2010


Dialogue between ST and TNB Foreign delegates visit the ST Diamond Participation in the main programme of
Building the National Consumer Month 2010 at
Dataran Pahlawan, Malacca

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER

August 6, 2010 August 9, 2010


Morning Assembly and Presentation of National Energy Forum, jointly organised
the Excellent Service Award 2010 by MGA-ST-ECOM
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 27

August 13, 2010 September 4, 2010 September 8, 2010


Buka Puasa (Breaking fast) function RTM Hujung Minggu Malaysia a ST engaged in a talkshow segment on
talkshow segment on electrical safety electrical safety on Malaysia Hari Ini, TV3
with ST Director of Electrical Safety

OCTOBER

October 7, 2010 October 5 2010


Briefing/Dialogue between the Electrical STs Hari Raya Function
Safety Department and REDHA

October 18, 2010 October 14-17, 2010


Official Opening of the Asia Pacific International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition & Conference (IGEM) in KLCC
Regional Conference and Exhibition on
Energy Efficiency (APACEEE 2010) in
Berjaya Times Square Hotel, KL by the
Chairman
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NOVEMBER

Nov 1, 2010 Nov 20, 2010 Nov 24, 2010


Discussing Energy Efficiency Labelling Interview with the Director of Electrical Incentive-Based Regulation Workshop
for electrical appliances in a segment on Safety in the Nasi Lemak Kopi O show
Wanita Hari Ini, TV3 on TV9

26 Nov 2010 November 29 December 3, 2010


Puspanita Working Visit to the STs APEC Peer Review on Energy Efficiency
Diamond Building (PREE) Meeting
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 29

DECEMBER

Dec 01, 2010 Dec 17, 2010


Briefing / Dialogue with TEEAM STs Appreciation Ceremony

December 21, 2010


Launching ceremony for the New Grid Code and Distribution Code for the Electricity
Supply Industry
30 | ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Recycling Of Water Usage


Recycling is one of the major concepts applied in the ST Diamond Building, including the recycling of
water

ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE REPORT

23 ENSURING DEPENDABLE, EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY


53 ENSURING SECURE ENERGY SUPPLY
67 ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSPARENT AND COMPETITIVE ENERGY INDUSTRY
73 ENSURING EFFICIENT AND SAFE ENERGY CONSUMPTION
79 ENSURING LEGAL COMPLIANCE
101 PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF CONSUMERS
109 DEVELOPING A STRONG POLICY FRAMEWORK
115 ENHANCING ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 31

ENSURING RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT ENERGY SUPPLY AT


REASONABLE PRICES

32 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND DEMAND STATUS


39 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
47 STATUS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SUPPLY OF GAS THROUGH PIPELINES
48 SERVICE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THE SUPPLY OF GAS THROUGH PIPELINES
50 PRICE TREND REPORT ON WORLD FUEL PRICE TRENDS
51 NATURAL GAS TARIFF AND LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) PRICES
51 STUDY ON THE ELECTRICITY AND GAS TARIFF STRUCTURE FOR PENINSULAR MALAYSIA AND SABAH
32 | ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND DEMAND SITUATION

INSTALLED GENERATION CAPACITY IN ELECTRICITY DEMAND IN PENINSULAR


PENINSULAR MALAYSIA MALAYSIA

In 2010, the installed generation capacity in Peninsular The overall annual energy demand rose at 7.8%, from
Malaysia was maintained at the 21,817 MW level as no new 94,748 GWh in 2009 to 102,139 GWh in 2010. Energy sales
capacity was added. TNBs installed generation capacity in 2010 also increased to 90,770 GWh, 8.8% higher from
remained at 7,040 MW, 32.3%, while 67.7% was provided 83,411 GWh in 2009.
by Independent Power Producers (IPP).

Comparative Monthly Energy Demand for 2008, 2009 and 2010


Although the reserve margin stood at approximately 45% in
2010 compared to 53% in 2009, it was still at a comfortable Energy (GWh)
level with current generation capacity sufficient to fulfil 9000

rising annual electricity demand. 8000


7000
6000
Installed generation capacity in Malaysia 5000
4000
Type of Power Plant Main Fuel MW 3000
2000
Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Gas 9,373
1000
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Open Cycle Gas Turbine Distillate 68


Hydroelectric Hydro 1,911
Total Installed Capacity 21,817 Comparative Monthly Maximum Demand for 2008, 2009 and 2010

(MW)
MAXIMUM DEMAND 15000

14000
The maximum demand on the grid system rose from 14,245
MW in 2009 to 15,072 MW in May 24, 2010, an increase of 13000
5.8%.
12000

Installed Generation Capacity and Maximum Demand in Peninsular


11000
Malaysia in 2010
10000
(MW) (MW)
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21817 21817
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19723
15072 2008 2009 2010
20000
14007 14245 15000
14777 14777
15000 13377

10000
10000
6346 7040 7040
5000
5000

0 0
2008 2009 2010
Year
TNB Generation Capacity IPP Generation Capacity
Total Generation Capacity Maximum Demand
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 33

INSTALLED CAPACITY IN SABAH

As of 31 December 2010, the installed generation capacity for the whole of Sabah totalled 1,216.4 MW, while dependable
capacity stood at 1,111.1 MW compared to an installed generation capacity of 1,061.2 MW and dependable capacity of 978.2
MW for 2009.

Breakdown of Installed Generation Capacity and Dependable Capacity by Main Fuel Sources and Areas

Installed Generation Reliable Capacity (MW) Total Dependable


Fuel Capacity Capacity Percentage (%)
West Coast (MW) East Coast (MW)
(MW) (MW)
Gas 563.0 526.5 0 526.5 47
Medium Fuel Oil 181.5 47.5 127.9 175.4 16
(MFO)
Diesel 357.4 97.8 201.9 299.7 27
Hydroelectric 76.5 74.5 2.0 76.5 7
Biomass 38.0 0 33.0 33.0 3
Total 1,216.4 746.3 364.8 1,111.1 100

MAXIMUM DEMAND ELECTRICITY DEMAND IN SABAH


The maximum demand on the Sabah grid system in 2010 As in the previous years, the shortage of electricity supply in
rose by 8.5%, from 718.8 MW recorded in 2009 to 779.7 Sabah in 2010 was still a major issue. The need to increase
MW in 2010. generation capacity was becoming more critical due to
the rapid growth in energy demand especially from the
Comparison of Dependable Generation Capacity and Maximum Demand
commercial and domestic sectors. This could be clearly seen
in Sabah for 2008, 2009 and 2010
(MW)
through the continued increase in demand in the first half
1200 of 2010 although the economy was just starting to recover
1111.1
978.2 during that period
1000
812.0

800
Overall, the annual demand for electricity increased 4.2%
718.8 779.7
600
673.0
from 14.2 GWh in 2009 to 14.8 GWh in 2010. Energy sales
400
in 2010 also grew by 8.1%, i.e. from 3,818 GWh in 2009 to
4,127 GWh in 2010.
200

0 Electricity Demand Trend in 2010


2008 2009 2010

Generation Capacity Maximum Demand MWh 14,821.3 MWh


25 May
16000

Daily Maximum Capacity & Available Capacity 14000

12000
MW Highest Maximum Demand
779.7 MW 10000
1000
23 September 2010
900 8000 9,198.2 MWh
17 January Total : 4,926,719 MWh
800 6000
700
4000
600
2000
500
400 0
1 Jan
15 Jan
20 Jan
12 Feb
26 Feb
12 Mar
26 Mar
9 Apr
23 Apr
7 May
21 May
4 Jun
18 Jun
2 Jul
16 Jul
30 Jul
14 Aug
27 Aug
1 Sep
24 Sep
8 Oct
22 Oct
5 Nov
19 Nov
3 Dec
17 Dec
31 Dec

300
200
100
0
1 Jan
8 Jan
19 Jan
22 Jan
29 Jan
6 Feb
12 Feb
18 Feb
26 Feb
6 Mar
12 Mar
18Mar
26 Mar
2 Apr
8 Apr
16 Apr
23 Apr
30 Apr
7 May
14 May
21 May
28 May
4 Jun
11 Jun
18 Jun
21 Jun
2 Jul
8 Jul
14 Jul
22 Jul
30 Jul
8 Aug
13 Aug
20 Aug
27 Aug
3 Sep
10 Sep
17 Sep
24 Sep
1 Oct
8 Oct
15 Oct
22 Oct
29 Oct
9 Nov
12 Nov
19 Nov
24 Nov
3 Dec
10 Dec
17 Dec
31 Dec
24 Dec

Maximum Demand Available Capacity


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GRID SYSTEM OPERATIONAL STATUS September 11, 2010 (Saturday)

PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
18000
16000
14000
S.Rsv
MAXIMUM DAILY DEMAND FOR 2010 12000 IC

10000 Distillate
ST-Oil
8000
The generation profile in May 24, 2010 recorded a 6000
ST-Gas
Go-Gen

maximum demand for 2010 i.e. 15,072MW at 4:00 pm. This 4000
OCGT
Hydro
was an increase of 5.8% compared with the highest demand 2000 CCGT

recorded at 14,245 MW in 2009. 0 Coal

May 24, 2010 (Monday)


Comparison of Lowest Maximum Demand, Daily Energy Demand and
18000
Minimum Demand for 2009 and 2010.
16000
14000
Maximum Minimum
12000
S.Rsv
Energy Demand
IC Demand Demand
10000 Distillate (GWh)
ST-Oil
(MW) (MW)
8000
ST-Gas

6000 Go-Gen
2009 8,596 172.8 6,208
OCGT
4000
Hydro
2010 9,605 194.8 6,807
2000 CCGT

Coal
0

DAILY GENERATION PROFILE THROUGHOUT


2010
HIGHEST ENERGY DEMAND THROUGHOUT 2010

The generation profile for May 25, 2010 showed the highest Daily Generation Profile 2010
daily energy demand, at 311.5 GWh.
16000

14000

May 25, 2010 (Tuesday)


12000
18000
10000
16000 SR
IC
14000 8000 Distillate
S.Rsv
Oil
12000 IC 6000 Hydro
10000 Distillate
Cogen
ST-Oil 4000
8000 ST-Gas
ST-Gas
OCGT-Gas
6000 Go-Gen 2000 CCGT-Gas
OCGT
4000 ST-Coal
Hydro 0
2000 CCGT Jan 10 Feb 10 Mar 10 Apr 10 May 10 Jun 10 Jul 10 Aug 10 Sep 10 Oct 10 Nov 10 Dec 10
Coal
0

LOWEST MAXIMUM DEMAND, DAILY ENERGY


DEMAND AND MINIMUM DEMAND (THROUGH)
FOR 2010

The generation profile for September 11, 2010 recorded


the lowest maximum demand, daily energy demand and
minimum demand for 2010. Generally, the lowest maximum
energy demand and minimum daily demand are recorded
on the second day of Aidilfitri.
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 35

Daily Generation Profile (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Comparison of Installed Generation Capacity, Maximum Demand and
Holidays) for 2010 Reserve Margin for Five Years

16000
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

14000
Installed 18,323 19,723 19,723 21,817 21,817
Generation
12000
Capacity (MW)
10000
SR Maximum 12,990 13,620 14,007 14,245 15,072
8000
IC
Distillate
Demand (MW)
Oil
6000 Hydro
Reserve Margin 41.1 44.8 40.8 53.2 44.8
4000
Cogen (%)
ST-Gas
OCGT-Gas
2000 CCGT-Gas

ST-Coal
0

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec In 2010, gas was still the main source of generation fuel.
However, the gas generation mix decreased from previous
RESERVE MARGIN years. This contributed to the increase in coal fuel generation
which was due to the shortage and irregularity of gas supply
A comfortable reserve margin in Peninsular Malaysia faced by the power generation sector.
enabled the daily operation of the Grid System to be
planned and handled according to the regulations and Comparative Generation Mix Percentage for 2008, 2009 dan 2010
standards stipulated. This can be seen from the following
graph and table: Fuel 2008 2009 2010
Gas 63.9 61.7 52.8
Coal 29.1 31.8 41.6
Spinning Reserve Average Profile;
Hydroelectric 6.9 6.2 5.1
MW Others 0.1 0.3 0.4
3000

2500

2000

1500

1000

500
Spinning Reserve

0
0:00
1:00
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
6:00
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00

13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
23:00

Availability Status For 2010

MW %
Maximum Demand 13,423 61.5
Available Reserve 1,604 7.4
Non-spinning reserve 3,888 17.6
Scheduled Work Outage 683 3.1
Unscheduled Work Outage 1,675 7.7
Derated Capacity 544 2.5
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GRID SYSTEM OPERATIONAL STATUS - SABAH

GENERATION PROFILE FOR THE HIGHEST MAXIMUM DEMAND FOR 2010

The Generation profile for September 23, 2010 recorded the highest daily maximum readings for 2010 at 779.7MW.

Average Generation Profile on September 23 2010 Sabah Maximum and Minimum Demand in 2010

(MW) (MW)
800 1400 Dependable Capacity
750 Dependable Capacity 1,111 MV | July 10, 2010
700 1,040 MV | March 6,2010
1200
650
600 1000 Highest Maximum Demand
Lowest Maximum Demand
550 779.7 MV | Sept 23
537.6 MV | Sept 10
500 800 1500 hrs 1500 hrs
450
400
600
350
Biomas
300 400
250 Diesel
200 MFO-Oil Highest Minimum Demand Lowest Minimum Demand
200 491.1 MV | August 17 360.7 MV | September 11
150 Gas
100
Hidro 0
50
01/01/09
15/01/09
29/01/09
12/02/09
26/02/09
12/03/09
26/03/09
09/04/09
23/04/09
07/05/09
21/05/09
04/06/09
18/06/09
02/07/09
16/07/09
30/07/09
13/08/09
27/08/09
10/09/09
24/09/09
08/10/09
22/10/09
05/11/09
19/11/09
03/12/09
17/12/09
31/12/09
0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Hour

Maximum Demand Minimum Demand Dependable Capacity

DAILY CAPACITY

In line with the increase in average dependable capacity at 1,057 MW, system availability also recorded a good average of 789.9
MW or 74.7%

Daily Capacity Factor for 2010

100% Highest at 91%


90%
80%
70%
60%
50% Average Capacity Factor - 74%
Lowest at 52%
40%
30%
Daily Capacity Factor = Total Energy Generated by current power plant
20% divided by current station capacity per hour of the day
= Energy/(available capacity x 24 hours)
10%
0%
1 Jan
15 Jan
20 Jan
12 Feb
26 Feb
12 Mar
26 Mar
9 Apr
23 Apr
7 May
21 May
4 Jun
18 Jun
2 Jul
16 Jul
30 Jul
14 Aug
27 Aug
1 Sep
24 Sep
8 Oct
22 Oct
5 Nov
19 Nov
3 Dec
17 Dec
31 Dec
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 37

SYSTEM GENERATION CAPACITY MW on July 10 to fulfil increasing demand for electricity. The
additions enhanced dependable capacity to 1,111.1 MW
The main source of power supply for the East Coast of for the Sabah grid system. Overall, total capacity of 160.5
Sabah comes from diesel power plants which were mostly MW were added by Sabah power plants in 2010. Other
ageing and prone to frequent breakdowns. This had caused additions include 20MW from the mobile generator in POIC
the system to operate at a low reserve margin in the first Lahad Datu, Sabah, 6 MW from the Teck Guan biomass plant
half of 2010. The problem was alleviated with the addition and the 4.5 MW from Sg. Pangapuyan mini hydro plant.
of several units of mobile diesel powered generators to fulfil They were added to the Sabah grid system from January to
electricity demand in Sabah. Meanwhile, in the West Coast December 2010. Furthermore, two power stations based on
of Sabah, most of the power plants are in good operating renewable energy commenced operations with a production
condition except for the combined cycle power plant in capacity of 10.5 MW.
Patau-Patau that had a generator turbine problem and
faced difficulties in obtaining spare parts. The Seguntor and Kina Biopower biomass power plants
have started to show consistent generation performance. In
CAPACITY ADDITION 2010, average daily operation reserve stood at 23%, while
the highest reserve recorded was at 40%, with most of the
On March 6, 2010, Ranhill Powertron II (RPII) began capacity being provided by the Ranhill Powertron (RPII)
operating the GT1 plant with a capacity of 65MW followed power plant.
by the commencement of GT2 also with a capacity of 65

List of Power Plants That Commenced Operations In 2010

No Power Plant Main Fuel Commencement Capacity (MW)


Date
Ranhill Powertron II Phase I
1 Gas March 2010 65
(Open Cycle Gas Turbine) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
2 POIC (Palm Oil Ind. Cluster) Lahad Datu, Sabah Diesel June 2010 20
Ranhill Powertron II Phase II
3 Gas July 2010 65
(Open Cycle Gas Turbine) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
4 Tech Guan Poer Plant, Tawau, Sabah Biomass October 2010 6
Mini Hydro SREP, Sg. Pangapuyan, Kota Murudu, Sabah
5 Hydro December 2010 4.5
(Esajadi Power)
Total 160.5

PLANNED AND UNPLANNED OUTAGE LOAD MANAGEMENT

On average, the availability of IPP power plants stood at With low margin of operations, several measures were taken
86% compared to SESB power plants which were operating to stabilize the system when faced with increased load to
at 58%. The low availability was due to ageing plants and avoid interruptions in system operations. From January to
the fact that generation units could not be maintained on June 2010, measures such as demand side management
schedule due to insufficient capacity. This led to a high rate (DSM), load shedding and under frequency load shedding
of unplanned outage at 21.7% (240.8 MW) as opposed (UFLS) were frequently implemented. Load reduction
to planned outage of 1.6% (18MW). In comparison, the through DSM, load shedding and UFLS were conducted
planned and unplanned outage for Peninsular Malaysia in less often after the 130 MW capacity Ranhill Powertron II
2010 stood at 3.1% and 7.7% respectively. commenced operations.
38

0
50
150
200

100
(MW)
4-Jan-10
10-Jan-10
16-Jan-10
22-Jan-10
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28-Jan-10
3-Feb-10
DSM
DSM and Reduced Load Shedding After July 2010

9-Feb-10
15-Feb-10
21-Feb-10
27-Feb-10
5-Mar-10
11-Mar-10
17-Mar-10

GAS SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS IN SABAH


23-Mar-10
29-Mar-10
4-Apr-10
10-Apr-10
16-Apr-10
22-Apr-10
28-Apr-10
4-May-10
Load Shedding

10-May-10
16-May-10
15-Feb-10
22-May-10
28-May-10
3-Jun-10
9-Jun-10
15-Jun-10
21-Jun-10
27-Jun-10
UFLS

3-Jul-10
9-Jul-10

Sepangar Bay Power Corporation and Ranhill Powertron power plants.


15-Jul-10
21-Jul-10
27-Jul-10
2-Aug-10
8-Aug-10
14-Aug-10
20-Aug-10
26-Aug-10
1-Sep-10
7-Sep-10
13-Sep-10
19-Sep-10
25-Sep-10
1-Oct-10
7-Oct-10
13-Oct-10
19-Oct-10
25-Oct-10
31-Oct-10
6-Nov-10
12-Nov-10
18-Nov-10
24-Nov-10
30-Nov-10
6-Dec-10
12-Dec-10
18-Dec-10
occurred, they switched to diesel to fulfil demand. A total of 11 and 8 gas supply disruptions were reported respectively by the
Throughout 2010, power plants in the West Coast of Sabah faced intermittent gas supply interruptions. When the problem
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 39

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

GENERATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Average Plant Equivalent Availability Factor (EAF) for IPP and TNB Power
Plants in 2009 dan 2010

THERMAL EFFICIENCY

99.30
97.29
97.92
98.40

98.07
93.19

95.29
91.22

92.62
90.63
90.47

88.18
84.30

85.98
83.21
78.02
In 2010, the thermal efficiency was consistent for TNBs
combined cycle power plant, but there was an increase
for the open cycle power plant. The increase was due to
a more comprehensive measurement of thermal efficiency
compared to the previous year when TNB Pasir Gudang Combined Cycle Open Cycle Conventional Conventional Hydro
(Coal) (Oil/Gas)
power plant generated power only in September and
October 2009. Thermal efficiency for the combined cycle IPP Average 2009 IPP Average 2010

and open cycle power plants for IPPs was consistent in TNB Average 2009 TNB Average 2010

2010 compared to the previous years.

The thermal efficiency for TNBs oil and gas power plants
EQUIVALENT UNPLANNED OUTAGE FACTOR -
increased in 2010 from the previous year due to the lack of
generation activity at the Pasir Gudang TNB power plant in
EUOF
2009. However, generation activity recommenced in 2010
The EUOF target stood at 4% for the combined cycle and
and thermal efficiency was measured at 25.6%. For the
open cycle plant and 6% for oil/gas fuelled plants. The
coal fuelled plants, the average thermal efficiency was at
performance of combined cycle and open cycle for TNB
33.1% in 2010. Thermal efficiency was influenced by several
power plants declined while the IPPs power plants recorded
factors, including generation type, site condition, delivery
an improvement except for the open cycle plants.
level, maintenance, duration and method of operation.

Overall, the combined cycle and open cycle power plants


Average Thermal Efficiency for IPP and TNB Power Plants in 2009
operated at a better level compared to coal and oil/gas
and 2010
fuelled conventional power plants.
44.3 41.9
41.0 41.2
31.9 32.3
34.7
33.1 Average Equivalent Unplanned Outage Factor (EUOF) for IPP and TNB
27.4 27.3
22.6
25.6 Power Plants in 2009 dan 2010
17.4
12.40

11.85

Combined Cycle Open Cycle Conventional Conventional


7.77

(Oil/Gas) (Coal)
3.99

4.38
3.31

IPP Average 2009 IPP Average 2010


2.97
2.29

1.35
1.61

0.93
0.89

TNB Average 2009 TNB Average 2010


0.61

0.33

0.37

Combined Cycle Open Cycle Conventional Conventional Hydro


(Coal) (Oil/Gas)

PLANT EQUIVALENT AVAILABILITY FACTOR- EAF IPP Average 2009 IPP Average 2010

TNB Average 2009 TNB Average 2010

Generally, an EAF performance of 90% and above indicates


that the IPP and TNB power plants are performing at good
levels. Overall, most power plants achieved an EAF of more
than 90% in 2010 except for coal fuelled plants, oil/gas
fuelled plants and hydroelectric power plants.
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PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION SYSTEM


SYSTEM IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA PERFORMANCE IN SABAH

Four tripping incidents with a load loss of 50 MW and above Lack of generation capacity and reliability of existing ageing
were reported in the Peninsular Malaysia transmission plants have caused frequent operational disruptions to the
system in 2010, compared to two incidents in 2009. This Sabah electricity supply system with load shedding incidents
indicate that the transmission system performance in occuring from time to time. In 2010, there was one tripping
Peninsular Malaysia declined slightly compared to 2009. incident reported in the Sabah grid system with a load loss
However there were no load shedding incidents reported of 50 MW compared to 8 incidents in 2009, a drop of 87.5%.
in 2010. The amount of unsupplied electricity increased However, the number of load shedding incidents surged to
slightly to 310.7MWh from 158.3 MWh in 2009. 76 incidents from 55 in 2009.

In 2010, TNB Delivery Point Unreliability Index (DePUI)- In 2010, DePUI for the grid system in Sabah declined by
System Minutes in Peninsular Malaysia recorded a decline 36% to 20.21 minutes from 31.58 minutes in 2009.
of 17% to 0.85 minutes from 1.02 minutes in 2009.
Delivery Point Unrealibility Index (DePUI) System Minutes for the
Transmission System Trip with Load Loss of 50 MW and above
Sabah Grid
from 2006 to 2010
Minutes
No. of Incidents 154.38*
160
12
10
10 9
120
8 7
6 6 6
6 80
4 4
4

2 2 40 31.58
2 1 18.99 20.21
11.89
0 0 0
0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 0
Year 2007 2008 2009 2010
(28 Jul-31
Aug 2007)
No. of Trips Total Incidents No. Of Load Shedding Year

Comparison of DePUI Index System Minutes over 5 year Period


SAIDI (SYSTEM AVERAGE
Minutes
9.3
INTERRUPTION DURATION INDEX) FOR
10.0
PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
8.0 7.3
6.6
6.0
In January 2010, TNB took steps to improve the SAIDI
reporting system to achieve higher accuracy by integrating
4.0 the TOMS (TNB Outage Management System), eCIBS
(Electronic Customer Information System) and ERMS
2.0 1.02 0.85
(Enterprise Resource Management System) software. The
0.0 new software is called Enhanced TOMS to replace the old
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
TOMS system. The integration made SAIDI reporting more
precise whereby the number of consumers involved in each
supply disruption is taken automatically from Enhanced
TOMS as opposed to using data estimates from the previous
years.
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 41

With the new system, TNBs total SAIDI for 2010 increased STEPS TO REDUCE SAIDI OF THE
by 45.7%, from 66.1 minutes/customer/year in 2009 to 96.3
MEDIUM VOLTAGE SYSTEM IN
minutes/customer/year. The higher SAIDI revealed that the
duration of interruption in a year per customer who was PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
affected by supply disruption has risen, indicating a lower
performance from previous years. SAIDI in 2010 was higher The medium voltage systems is the highest contributor to
than the target set of 60 minutes/customer/year. However, SAIDI compared to low voltage systems. As part of the
when calculated with the old software, the 2010 SAIDI was effort to reduce SAIDI in Peninsular Malaysia, the following
at 62.9 minutes/customer/year. Compared to the 2009 measures have been implemented by TNB in 2010 especially
SAIDI of 66.1 minutes/customer/year, a reduction of 4.8% on the medium voltage system:
was achieved.
a) Reducing the load of the medium voltage supply to
below 50% of the supplys capability level;
Monthly SAIDI Comparison Calculated Using the New Enhanced TOMS
b) Identifying and replacing problematic cable
software and the old TOMS software for 2010
connections through the Partial Discharge Mapping
Minutes test programme;
120.00
c) Implementing condition monitoring at the
100.00 96.25 Main Distribution Substations using infra-red
80.00
thermography dan ultrasonic detection techniques;
62.88 d) Introducing the Pre-Moulded Joint Cable connection;
60.00
e) Conducting clearing works on rentice areas;
40.00
f) Expanding the implementation of SCADA/DA
20.00 6.97 8.28 8.72 8.73 8.61 7.75 7.99 7.86 7.75 7.83 8.26 7.50
(supervisory control and data acquisition/ data
6.46 5.83 5.36
5.06 5.06 5.05 5.13 5.01 5.01 5.02 4.94 4.95

0.00
acquisition)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
(Jan-Dec)
Month
SAIDI FOR SABAH
Enhanced TOMS TOMS

In early 2010, the Prime Minister set a SAIDI target of


700 minutes/customer/year for Sabah. To achieve this
SAIDI (Minutes/Customer/Year) in Peninsular Malaysia from 2006 target, RM419 million was allocated by the government
to 2010 to implement and upgrade the electricity supply system
in Sabah in the generation, transmission and distribution
120.00
103.5 sectors.
96.25
87.3
80.00
75.7 As of 31 December 2010, total SAIDI for the whole of
66.1 96.3
Sabah was reduced by 76% from the level in 2009 to
687.39 minutes/customer/year. Generation SAIDI stood at
40.00
217.58 minutes/customer/year, transmission SAIDI at 36.14
minutes/customer/year and distribution SAIDI at 433.67
0.00 minutes/customer/year. SAIDI in May 2010 was the highest
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
compared to other months at 138.0 minutes/customer/year.
Year
Meanwhile, November registered the lowest SAIDI of 23.7
LGB Net TOMS Enhanced TOMS minutes/customer/year.
42 | ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

SAIDI for the distribution system decreased by 41% from ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS IN
the previous year. Meanwhile, SAIDI for the generation and
PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
transmission system was also lowered by 88% in 2009.

Overall, the number of electricity supply disruptions per


Annual SAIDI (Minutes/Customer/Year) for Sabah from 2006 to 2010 1,000 consumers which affected the TNB supply system
in 2010 was reduced by 15.6%, to 13 disruptions from 16
SAIDI disruptions in 2009.
4500
4,026
4000
Unplanned disruptions declined by 15.5% to 13 per 1,000
3500
consumers, from 15 in 2009. However the percentage of
3000 2,778 2,868
2500
unplanned disruptions was high at 94.7% compared to 5.3%
2,129
2000
1,987 1,856 for planned disruptions that occurred in 2010.
1500 1,248 1,379
1,078
778 739
1000 607
434 687 TNB Electricity Supply Disruptions Per 1,000 Consumers From 2006
500 254
to 2010
0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year Total Disruptions TNB-wide

Distribution Delivery & Generation Total SAIDI


20.0

17
16
No./1.000 consumers

15.0
13
11

10.0 9

SAIDI FOR KULIM HI-TECH PARK (KHTP)


5.0

0.0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Overall SAIDI for KHTP in 2010 stood at 8.44 minutes/ Year
customer/year, higher than in 2009. The increase was due
TNBs Planned Disruptions
to the malfunction in NUR Distribution Sdn Bhds internal
systems in January 2010, causing an operational disruption 1.0
0.86
to 12 main high-tech industrial users. 0.71
0.8 0.76
No./1.000 Consumers

0.6
SAIDI (Minutes/Customer/Year) Breakdown for NUR Distribution from
2006 to 2010 0.4 0.35

0.17
0.2
SAIDI
140 0.0
125 126.13 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
120 Year

100 TNBs Unplanned Disruptions

80
20.0

60 16
49 49.66 15
No./1.000 Consumers

15.0
40 13
11
20 2.82 2.85
1.091 2.889 2.50 2.53 0.154 8.84 8.75 10.0 9
0 0
0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
5.0
Year
Overall SAIDI Industry SAIDI (HV) Low Voltage SAIDI (LV)
0.0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 43

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS IN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS IN


SABAH KULIM HIGH-TECH PARK

The number of electricity supply disruptions per 1,000 Overall, total electricity disruptions per 1,000 consumers
consumers in 2010 increased slightly to 55 disruptions from in Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) reported by NUR Distribution
52 disruptions in 2009 which affected the SESB supply Sdn. Bhd. in 2010 rose slightly from 43 to 44 disruptions.
system. The number of disruptions also increased slightly from the
previous years.
Unplanned disruptions represented a high percentage at
88%, as opposed to planned disruptions of only 12% in Unplanned disruption increased by 39% to 18 per 1,000
2010. However, unplanned disruptions increased by 10.7% consumers, from 13 per 1,000 consumers in 2009. However,
to 48 per 1,000 consumers, from 43 per 1,000 consumers planned disruption resulted in a high percentage at 59%
in 2009. compared to unplanned disruption at 41% in 2010. This
showed that planned outage for maintenance work should
be conducted more frequently to prevent bigger disruptions.
SESB Electricity Supply Disruptions Per 1,000 Consumers for 2006
to 2010

SESB Overall Total Disruptions NUR Distribution Sdn Bhd Electriciy Supply Disruptions Per 1,000
80.0
70 Consumers in KHTP from 2006 to 2010
61
No./1.000 Consumers

60.0 NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. Overall Total Disruptions


55 52 55

60.0
40.0
52

43
No./1.000 Consumers

42 43 44
20.0 40.0

0.0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20.0
Year

SESBs Planned Disruptions


0.0
10.0 9 9 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
8
No./1.000 Consumers

6 7

NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. Planned Disruptions


5.0

40.0
32
30
No./1.000 Consumers

30.0
26 26 26
0.0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20.0
Year

SESBs Unplanned Disruptions 10.0


80.0

0.0
61 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
No./1.000 Consumers

60.0 Year
52 49 48
43

40.0

20.0

0.0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year

Note : Excluding disruptions to the distribution and generation systems


44 | ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd. Unplanned Disruptions No. of Disruptions


60
53 53
20.0 20
18 50
17 16 40
40 35 35
No./1.000 Consumers

15.0 32 36
25 30
13 30
24
10.0
20

10 8
4
5.0 1
0 0
0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
0.0 Year
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Industrial Consumer (HV) Low Voltage Consumer (LV) Total Unplanned Disruption
Year

The breakdown in the number of disruptions by consumer


POWER QUALITY
category showed that most of the disruptions involved
low voltage consumers, i.e. domestic and commercial VOLTAGE DIP INCIDENTS IN THE TNB SYSTEM
consumers. Most industrial consumers received high voltage
supply and the number of disruptions on the high voltage The number of voltage dip incidents reported in major
system was minimal. industrial areas in Peninsular Malaysia for 2010 did not
decline. Statistics show that 97 incidents occurred in 2010
compared to 113 incidents in 2008 and 84 incidents in 2009.
Selangor recorded the highest number of incidents at 36
among all the states.
NUR Distribution Sdn Bhd Electricity Supply Disruptions by breakdown
of Consumer for 2006 to 2010
The number of consumers involved in the voltage dip
No. of Disruptions
incidents also increased by 63.6% to 175 from 107 in
140 129 2009. Again, Selangor registered the highest total with 91
120 consumers affected compared to other states.
105 100 114
100 87 91
83 84
80 76
Several factors have been identified as the cause of the
63
60 voltage dips including malfunction to the supply system,
40 connection or large load switching, transmission line trip,
20
20 18 15 16 15 cable damage, transient problems, lightning etc.
0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
Industrial Consumer (HV) Low Voltage Consumer (LV) Overall Total Disruptions
Voltage Dip Incidents Reported in Major Industrial Areas in Peninsular
Malaysia from 2008 to 2010

No. of Disruptions No. of Reported Incidents


80 76 120
70 113
70 65 61 100 97
60 56 55 Industrial Area
51 51 84
80 2008 2009 2010
50
41
39 60
40

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ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 45

SARFI (System Average RMS Frequency Index) is used to record the number of voltage dip incidents, taking into account the
voltage percentage value and duration of occurrence. Based on statistical analysis of voltage dip incidents recorded in 94 main
substations (PMU) in Peninsular Malaysia Perlis, Perak, Johor and Kedah recorded the highest SARFI70 compared to the other
states for 2010.

SARFI Comparison for the 11 kV, 22 kV and 33 kV systems in 2010 for SARFI for the Overall System in 2010
Peninsular Malaysia

SARFI Value SARFI Value


SARFI for 11kV, 22kV & 33kV systems SARFI for Overall System
70 40
36
60 58 35

30
50
43
37 25
40 23
33 31 20
30
15
19 19 16
20 14
11 10
10 5

0 0
11kV 22kV 33kV Overall System

SARFI90 SARFI80 SARFI70


SARFI90 SARFI80 SARFI70

The 22 kV system recorded a high number of SARFI90 (58), SARFI80 (43) and SARFI70 (37) incidents compared to the 11 kV and
33 kV systems. For the overall, SARFI90 registered the highest number of incidents at 36 compared to SARFI80 (23 incidents) and
SARFI70 (16 incidents).

In an effort to provide customers with a better understanding of power quality, several dialogue or seminar sessions on power
quality were held by TNB in several locations in Peninsular Malaysia, particularly for large power consumers. The Energy
Commission was also involved in all briefings.

SARFI70 Index Comparison and Overall Consumer Complaints

SARFI70 on Voltage (kV)


State Complaints
33 22 11 All
Kuala Lumpur 4 X X 4 20
Putrajaya/Cyberjaya 9 X 10 9 -
Selangor 15 X X 15 97
Johor X 28 8 22 6
Malacca X X 11 11 2
Negeri Sembilan X X 9 9 18
Kelantan 7 X X 7 13
Pahang X X 8 8 4
Terengganu X X 11 11 -
Kedah 27 X 16 24 2
Perak 3 60 20 23 23
Perlis 59 X X 59 -
Penang 6 X X 6 3

Note :
x No monitoring at that voltage level
- No incidents or complaints
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Based on the statistics of the number of customer complaints Voltage Dip Incidents in Kulim Hi-Tech Park
on voltage dips, Selangor reported the highest number with
No. of Incidents and Consumers Involved
97 incidents compared to the other states. For the period
80
from January to December 2010, 39 customers from several 74

industrial companies in Peninsular Malaysia were given


60
power quality services by TNB, i.e. Negeri Sembilan (4), 47
42
Perak (3), Johor (8), Penang (4), Selangor (13), Kedah (2),
40
Malacca (1), Kuala Lumpur (3) and Kelantan(1). 27 27
31
27
25 25
25
20

VOLTAGE DIP INCIDENTS IN KHTP


0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) is an industrial area that hosts Year

international class companies undertaking high technology No. of Voltage Dip Incidents No. of Consumers Affected

activities. In total, there are 34 companies undertaking


industrial activities in KHTP. These companies have raised
Statistics on Voltage Dip Incidents Reported That Affected Supply to
the issue of power quality in KHTP which they claim to be Consumers from 2006 to 2010
unsatisfactory, leading to operational disruptions and causing
losses. NUR Distribution Sdn Bhd (Appointed Receiver and No. of Incidents
Manager) is the licenced holder responsible for supplying 30

electricity in KHTP. To ensure dependable electricity supply,


the NUR Distribution Sdn Bhd system which receives supply 20
from Nur Generation Sdn Bhds power plant, has also been 29

connected to the National Grid owned by TNB. 21


26 26

10 16

Power quality problems such as voltage dips would cause


4 1 1 4
2
electricity supply to be disconnected for several milliseconds 0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
and subsequently affect sensitive operations in the premises Year

of these enterprises. Incidents such as lightning, damage Caused by NUR Distribution System

to the transmission system, switching activities, third party Caused by TNB Distribution System

disruptions including cable damage during digging work,


were the main causes of voltage dip incidents although
the incidents occur in lines or cables located far from the
affected consumers. Based on STs observations, the number of incidents
affecting supply to industrial consumers in 2010 was
lower than the previous years. Based on the statistics, 27
incidents were reported in 2008, 31 incidents in 2009 and
20 incidents in 2010 respectively. The number of consumers
involved in the voltage dip incidents increased slightly from
25 consumers in 2009 to 27 in 2010. The largest number
of consumers affected was reported in January 2010, when
12 major high-tech industrial customers in KHTP faced
disruptions. The incident was caused by a breakdown of
the internal NUR system. Upon further analysis, most of the
voltage dip incidents were due to the supply system or the
TNB grid system which also affected the NUR Distribution
Sdn Bhd distribution system in KHTP. However, in 2010, the
number of voltage dip incidents due to the TNB Grid system
declined from the previous year.
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 47

If these incidents are evaluated based on IEC 61000-4-11 (Class 3) standard, most of the incidents during the last four years
were found to be above the curve as shown in the graph (left). A large proportion of the voltage dip incidents that occurred in
2010 was beyond the responsibility of the Utility hence consumers should ensure that their equipments used are compatible
with the supply of electricity.

Breakdown of Voltage Dip Incidents in KHTP from 2007 to 2010 based on IEC 61000-4-11 (Class 3) Standard

Percent of Equipment
Nominal Voltage (%)
100.0
90.0
Customers Responsibility
80.0
70.0 Utilitys Responsibility

60.0
50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000
Duration (mili seconds)

NUR - 2007 NUR - 2008 NUR - 2010 NUR - 2009

THE SITUATION AND DEVELOPMENTS OF GAS SUPPLIES-


THROUGH PIPELINES

GAS SUPPLY IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA The increase in additional natural gas supply volume did not
add to the length of the gas pipeline, as the higher natural
In 2010, the volume of natural gas supplied by the Gas Utility gas volume was distributed to existing consumer premises
Licensees in Peninsular Malaysia continued to increase due and new consumers who were located near to the existing
to the governments decision to reallocate 100mmscfd of pipelines. The increase in gas supply volume saw a rise in
natural gas from the energy sector to the non-energy sector the number of industrial consumers in 2010 to 686 from 640
in order to fulfil industrial demand. The rise in demand was in 2009.
due to the natural gas tariff being far lower than the price
Total Natural Gas Consumption in Peninsular Malaysia
of alternative fuels such as medium fuel oil (MFO), diesel
and LPG. The average natural gas tariff stood at RM15.00/
Natural Gas Consumption, mmBtu
mmBtu, lower than alternative fuel prices, which are
140,000,000
correlated to the world price of oil. 116,579,760
120,000,000 110,606,270 106,359,785
105,474,492
95,917,929
100,000,000
The additional natural gas supplied to the industry was
80,000,000
for a period of 2 years and would end in December 2011.
60,000,000
The increasewas in addition to gas quantity supplied by
40,000,000
Petroliam Nasional Berhad to the Gas Utility Licensees 799,002 880,705 1,001,105 934,766 1,006,564
20,000,000 18,565
12,627 14,713 17,839
totalling 300 mmscfd. The industrial sector was the main 19,838
0
consumer of natural gas and the total consumption in 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
increased to 116,579,760 mmBtu from 106,359,785 mmBtu Industrial Commercial Residential

in 2009.
48 | ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Consumption of Natural Gas Based on Sub-Industry Categories in Natural Gas Consumers in Peninsular Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia
Natural Gas Consumption, mmBtu No. of Consumers

35,000,000 12,000
31,631,345 10,433
30,000,000 27,570,080 10,000 8,887
7,960
25,000,000
8,000 6,679 7,032
20,000,000
6,000
15,000,000 11,602,722
10,863,821 9,507,405 10,329,196
4,000
10,000,000 8,250,511

2,164,326 2,000 657 642 630


5,000,000 259,997 3,567,352 640 456 686 489
335 438 464
0 0
Electrical & Electronic
Mineral Product

Others
Food, Beverage
Rubber Product

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Chemical Products

Glass Products
Fabricated Metal
Machinery &
Basic Metal

Equipment
Industries
Non-metallic

& Tobacco

Year
Products

Industrial Commercial Residential

Sub - Industry

GAS SUPPLY IN SABAH AND LABUAN

The supply of natural gas in Sabah and Labuan by Sabah Energy Corp. Sdn Bhd (SEC) did not show any significant increase from
the previous year due to competition from alternative fuels.

Total Natural Gas Consumption in Sabah Natural Gas Consumers in Sabah and Labuan
Natural Gas Consumption, mmBtu No. of Users
14 13
200,000 185,388
171,598 178,551
180,000 12 11 11 11
160,000
10
140,000 8
120,000 8
100,000
6
80,000 62,236
52,335
60,000 4
40,000
2
20,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year Year
Industrial Commercial Residential Industrial Commercial Residential

SERVICE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF GAS SUPPLIED THROUGH PIPELINES

A total of 353 complaints were received by Gas Utility Licensees in 2010. The increase in the number of complaints was due
to the rise in the number of industrial, commercial and residential gas consumers. Complaints received were divided into two
categories namely supply disruption and leakage.

The majority of complaints related to gas supply disruptions at the consumers premise were due to shut valves, malfunctioning
meters or pressure regulators. The licensee took immediate action to rectify the situation within the stipulated period in the
Client Charter. Meanwhile, complaints relating to gas supply leakage were due to pipe connection especially at the union
connection, meter and pressure regulator. All leakage complaints reported were for small leakages occurring at consumer
premises and were rectified immediately by the licensees.
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 49

Complaints Received by Gas Utility Licensees

Pipeline Supply Disruptions Leakages


Total
System Industrial Commercial Residential Industrial Commercial Residential

Natural Gas 5 4 28 33 7 17 94

LPG - 17 60 - 18 164 259

Total 5 21 88 33 25 181 353

The overall supply stability and safety performance by gas steps to increase public awareness on the safety of piped
utility licensees is highlighted in the table below. To improve gas supply. Among the steps taken include organising safety
performance, gas utility licensees have taken further action awareness programmes for local authorities and utility
by increasing checks and maintenance on the natural gas contractors. Also, the ST has increased monitoring activities
pipeline system and LPG. Subsequently, licensees have and awareness campaigns involving targeted groups.
also identified and implemented more effective preventive

Performance Indicator Unit Index 2010

SAIDI minutes/customer 0.6299

SAIFI disruptions/customer 0.0037

CAIDI minutes/disruption 169.27

Leakage throughout the gas pipeline per 1000km no. of leakage/1000km 7.2343

Leakage at the station and consumer premises per 1000


no. of leakage /1000 customers 6.7983
customers

Note:
SAIDI : Supply Average Interruption
Duration Index
SAIFI : Supply Average Interruption
Frequency Index
CAIDI : Customer Average Interruption
Frequency Index
50 | ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

WORLD FUEL PRICE MOVEMENTS

OIL AND COAL PRICE MOVEMENTS

The international benchmark indicator, Brent Spot Price, has recorded more stable levels in 2010 i.e from USD75 to USD85 per
barrel compared to the volatile prices seen in 2008 and 2009. Consequently, the prices of other fuels such as Medium Fuel Oil
(MFO) and coal also had similar movements as shown in the graph below.

Average World Fuel Prices

US Dollar / Barrel US Dollar / Metric Ton


120 900
800
100
700
80 600
500
60
400
40 300
200
20
100
0 0
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Jan 09
Feb 09
Mar 09
Apr 09
May 09
Jun 09
Jul 09
Aug 09
Sep 09
Oct 09
Nov 09
Dec 09
Jan 10
Feb 10
Mar 10
Apr 10
May 10
Jun 10
Jul 10
Aug 10
Sep 10
Oct 10
Nov 10
Dec 10

Coal FOB Richards Coal FOB Newcastle LNG - CIF Japan


Bay (USD/MT) (USD/MT) (USD/MT)
Brent Spot Price Delivered Cost of Coal Supply
(USD/bbl) (USD/MT)

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GAS PRICE BASED ON CALCULATED FORMULA


AND THE PRICE OF GAS SET BY THE GOVERNMENT

The last electricity tariff adjustment was in March 2009, when the average electricity tariff rate in Peninsular Malaysia was
adjusted from 32.50 sen/kWh to 31.31 sen/kWh, i.e. a decrease of 3.7%. Although it was proposed that the electricity tariff
should be reviewed every 6 months, this was not implemented as the Government undertook to give huge subsidies on the
price of natural gas to maintain the electricity tariff in order not to burden the people. As of December 2010, the Government
provided a discount of 74% on the gas price to the power generation sector to enable the electricity tariff to be maintained at
31.31 sen/kWh.

Gas Price for the Energy Sector

Price (RM/MMBtu)
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
50.00 FORMULA PRICE

40.00 74% discount


on formula price
30.00 74% discount
on formula price
20.00 RM 6.40 / MMBtu
PRICE SET BY GOVERNMENT
10.00 RM 14.31 / MMBtu RM 10.70 / MMBtu
0.00
Jan 08
Feb 08
Mar 08
Apr 08
May 08
Jun 08
Jul 08
Aug 08
Sep 08
Oct 08
Nov 08
Dec 08
Jan 09
Feb 09
Mar 09
Apr 09
May 09
Jun 09
Jul 09
Aug 09
Sep 09
Oct 09
Nov 09
Dec 09
Jan 10
Feb 10
Mar 10
Apr 10
May 10
Jun 10
Jul 10
Aug 10
Sep 10
Oct 10
Nov 10
Dec 10
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 51

NATURAL GAS TARIFF AND LPG PRICE

The world price of crude oil trended upwards and reached USD89.15/bbl in December 2010 and indirectly led to an increase
in the price of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LPG) in Malaysia. However, the plan to review the natural gas price every 6
months, namely in September 2009, March 2010 and September 2010 was postponed by the government. Hence, the average
natural gas tariff for consumers of natural gas supplied by the Gas Utility Licensees in Peninsular Malaysia was maintained at
RM15.00/mmBtu throughout 2010.

Meanwhile, the price of natural gas supplied by Gas Utility Licensees in Sabah and Labuan was based on the agreement signed
by licensees and consumers.

LPG price for the housing sector supplied by the gas utility licensees were divided into two categories where the LPG price for
low cost housing premises was set at the same level as the 12kg or 14 kg LPG cylinder subsidy provided by the government. On
the other hand, LPG price for medium cost and high end homes was based on market prices.

Natural Gas Tarrif in Peninsula Malaysia

Gas Consumption Range


Tariff Category Tariff (RM/mmBtu)
(mmBtu/year)
A - Housing - 18.22
B - Commercial 0-600 19.24
C - Commercial and Industry 601-5,000 13.05
D - Commercial and Industry 5,001-50,000 13.64
E - Commercial and Industry 50,001-200,000 15.00
F - Commercial and Industry 200,001-750,000 15.00
L - Industry 750,000 and above 15.35

ELECTRICITY AND GAS TARIFF STRUCTURE REVIEW FOR


PENINSULAR MALAYSIA AND SABAH

As a response to the proposal submitted by TNB and Sabah c) Review the economic regulation framework and propose
Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) to the government for a review steps to strengthen it; and
of electricity tariff, the Energy Commission took several d) Prepare policy guidelines towards a more effective
initiatives to rationalise and balance the tariff proposal. The economic regulation regime.
main objective is to set the electricity tariff at a reasonable
and fair level for consumers and at the same time provide Among the important aspects of this study was capacity
reasonable profits for the utilities. To help undertake the building. With regard to this, a series of workshops was
study, the Energy Commission engaged the services of a conducted throughout 2010 on the following topics:
consulting firm, SAHA International Limited (now known as Workshop on Economic Regulation Principles
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu) from Australia to review and to Workshop on Economic Regulation for Senior Managers
evaluate the proposal. The review began in October 2009 Workshop on Regulation in Practice
and ended in March 2010. The main aim of the study was to Stakeholder Workshop on Economic Regulation
achieve the following objectives: Workshop on Generation
a) Review the proposal for tariff revision submitted by Workshop on Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
TNB, SESB and Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd (GMSB); Workshop on Modelling the Revenue Requirement
b) Develop an electricity and piped gas tariff structure Workshop on Tariff Setting and Structure
which is cost reflective, efficient, transparent and realistic
for implementation;
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Roof Light Trough


The light trough in the 7th floor of the ST Diamond Building gives the lounge area a unique ambience. The
indirect daylight drawn from the roof channeled to the lounge area below makes it bright as though being
lighted.
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ENSURING A SECURE ENERGY SUPPLY


54 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PLAN FOR PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
56 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PLAN FOR SABAH
58 PROGRESS OF POWER GENERATION PROJECTS
60 GAS SUPPLY TO THE POWER GENERATION SECTOR
60 FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE PIPED GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM IN SABAH
61 COAL SUPPLY FOR THE POWER GENERATION SECTOR
62 HYDRO SUPPLY FOR THE POWER GENERATION SECTOR
63 EXTENDING THE LIFESPAN OF CURRENT PLANTS
63 DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
65 DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
65 MALAYSIAN BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (MBIPV) PROJECT
65 ASEAN COLLABORATION INTERCONNECTION PROJECTS
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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PLAN IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

The planning to ensure an adequate energy supply to Based on the projected electricity demand on November
fulfil demand until year 2030 has been entrusted to the 2010, additional generation capacity of 7,372MW is
Electricity Supply and Tariff Planning and Implementation needed for 2015 to 2020 while additional capacity of
Working Committee (JPPPET) which was chaired by the STs 15,724MW would be required from 2021 to 2030;
gradually.
Electricity demand was updated by taking into account
The Plan was drawn up to ensure there is adequate energy the annual Gross Domestic Product growth projection of
supply to fulfil the demand for the country up to 2030. In 5.5 6.0 % during the period of the Tenth Malaysia Plan.
2010, there were two JPPPET meetings, which were chaired A comparison of the GDP growth rate and the maximum
by the Minister, and they were held in May and December. electricity demand as indicated at the JPPPET meeting
The following decisions were made at the meetings: is shown in the table below:

Comparison of GDP and Maximum Electricity Demand Growth Rates

Compounded Average Growth Rate Compounded Average Growth Rate


- Gross Domestic Product (% per year) - Maximum Demand ( % per year)
Period
April 2010 Projection Nov 2010 Projection April 2010 Projection Nov 2010
(JPPPET 1/2010) (JPPPET 2/2010) (JPPPET 1/2010) Projection
2010-2015 4.2 (JPPPET 2/2010) 3.3 (JPPPET 2/2010

2010-2020 4.6 5.2 3.2 3.5

2010-2030 4.7 5.7 2.6 2.7

Additional Generation Capacity till 2020 Generation Mix Forecast in Peninsular Malaysia from 2010 to 2030

Year Additional Generation Capacity


0.4% 4.3% 3.9% 22.3%
2015 Hulu Terengganu 250MW
100.00%
(Hydro) 5.2%
80.00%
1 Coal Power 1,000MW 40.2% 42.7% 48.3% 4.6%
Plant 60.00% 32.1%

2016 Ulu Jelai (Hydro) 372MW 40.00%

1 Coal Power 1,000MW 20.00%


54.2% 53.0% 47.8% 41.0%
Plant
0.00%
2017 2 CCGT 1,500MW 2010 2015 2020 2030
Year
2018 2 CCGT 1,500MW
Gas Coal Hydro Nuclear Distillate
2019 1 CCGT 750MW
2020 1 Coal Power 1,000MW
Plant
Total 7,372MW
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After 2020, new gas, hydro and nuclear fuelled plants Reducing the risk of dependence on imported fuel
would be needed to fulfil demand. Nuclear power sources which could compromise the integrity of the
generation with a capacity of 2,000 MW is required electricity supply system due to disruptions in fuel
by 2021 and additional capacities of 1,000MW will be supply.
required in 2024, 2029 and 2030;
To address these issues, a special committee chaired by
The generation mix projection based on the approved MEGTW, with members from the Economic Planning Unit,
generation plan show that by 2020, gas and coal would ST, MyPower, PETRONAS and TNB had been established to
be the two main fuel for the countrys generation sector. commission a study on the electricity generation fuel mix in
This is based on the assumption that: Malaysia and propose a suitable fuel mix model.

The supply of gas to the electricity sector is set at


the rate of 1250 mmscfd from 2010 to 2011 and
at 1350 mmscfd from 2012 to 2018 with gas prices
pegged at market rates, starting from the year 2015;

Part of the gas capacity will be fulfilled with the


extension of the TNB and IPP agreement which ends
in 2014. The agreement will be extended for 5 - 10
years after taking into consideration the ongoing
renegotiation of the PPAs with first generation IPPs
and the study to extend the lifespan of TNB power
plants;

Electricity supply from Sarawak will not be distributed


to Peninsular Malaysia and will be replaced with the
construction of coal power plants in 2015 and 2016;
and

The Hulu Terengganu hydroelectric plant and the


Janamanjung 4 (1000MW) coal power plant will
commence operations in 2015, while the Ulu Jelai
hydroelectric plant and a second coal power plant
(1000MW) will commence operations in 2016.

PLANNING ISSUES

The capacity planning analysis for Peninsular Malaysia


conducted by ST has taken into consideration the increased
generation capacity requirements, current reserve margin,
electricity demand growth projections, availability of fuel
sources, the increase in the cost of fuel, retirement of power
plants, optimum generation mix and other issues. Presently,
the planned national fuel mix should consider the long
term sustainability of the countrys natural resources. In this
regard, a fuel mix policy plan should be developed to look
into the following supply security issues:

Volatility of fuel markets including oil, gas and coal;


Overdependence on gas as a fuel source that would
lead to the countrys depletion in gas reserves; and
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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PLAN IN SABAH

In Sabah, as in previous years, inadequate electricity supply which are unreliable. The insufficient supply situation has
was still a major issue. The system reserve margin cannot led to other plants not being able to undergo scheduled
be taken as a benchmark due to the low availability and maintenance and this has caused a negative effect on the
dependability of some plants, especially the ageing diesel performance and dependability of these stations, including
fuelled plants. high outages and low available capacities compared to their
dependable capacities.
Currently, electricity supply in Sabah, especially in the East
Coast of Sabah, still depends on ageing diesel power plants

Overview of the Sabah Supply Situation

West Coast East Coast Total

Peak Demand (MW) 510 259 769

Dependable Capacity (MW) 738 363 1101

Reserve Margin (%) 44.7 40.1 43.2

Available Capacity (MW) 588 299 887

Operations Reserve (%) 15.3 15.4 15.3

Note : Data recorded on September 1, 2010

Based on the analysis by the ST after taking into account on the performance of ageing diesel power plants, there is a
need to increase generation capacity from 2010 to 2012 for all new generation projects except for the Ranhill Powertron
project, which will only commence operations in 2013.

The following are some of the short term measures to Delaying the expiry date of diesel power plants owned
be taken by 2012, 2013 and 2015 to prevent insufficient by SESB with a total capacity of 125MW in the East
generation capacity: Coast of Sabah until the coal power plant with a capacity
of 300MW, commences operations in 2016; and
The relocation of the TNB owned gas power plant in
Teluk Ewa with a capacity of 64MW to the East of Sabah. Additional capacity of 73MW would be required by
The plant is expected to begin operations in 2012, 2013, and capacity could be sourced from the Lahad
depending on price viability; Datu Biomass SREP (40MW) or by installing mobile
generators via rental or buy back schemes.
Postponing the operational expiry of SESB owned
power plants with a total capacity of 45MW in the West
of Sabah until the SPR and Kimanis Power plants begin
operations in 2014;

Maintaining the mobile generator sets in the West and


East of Sabah, and also temporary generation units in
Sutera Harbour with a capacity of 20 MW, until the year
2014;
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List of Approved Generation Projects

No. Project Capacity Target Year

1. Ranhill Powetron II Power Plant project 190MW 2010-2011

2. SPR Energy Power Plant project 100MW 2013

3. Kimanis Power Plant project 300MW 2013-2014

4. Coal Power Plant project 300MW 2015-2016

5. Upper Padas Hydro Electric Power Plant project 150MW 2018

6. Tenom Pangi Hydro Electric power plant project 26MW 2019

STRENGTHENING THE EAST COAST


GRID

Apart from power generation projects, Sabahs East Coast


and West Coast Grids had to be strengthened to ensure LIWAGU HYDROELECTRIC
that the electricity supply from the new power plants
PROJECT
can be distributed to underserved areas. In addition, the
construction of the 275kV South Grid from Kimanis to
Other than the two approved hydroelectric projects
Kalumpang, totalling 410km, is necessary to enhance the
in Upper Padas and Tenom Pangi, a feasibility study
stability of the distribution system from the West Coast to
on the Liwagu Hydroelectric project has also been
the East Coast of Sabah, especially with the addition of a
conducted.
new energy source from Upper Padas and Sarawak.
Based on the Social Impact Study undertaken by ST,
THE FAILURE OF THE COAL FUELLED there were problems in resolving issues related to
PLANT PROJECT IN THE EAST COAST the relocation of people in 8 villages who refused to
OF SABAH TO OBTAIN EIA APPROVAL move to other areas. Thus, to minimise relocation
of residents, ST will conduct socioeconomic studies
to determine whether the development of the
The failure of Lahad Datu Energy (LDE) to obtain the
Liwagu hydroelectric plant through the run-of-
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval for a 300
river method can be implemented in the area as
MW coal power plant project had caused uncertainty in
opposed to the earlier proposal of building a dam.
the status of the project, including the date of commercial
operations. Subsequently, LDE has been asked to revise and
resubmit their report by adhering to additional conditions
set by the Department of Environment, including a study THE OPTION OF HYDRO SOURCES
on the 100km high voltage delivery line. Due to the delay, FROM LIMBANG, LAWAS AND
LDE could not issue a Notice To Proceed (NTP) to its EPC
TRUSAN
contractors on August 31, 2010 according to schedule.
Based on the new timeline of the LDE project, the
This option requires further study in view of the
commencement date of commercial operations of the first
information from the Sarawak Ministry of Public
75MW unit is expected to be delayed to June 2015 from
Amenities (KKAS) showing that the electricity
March 2013 in the earlier plan. Following the protest faced
generated from Limbang is insufficient for
by the coal power plant project, the Government is studying
distribution in Sabah.
other viable alternatives to be implemented including using
Renewable Energy which includes solar, hydroelectricity,
biomass and geothermal energy.
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GENERATION MIX PROJECTION IN ALTERNATIVE GENERATION OPTIONS


SABAH
Alternative generation options should be considered to
By 2020, gas, coal and hydro will be the main sources of fuel offset the shortfall in generation capacity from 2014 to 2017
for power generation in Sabah while the use of diesel and due to the delay faced by the 300 MW coal power plant
MFO will be discontinued. project in Felda Sahabat. Among the power generation
options being considered by ST to enhance generation
capacity, especially in the East Coast of Sabah, include:
Generation Mix Projection in Sabah from 2010 to 2030

i. The 40 MW power generation project fuelled by biomass


100.00% 1.22% 2.60% 3.70% 0.80%
and biogas from the oil palm industry in 3 locations i.e.
4.40%
80.00%
8.0%
8.10% Kinabatangan (20MW), Kunak (10MW) and Lahad Datu
9.81% 28.40%
27.20%
60.00%
19.93%
15.10%
(10MW) in 2015;
8.30% 18.20%
40.00% 23.80%
19.70%
61.08%
69.1%
ii. Geothermal project in Apas Kiri, Tawau with a capacity
20.00%
37.10% 32.80% of 60MW;
0.00%
2010 2015 2020 2030
Year
iii. HFO/bio-oil power plant using the reciprocating engine
with a capacity of 210MW (2 x7x15MW);
Gas Coal MFO Hydro (Run of River)

Hydro (Dam) Diesel Palm Biomass iv. Sodium sulphur (NaS) battery system; and

v. Development of a gas based combined cycle power


plant with the supply of natural gas or LNG to the East
Coast of Sabah.

PROGRESS OF POWER GENERATION PROJECTS


The progress of a planned power plant project within the generation development plan is monitored via project progress
reports. The progress report is submitted by the parties developing the power plant project. The list of proposed new power
generation projects in the generation development plan are as follows:-

List of New Power Generation Projects

No. Project Name Capacity Type/Fuel Target Year

Hulu Terengganu Hydroelectric Project,


1. 250 MW Hydro 2015
Terengganu

2. Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Project, Pahang 372 MW Hydro 2016

3. Coal Power Plant Project, Janamanjung 1,000 MW Coal 2015

4. SPR Energy 100 MW Gas 2013

5. Kimanis Power 300 MW Gas 2013 - 2014

New Coal Power Plant Projects


6. 1,000 MW Coal 2016
(via competitive bidding process)
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In early 2010, the project to supply electricity from Bakun, Gas Distribution
Sarawak to Peninsula Malaysia with a capacity of 1600MW
could not proceed as planned. Instead, the electricity Gas Demand Requirement
1,224 mmscfd
generated from the Bakun hydroelectric plant was utilised Average Volume
to develop the Sarawak Corridor on Renewable Energy Average Distributed Gas
1,139 mmscfd
(SCORE) project at the request of the Sarawak State Volume
Government. Subsequently, a new coal power plant will Total Nominated Volume 446,777 mmscf
have to be developed to fulfil the capacity requirements
due to insufficient gas supply. The development of the first Total Distributed Volume 415,682 mmscf
coal power plant with a capacity of 1x1000MW has been Total Production (Kerteh and
awarded to TNB and its operations will commence in 2015. 766,353 mmscf
JDA)
Meanwhile, the project developer for the second unit of the
coal power plant which is expected to begin operation in JDA Average Production 326 mmscfd
2016 will be selected through a competitive bidding process
Kerteh Average Production 1,774 mmscfd
whereby bidding shall be opened only to the owners of
existing coal power plants (brownfield site) i.e. Malakoff Total Curtailment Days 122
Corporation Berhad and Jimah Energy Ventures.

CURTAILMENT OF GAS SUPPLY TO THE


GENERATION SECTOR

Throughout 2010, the energy sector received an average


gas supply of 1,139 mmscfd from PETRONAS compared
to TNBs daily demand requirement of 1,224 mmscfd. The
average demand requirement for 2009 stood at 1,224
mmscfd compared to 1,270 mmscfd in 2008. The decline in
gas distribution from PETRONAS was due to the increase in
the number of curtailment days from 102 in 2009 to 122 in
2010. Out of that total, 69 days were scheduled curtailment
days while the rest were unscheduled.

Meanwhile, at the end of 2010, the supply of gas from


PETRONAS was further hampered when the Bekok C
platform caught fire on December 14 2010, causing the
loss of 160 mmscfd liquefied gas for the energy sector. The
actual production of Bekok C was only at 47 mmscfd, but
it was the hub for the Tiong A, Guntong A and Bekok A
platforms (gas production platforms). The fire that damaged
6 major areas on the platform forced PETRONAS to use
swing gas to fulfil the demand of the energy sector. Bekok C
was expected to resume its operations in late 2011. Supply
from platform Tiong A, Guntong A and Bekok A totalling
100 mmscfd wass expected to be reconnected when the
work to bypass Bekok C was completed in June 2011.
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Generation Sector Gas Supply: Nominated vs Allocated

1,400

1,300

1,200

1,100

1,000

900
Volume Nominated: 446,777 mmscf (1,224 mmscfd)
Volume Allocated: 415,682 mmscf (1,139 mmscfd)
800 Days of Curtailment: 122
Scheduled: 69 DAYS (PGB letter dated 9 June 2010)
Unsceduled: 53 days
700
Jan 10

Feb 10

Mac 10

Apr 10

Mei 10

Jun 10

Jul 10

Ogos 10

Sep 10

Okt 10

Nov 10

Dis 10
Volume Nominated Volume Allocated

GAS SUPPLY TO THE GENERATION SECTOR

Gas requirement for the electricity supply sector was set Domestic gas sources is depleting and currently, 26%
at 1250 mmscfd till 2011, and will be increased to 1350 of the Peninsular Malaysia gas supply is imported from
mmscfd from 2012 to 2018. The liberalisation of the gas Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. PETRONAS also plans to
market will be implemented by PETRONAS from 2015 to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from foreign countries
accommodate the decline in gas supply from local fields by at international market prices, including LNG from Australia
setting the gas price at market rates from 2015. Through beginning 2015. If gas prices are set at market rates,
this method, third party access will be allowed whereby PETRONAS is expected to be able to import more gas and
gas suppliers other than PETRONAS can bring in gas to LNG which will ensure sufficient gas supply to the electricity
consumers in Peninsular Malaysia. After 2018, the amount generation and industrial sectors.
of gas to be supplied by PETRONAS to the electricity sector
has not been finalised as it depends on its current efforts to
locate sources of gas supply.

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE PIPED GAS SYSTEM IN SABAH

As a result of the cancellation of the 300MW coal-fired demand for electricity and gas in the long run, and its effect
power plant in Lahad Datu due to protests by various on the environment.
parties especially Non Governmental Organisations, ST has
proposed that a combined cycle 300MW power plant serves The proposal was presented at the Energy Commission
as a replacement. Meeting and approval will depend on the willingness of
PETRONAS to implement it. Also, the Commission has met
ST has proposed that a gas pipeline be constructed from with representatives of PETRONAS and was informed that
Kimanis to Sandakan for the purpose of supplying the gas. Sabah is facing gas supply curtailment.
ST has also analysed various aspects of the construction of
a gas pipeline from the economic and technical perspective
which includes investment cost and tariff comparison,
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COAL SUPPLY FOR THE GENERATION SECTOR

The instability of gas supply from PETRONAS has forced the Almost 19 million metric tonnes of coal for coal fuelled power
coal units to operate at a high level and this had impacted plants in Peninsular Malaysia is imported from overseas. Out
average stock throughout the year. The level of overall of that total, Indonesia is the highest contributor supplying
coal stock for Peninsular Malaysia was below the minimum 76.7% followed by South Africa at 12.3% and Australia at
stipulated in the PPA between April and October, a period 11.0%
of high energy demand.
In 2010, the generation sector faced a coal supply crisis when
there was major flooding in Queensland in December. The
Level of Coal Stock in Coal Power Plants in Peninsula Malaysia
Queensland region fulfils demand for global thermal coal at
60 million metric tonnes annually and the supply disruption
Max: 3.15 million tonnes
3,000,000 from the region caused the spot price to increase 17% to
2,500,000 almost USD 130/per tonne. Several mine and rail operators
2,000,000 Min: 1.96 million tonnes had to declare force majeure. The Kalimantan region was
also affected by bad weather and flooding in mine areas and
1,500,000
haulage routes. The impact from weather problems in both
1,000,000
KEV
regions were also felt in Peninsular Malaysia, as supplies
500,000 JEV
TBIN
could not be delivered on time and almost led to zero stock
0 JMJG
at the Tanjung Bin Plant.
Jan 10

Feb 10

Mar 10

Apr 10

May 10

June 10

July 10

Aug 10

Sep 10

Oct 10

Nov 10

Dec 10

Coal Supplying Countries for Coal Power Plants in Peninsula Malaysia

Station Indonesia Australia South Africa Total


(metric (metric (metric (metric
tonnes) tonnes) tonnes) tonnes)

Kapar 978,420 1,068,110 854,920 2,901,450

Manjung 6,367,472 - 403,694 6,771,166


Tanjung
4,422,825 1,014,340 643,079 6,080,244
Bin
Jimah 2,705,977 - 414,070 3,120,047

Total 14,474,694 2,082,450 2,315,763 18,872,907


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HYDRO SUPPLY FOR THE GENERATION SECTOR

The lake level at the main hydroelectric plants in Kenyir and sudden reduction in the lake level in 2010. The lack of rainfall
Temenggor showed similar trends as previous years. As in the catchment areas of both the Kenyir and Temenggor
usual, the water level rose at the start and the end of the dams also affected the lake level which reached its lowest
year, coinciding with the rainy season. However, the impact since 2008.
of shortages in gas and coal supply resulted in increased
electricity generated using hydro power. This caused a

Lake Level at the Kenyir Hydroelectric Dam 20082010 Lake Level at the Temenggor Hydroelectric Dam 2008 2010

146 Spill Level: 145m 248


Spill Level: 248.4m
144 246
142
244
140
242
138
240
136
238
134 Kenyir 2010 Temenggor 2010
Temenggor 2009
132
Kenyir 2009 236
Kenyir 2008 Temenggor 2008

130 234
1-Jan

1-Feb

1-Mar

1-Apr

1-May

1-Jun

1-Jul

1-Aug

1-Sep

1-Oct

1-Nov

1-Dec
1-Jan

1-Feb

1-Mar

1-Apr

1-May

1-Jun

1-Jul

1-Augs

1-Sep

1-Oct

1-Nov

1-Dec

Hydro Supply: Projection Vs Actual Despatch

Projected
Actual
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EXTENDING THE LIFESPAN OF CURRENT PLANTS

The extension of the concession period for the five first generation Independent Power Plants (IPP), including the decision to
switch the Powertek and PD Power plants to combined cycle, depends on the PPA renegotiation between MyPower, KeTTHA
and ST. The following are the five first generation IPPs which have a combined capacity of 4105 MW:

YTL Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. (1170 MW)


Genting Sanyen Power Sdn. Bhd. ( 762 MW)
Segari Energy Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (1303 MW)
Port Dickson Power Bhd. (436 MW)
Powertek Bhd. (434 MW)

The extension of the period of operation for TNB owned power plants and the development of new power plants including the
option to use the 220MW gas turbine owned by TNB that is currently not utilised, will contribute an additional capacity of 3750
MW up to 2020. However, the extension of TNB owned power plants is subject to detailed studies on the lifespan of the plants.

DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY


SECRETARIAT OF THE SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMME-SREP

ST is responsible for promoting the development and streamlining the implementation of SREP projects apart from conducting
technical and financial evaluation of SREP applications that are submitted to them. Subsequently, it presents the proposal to the
Special Committee on Renewable Energy (SCORE) for approval.
The following are the achievements of the SREP Programme in 2010:

Two SREP projects with a total grid connected capacity of 6.2 MW have been commissioned and operational in 2010,
i.e. a biogas project (1.7 MW) and a mini-hydro project (4.5 MW).
The total number of SREP projects operational up to the end of 2010 stood at 11 with a grid connected capacity of 61.2
MW
Throughout 2010, a total of 4 new projects with a capacity of 37 MW obtained SCOREs approval.

Overall statistics of SREP projects by fuel sources for 2010

No. of
Capacity to Grid
No. Fuel Source Approved Status
(MW)
Projects
1 Biomass Empty Fruit 4 projects with a total capacity of 40MW were
18 178
Bunch (EFB) operational
Wood Waste 1 5 Project approved in Nov 2010
Rice Husk 1 10
Solid Waste 1 5 The project is operational
2 Landfill Gas 3 1 project with a capacity of 2MW is operational
3 Biogas (agro-based) 6 15.85 1 project with a capacity of 1.7 MW is operational
4 projects with a total capacity of 12.5MW are
4 Mini-hydro 14 80.2
operational
5 Wind and solar 0 0 No applications received
11 projects with a total capacity of 61.2 MW
TOTAL 43 297.05 MW
capacity were operational
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Progress of SREP commissioned projects

MW
70

60

50

40 The Start of SREP The graph below shows the progress of SREP projects
RE Policy &
30 RE Tariff
Action Plan that have been commissioned since the start of
increase 24%
Announcement
20 the programme. Eleven projects have commenced
10
operations to date, with a total capacity of 61.2MW.

0
2001 2005 2008 2009 2010 Total
Tahun Cumulative

Biogas Solid Waste Mini Hydro Biomass Landfill Gas

ISSUES AND CHALLENGES Generally, the increase in the electricity sales tariff for
biomass and biogas to 21 sen/kWh which was announced
ST was directly involved in the discussions and drafting of on August 2008 boosted the development of SREP
the Renewable Energy Act (RE Act) and the Sustainable programmes. This could be clearly seen in 2009 when 7
Energy Development Authority Act (SEDA Act),tabled for projects with a capacity of 43 MW commenced operations
the first time at the Dewan Rakyat on December 15, 2010. In successfully.
the Act, the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) mechanism was introduced
which will see RE entrepreneurs enjoying premium tariffs In 2010, the implementation of SREP projects declined from
per unit of electrical energy generated using RE sources the previous years and this could be due to some project
stated in the Act. entrepreneurs preferring to wait for further developments
in the FiT mechanism.
Throughout 2010, ST received various requests from
interested parties to develop RE projects. This was
probably the result of increasing interest from the public
due to the publicity given to the FiT mechanism which
will be implemented in 2011. Although there were many
applications received for the SREP project, some of them
were incomplete which made the assessment process more
difficult.

With the establishment of SEDA as the agency to implement


the FiT mechanism, the function of the Special Committee
on Renewable Energy (SCORE) and the ST Secretariat
will cease. Ongoing discussions between SEDA and ST is
expected to continue during the commencement of FiT to
ensure an orderly transition of job scope.
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DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

ST also undertook activities related to the development of Legislative Development Coordination Working Committee
nuclear energy in line with the governments aspiration of Meeting (JKPPPKN) in 2010 in view of STs role as the co-
using nuclear energy as one of the electricity generation chair of JKPPKN with AELB. A series of discussions on the
options post 2020, especially in Peninsular Malaysia. ST issue of the Licensing of Nuclear Plants were also held.
played a major role in coordinating the Nuclear Power

MALAYSIA BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (MBIPV)


PROJECT

ST chairs the National Steering Committee (Project Review system in houses and buildings for electricity generation.
Committee) that acts as the coordinator for the Malaysia The programme targets the installation of solar powered
Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) Project and plays system with a total capacity of 1,200 kWp which is connected
a role in monitoring and financing the project under which to the grid. As of June 2010, the Solar 1000 programme
the Solar 1000 initiative was launched in 2007. has obtained 167 approvals with a capacity of 1524 kWp,
and 71 of the projects with a total capacity of 283kWp had
Under the Solar 1000 programme, subsidies will be given commenced operations.
to members of the public interested in installing the BIPV

ASEAN INTERCONNECTION COLLABORATION PROJECTS

There are 16 interconnection projects proposed under Berhad (TNB) system in Peninsular Malaysia. However, the
the ASEAN Power Grid Consultative Committee (APGCC) project has yet to be implemented.
and one of them is the Sumatera - Peninsular Malaysia
Interconnection. The objective of the project, scheduled The cancellation of the energy supply project from the Bakun
for completion in 2015, is to establish a bilateral capacity hydroelectric plant via undersea cable from Sarawak to
sharing collaboration between the Perusahaan Listrik Peninsular Malaysia also has affected the projects proposed
Negara (PLN) system in Sumatera and the Tenaga Nasional under the ASEAN interconnection collaboration.
66 | ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Recycling Of Water
Recycling is one of the major concepts applied in the ST Diamond Building, including the recycling of water
ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT | 67

PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSPARENT AND


COMPETETIVE ENERGY INDUSTRY

68 IMPLEMENTATION OF A BIDDING PROCESS FOR GENERATION PROJECTS


69 LAUNCH OF THE GRID CODE AND DISTRIBUTION CODE FOR PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
69 STUDY ON THE SABAH GRID SYSTEM AND DRAFTING OF THE GRID CODE
69 ENERGY CONSULTATIVE PANEL (PPT)
70 RENEGOTIATION OF THE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (PPA)
70 RING-FENCING THE GRID SYSTEM OPERATOR AND SINGLE BUYER
61 PREPARATION OF A SEPARATE ACTIVITY BASED REGULATORY ACCOUNT
68 | ENERGY COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

IMPLEMENTATION OF A BIDDING PROCESS FOR


GENERATION PROJECTS
The year 2010 marked for the first time of the implementation FirST Power is STs focal point for matters relating to
of a competitive bidding exercise for the procurement of Power Purchase Agreements involving Coal Supply and
new generation capacity. This process commenced with the Transmission Agreement (CSTA) and technical matters
proposal to build a new coal power plant to fill the void left related to the design of power generation stations and its
by the cancellation of the electricity supply project in Bakun, related transmission system.
Sarawak to supply power to Peninsular Malaysia. Initially,
TNB submitted plans to build 2 units of coal powered plants Due to time constraints, bidding was open only to current
with a capacity of 2x1000MW at the Janamanjung Power coal power plant owners (brownfield site) i.e. Tanjung Bin
Plant owned by TNB in order to fulfil demand for electricity dan Jimah. The project implementation schedule is as
in Peninsular Malaysia for 2015 and 2016. follows:

The Government decided that the capacity addition for 2015 Implementation Schedule for the Limited Bidding Process
and 2016 should be done via a competitive bidding process
to ensure cost competitiveness in the procurement of the Issuance of Request For Proposal 15 Nov 2010
new power plants. To achieve this objective, ST appointed Briefing prior to bidding 10 Dec 2010
consultants to advise on whether the coal power plants
Briefing process 16 Nov 2010
could be completed by 2015 and 2016 if a competitive 18 Mar 2011
bidding process was implemented, as reserves would be
Bidding submission 15 April 2011
low by that time.
Bidding evaluation 15 April 2011
30 May 2011
The construction of coal powered plants with a capacity
of 1000MW by 2015 and 2016 is essential to ensure Invitation letter to the selected 31 May 2011
bidder
adequate electricity supply in Peninsular Malaysia. After
evaluating factors such as timing, the best option to secure Bidding negotiation and project 6 June 2011
agreement with the selected bidder 15 July 2011
dependable electricity supply at a competitive price for
consumers without the risk of insufficient electricity supply Issuance of offer letter to the 15 September 2011
successful bidder
in 2015, the construction of the first unit of the coal power
plant was awarded to TNB Janamanjung and the plant is Signing of PPA and CSTA Not later than
15 October 2011
expected to be operational in March 2015.
Date of financing is finalised Date as proposed by
the bidder (but not
The second 1000 MW coal power plant is scheduled to later than 15 Sept
commence operations in 2016. ST was given the mandate 2012)
by the government to undertake a limited bidding process.
It subsequently formed a working committee called FirST
Power to implement the limited bidding. The committee
consists of officers from ST and consultants appointed by
ST:

FirST Power Committee Members

No. Consultant Firm/Individual

1 Project Director En. Abd. Rahim Md Noh

2 Systems Solution Advanced Power Solutions

3 Legal Christopher Lee dan Co.

4 Finance Fieldstone

5 Technical Burns & Mcdonnell


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LAUNCH OF THE GRID CODE AND DISTRIBUTION CODE FOR


PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
On December 21, 2010, another milestone was achieved Distribution Code 2010 is being used for the first time in the
in the electricity supply industry in Peninsular Malaysia with electricity distribution sector to enhance the transparency
the official launch of the new Grid Code and Distribution and planning, development and operational dependability
Code by the Minister of Energy, Green Technology and of the distribution system. Both the new codes officially
Water. The 2010 Grid Code is an extension of the 1994 took effect on January 1, 2011.
Grid Code after incorporating changes in the supply
industry in Peninsular Malaysia ifor the last 16 years. The

STUDY ON THE SABAH GRID SYSTEM AND DRAFTING OF THE


SABAH GRID CODE

Sabah was also included when the ST initiated steps for the developing short, medium and long term plans. The Sabah
preparation of its own Grid Code for Sabah and Labuan. and Labuan Grid system will emphasize the Single Buyer
The services of an international consulting firm was engaged model in operating the Sabah Grid to enhance operational
to help develop the Sabah and Labuan Grid Code, also to transparency and interaction among SESB and power
prepare a report on the Sabah grid system. These were stations, especially IPPs. Apart from that, the operational
part of the efforts to enable Sabah to also have a secure, integration involving generation, transmission, distribution
integrated and dependable industry structures. The study networks as well as systems not connected to the grid will
on the Sabah grid system would enable ST to obtain be taken into account in line with the uniqueness of the
an overview of the status of the grid system apart from Sabah grid system.
providing an additional reference for ST and also SESB in

ENERGY CONSULTATIVE PANEL

As in the previous years, the ST as the Energy Consultative d. Awareness and Acceptance towards the Development
Panel (PPT) Secretariat held two meetings on April 28 and of Nuclear Power Plants by the Malaysian Nuclear
December 16, 2010. The PPT meetings received good Agency (ANM); and
response as it discussed the current issues in the energy e. Consumer Issues Metering, Billing and Disconnection
industry. of Electricity Supply by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).

Among the issues discussed were:

a. Gas Supply and Gas Pricing by Petroliam Nasional


Berhad (PETRONAS);
b. Electricity Tariff by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB);
c. Electricity Supply Situation in Sabah and the Initiative to
Achieve SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration
Index) of 700 minutes in 2010 by Sabah Electricity Sdn.
Bhd. (SESB);
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RENEGOTIATION OF THE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS


(PPA)
Under the initiative of the Project Management Office (PMO) Among the activities conducted by the PMO in collaboration
of MyPower Corporation, and in collaboration with ST and with ST and KeTTHA in 2010 during the PPA renegotiation
KeTTHA, the renegotiation of the PPA with first generation process were as follows:
IPPs was arranged. The extension of the operational period
of the first generation IPP power plants is an option in - Organised a series of discussions with First Generation
planning for additional generation capacity for the period IPPs with the objective of extending the concession
after 2015. The following are the first generation IPPs agreement from IPPs including discounts on financial
involved: capacity rates, fixed operations rate and variable
operations rate;
List of First Generation IPPs - Conducted financial analysis on the proposals submitted
by the IPPs;
Capacity
No. First Generation IPP - Organised a meeting involving three Ministers, i.e.
(MW)
the Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water,
1. YTL Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. 1,170
Minister of Finance and Minister in the Prime Ministers
2. Genting Sanyen Power Sdn. Bhd. 762 Department;
- Held discussions with TNB as the Single Buyer; and
3. Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd 1,303
- Presented outcome of discussion and proposal to the
4. Port Dickson Power Bhd 436 Economic Council.
5. Powertek Bhd 434

RING-FENCING THE GRID SYSTEM OPERATOR AND SINGLE


BUYER

Several discussions were held with the PMO and TNB to and fairness of the Grid System Operator and Single Buyer,
find the best way to implement ring-fencing to have Grid without involving large structural changes and which can
System Operator and Single Buyer that are neutral and be adapted to the current TNB practices. As at the end of
fair in operating the electricity supply system. The aspects 2010, the initiative were still being studied.
emphasised were the efforts to improve the transparency
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PREPARATION OF A SEPARATE ACTIVITY-BASED


REGULATORY ACCOUNT
In line with the Incentive-Based Regulation (IBR) concept that The preparation of separate accounts would help ST make
emphasises transparency of information in the preparation more accurate assessments of TNBs real performance
of accounts by TNB, ST had taken the initiative to prepare when compared to the projected financial performance,
a separate regulatory account based on electricity operational expenditure and capital expenditure that they
supply activities. This is also part of the action plan in the have submitted to the government in their proposal to
governments initiative to restructure the electricity supply review electricity tariff.
sector.

PROPOSAL TO IMPLEMENT SEPARATE ACTIVITY BASED REGULATORY ACCOUNT

August September October - December


January May 2011
2010 2010

TNB prepared data to Held discussions


develop the revenue with TNB on the Draft guidelines on
determination model reporting format Regulatory Account
based on tariff Unbundling (RAU) was
proposals in EC provided the ready for presentation
December 2009. draft guidelines on to the public.
Regulatory Account
Streamlined the Unbundling (RAU)
Divisional Accounting
format between TNB
and EC.
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Photovoltaic Panels
Photovoltaic panels are integrated as part of the ST Diamond Building design to harness solar energy. The
total installed photovoltaic capacity is 71.4 kWp which feeds directly to the national grid.
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ENSURING SAFE AND EFFICIENT ENERGY CONSUMPTION

74 ENFORCING THE EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY REGULATIONS 2008


74 ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS AND LABELLING
75 INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTS
75 ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTIVITIES
76 NATIONAL ELECTRICITY INTENSITY
77 DEVELOPMENTS IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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ENFORCING EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL


ENERGY REGULATIONS 2008
In 2010, ST received 177 applications for the position of Sending notifications to all the installations effected by
Energy Managers. Out of that total, about 73 applicants had Regulations;
passed and registration were registered as Electrical Energy
Managers compared to 22 applicants who registered in Disseminating and updating information about the
2009. As of 31 December 2010, a total of 132 persons have Regulations in ST website; and
been registered as Electrical Energy Managers.
Preparing guidelines for the implementation of the
ST has ensured that the smooth implementation and Regulations;
enforcement of the Regulations by:
Studying and analysing reports received on efficient
Organising briefings and dialogues with stakeholders. electrical energy management.
Some of the sessions were organised with the Federation
of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM);

ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS AND LABELLING


The energy efficiency performance rating for electrical appliances was extended in 2010 to perlite type insulators. The labelling
programme which commenced in 2009 for appliances such as refrigerators, television sets, domestic fans and air conditioners
has also been extended to include the labelling of additional product models in 2010. The following table shows the number of
models that have energy efficiency performance rating and labels.

No. of Models
Electrical Appliance
2009 2010
Air Conditioners 110 272
Refrigerator 25 23
Fan 200 314
Television 170 288
Insulators 25 25
Ballast 31 33
High Efficiency Motors 74 136
Fluorescent Lamps - 6
Total 635 1,097
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INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT AND RENEWABLE


ENERGY PRODUCTS
ST is a member of the National Committee on Investment in Services Sub-Sectors and assumes the role of technical assessor for
the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) for incentives on energy efficiency and renewable energy. In 2010, ST
approved 178 applications for incentives related to energy efficiency, energy efficient appliances and materials and also solar
products and photovoltaic panels.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTIVITIES


Since its inception in 2001, the ST has actively involved in energy efficiency activities organised locally and at the international
level. Its activities include:

Asia Pacific Conference and Exhibition On Energy Efficiency


Energy Efficiency and Green Technology Incentives in Malaysia
Energy Efficiency Initiatives in Malaysia
US-ASEAN EE Standard and Labelling Workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam
8th Conference on Standard and Conformance for Green Harmonization in Sendai, Japan
ERIA Research Project 2010: Working Group on Standardisation On Green and Safety In East Asia - Research On
Environmental Certifications and Standards of Refrigerator Performance.

PARTICIPATION AT IGEM 2010 CONFERENCE


In conjunction with the STs participation in the International
Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference
Malaysia 2010 (IGEM 2010) from October 14 to 17 2010,
the ST collaborated with the New Straits Times Press of
Malaysia to prepare publicity materials related to the
function and to highlight the role of the ST, organisational
initiatives and the construction of the ST Headquarters in
Putrajaya to encourage sustainable growth.

An advertorial and special interview with STs CEO focussing


on Green Technology and Energy Efficiency in the Diamond
Building was published as a Special Insert in the NST on
October 13, 2010 as part of IGEM 2010.
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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL INTENSITY

As a developing country, Malaysia depends very much on sectors. The rise in GDP growth, increase in population and
its energy resources, especially electricity energy sources changes in daily lifestyle, which are more dependent on the
to drive its economic growth. Almost all of electricity use of technology, are factors that contribute to the rise in
generated is used to fulfil domestic demands in various electricity consumption in the country.

What is Electrical Intensity?

Electrical Power Intensity is the electricity energy consumption to produce one unit of
Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Electricity Intensity is used as one of the indicators to
measure the efficiency of domestic electricity consumption.

Intensity of Electricity Consumption in 2000 to 2010 at Constant Year 2000 Price (RM Thousand)

kWh per RM Thousand

190 186
184 185
185 182
181 181 180
178
180
176 175
175
172
170

165

238

160 kWh / RM Thousand

155
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

In 2010, the national electrical power intensity rose by of energy consumption to drive the national economic
0.5% from 2009. However, looking at the trend from 2000 growth could be reduced by increasing the use of energy
to 2010, electrical power intensity in the country increased efficient technologies in its economic activities. With the
by 8.1% or at an average growth of 0.8% annually. Higher extensive use of energy efficient technologies, the countrys
living standards and a growing economy were among the economy could grow without a corresponding increase in
factors that contributed to the increase. However, the rate energy consumption.
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DEVELOPMENTS IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY

In 2010, several initiatives were undertaken by the Commission to enhance the level of electrical safety in the country based on
feedback from the industry and the demands of the electrical safety regulation framework stipulated in the Electricity Supply
Act 1990 and Electricity Regulations 1994. The following were among the initiatives undertaken:

STUDY AND GUIDELINES ON a. Requirement of inspection by competent persons in


electrical installations leaflet (Malay version).
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRACTICES
b. Obtaining approval for electricity appliances leaflet
(Malay version).
i. A Study on the Compliance Rate Among Installation
c. Electrical equipment that requires certificate of
Owners, Contractors, Competent Persons And Electrical
approval leaflet (English version).
Equipment Retailers In Relation To The Requirements Of
d. Did You Know? 3 Pin Plugs, 2 Pin Plugs leaflet
Electricity Supply Act 1990 And Electricity Regulations
(Malay Version).
1994
e. Did You Know? 3 Pin Plugs, 2 Pin Plugs poster
(Malay Version).
The study was to evaluate the level of compliance to
electricity laws, especially in relation to the registration
of installations, electrical contractor registrations, ANALYSIS OF ELECTRICITY-RELATED
electrical repair contractors and vendors of electrical CASES
appliances in the market. The main purpose of the study
was to obtain a clearer and more accurate picture on the In 2010, the total number of electricity-related accidents
issue of non-compliance with the Electricity Supply Act increased from 2009, with 33 fatal and 36 non-fatal cases
1990 and Electricity Regulations 1994 among owners recorded. However, the number of fatal cases had declined
and tenants of premises and industries players that compared to 2009.
were involved in installing, operating and maintaining
electrical installations in industrial and commercial
premises as well as in public places. The results of Chart 1: Number of Electrical Accidents Cases (2002 -2010)
the study wouldl be used by ST to identify regulatory
No. of Cases
methods and enforcement programmes that have to be 90
emphasised to achieve maximum impact. 80
79 75
69
70
69
60 56
ii. Circular No 2/2010 Streamlining the Use of Relay 51 48
57
50 42
Calibration and Protective Equipment Testing Forms 40 37 37 38 37 36 35 36
32 33 33
29
30
22 23 25 20 21

This circular was issued and was effective from November 20 15 17


10
19, 2010. Its objective was to clarify and tighten the
0
testing certification system implemented by competent 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
persons at the Electricity Services Engineer (JPE) grade Fatal Non-Fatal Total
level registered with ST. The circular required competent
persons to use these revised forms to record and
confirm relay calibration and protective equipment test
strictly to be conducted under their proper supervision.
With the enforcement of this circular, issues related to
inadequate testing regulations by JPE was successfully
reduced.

iii. Publication of Leaflets and Posters on Electrical Safety

One of the STs efforts to create awareness of electrical


safety among the public is the distribution of leaflets
and posters on electrical safety. Among the publications
printed were:
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Accident Per Million Electricity Consumers (2002-2010) Causes of Electricity-related Accidents (2002 2010)

No. of Cases/Million Consumers


1.7%
No. of Consumers (million) Electrical equipment/
appliance defect
14.00 14.00 Other causes
2.9%
12.00 11.54 12.00 Abuse of wiring
10.60 system
10.00 9.41 10.00 6.2%
8.40 8.63 8.77
Public work activities near
8.00 7.56 7.39 8.00 electrical installation Inadequate installation/
maintenance
6.00 5.52 6.00 10.4%
5.60 5.41 5.37
4.50 4.61 4.20 37.7%
4.00 3.62 4.00
3.62
2.00 2.00 Trespassing at electrical
2.59
installation 9.9%
0.00 0.00
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Renewal Fatalities/million Total Cases/ million


31.1%

Safe work procedures not adhered to


The rate of victims per million of electricity consumers for
2010 showed an increase from 2009 despite the decline in
It was found that 37.7% of the total number of accidents was
fatalities.
due to failing to comply with stipulated specifications, rules
and guidelines for electrical installation and maintenance
of electrical systems. Other causes included undertaking
electrical work that did not fulfil safety work procedures
Location of Electrical Accidents (2002 2010) (31.1%), public activities nearby electricity installation
(10.4%), trespassing in the vincinity electrical installations
Domestic Premises
(9.9%), abuses in wiring systems (2.9%) and defects in
electrical appliances (1.7%).
15%
Government Owned
Premises
7%
Utility Installations
(TNB & SCB)
57%
11%
Commercial
Premises
10%

Industrial
Premises

An analysis of electricity-related accidents reported from


2002 to 2010 indicate that 57% of the accidents occurred
during power installations, i.e. electrical substations,
overhead lines and underground cables. Approximately
15% occurred in domestic premises, 11% in commercial
premises, 10% in industrial premises and 7% in government
owned premises.
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Light Shelf
The light shelf is an architectural element that allows daylight to penetrate deep into the ST Diamond
Building. Not only do light shelves allow light to penetrate through the building, they are also designed
to provide shading near the windows, due to the overhang of the shelf, and help reduce window glare.

ENSURING LEGAL COMPLIANCE

80 LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES


93 MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
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LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES

STs main objective is to undertake its functions as the ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC LICENCES
regulator and enforcement body under the laws and
regulations stipulated in the Electricity and Gas Laws and In 2010, ST issued a total of 20 public licences and 2 SREP
Regulations. The functions and tasks performed by the licences compared to 42 public licences and 4 SREP licences
organisation are to:- in 2009.

Issue public and private installation licences The legalisation process for unlicensed installations was still
Register installations, contractors and competent ongoing in 2010 with continuous monitoring of premises
persons involved in the supply of electricity for personal and third
Conduct competency examinations party usage. Throughout 2010, inspection and enforcement
Issue competency certificates were carried out to ensure legal compliance of the following
Issue accreditation to competency training institutes premises reported to have conducted electricity distribution
Issue certificates of approval to import and manufacture and supply activities without licence. They were:
electrical appliances and gas equipment
Inspect contractors premises and installations i. PLUS Expressways Berhad
Investigate accidents, fires and complaints ii. Fawanis Sdn Bhd
Monitor the manufacture, importation, distribution and iii. Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd (MAS)
sale of electrical appliances. a) MAS Subang, Selangor
Monitor electricity and gas supply activities b) MAS Kuala Terengganu,Terengganu
c) MAS Alor Setar, Kedah
iv. Plaza Hang Tuah, Malacca
ISSUANCE OF PRIVATE LICENCE (FOR
INSTALLATIONS OF 5MW AND BELOW)
PRIVATE GAS LICENCES
In 2010, a total of 156 new private licences had been issued
by ST via its regional offices. Meanwhile, a total of 1,330 A Private Gas Licence is issued to person/persons who
private licence renewals were made during this period. supplies and consumes gas through a pipeline in his
own premise or in the property or premise of the owner
Statistics of Private License Issuance by Regions in 2010 or resident. Private Gas Licence holders is divided into
seven categories: hotels, hospitals, markets, educational
institutions, recreational centres/clubs, restaurants and
New Private Reissuance of Private others. The total number of new applications and renewal
Regional Licence Licence
of gas licences increased to 877 in 2010, from 637 in 2009.
2010 2010
Ipoh 1 70 Private Gas Licence
Johor Bahru 10 148 No. of Licences

Kota Bharu 17 65 1200

Kota Kinabalu 3 69 1000 877


Malacca 20 32 715
800
679 626 637
Butterworth 4 7 526
600
Kuantan 25 172 399
400 288
Petaling Jaya 49 32 267

Sandakan 27 735 200


kWH / RM Thousand

Total 156 1,330 0


2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
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No. of Private Gas Licences According to Category

Others Educational Institutes

129
(15%) 205
Markets (23%)
83
(9%)

110
(13%) 185
Hospital
(21%)
107
58 Restaurants
(12%)
(7%)

Hotels
Recreational Centres

LIST OF PUBLIC LICENCES ISSUED

No. Licensee Licenced Activity Capacity (MW)


1. Achi Jaya Plantations Sdn Bhd Generation - SREP 1.25
2. Pesaka Technologies Sdn Bhd Generation - SREP 11.44
3. IOI Bio-Energy Sdn. Bhd. Generation - Cogen 15.00
4. Untung Ria Sdn. Bhd. Generation - Cogen 4.00
5. TSH Bio-Gas Sdn. Bhd. Generation and Distribution 3.00
6. Employees Provident Fund Distribution 3.40
7. SEH Power Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 45.00
8. Felda Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd. - Felda Kalabakan Generation and Distribution 1.55
9. Felda Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd. - Felda Umas Generation and Distribution 2.60
10. Felda Engineering Services Sdn. Bhd. - Felda Sahabat Generation and Distribution 23.94
11. Ipoh Tower Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 4.25
12. Suara Wira Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 4.05
13. Jasa Imani Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 4.25
14. Malaysia Airports Sdn. Bhd. - KLTA , Kota Kinabalu Distribution 5.50
15. Malaysia Airports Sdn. Bhd. - Tawau Airport Distribution 2.50
16. Malaysia Airports Sdn. Bhd. - Sandakan Airport Distribution 2.50
17. Sepang Goldcoast Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 9.50
18. Setia Haruman Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 15.5
19. GCH Retail (M) Sdn. Bhd. - Giant Superstore Complex Lukut Distribution 2.55
20. C3 Power Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 5.85
21. Sunway Pyramid Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 22.00
22. GCH Retail (M) Sdn. Bhd.- Kompleks Giant Tampoi Distribution 5.10
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ISSUANCE OF ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION REGISTRATION
CERTIFICATE

The registration of electrical installations in 2010 recorded


an increase of 15% compared to 2009, with a total of 8,319
installations and in 2010, the number of rose to 9,571. Out
of this total, 1,044 were for new registrations and 8, 527
were re-registration

Installation Installation
Registration Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Installation
Regional Re-registration
2010 2010
Ipoh 19 622
Johor Bahru 117 1, 956
Kota Bharu 39 359
Kota Kinabalu 49 585
Malacca 55 530
Butterworth 167 1, 055
Kuantan 44 481
Petaling Jaya 519 2, 408
Sandakan 35 531
Total 1, 044 8, 527

Natural Gas Installation

APPROVAL OF GAS INSTALLATIONS (283 for natural gas and 1,560 for LPG) from 1,312 the
previous year. The approvals issued also covered approval to
Total applications for approval to install (ATI) and approval install metering stations, regulation stations and additional
to operate (ATO) for both natural gas and LPG installations gas installations.
showed a significant increase to 1,843 applications in 2010

No. of ATI and ATO for Natural Gas Installations

Approval Category Up to 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Industrial 486 51 61 41 88
Approval to Install Commercial 473 77 87 48 51
(ATI) Domestic 222 27 34 14 11
Total 1,181 155 182 103 150
Industrial 483 49 83 39 73
Approval to
Commercial 506 83 77 79 45
Operate (ATO)
Domestic 136 28 27 37 15
Total 1,125 160 187 155 133
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No. of ATI and ATO for LPG Installations

Approval Category Up to 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Industrial - - - - -
Approval to Install Commercial 2,694 508 636 601 846
(ATI) Domestic 176 31 22 28 35
Total 2,870 539 658 629 881
Industrial - - - - -
Approval to
Commercial 2,005 461 549 404 660
Operate (ATO)
Domestic 127 32 31 21 19
Total 2,132 493 580 425 679

REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICAL REGISTRATION OF GAS CONTRACTORS


CONTRACTORS
In 2010, 23 gas contractors were registered and 116 gas
To ensure electrical works are conducted properly and safely contractors had their registrations renewed. Each class
in accordance to the stipulated regulations, only contractors has a different work scope based on their gas installation
registered with ST are allowed to undertake electrical works. category.

Hence, in 2010, a total of 828 new contractors were


No. of Gas Contractor Registrations
registered and 3,066 contractors renewed their registration.
However, the number of registrations in 2010 declined
No. of Registrations
compared to 2009. 70

60

50
No. of New and Renewals of Registration of Electrical Contractors
by Region in 2010 40

30
46

Area New Registrations Renewals 20 41


25
10 4
Ipoh 28 289 5 14 0 4
0
Johor Bahru 45 423 Class A Class B Class C Class D

Kota Bharu 64 343


New Renewals
Kota Kinabalu 75 167
Malacca 64 276
Penang 149 373
Kuantan 55 174
Petaling Jaya 333 931
Sandakan 15 90
Total 828 3066
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COMPETENCY EXAMINATIONS AND Competency Examination Candidates According to Regions

REGISTRATION OF PERSONS WITH


1600
ELECTRICAL COMPETENCE 1400

1200 393

COMPETENCY EXAMINATION FOR ELECTRICAL 1000

WIREMAN AND CHARGEMAN 800


275
600 93 123 1,142
113 186
The law stipulates that all electrical works have to be 400
60 629
46
conducted by qualified and skilful persons. In view of 200 411 365 228 442
133 116
0
this, a total of 3,375 candidates sat for the competency
Ipoh Johor Kota Kota Malacca Penang Kuantan Petaling
examinations. In line with STs goal of focusing on Bahru Bharu Kinabalu Jaya

enforcement and regulation, the administration of


No. of Tested Individuals (Theory)
examinations will be handed over to institutions that will
No. of Tested Individuals (Oral/Practical/Endorsement)
be accredited in stages to enable candidates to get the
appropriate training, exposure and experience.

Electrical Wireman and Chargeman Competency Examination (Theory) Statistics for 2010 Session

No. Category Candidate Passed Failed % Passed

1 PW1 215 28 187 13.02%

2 PW3 676 80 596 11.83%

3 A0 1,190 257 933 21.60%

4 A1 210 30 180 14.30%

5 A4-2 113 25 88 22.10%

6 A4-1 55 17 38 30.90%

7 A4 432 111 321 25.70%

8 B0-2 53 12 41 22.60%

9 B0-1 22 8 14 36.40%

10 B0 TNB 119 48 71 40.30%

11 B0 258 76 182 29.50%

12 B1 4 2 2 50.00%

13 B4 28 19 9 69.70%

Total 3,375 713 2,662 21.12%


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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CHARGEMAN COMPETENCY EXAMINATION (PRACTICAL


AND ORAL) FOR 2010 SESSION

A total of 287 candidates sat for the practical and oral examinations for the High Voltage Category (B0 to B4) in 2010.
Candidates who sat for these examinations consisted of new candidates and repeat candidates. They were required to sit for
the High Voltage switching system and equipment course at the Sultan Ahmad Shah Training Institute (ILSAS), Bangi prior to
the examination.

Examination Date and Total Number of Candidates For 2010

No. Examination Date Total Candidates Passed Failed

1 11-13 Jan-2010 21 8 13

2 8-12 Feb-2010 41 28 13

3 17-26 May-2010 51 31 20

4 23-26 Aug-2010 21 13 8

5 1-3 Sep-2010 15 4 11

6 18-29 Oct-2010 82 48 34

7 15-16 Nov-2010 13 10 3

8 13-30 Dec-2010 43 22 21

Total 287 164 123

Practical Examination for A4 Chargeman conducted in Felda Nilam


Permata, Lahad Datu, Sabah on August 1, 2010
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES ENGINEER, COMPETENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR


COMPETENCY EXAMINATIONS

The Electrical Services Engineer (ESE) and Competent Electrical Engineer (CEE) competency examinations were conducted 8
times while there was no examination held for Electrical Supervisors. The examination dates were depicted in the table below.
A total of 34 qualified candidates sat for the exams and 30 passed.

ESE/CEE Competency Examination Dates in 2010

No. Of Candidates Sitting For


No. Examination Dates Passed Failed
ESE/CEE Examination
1 22/01/2010 4 4 0

2 22/03/2010 3 3 0

3 31/05/2010 6 5 1

4 01/06/2010 6 6 0

5 09/08/2010 4 2 2

6 15/10/2010 3 2 1

7 18/10/2010 4 4 0

8 17/12/2010 4 4 0

Total 34 30 4

REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICAL COMPETENT PERSONS

In 2010, a total of 14,779 electrical competent persons were registered either by electrical installations, industry, commerce or
institutions with 4,246 new registrations.

Registration of Electrical Competent Persons

Registration of Competent Persons 2009 2010

New registrations 4,037 4,246

Renewal 10,581 10,533

Total 14,618 14,779


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ISSUANCE OF ELECTRICAL COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES 2010

A total of 6,878 Electrical Competency Certificates were issued in 2010 to private candidates who sat for exams in ST offices
and at accredited institutions.

Details of Competency Certificates Issued in 2010

Certificate Category
Through ST Offices Total
PW END PJE G/S PK PE JPE JEK

Head Office - - 136 - - 0 6 30 172


Petaling Jaya 70 21 190 31 6 - - - 318
Kuantan 4 6 24 7 0 - - - 41
Ipoh 8 10 31 11 0 - - - 60
Butterworth 33 54 126 11 1 - - - 225
Kota Baharu 12 3 28 11 2 - - - 56
Johor Baru 23 11 58 13 0 - - - 105
Sandakan 15 0 15 2 0 0 0 0 32
Kota Kinabalu 5 3 14 24 - - - - 46
Malacca 52 13 53 6 - - - - 124
TOTAL 222 121 675 116 9 0 6 30 1,179
Through Accredited Institutes PW END PJE G/S PK PE JPE JEK Total
ABM 281 - 20 0 - - - - 301
IKM 933 - 795 0 - - - - 1728
ILP/ADTEC 1761 - 338 2 - - - - 2101
PGM 290 - 10 3 - - - - 303
INSTEP 0 0 21 0 0 0 - 0 21
PYS 27 - - - - - - - 27
IKTBNS - - 128 - - - - - 128
KKBNP 87 - - - - - - - 87
TNBG - - 4 - - - - - 4
TNBD - - 24 - - - - - 24
IKBN 479 - 281 2 - - - - 762
KEDA 25 - - - - - - - 25
BMI - - 84 0 - - - - 84
KYM 34 - - - - - - - 34
ILSAS - - 27 - - - - - 27
PUPATRI - - 6 - - - - - 6
BAITULMAL 21 - - - - - - 21
KISMEC - - 16 - - - - - 16
Total 3,917 0 1,705 7 0 0 0 0 5,699
Grand Total 4,139 121 2,380 123 9 0 6 30 6,878

Notes:
PW : Electrical Wireman PK : Cable Jointer
END : Endorsement PE : Electrical Supervisor
PJE : Electrical Chargeman JPE : Electrical Services Enginer
G/S : Change Of Certificate JEK : Competent Electrical Engineer
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ACCREDITATION OF INSTITUTIONS

A total of 17 institutions were given permission and accreditation to conduct competency courses and examinations. To ensure
that the accredited institution fulfils the stipulated criteria, audits were conducted on them.

List of Accredited Institutes in 2010

No. Institution Accreditation Date Course Category Course Type

Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Jitra,


1. 24/05/2010 PW2 Part Time
Kedah
Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Kuala
2. 24/05/2010 PW4 Part Time
Lumpur
Ledang GIATMARA Community, Muar,
3. 24/05/2010 A0 Full Time
Johor

4. GIATMARA Centre, Jerantut, Pahang 24/05/2010 PW2 Full Time

TAVR and JVRP


5. IKBN Bukit Mertajam, Penang 24/05/2010 Full Time and Part Time
module
Malaysian Building Academy, Central
6. 24/05/2010 PW2 Full Time
Region, Kuala Lumpur
PETRONAS Institute of Petroleum
7. Technology (INSTEP), Batu Rakit, 24/05/2010 A4
Terengganu.

8. Malacca ILP 19/07/2010 PW2 Full Time (additional trainees)

Full Time and Part Time


9. Kuala Terengganu ILP, Terengganu 19/07/2010 PW2
(additional trainees)
A0 Part Time
10. Jasin IKM, Malacca 19/07/2010
A1 Full Time
ABM Eastern Region, Kuala Berang,
11. 19/07/2010 A0 Full Time
Terengganu

12. Pasir Gudang ILP, Johor 12/11/2010 PW2 Part Time

13. Miri ILP, Sarawak 12/11/2010 PW2 Full Time

14. KKTM Pasir Mas, Kelantan 12/11/2010 A1 Full Time

15. PGM Sandakan, Sarawak 12/11/2010 PW4 Full Time

INPENS International College (IKYS) PW4 Full Time


16. 12/11/2010
change in location and name PW2 Full Time
Technical and Commerce Training
17. 12/11/2010 A0 Full Time
Institute, Papar, Sabah
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EXAMINATIONS FOR GAS COMPETENT PERSONS

Throughout 2010, ST conducted written and oral (interview) examination for gas competent persons. The written examination
was taken by candidates who do not fulfil the stipulated exclusion criteria. Candidates who passed the written examination
were called for interviews prior to the issuance of the Competent Person Certificate. Candidates who qualified to attend
interviews included those who have been exempted from written examinations or had passed courses in gas pipeline organised
by accredited institutions.

A total of three written examination sessions were conducted in 2010 and four candidates sat for the examinations. Meanwhile,
14 interview sessions were held and attended by 32 candidates.

Examinations

Competent Persons Examination Up to 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Written Examination 17 3 2 1 3
Oral Examinations (Interview) 182 16 18 4 14

ACCREDITATION OF GAS COMPETENCY COURSES

There were no accreditations given for gas competency courses and the number of accreditations remained at three educational
institutions.

ISSUANCE OF GAS COMPETENT PERSON CERTIFICATES

Gas Competent Persons play an important role in guaranteeing safety in activities of gas supply through pipelines. Gas
Competent Persons have sufficient knowledge and skills in gas installation. As at the end of 2010, the number of gas competent
person certificates issued stood at 693 that included gas engineers, gas engineering supervisors and gas fitters. However, only
326 or 47% of the 693 competent persons were registered in 2010.

Competency Certificates Issued From 2006-2010

Type Up to 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Gas Engineer 73 3 0 0 3
Gas Engineering Supervisor 227 6 6 5 11
Gas Fitter - Class I 151 14 15 4 2
Gas Fitter - Class II 85 3 2 0 1
Gas Fitter - Class III 55 6 6 8 7
Total 591 32 29 17 24
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ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF NEW APPLICATIONS


APPROVAL FOR ELECTRICAL
In 2010, the total number of new applications for the
APPLIANCES certificate of approval for manufacturing and importing
activities declined compared to the previous year. A
In line with Regulation 97(1), Electrical Regulations 1994,
total of 693 certificates to manufacture, display, sell and
all electrical appliances categorised as domestic appliances
advertise were issued as opposed to 972 in 2009, while
that are commonly sold to the public and appliances that
2,587 certificates to import, display, sell and advertise were
do not require specialised skills to operate have to obtain
issued compared to 3,046 in 2009. However, the certificate
the approval from the ST before they can be imported,
of approval to import and display increased from 58
manufactured, displayed, sold or advertised. In view of
applications in 2009 to 61 in 2010.
this, 31 categories of electrical appliances were listed as
appliances that require certificates of approval. In 2010,
almost 7,000 applications for the certificate of approval to
manufacture, import, display, sell and advertise as well as
the renewal of certificates of approval and release of control
letters were processed.

New Certificate of Approvals Issued

New Certificate of Approvals


No. New Applications Category
Received Approved
1. Application to manufacture, display, sell and advertise 891 693
2. Application to import, display, sell and advertise 3,083 2,587
3. Application to import and display only. 61 61
Total 4,035 3,341

APPLICATION TO RENEW CERTIFICATE from 2009. Several applications were not approved due
to the failure to submit the latest test reports, failure to
For renewal applications, the total number of certificate show proof of purchase of the SIRIM-ST label and delay in
of approval issued in 2010 stood at 2,557, reporting submitting renewal applications i.e. 14 days from the expiry
an increase of 0.7 % from 2538 in 2009. The renewal of date. The average processing rate for renewal applications
certificates of approval to manufacture increased by 7.2% is 245 applications to manufacture and import.
while certificates of approval for imports dropped by 2.5%

Certificate of Approvals in 2010

No. Application for Renewal Total Certificates


1. Approval to manufacture, display, sell and advertise 891
2. Approval to import, display, sell and advertise 1,666
No. of Certificate of Approvals Issued 2,557
No. of Renewal Applications received 2,939
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RELEASE LETTER TO IMPORT APPLIANCES The monitoring of the import of electrical appliances for
personal use was also made to ensure that appliances fulfil
The application for release letters to import electrical the stipulated standards. This action is taken to ensure
appliances for specific purposes such as research and re- that the country is not a dumping ground for substandard
export increased from 527 in 2009 to 570 applications electrical equipment. The total number applications for
in 2010. However, applications for the validation of release letters to import electrical appliances for personal
uncontrolled items had decreased from 367 applications in use stood at 1,573, involving 3160 models.
2009 to 337 applications in 2010.

No. and Type of Applications Approved from 2001 - 2010

Certificate Certificate of
Certificate of Validation
of Approval Approval to Release Letter Certificate
Approval to Letter for
Year to Import, Manufacture, to Import of Approval Total
Import and Non-Controlled
Display, Sell and Display, Sell and Equipment Renewal
Display Items
Advertise Advertise

2001 2,214 913 19 1,224 514 3,670 8,554

2002 2,030 791 15 2,315 1,023 2,608 8,782

2003 3,113 1,334 15 955 334 3,327 9,078

2004 3,150 891 38 935 363 5,076 10,453

2005 3,786 450 43 822 222 2,562 7,885

2006 2,813 902 29 881 115 1,757 6,497

2007 2,797 944 37 1,039 374 1,921 7,112

2008 1,913 689 37 913 321 2,263 6,130

2009 3,046 972 58 527 367 2,538 7,508

2010 2,587 693 61 570 337 2,557 6,805


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ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR GAS FITTINGS, APPLIANCES AND


EQUIPMENT

Gas fittings, appliances and approved equipment consisted In 2010, only one application to manufacture, 5 applications
of components installed on the natural gas and liquid to import and 29 applications for gas fittings, appliances and
petroleum gas pipeline system such as pipes and fittings, equipment were approved. The cumulative total number of
meters, valves, pressure regulators, gas leak detectors, approvals issued up to 2010 for gas fittings, appliances and
hoses and cookers. equipment stood at 38, 105 dan 583 respectively.

Certificate of Approval to Assemble, Manufacture or Import Gas Fittings, Gas Appliances and Gas Equipment

Approval Type Up to 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total


Approval to Install or Manufacture Gas Fittings, Gas
32 5 0 0 1 38
Appliances or Gas Equipment.
Approval to Import Gas Fittings, Gas Appliances or
82 3 1 14 5 105
Gas Equipment
Total 114 8 1 14 6 143

Certificate of Approval for Gas Fittings, Gas Appliances and Gas Equipment

Approval Type Up to 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Approval for Gas Fittings, Gas Appliances or Gas Equipment 428 32 11 83 29

Some of the Controlled Appliances and Equipment


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MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT

MONITORING THE QUALITY OF ST COMPETENCY EXAMINATION COMMITTEE


COMPETENT PERSONS WORK MEETING

ST always monitors and ensures that certified competent The Examination Committee was formed to endorse,
persons are of a high calibre and fulfil the requirements discuss and decide on current issues and policies related to
of a growing industry in line with new technological competency examinations.
developments. The industry needs competent supervision
to ensure that electricity and piped gas consumption is ELECTRICAL WIREMAN AND ELECTRICAL
always safe. Various efforts have been undertaken by ST CHARGEMAN COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
to ensure that the competent persons it certifies are of a (THEORY) MARKING WORKSHOP
high quality, meeting the needs of the industry. Among the
efforts undertaken include: The workshop was organised as part of STs effort to uphold
the integrity, ensure transparency and enhance the quality
SEMINAR/DIALOGUE ON COMPETENCY of answer sheet marking. A total of 3,375 answer sheets
ENHANCEMENT WITH COMPETENT PERSONS were marked from candidates in 13 categories. Out of that
FROM INDUSTRY AND INSTITUTIONS 2010 total, only 21.12% (713 candidates) passed and qualified to
sit for the practical and oral examination. The practical and
The objective of the seminars and dialogues was to enhance oral examinations for low voltage wireman and chargeman
awareness and understanding of competent persons were conducted at the regional offices while the test for
involved in the electricity supply industry regarding the the high voltage chargeman category was organised by
application of the following standards, MS IEC 60364:2003 the head office at the Sultan Ahmad Shah Training Institute
Electrical Installations of Building, MS 1936:2006 Electrical (ILSAS) in Bangi.
Intallations of Building Guide To MS IEC 60364, MS
1979:2007 Electrical Installations of Building Code of EXAMINATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS AT
Practice and MS IEC 60038 Nominal Voltage for Low ACCREDITED INSTITUTION LEVEL/ WORKSHOPS
Voltage Supply System as guidelines for wiring installations TO STANDARDIZE EXAM PAPERS AMONG
in buildings.
INSTITUTIONS/ MONITORING OF COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION AT ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS
The seminars also created awareness among potential
competent persons currently working in the electricity
ST attended meetings and workshops and also monitored
industry of the requirements needed and the competency
competency examinations at accredited institutes to ensure
examination procedures in order to provide them with a
that the quality of competent persons are of the required
better understanding on the need to have a comprehensive
level. The following is the list of meetings and workshops
and secure electrical wiring/installation system. In addition,
held:
these seminars and dialogues served as an avenue for
Institutions Examination Committee Meeting
customers to voice out their problems and propose
Workshops to standardize competency examination
solutions for evaluation to further enhance STs services to
questions at Institutions
its customers.
Competency Monitoring of Examinations at
Accredited Institutions
Date and Venue of Competency Enhancement Seminars with Competent
Persons from Industry and Institutions in 2010

No. Date Location


1. 12.10.2010 and Kuantan, Pahang
13.10.2010
2. 20.10.2010 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
3 21.10.2010 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
4. 23.11.2010 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang
5. 24.11.2010 Sg. Petani, Kedah
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IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGEMENT M&E AUDIT ON SABAH IPPs


AND ENGINEERING AUDIT (M&E AUDIT)
In September 2010, ST appointed a Consultant to conduct
ON LICENSEES audits on Independent Power Producers (IPP) plants in
Sabah.
Based on the licensing requirements set by ST for public
generation licensees, a management and engineering
At the end of 2010, a kick-off meeting was held between
audit (M & E Audit) should be conducted once every four
Sabah IPPs, the consultants and the ST.
years or within a specified period. The following are the
objectives of this audit:
No. IPP Plant Audit Period
i. Conduct audit and make independent and detailed i. ARL Power Sdn. Bhd. May 04 Mar 09
assessments on the performance of licensees;
ii. Serudong Power Sdn. Bhd. Dec 04 Oct 08
ii. Evaluate the level of achievement of licensees in
iii. Ranhill Powertron Sdn. Bhd. Jul 05 Jun 08
terms of engineering, finance and management of
power plants and licensed activities; iv. Stratavest Sdn. Bhd. Jan 04 Dec 08
iii. Ensure licensees fulfil the licensing conditions issued v. Sandakan Power Corporation Oct 04 Sept 08
by ST; and Sdn. Bhd.
iv. Propose improvements on the services and
performance of licensees. M&E AUDIT ON OTHER POWER GENERATION
LICENCE HOLDERS
M&E AUDIT ON TNB
In addition, the ST was also actively preparing the terms of
On February 9, 2010, the consultants submitted the findings reference while inviting potential bidders to conduct M&E
of the M&E audit on Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). Based Audits on the following IPP plants:
on the audit, ST received several proposals from the
consultants to improve TNBs performance to become the i. Powertek Berhad
best utility. ii. Pahlawan Power Sdn. Bhd.
iii. Panglima Power Sdn. Bhd.
iv. Genting Sanyen Sdn. Bhd.
M&E AUDIT ON IPPs UNDER THE MALAKOFF
v. Port Dickson Power Sdn. Bhd.
BERHAD GROUP
vi. Teknologi Tenaga Perlis Power Consortium Sdn.
Bhd.
Apart from TNB, audits conducted on Independent Power
vii. YTL Power Sdn. Bhd.
Producer (IPP) plants owned by Malakoff Corporation
viii. NUR Generation Sdn. Bhd.
Berhad has also been substantially completed by the
ix. NUR Distribution Sdn. Bhd.
appointed consultants. The audit commenced in July 2010.
Plants involved and the period of audit are as follows:
The audit on the above IPP stations began in the middle of
2011 and was completed within five months as stipulated
by ST.

No. IPP Plant Audit Period


i. Segari Energy Ventures Sdn. Bhd. Jan 03 Dis 09
ii. GB3 Sdn. Bhd. Feb 04 Dec 09
iii. Prai Power Sdn. Bhd. Jun 05 Dis 09
iv. Tanjung Bin Power Sdn. Bhd. Sept 06 Dis 09
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INSPECTION ON ACTIVITIES OF LICENSEES

Inspections on the premises of licensees were conducted as a measure to monitor their operations to ensure licensing
requirements have been met as well as to discuss operational issues. Throughout 2010, six visits to the premises of licensees
were organised by ST.

List of Visits to Premises of Licensees

Type of Public
No. Name and Address Capacity (MW) Date of Visit
Licence
1. Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 3.50 May 3, 2010

2. See Sen Chemical Berhad Generation 6.00 May 3, 2010

3. Pengkalan Bekalan Kemaman Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 0.35 May 4, 2010

4. Tanjung Bin Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 2,100 August 23, 2010

5. Segari Energy Ventures Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 1,303 August 25, 2010

6. GB3 Sdn. Bhd. Distribution 640 August 26, 2010

Among the issues raised during the visit were:

i. Compliance with licensing conditions stipulated by ST;


ii. Review on STs licensed capacity;
iii. Review of registration of installation and competent persons requirements by ST regional office representative;
iv. M&E Audit on public generation licensees.

INSPECTION OF INSTALLATIONS, CONTRACTORS AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE VENDORS/ IMPORTERS/


MANUFACTURERS

In 2010, ST conducted 1,046 inspections on the operations of installations, contractors and electrical appliance sellers/ importers/
manufacturers compared to 596 inspections in 2009.

Inspection
Area Office Premise of Vendor/ Total
Installation Contractor
Importer/Manufacturer
Ipoh 30 30 21 81
Johor Bahru 16 25 6 47
Kota Bharu 49 9 9 67
Kota Kinabalu 57 7 8 72
Malacca 40 56 20 116
Butterworth 50 15 32 97
Kuantan 55 26 10 91
Petaling Jaya 299 77 3 379
Sandakan 63 11 22 96
Total 659 256 131 1,046
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The following steps were taken to enhance the level of The following initiatives have been carried out to enhance
compliance to meet the requirements for installation the level of compliance towards the need to obtain STs
registration and licensing of electricity supply: approval for the manufacturing, importation and sale of
electrical appliances:
Increased monitoring and issuance of notices and
legal action taken so that the owner or management Strengthened ties and collaboration between ST
of installations register and renew installation for and other enforcement agencies such as MDTCC,
Certificate of approval and obtain public licence to Customs, Police and SIRIM in monitoring and
supply electricity. enforcement on electrical appliances sold, and
brought into the country;
Increased compounds and prosecution for
preventive measures and build awareness. Enhanced monitoring and increased notices issued
on the premises of manufacturers, importers and
vendors of electrical appliances who failed to obtain
approval or label electrical appliances;

Increased compound cases to enhance prevention


and to build awareness;

Revoking the certificate of approval of holders found


to breach legal provisions.

STs inspection on unlicensed and unregistered power plant installations ST officers inspecting electrical appliances sales
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GAS INSTALLATION INSPECTION AND TESTING

A total of 240 inspections and testing of gas installations were conducted in 2010. Inspection of installations were conducted
to ensure that the work performance of contractors and competent persons fulfill the stipulated standards and regulations while
the inspection of current installations were part of measures to enhance the safety of gas installations already in operation.

Inspection and Investigation Activities

Activity Up to 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Inspection and Testing 1,306 11 30 4 240
Improvement or Stop Work Order on Gas System operations -
365 1 0 293 314
TBC by client

COMPLAINTS, ACCIDENTS AND FIRE INVESTIGATIONS

A total of 338 investigations on complaints, accidents and fires were conducted by ST in 2010 from 299 in 2009. Of this, 69 were
investigations into electrical accidents and 30 were investigations into fire believed to have been caused by electrical problems.

Investigations Conducted by Regional Office

Sandakan 19
Petaling Jaya 133
Kuantan 35
Penang 177
Malacca 26
Kota Kinabalu 20
Kota Bharu 25

Johor Bharu 22
Ipoh 29

0 50 100 150 200


Year

Complaints Excess Voltage Accidents* Fire


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Statistics on Investigations by Regional Offices

Regional Office Complaint Excess Voltage Accident Fire Total


Ipoh 18 3 7 1 29
Johor Bahru 9 9 2 2 22
Kota Bharu 10 3 10 2 25
Kota Kinabalu 13 0 3 4 20
Malacca 19 0 5 2 26
Butterworth 46 112 13 6 177
Kuantan 10 15 7 3 35
Petaling Jaya 100 6 21 6 133
Sandakan 12 0 3 4 19
Total 237 148 71 30 486

In 2010, a total of 401 complaints or 96% of 420 complaints Complaints Received from 2008-2010
received were resolved, whereby ST provided the necessary
No. of Complaints
response to the complainant and the utility provider was 420
450 382
asked to provide feedback or take appropriate action.
400 334
350
Most problems or complaints brought up by the consumers 300

related to the failure of utility companies to provide 250

adequate services to consumers. Several steps have been 200


150
taken by ST to address the issue. Further actions include
100
organising dialogues and discussions with the utilities from 50
time to time and ensuring that they always cooperate in 0
2008 2009 2010
providing feedback or taking appropriate action for each Year
consumer complaint.

Moreover, monitoring of the activities of utilities will be


intensified to reduce problems related to the supply and
quality of electricity. With better communication between
ST and the utilities, consumer complaints could be handled
and resolved in a more expeditious manner.
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Complaints Received in 2010 by Category

By Category of Complaint Total Resolved Unresolved


SUPPLY SERVICES
a. Billing Electricity billing, metering issues 76 67 9
b. Electricity disruption 30 28 2
c. Transmission line reserve or installation damage 15 13 2
d. Tariffs and charges 9 9 0
e. Public lighting, supply and consumer service issues 28 28 0
f. Application for electricity connection 8 8 0
g. Dangerous wiring and electrical installation 31 30 1
Total 197 183 14
SUPPLY QUALITY
a. Over voltage 134 133 1
b. Power quality (dips, surges etc) 3 3 0
Total 137 136 1
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE
a. Unapproved electrical appliances 8 8 0
b. Others 8 8 0
Total 16 16 0
COMPETENCY
a. Examination 2 2 0
b. Electrical works 8 7 1
c. Registration of competent persons 5 5 0
d. Competency courses 5 5 0
e. Abuse of competency certificates 4 4 0
f. Duties of competent persons 2 1 1
g. Others 2 2 0
Total 28 26 2
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
a. Electrical wiring method based on standards 4 4 0
b. Wiring standards 2 2 0
c. Requirement to extend deadline 4 4 0
d. Supervision & completion of installation 2 2 0
e. Electricity theft 5 4 1
f. Others 6 6 0
Total 23 22 1
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
a. Electrical Works 8 8 0
Total 8 8 0
GAS SAFETY AND SUPPLY
a. Supply Disruption & Gas Leakage 1 1 0
b. Gas Price 1 1 0
Total 2 2 0
OTHERS
Others 9 8 1
Total 9 8 1
Overall Total 420 401 19
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INVESTIGATION OF GAS ACCIDENTS

In 2010, three cases of gas accidents were reported. However, no deaths occurred. The accidents were caused by gas leakage
due to consumer negligence and third party works.

Activity Up to 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010


Gas Accidents 53 9 4 2 3

ENFORCEMENT TO ERADICATE MONITORING UNDER TRANSMISSION


ELECTRICITY THEFT LINES

In 2010, the ST, together with TNB, SESB and the Royal Monitoring under transmission lines were intensified as it
Malaysian Police (PDRM), was directly involved in conducting was found that there were many inappropriate activities
enforcement to counter electricity theft. The team inspected conducted under these lines. The ST, in collaboration with
59 premises believed to have stolen electricity. From the TNB, conducted 24 inspections in areas that were close to
raids organised, 10 investigation papers were initiated by the TNB way leave. From the inspections, several meetings
the ST while two investigation papers were opened by and discussions were held with TNB and local authorities to
PDRM as part of the actions taken on premises that have resolve the issue of settlements existing under transmission
violated the law. lines. Among the actions taken by local authorities include
demolition of buildings constructed in the land reserve
For all cases of electricity theft, the ST also advised TNB and under TNB lines.
SESB to act under Section 28, Electricity Supply Act 1990.,
with TNB and SESB are taking action on 27 cases.

A total of 5 cases of electricity theft were charged in court,


and fines totalling of RM30,000 were issued, with each fine
value between RM3,000 and RM8,000. For compoundable
offences, there were 5 cases that accrued a total compound
of RM10,000, ranging from RM1,500 to RM2,500 for each
offence.

Monitoring of activities under TNB lines

ST officers inspecting documents at a premise during a Ec-TNB joint raid ST and TNB Officers inspecting the distance of transmission lines from
to prevent electricity theft the illegally constructed building
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Sunken Garden
To reduce the operational time of the jet fans, natural ventilation openings are introduced
into the car park on each side of the ST Diamond Building, including a sunken garden at
Basement 1 linking directly to the car park.

PROTECTING CONSUMER INTERESTS

102 REVIEWING TNBS STANDARD OF SERVICE


102 ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS ON UTILITY SERVICES
103 DIALOGUE BETWEEN ST AND TNB
104 ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS
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REVIEWING TNBS SUPPLY SERVICE PERFORMANCE


STANDARD
A review of the supply service performance standard financial implications on TNB should it be imposed. Since
provided to consumers under condition 14 of the TNB then, several discussions were held to finalise the TNB
licence was initiated in 2008, with emphasis on aspects that performance standards.
have always caused consumer dissatisfaction. To address
this issue, the following two service levels were set: Looking at TNBs performance for the financial year
2009/2010, it was found that there were several areas where
i) Guaranteed Service Level (GSL) - when TNBs level of the level of compliance to MSL stood only at 80%. These
service fall below the levels defined, then the utility must areas include:
pay a penalty in the form of rebates to consumers;
ii) Minimum Service Level (MSL) - which is the minimum Time taken to take corrective action on complaints on
service level that has to be achieved by TNB in giving its voltage or excess voltage;
service to consumers. Time taken by the customer service officer or CMC
15454 to answer an incoming calls;
The introduction of performance standards with a Time taken to attend to meter problems after being
penalty element for non-compliance is something new informed officially or after consumer makes a request
and was objected to by TNB on the basis of its costly for appointment, visit, testing etc;
financial implications. Taking this into consideration, the Time taken to respond to meter problems or disputes or
performance standards were implemented in stages, consumer requests for meter replacement, relocation,
beginning September 1, 2008. Enforcement of the penalty etc.
was postponed for the time being to further evaluate the

ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS ON UTILITY SERVICES

Overall, ST received 334 complaints throughout 2010 These cases usualy involved tenants who failed to settle their
covering various service aspects. A total of 319 complaints outstanding electricity bills, leaving the debts to the owner
or 95.5% had been resolved and 15 complaints are under of the premise, who is the registered user. TNBs delay in
investigation. In 2010, there was an increase in the number disconnecting the supply have caused for outstanding
of complaints relating to electricity bills, metering, supply bills of up to thousands of ringgit. One of the initiatives to
disconnection and reconnection issues. One of the reasons solve this problem is to send reminders via short message
for the drastic increase was the decision made by TNB to service (SMS) to the owners of the account with outstanding
read meters once in every 2 months, with estimated bills bills. In addition, property owners could also monitor their
issued in between. The change initiated by TNB caused tenants electricity bill through e-services available on the
confusion among the public and this matter was raised in TNB website. TNB will also disconnect supply via the feeder
Parliament and the local papers. pillar, posts and nearby premises. For premises that could
not be accessed to disconnect supply, TNB has been asked
Consequently, a series of discussions and dialogue with to obtain a court order to enter.
TNB were organised to determine the real reason for the
confusion and discuss the measures taken by TNB. After ST also have make revisions on customer complaints with the
studying the matter, it was found that several issues listed utility company in relations to electricity charges. Among
below caused confusion and dissatisfaction among the the complaints received include:
public:
I. Connection load charges;
Confusion about the calculation of the current bill; II. Special industry tariffs (SIT) and power quality
Calculation of higher estimate bil; and disruptions;
Calculation of the RM20 monthly rebate. III. Change from medium voltage industry tariff to
medium voltage commercial tariff; and
TNBs delay in disconnecting overdue accounts was another IV. Additional bills that were backdated
major issue that caused problems to consumers in 2010.
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To address these issues, TNB took several steps to clear up viii. Introducing facilities for the OPC to conduct Self
the public confusion: Among the steps taken were to: Meter Reading (SMR). The initiative is implemented
by card (mailed to TNB), via the Internet or SMS to
i. Implementing a new method of calculating electricity the TNB station; and
bills for ordinary power consumers, i.e. the electricity ix. Holding regular meetings with Pos Malaysia Berhad
bills will be calculated based on actual usage if the to address issues raised such as late electricity bills,
billing period is the same or less than the number of non-receipt of electricity bills and correcting wrong
days in a month; addresses.
ii. Implementing a new method of calculating estimated
bills, i.e. the lower of the average consumption from Complaints regarding these issues have declined which
the previous six months and the consumption of the indicates the effectiveness of actions that have been taken.
previous month;
iii. Appealing to the Ministry of Finance to approve a A total of 420 complaints were received, indicating a 9%
new method of providing the government rebate of increase from 382 complaints in the previous year. 79% or
RM20.00 for consumers who receive estimated bills; 334 complaints were related to electrical supply services and
iv. Briefing the Public Complaints Bureau on the quality. Other complaints were about electrical appliances,
implementation of estimated bills and the method electrical installations, electrical contractors and electrical
of calculating them; competency that accounted 21% or 86 complaints of the
v. Briefing Members of Parliament who raised the issue total complaints.
of estimated bill implementation;
vi. Using a new bill layout for ordinary power consumer The number of complaints on the supply and quality of
(OPC) in stages; electricity declined by 3.5% compared to 2009. Meanwhile,
vii. Publishing an advertorial on Understanding Your complaints in other categories increased 58% to 86,
Electricity Bill in 14 major Bahasa Malaysia, English, compared to 36 complaints in 2009.
Chinese and Tamil dailies;

DIALOGUE BETWEEN ST AND TNB

Annual dialogues are held between ST dan TNB to discuss


and find the best solution to address electricity supply issues
in an effort to provide the best service to the consumers. In
2010, the dialogue was held on July 5 and the following
issues were discussed:

bi-monthly bills
connection load charges in Putrajaya and Cyberjaya
electricity supply disruption
power factor incentive
electricity theft
supply disconnection due to outstanding electricity
bills
guaranteed service level and minimum service level
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ACTIVITIES TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS

Compared to previous years, ST was more involved in TALKS, SEMINARS AND DIALOGUES
activities to raise public awareness in 2010. It participated
in 20 exhibitions throughout Malaysia, especially in 3 areas: As part of its effort to provide information, suggestions
and feedback on policies, rules, standards, practices and
a) Electrical Safety domestic and global related issues involving the electricity
b) Piped Gas Safety industry, regional offices organised a series of talks,
c) Energy Efficiency dialogues and seminars for members of the public and
parties directly involved in the electricity supply industry.
A series of talks, seminars, dialogues and campaigns were
held with various electricity industry activists or consumer Some of these activities were organised in collaboration
groups. They included: with local associations and authorities. The following are
statistics on the talks and dialogues held:
Licensees such as Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Industry / Commercial Groups
Members of the Public / Educational Institutions / ST Office Seminar Dialogue
Schools Petaling Jaya 3 7
Government Agencies / Local Authorities
Malacca 10 5
Theme Parks / Fun Fair / Construction Site
Electrical Appliance Distributors Johor Baru 3 2
Associations representing Contractors, Consultants Ipoh 6 12
and Other Parties Kota Baharu 11 13
Kuantan 11 3
Butterworth 10 2
Kota Kinabalu 5 11
Sandakan 10 1
In conjunction with the National Consumer Month Total 69 56
Campaign 2010 held by MDTCC, ST organised an
electrical safety exhibition. SEMINAR ON ELECTRICAL SAFETY
AWARENESS (SESA) 2010

In 2010, the major of the STs electricity safety enhancement


initiatives related to TNBs Electricity Safety Awareness
Programme that was held at state level, in collaboration
with the State Education Departments. The ST participated
in all the seminars organised at eight locations, which
involved the dissemination of information to teachers on
the importance of electrical safety for the ultimate benefit
of school children.

ST officer briefing YB Dato Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on electrical appliance


safety at the Opening Ceremony of the National Consumer Month in
Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SAFETY


CAMPAIGN

The objective of the campaign was to inform owners


or managers of electrical installations about the legal
requirements that have to be fulfilled to ensure the safety
of electrical installations. Four campaigns were organised at
several locations in 2010 in collaboration with the Ministry
of Housing and Local Government (MHLG), Real Estate dan
Housing Developers Association Institute (REHDA Institute)
and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

PROGRAMMES TO PROMOTE ST
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
The STs involvement in raising awareness on issues relating
to electricity supply indirectly informed people of its function In addition to image building and delivering the message that
and roles. It is hoped that this will encourage the public to the Government intends to reduce subsidy, the ST also used
refer to ST pertaining to any problems on the quality of the media to help disseminate messages on enforcement.
supply and safety of electricity. During the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations from August 30
to September 3, 2010, its public notifications related to
The STs role also includes promoting green technology and distributors and sellers of electrical appliances that do not
energy efficiency in office buildings. One of its initiatives is carry the ST-SIRIM label. These were published in eight local
the support of the Touchpoint programme, undertaken Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil newspapers.
with the Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water, to
promote electrical safety and energy efficiency to the local As a result of the publicity, the ST received information and
community. complaints from members of the public who wanted to play
their part in eradicating the sale of uncertified electrical
Furthermore, 13 Programmes with TNB Community Leaders appliances in the market. The information was used as input
have been held to share information about the importance by ST to take appropriate actions and prosecute offenders.
of electrical safety and the efficient use of electricity; also
to understand the problems faced by the local community
with regard to electricity supply through dialogues between
community leaders and ST.

ST BRIEFING ON ELECTRICITY SUPPLY


IN SABAH FOR NGOs

A briefing session on the electricity supply situation in Sabah


was held on March 12, 2010 for organisations, associations
and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) to explain the
electricity supply situation to stakeholders in Sabah.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON TELEVISION

To increase public awareness of current issues under STs regulations, public service announcements on electrical safety and
energy efficiency has continuously being promoted in 2010. It is hoped that the initiatives would help enhance electrical safety
practices and promote energy efficiency among the wider viewing audience. To achieve this objective, ST aired 238 public
service announcements in Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) (TV1 and TV2) and Media Prima (TV3, NTV7, TV9). The following is
the breakdown of announcements for both television networks:

No. Network Channel No. of Slots Period of Broadcast


TV1 52
1. Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) May to December 2010
TV2 62
TV3 62
2. Media Prima NTV7 26 May to December 2010
TV9 36
TOTAL BROADCASTS 238

Public service announcements through the mass media is APPEARANCE IN TELEVISION TALK
also part of the KeTTHA Communications Plan, in line with
SHOWS
the Governments goal of increasing public awareness of its
subsidy reduction programme that will be implemented in
During the year under review, ST took part in talk shows
stages.
to highlight issues related to electricity and gas safety,
and energy efficiency to increase public and consumer
Public service videos on electrical safety and energy
awareness. Among the talk shows involving ST in 2010
efficiency were also uploaded on STs website for viewing
include:
and downloads. It can be used for programmes organised
by schools, educational institutions, factories and private
companies.

2010 | Date Show Scope of Discussion


Live interview with En. Abdul Rahim Bin Ibrahim, Director, Department of Electrical
Hujung Minggu Malaysia Safety, on electrical safety measures during the festive season.
4 September
on TV1

Live interview with En. Abdul Rahim Bin Ibrahim, Director, Department of Electrical
7 September Malaysia Hari Ini on TV3 Safety, on electrical safety measures during the festive season.

Live interview with En. Yusni Bin Sharif, Head of the Gas Safety Unit, Department
Selamat Pagi Malaysia on of Gas Safety and Supply, on the safe consumption of piped gas.
29 September
TV1

Live interview with Ir. Francis Xavier Jacob, Director, Department of Energy
Management and Industrial Development, ST, on efficient electricity consumption
1 November Wanita Hari Ini on TV3 by choosing electrical products with the energy efficiency label (STAR Rating).

Live interview with En. Abdul Rahim Bin Ibrahim, Director, Department of Electrical
20 November Nasi Lemak Kopi O on TV9 Safety, ST, on electrical safety measures during the flooding season.
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The ST also took the opportunity during talk show slots


to air video clips relating to electrical safety and energy
efficiency, and highlight materials published by ST to the
general public. The strategy was effective as ST received
many requests for its videos and publications from viewers
to be used as reference and education material.

Other than ST appearance in talk show programmes, ST was


also invited to talk shows on electrical safety and energy
efficiency on TV1 and TV3 in conjunction with the Consumer
Day 2010 celebrations.

The ST is confident that the appearance of its top


management to provide consumer information on talk shows
would strengthen its credibility as an energy regulator.
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Low-E Glaze Glass


Using low-e glaze glass allows daylight into the ST Diamond
Building and minimizes heat gain from the sun.
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DEVELOPING A STRONG REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

110 NATIONAL ENERGY DATABASE


111 INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE PREPARATION OF NATIONAL ENERGY STATISTICS
113 AMENDING THE ELECTRICITY REGULATIONS 1994 TO COMPLY WITH THE AHEEERR AGREEMENT
113 ELECTRICAL POWER QUALITY BASELINE STUDY IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
114 NEW MECHANISM ON APPLICABLE COAL PRICE
114 STUDY ON DEVELOPING INCENTIVE BASED REGULATION (IBR)
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NATIONAL ENERGY DATABASE

DEVELOPING MORE DETAILED PREPARATION OF THE NATIONAL


NATIONAL STATISTICS ENERGY BALANCE (NEB) REPORT

For a rapidly developing country like Malaysia which is on The source of reference that is often cited by energy
its way to becoming a developed nation, the demand for analysts is the National Energy Balance (NEB) Report
energy is expected to rise annually to fulfil the needs of published by the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology
expanding industries. Electricity generation in Malaysia is and Water (KeTTHA). The NEB report for 2009 and earlier
highly dependent on fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, years published by KeTTHA was prepared by the Malaysian
diesel and oil. Based on statistics, only 13% of the energy Energy Centre (MEC), now known as the Malaysian Green
produced are from renewable energy sources such as Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia). However,
hydro, biomass and solar. However, in reality, fossil fuels are due to the changes in the functional structure that took place
finite natural resources and would one dayl be completely at GreenTech, KeTTHA has given mandate to the Energy
depleted. Thus, good and efficient energy management has Commission to prepare NEB Report from 2010 onwards.
to be put in place to ensure sufficient fuel to fulfil energy
demands for the long term. The process of taking over the preparation of NEB was
done step by step and the first meeting with KeTTHA
Detailed, complete, accurate and updated energy statistics and GreenTech was held on October 1, 2010. Among the
are vital for a developed nation to enable it to monitor important issues discussed was the handover of NEB tasks
the energy situation and facilitate proper future energy involving the relocation of the MEDIS (Malaysia Energy Data
planning and policy decisions. Realising its importance, ST Information System) server. MEDIS is a software used in the
established a new unit, i.e. the Energy Information Unit, preparation of NEB and EIB (Energy Information Bureau)
in the middle of 2009 which is responsible for collecting, reports. The physical handover of both tasks were planned
storing and providing information on all the countrys for early 2011.
energy data. The establishment of this unit is in line with the
governments aspiration and aim of turning the ST into the The NEB report covers comprehensive statistical data
national energy database centre. including crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products,
coal and electricity. Sources of energy are categorised by
IMPROVEMENT IN THE ST ENERGY manufacturing, transformation and final demand which
includes demand from households, commercial transport,
DATABASE SYSTEM
industry, agricultural and non-energy sectors. The report is
the main source of reference for analysts, policy makers, and
In 2010, the ST took steps to upgrade the current database
local and overseas students. As the Energy Information Unit
system by appointing consultants to develop a more
(EIU) is responsible for NEB data, indirectly, all deliveries and
comprehensive on-line system. The integrated system to
distribution at the international level must go through this
be developed includes a more interactive energy database
Unit. Among the international organisations involved are the
management application where the data provider can
International Energy Agency (IEA), United Nations Statistics
provide online data to be processed and used in the
Division (UNSD), Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Energy Balance Report, Statistics Report and Electrical
and ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE).
Industry Report and for economic analysis such as energy
projections, energy demand and supply forecasts and other
energy related studies. The online database system will
be accessible by the public from within the country and
overseas for the latest energy information.
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INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE PREPARATION OF


NATIONAL ENERGY STATISTICS

PERMANENT MEMBER OF THE APEC


EXPERT GROUP ON ENERGY DATA AND
ANALYSIS (EGEDA) MEETING

EGEDA is the body responsible for providing energy


information to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC). It collates energy data from the APEC region,
manages and coordinates the operation of the APEC
Energy Database, gathers information on energy related
policies in APEC countries and reviews and advises research
activities conducted by the Asia Pacific Energy Research
Centre (APERC).

1st. Workshop Of the Energy Supply Security Planning in ASEAN


ST is Malaysias representative to EGEDA, whose objective
(ESSPA) in Jakarta, Indonesia from October 18 22, 2010.
is to contribute high quality energy data and help draft
energy policies to facilitate analysis of the energy sector in
the region. JODI (JOINT ORGANIZATIONS DATA
INITIATIVE) FOR OIL AND GAS
MALAYSIA ENERGY OUTLOOK
JODI is an initiative of six organisations i.e. APEC,
Malaysia is involved in the South East Asian region energy EUROSTAT, IEA, OLADE, OPEC and UNSD with members
sector via the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) under the from 90 countries representing 90 per cent of the world oil
ASEAN Energy Outlook project. ST was appointed by market. The main purpose of establishing JODI is to build
the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water as the latest, most comprehensive, high quality database for
Malaysias representative in preparing the national energy the stability of the world markets. In an effort to mitigate
sector projection reports up to 2030. With the utilization the volatility of world markets, JODI hopes to alleviate the
of Microfit and LEAP software plus the various sources on impact of the world oil and gas prices to strengthen investor
additional information about the energy sector in the future, confidence.
the national energy model will be developed to make
projections up to year 2030. Malaysia, through APEC, also contributes data for the
activities of JODI. Oil and gas data is collected monthly
The model has also been used by other Government sectors and tabulated according to the format required before
such as the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) and the Ministry submission to IEEJ, the JODI secretariat. Malaysias
of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE). As an involvement since the formation of JODI to date highlights
organisation responsible for the model, training and capacity the countrys commitment to the world on energy data.
building t is essential to enhance the quality of projection In time, Malaysia will enhance the quality of JODI data
for better accuracy and precision. This project is done with to be on par with the worlds advanced countries. ST has
the collaboration of Japanese Government, with the aims to been given the mandate by the Government to implement
provide energy projections for ASEAN up to 2030 and help activities related to JODI. This includes gathering data from
enhance capacity in the field of energy modelling. the Malaysia Statistics Department and PETRONAS.
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STUDY ON THE ROAD MAP FOR THE CURRENT CHALLENGES


LIBERALISATION OF ELECTRICITY
To achieve the objective of turning ST into a one stop
SERVICES AND EQUITY STRUCTURE OF
centre for national energy data, several challenges have
THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INDUSTRY to be overcome, especially in terms of data collection
from various sectors and the capability as well as expertise
In line with the directive issued by the Minister of Energy, to manage the data collected. Several initiatives have
Green Technology and Water during the post cabinet been identified to address the issues including organising
meeting no. 23/2010 on September 22 2010, a study was workshops for data providers to better understand statistical
conducted to identify steps to move forward to establish data for energy balance and enhancing the capabilities and
free markets for the energy supply industry, apart from expertise to collect and process energy data. Data collected
studying the practices of other countries relating to foreign to date is still incomplete and not as detailed as required
equity holdings in companies involved in the energy supply by international standards. Thus, sectors without detailed
sector. data have been identified and efforts to obtain the data
will be made through meetings with the relevant agencies
A working paper on the study was presented at the and parties. The plan to develop capacity and expertise
ST meeting in October. ST will continue to monitor among employees will begin next year through courses or
developments in the energy industry and the Governments workshops related to data collection and methodologies,
plan to liberalise the industry and provide feedback required preparation of energy statistics and energy balance
by KeTTHA from time to time. schedule. In addition, expertise in energy data collection,
modelling capability, economic analysis preparation and
short and long term projections in the energy sector would
also be required.
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AMENDING THE ELECTRICITY REGULATIONS 1994 TO


COMPLY WITH THE AHEEERR AGREEMENT
The current regulations require appliance manufacturers to
obtain a certificate of approval from ST after the appliances d) for EEE manufactured by countries outside ASEAN,
have undergone SIRIMs testing process. Importers of the test and COC report issued by a listed CAB shall
controlled appliances also have to obtain approval from be accepted via agreements between parties from
ST and undergo consignment tests by SIRIM before the the respective countries.
imported appliance can be marketed in the country.
e) the supplier responsible for marketing EEE in the
Meanwhile the ASEAN Harmonised Electrical and Electronic market should provide and keep technical files that
Equipment Regulatory Regime (AHEEERR) agreement can be referred to by the regulatory authorities.
signed on December 9, 2005 in Kuala Lumpur underlines
the following: f) suppliers should keep the technical files at least
10 years after the last EEE is manufactured in the
a) any parties who wish to operate businesses such as factory.
manufacturing, importing, selling and advertising of
controlled electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) g) a CAB listed in ASEAN countries should also keep
must register with regulatory bodies in member technical files of tested and verified EEE for at least
countries. six years after the expiry date of the CoC.

b) regulatory bodies in member countries should Subsequently, ST took the necessary steps to comply with
give accreditation to an organisation to carry the AHEEERR agreement by proposing amendments to the
out testing on equipment to be known as the Electricity Regulations 1994.
Conformity Assessment Body (CAB). CAB shall
issue the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) to EEE
manufacturers. With regard to this, ST has accredited
SIRIM as Malaysias CAB.

c) a test report and CoC issued by CAB from any


member country should be mutually accepted
by other members of ASEAN. It means that
consignment tests on imported electrical equipment
will no longer be required.

ELECTRICAL POWER QUALITY BASELINE STUDY IN


PENINSULA MALAYSIA
Power quality (PQ) issues have a huge financial and day in 500 locations and installing power analysis equipment
operational impact on the industry. In the last few years, for 1 year in 50 selected locations. The installation of
complaints on power quality have cropped up and they power quality data recorder in 250 installations and quality
should be given due attention. To address this issue, a Power analysis equipment in 25 installations has commenced in the
Quality Baseline study was conducted by ST beginning in Northern and East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
April 2010. The sudy will be conducted for a period of 2
years to measure the level of power quality in Malaysia. To add to this, a seminar on power quality was held from
The results will contribute to the standards related to power July 12 to 14, 2010 at the Putra World Trade Centre which
quality to be enforced by industry players. attracted stakeholders from the industry.

The length of the study is 24 months, with its objectives to


measure and collect data. Data collection will be done in
2 ways; by installing the power quality data recorder for 1
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NEW MECHANISM FOR APPLICABLE COAL PRICE

One important initiative which has been agreed, and The concept produces a more stable quarterly ACP when
obtained the approval of ST is the new mechanism to set all coal required in Peninsular Malaysia were collated and
the Applicable Coal Price (ACP) used by TNB, TNB Fuel classified either as bituminous and sub-bituminous coal. The
Services (TFS) and coal power plants in Peninsular Malaysia weighted average process for each plant is then determined
for the purpose of scheduling and dispatch, coal acquisition based on the classification ratio formalised in the Power
and payment of energy cost. Prior to this, the ACP is specific Purchase Agreement (PPA). Generally, the concept ensures
to each coal power plant based on the coal supply contract that sub-bituminous coal plants are given the highest merit
signed between TFS and the supplier. The mechanism level and bituminous coal placed at the lowest merit level
created a situation in which ACP always fluctuates, making while stations with a mix of sub-bituminous and bituminous
it harder for all parties to predict the stock of coal and coal will be in between the level of bituminous and sub-
the scheduling and dispatch of coal generation units. bituminous coal plants.
To address this problem, TNB and TFS have proposed
a new mechanism using the concept of common ACP.

STUDY ON DEVELOPING INCENTIVE BASED


REGULATION (IBR)

As a follow up to the study on Electricity and Gas Tariff The IBR concept will promote changes in the review
Structure in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, ST introduced and determination of electricity and gas tariffs. It will
the concept of Incentive Based Regulation (IBR) to enhance transparency in the decision making process by
determine electricity and piped gas tariffs with the intention the Government through a well-defined mechanism and
of strengthening the effective role of economic regulation. guidelines. With this mechanism, utilities and consumers
One of the important outputs of the study is the preparation would be more prepared and have a better understanding
of eleven Regulation Implementation Guidelines for the of tariff adjustments.
electricity supply and piped gas sectors. During the study, a
series of training course were conducted while consultations
between stakeholders and ST were also held.
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Automatic shutters
The atrium design atrium allows natural light to be fully utilised for ST Diamond Building office
space. The dome is equipped with automatic shutters that has six configuration to ensure that
appropriate lighting levels at all times.

ENHANCING ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

116 AMENDMENTS TO THE ENERGY COMMISSION ACT 2011


117 ORGANISATIONAL RESTRUCTURING
117 DEVELOPING EMPLOYEE CAPABILITIES
118 DEVELOPING ONLINE APPLICATIONS
120 DEVELOPING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)
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AMENDMENTS TO THE ENERGY COMMISSION ACT 2001

The Energy Commission Act 2001 [Act 610] was amended STRENGTHENING FINANCIAL CONTROLS
and became effective from February 11, 2010. Among the
OF THE COMMISSION
amendments made to the Act are:

seek the approval of the Minister and the concurrence


COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP of the Minister of Finance when entering any contract
which requires the Commission to pay or receive an
the expansion of the Committees membership from amount exceeding 10 million ringgit;
a maximum of 7 members to a maximum of 11,
including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO); the Statutory Bodies (Accounts and Annual Reports)
Act 1980 [Act 240] shall apply to the Commission for
change in the membership tenure of the Commission its annual accounts and report; and
from 2 terms of 3 years to 3 terms of 2 years;
obtain permission to use of the Commissions
revocation of appointment, resignation and vacating Provident Fund to provide loans, scholarships and
the membership of the Commission, not including financial advances to its officers.
the CEO;

FUNCTIONS, SCOPE AND MANAGEMENT


OF THE COMMISSION

separation of the Chairmans duties from the CEO


whereby the CEO is appointed by the Minister
with the terms and conditions determined by the
Minister;

the appointment of a CEO to execute his duties


and obligations, administer and manage daily tasks
and affairs, monitor officers and comply with the
instructions of the Minister and the Commission;

empower the Minister to appoint an officer of the


Commission to temporarily act as the CEO when the
position becomes vacant, during his absence from
work or away from Malaysia or if the CEO is unable
to perform his duties;

PROTECTING THE INTEREST OF THE


COMMISSION

prevent the use of the gazetted symbols and


representations of the Commission and enforce a
fine not exceeding RM300,000 or imprisonment
for a term not exceeding three years or to
both for offences related to these symbols and
representations;
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ORGANISATIONAL RESTRUCTURING

On October 14, 2010, the Minister of Energy, Green c. grade adjustments for the position of Department
Technology and Water approved the restructuring of ST Director, with the position of Director (Electricity
involving a revamp of the organisational chart to ensure that Supply) upgraded from Grade 7 to Grade 8.
all of STs functions stipulated in the ST Act could be fully
implemented. The organisational restructuring saw the number of
employees growing by 30% to strengthen STs operations
The restructuring involved: with the addition of 68 new positions (57 Executives and 11
Non-Executives) at the Head Office and Regional Offices.
a. eliminating the position of Chief Operating Officer
(COO) to create a flatter structure so that the Total staff intake for 2010 was:
communication process among departments and
top management would be more effective; a. Executive: 12
b. Support Group: 2
b. enhancing the role and function of Departments
to improve the safety of electricity and piped The recruitment of executive level employees include
gas supply, complaints management, database candidates who have extensive experience in the energy
management and procurement; and industry to strengthen the regulatory functions of ST.

DEVELOPING EMPLOYEE CAPABILITIES

DEVELOPING A TALENT MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT


FRAMEWORK
Performance management based on Key Performance
The ST initiated a talent management framework with the Indicators or KPI was initiated and the evaluation of each
objective of creating an extensive framework for policies and department was based on its KPI achievements for 2010.
activities to be improved or established to develop human This would encourage the departments to be more
capital in a more comprehensive and organised manner. focussed on achieving the targets set. A total of 51 KPIs
An internal team was formed to draft the framework. The were identified with 15 strategic objectives.
development of the framework is expected to be completed
by the second quarter of 2011.

COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT

ST has always provided continuous training to develop the


staff competencies. All executive officers have attended at
least one training session to develop their competencies
while almost 90% of Non-Executive staff attended training
for 2010. Training sessions organised were to improve
technical and regulatory competency, skills development
and behavioural competencies.

About 97% of the courses were related to technical


competency development while the rest were to develop
behavioural competency.
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DEVELOPING AN ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM

DEVELOPING STS WEBSITE Applications via the e-Permit system can be made online
from any where and at any time. The applicant must enter
STS new official website www.st.gov.my was launched on all application data which is normally done by an ST officer.
August 2, 2010. The content structure of the new website With the implementation of the system, the approval
was improved to enable visitors to obtain information process can be shortened from 14 to 5 days.
related to competent persons, contractors, equipment,
installations, energy efficiency and other matters such as In July 2010, ST together with Dagang Net Technologies Sdn
application procedures for services handled by ST and also a Bhd held a series of five seminars to inform manufacturers
list of institutions accredited by ST. In addition, information and importers about applications via the e-Permit system.
on the Grid Code and energy related content could also be Feedback was obtained from the participants and the ST
obtained from this website. responded accordingly and took the necessary action.

ST also provides various online services that could be The e-Permit development project was launched on October
conveniently accessed from its website such as OLRC, 2009 and completed in June 2010. The online system was
E-Permit, My Bayar and E-aduan to enable the public to first used on September 1, 2010, when applications were
make applications, check the status of their applications and received online and manually during a transition period
submit complaints on the problems that they face. and became fully operational and integrated with SMK on
October 1, 2010. Since commencing its online operations, a
total of 2,093 applications has been received.
E-PERMIT
Activities such as campaigns, dialogues and briefings on
In line with the National Single Window (NSW) policy, the
how to apply for certificates of approval and release letters
Government wants all permit applications from issuing
via the e-Permit system for manufacturers and importers
agencies to be made online through the e-Permit module
of electrical equipment were organised in collaboration
system developed by Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd
with Dagangnet and ST regional offices in Petaling Jaya,
under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance. At the ST
Butterworth and Johor Bahru. A dialogue with TEEAM on
level, the e-Appliance system will be integrated with the
the e-Permit system was held on December 1, 2010 at STs
e-Permit system.
main office.

e-Permit integrates the e-Appliance (ST), e-Permit (Dagang


Net Sdn. Bhd) and SMK (Customs Information System
Customs) applications online. The e-Permit system acts as
a one-stop-centre for each application for the certificate
of approval. An application received from the importer
online through e-Permit will be sent electronically to STs
e-Appliance system for the process of obtaining approval
and certification/permit. Approvals will be sent electronically
to the Customs (SMK Systems) before the control item is
released from their custody.

Developed to replace the current Appliance Module in the


ECOS system, the e-Appliance system processes applications
for approval to import and manufacture according to STs
requirements and also incorporates requirements of the
ASEAN Harmonised Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Regulatory Regime (AHEEERR), which becomes effective
from January 1, 2011.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION OF
CONTRACTORS (OLRC)

ST introduced the full online registration of electrical


contractors in 2010. The main objective is to improve
and enhance the STs registration process of electrical
contractors.

The Malacca ST regional office was selected to pilot the


implementation of the OLRC system. Several discussions
were held to obtain feedback and understand the actual
registration process of the Malacca ST regional office. The First group of Electrical Contractors in the ST Perak Office to obtain
OLRC system was integrated with the current ECOS system their Certificates in August 3, 2010.
to process applications until the certificate of approval is
issued.
e-ADUAN SYSTEM
The implementation of OLRC system was then extended
to all eight regional offices from February 2010. The OLRC On 13 July 2010, ST introduced the e-Aduan system for
system, makes it easier for applicants including electrical consumers. The system serves as a channel to receive
contractors, electrical service contractors, switchboard complaints online from consumers, and at the same time
manufacturers, private wiring units and electrical repair consolidate complaints received from other channels such
contractors to make online applications. Previously, the as the mass media, conventional mail, staff emails and
process involved the manual completion and submission emails to ST and over the counter complaints at STs offices.
of forms to the ST office for processing. To date, only new
applications could utilise the OLRC system. ST also receives complaints via KeTTHA, Public Complaints
Bureau (PCB), Consumer Association of Penang (CAP),
In line with the Governments call to provide more effective Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism
services to its customers, ST implemented a faster online (MDTCC) and the National Consumer Complaints Centre
application process for customers who want to obtain the (NCCC). Complaints related to the electricity sector and
services of a registered electrical contractor. The process piped gas supply relate to the following categories:
which previously took 14 days can now be completed in 3
working days. Customer response was very encouraging a. electricity supply and safety;
and the implementation was completed on August 3, 2010 b. quality of supply;
at the Perak regional office. c. electrical appliance;
d. electrical competency;
e. electrical installations;
f. electrical contractors; and
g. safety and supply of piped gas
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Each complaint made via the e-Aduan system is analysed to Complaints Received from 2008 2010
identify the issue. Complaints requiring further investigation
No. of complaints
is submitted directly to the nearest regional office. ST
400
officers will conduct investigations as soon as possible 346 334
350 312
and take the appropriate action. The response time set in
300
the Client Charter is 15 days. Meanwhile, for complaints 250
requiring further action and investigation, the response time 200
is within 30 days unless more time is required to investigate 150
the case. 100 86
22 36
50

0
2008 2009 2010
Year

Electricity Supply and Quality Others

DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES


(SOP)
A working committee was formed to re-evaluate current v. Clearer segregation of duties
work practices and develop SOPs to improve the quality of vi. Prioritising customer requirements
service in line with current requirements. The areas studied
include:- The SOP workshop was held from May 10 12 May, 2010
at Awana Genting Highlands to develop 39 sound and
i. Current work practices that are no longer suitable. effective work processes, complete with the Client Charter.
ii. Ways to simplify work processes without The SOP has been in use since June 2010 and will be re-
contravening legal requirements evaluated from time to time according to requirements.
iii. Creating a realistically achievable Client Charter
iv. Streamlining work processes for all regional offices

Workshop to draft ST Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) held in


Genting Highlands from May 10 12, 2010. ST officers who are members
of the SOP Committee
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Floor Slab Cooling System


The floor slabs have pipes embedded in the concrete slab. Chilled water is run in these pipes at night
to cool the ST Diamond Building slab down to 18 degrees Celsius. These slabs will radiate cooling to
the occupants to provide comfort at room temperature controlled at 24 degrees Celsius.

MOVING FORWARD

122 ST TRANSFORMATION PLAN


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ST TRANSFORMATION PLAN

During the Management Workshop held in 2010, ST developed a Transformation Plan that set the direction of the organisation
till 2020. The plan consists of three sub-plans:

1. Economic, Technical and Safety Regulation Enhancement Plan


2. Regulation Framework Rationalisation Plan
3. Corporate Development Plan

All three plans were developed with the objective of achieving key results as listed below:

DELIVERABLES

Energy Market
The energy supply industry markets are highly progressive, competitive and resilient.

Industry Players
All parties/players involved in the energy supply industry play their roles and operate in
an orderly and well-controlled manner; constantly in a high state of readiness; and with
the highest standard of professionalism.

Public And Consumers


Public interest, in general, and consumer interests, in particular, are well protected in
the context of decisions and activities by energy supply industry players.

Government
The Government, in general, and the Minister, in particular, are constantly in a high state
of being advised on all matters pertaining to the running of energy supply industry and
to situations regarding the availability and requirements for energy in Malaysia.
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The details of the three plans are as follows:

1. ECONOMIC, TECHNICAL AND SAFETY REGULATION PLAN

2016 2020
- 2019 Operationalisation
of Liberalised

2015
Market
 Enactment of
Competition

2014
Regulations
 Implementation of
IBR (Electricity) Establishedment

2013
of Electricity
Market Operator
 Implementation of
competitive
Formulation of

2012
bidding and
Market Rules
 Open Access of expansion plan by
Gas Network SB

2011  Effective Service


Standard and
Implementation of
IBR (Gas)

2010
Regulatory
 Development of Monitoring
Regulation
Enhancement Plan Issuance of RIGs
 Competitive
Bidding Industry Award Ring-fenced
Programme Function of GSO
Account and SB
Unbundling Energy Database
Commence
Technical and Performance Outsourcing of
Finance Regulation Selected Activities
Benchmarking
Activity-based Operationalisation
Fuel Supply Licensing of a more
Security (G, T, D, R) Transparent
Managed Market
Generation Fuel Pricing
Development Plan Implementation of
Implementation of New Safety
Tariff Analysis New ACP Regime
Mechanism
Transparency in Establish
Dispatching Development of Collaborative
Industry Codes of Framework with
Practice and Other Relevant
Distribution Agencies,
Guidelines Associations and
Institutions in
Enforcement of Regulatory
Grid and Activities
Distribution
Codes
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2. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK RATIONALISATION PLAN: 2011-2020

The regulatory functions of ST being re-evaluated:

1. Competency Examination
2. Approval of Electrical Equipment
3. Capacity Planning
4. Competitive Bidding
5. ATI and ATO Processing (GMSB)
6. Promotional Activities
7. EE/RE Incentive Processing (SEDA)
8. RE Activities (SEDA)
9. Accident Investigation (DOSH)
10. Fire Investigation (BOMBA)
11. Electricity and Gas Theft (PDRM)
12. EE Labeling Approval (SIRIM)
13. Contractor Registration (CIDB)
14. Registration of Installations

3. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2014-2015
2013  Review of Terms and

2012  Establishment of EC
Conditions of Services

 Review of Organisational
2011  Enhancement of ICT
infrastructure for HQ-Regional
Training Centres
Structure and manpower
Requirements
 Talent Management and Office communications
Development Plan
 Payroll Outsourcing
 Reallocation of manpower
based on priority  Recruitment Outsourcing

 Event Management  IT Maintenance Outsourcing


Outsourcing
 Re-Train and Re-Skilling of
 Computerisation of processes manpower

 Review of Terms & Conditions  Legal Services Outsourcing

 Financial Plan Review

 Rationalization of HQ and
Regional Office functions

 Client Charter Review

 Implementation of online
Performance Management
system
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Water Efficiency
Rainwater is collected from the crown of the dome roof where it is channeled to a rainwater
tank. The rainwater collected is used for toilet flushing and irrigation of the landscape on the
roof and ground floor of the ST Diamond Building.

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

126 CERTIFICATE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL


127 DECLARATION BY THE SENIOR OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
128 STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN AND A MEMBER OF ST
129 BALANCE SHEET
130 STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
131 STATEMENT OF ACCUMULATED FUNDS
132 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
133 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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SIJIL KETUA AUDIT NEGARA

CERTIFICATE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL


ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
ENERGY COMMISSION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

I have audited the financial statements of Energy Commission for the year ended
31 December 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
management. My responsibility is to audit and to express an opinion on these
financial statements.

The audit has been carried out in accordance with the Audit Act 1957 and in
conformity with approved standards on auditing. Those standards require an
audit to be planned and performed to obtain reasonable assurance that the
financial statements are free of material misstatement or omission. The audit
includes examining records on a sampling basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes assessment of the
accounting principles used, significant estimates made by the management as well
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. I believe the
audit conducted provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.

In my opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial
position of the Energy Commission as at 31 December 2010, the results of its
operations and the cash flows for the said year in accordance with the approved
accounting standards.

(HJH. ZAINUN BT. TAIB)


o/b AUDITOR GENERAL
MALAYSIA

PUTRAJAYA
JULY 7, 2011
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DECLARATION BY THE OFFICER PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE


FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY
COMMISSION

I, Ir. Ahmad Fauzi Bin Hasan, Chief Executive Officer primarily responsible for the financial management of the Energy
Commission, do solemnly and sincerely declare that the Financial Statements comprising of the Balance Sheet, Statement of
Income and Expenditure, Statement of Accumulated Funds and Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the Financial Statements,
are to the best of my knowledge and belief, correct and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to
be true and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declaration Act, 1960.

Subscribed and solemnly declared )


by the above named at Kuala Lumpur )
JUNE 14, 2011
this.... )

...

Before me,

..
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STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN AND A MEMBER OF


ENERGY COMMISSION

We, Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Ahmad Tajuddin Bin Ali and Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim Bin Haji Hashim, being the Chairman and a
Member of Energy Commission respectively, do hereby state that in the opinion of the Members of the Energy Commission,
the following Financial Statements comprising of the Balance Sheet, Statement of Income and Expenditure, Statement of
Accumulated Funds and Statement of Cash Flows and the notes to the Financial Accounts have been properly drawn up to give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of Energy Commission as at 31 December 2010 and of the result of operations and
changes in financial position for the year then ended on that date.

Signed on behalf of the Energy Commission,

.......................................................................
Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Ahmad Tajuddin Bin Ali ................
Chairman Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim Bin Haji Hashim
Anggota
Date : JUNE 14, 2011
Date : JUNE 14, 2011
Olace : Energy Commission
Precinct 2, Putrajaya Olace : Energy Commission
Precinct 2, Putrajaya
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BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 December 2010

Note 2010 2009

RM RM

Property, Fittings and Equipment 3 93,349,834 80,220,577

Current Assets

Other Receivables 4 2,203,603 922,103


Cash and Cash Equivalents 5 158,900,654 153,856,835

161,104,257 154,778,938

Current Liabilities

Other Payables 6 4,542,259 5,450,511


Tax Payable 1,012,814 1,079,220

5,555,073 6,529,731

Net Current Assets 155,549,184 148,249,207

248,899,018 228,469,784

Financed by :-

Accumulated Funds 248,899,018 228,469,784


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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE


For the year ended 31 December 2010

Note 2010 2009

RM RM

Revenue

Fees and charges 60,558,648 60,400,640


Interest income 3,378,860 3,874,161
Other income 203,412 37,536

64,140,920 64,312,337

Less: Expenditure

Staff cost 20,065,221 16,864,825


Administration expenses 16,922,639 12,908,624
3
Depreciation 681,970 477,582
Other operating expenses 5,074,913 4,942,561

42,744,743 35,193,592

Surplus Before Taxation 21,396,177 29,118,745

Taxation 7 (966,943) (1,107,054)

Surplus for the year 20,429,234 28,011,691

The Energy Commission has no profit and loss besides surplus of net income for the current financial year.
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STATEMENT OF ACCUMMULATED FUNDS


As at 31 December 2010

2010 2009

RM RM

At 1 January 228,469,784 200,458,093

Surplus for the year 20,429,234 28,011,691

At 31 December 248,899,018 228,469,784


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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW


for the year ended 31 December 2010

2010 2009

RM RM

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Surplus income before taxation 21,396,177 29,118,745


Adjustments for:-
Interest income (3,378,860) (3,874,161)
Depreciation 681,970 477,582
Gain on disposal of assets property, fittings and equipment (186,887) (29,500)

Operating Surplus before working capital changes 18,512,399 25,692,666

Woking capital changes :

Other receivables (1,281,500) (640,599)


Other payables (908,252) 2,635,521

Cash generated from operating activities 16,322,648 27,687,588


Income Tax paid (1,033,349) (2,137,646)

Net Cash From Operating Activities 15,289,299 25,549,942

Cash Flows From Investing Activities


Purchase of property, fittings and equipment (13,812,830) (53,763,647)
Gain from disposal of property, fittings and equipment 191,490 29,500
Interest received 3,378,860 3,874,161

Net cash from investments (10,245,480) (49,859,986)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 5,043,819 (24,310,044)


Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 153,856,835 178,166,879

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 158,900,654 153,856,835

Cash and cash equivalents consists of:


8,738,048 6,027,371
Cash and bank balances
150,162,606 147,829,464
Deposit with licensed banks

158,900,654 153,856,835
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

1. Principal Activities

The Commission is a statutory body operating at No.12, Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Precinct 2, 62100 Putrajaya.

The Energy Commission is the sole regulatory agency for the monitoring and development of regulate and develop
the energy sector. The Energy Commission is directly responsible for supervising and monitoring energy generation
activities, which includes regulating each licensed individual under the Energy Commission Act 2001.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following accounting policies were adopted by the Energy Commission and are consistent those with policies
adopted in the previous year.

(a) Basis of accounting

The financial statements were prepared under the historical cost convention and comply with approved
accounting standards for private entities in Malaysia.

(b) Property, fittings and equipment

Property, fittings and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any.

Depreciation

Depreciation of property, fittings and equipment are depreciated on a straight line basis on the estimated useful
life of the asset. Property, fittings and equipment under construction are not depreciated until the construction
had been completed.

The annual rates of depreciation of assets are as follows:


Office equipment 15%
Application systems and computers 33 1/3%
Motor vehicles 20%
Furniture, fittings and renovations 20%

(c) Receivables
Receivables are stated at cost.

(d) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash, bank balances and deposits, which have an insignificant risk of
changes in value.

(e) Payables

Payables are stated at cost.


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

(f) Impairment

The carrying amount for the Energy Commissions assets and financial assets are reviewed at each balance sheet
date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exist, the recoverable
amount is estimated. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an assets or the cash-
generating unit to which it belongs exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the
income statement unless the asset is carried at a revalue amounts in which case the impairment loss is charged
to equity.

Recoverable amount is the greater of the assets net selling price and its value in use. In assesing value in use,
estimated future cash flows are discounted to the present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current
market assessment of the time value of money and the risks to the asset. For an asset that does not generate
largely independent cash flows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the
asset belongs.

In respect of other assets, an impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to
determine the recoverable amount.

An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the assets carrying amount does not exceed the carrying
amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been
recognised. The reversal is recognised in the income statement, unless it reverses and impairment loss on to a
revalue asset, in which case it is taken to equity.

(g) Income Tax

Tax on the income statement for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the
income statement except to the extent that is relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is
recognised in equity.

Current tax expenses is the expected tax payable on taxable income for the current year, using tax rates enacted
or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous
years.

Deferred tax is provided, using the liability method, on temporary differences araising between the tax rate
bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Temporary differences are
not recognised for goodwill not deductible for tax purposes, and the initial recognition of assets or liabilities
that at the time of transaction, affects either accounting nor taxable profit. The amount deferred tax provided is
based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using
tax rate enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date.

A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that is probable that future taxable profits will be available
against which the asset can be utilised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (continued)

2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

(h) Employee benefits

i) Short term employee benefits

Wages, salaries and bonuses are recognised as an expense in the year in which the associated services are
rendered by the employees of the Energy Commission. Short term accumulating compensated absences such
as paid annual leave are recognised when service are rendered by employees that increases their entitlement for
future compensated absenses, and short term non-accumulating compensated absences such as sick leave are
recognised when the leave occur.

ii) Defined contribution plan

According to the law, qualified employers in Malaysia are obliged to contribute Employee Provident Fund. The
contributions are recognised as expenses in the income statement. Liability for the fixed contribution plan is
recognised as current expenses in the income statement.

(i) Recognition of income and expenses

All expenses are calculated on accrual basis. Income from fees and charges are calculated on cash basis which are
considered cash in view of license holders responsibilities to make annual payments. Interest income received
also recognised on accrual basis.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (continued)

3. Property, Fittings and Equipment


For the year ended 31 December 2010

Furniture, Application
Motor Fittings and Office Systems and Work in
Vehicles Renovations Equipment Computer Progress Total

Cost RM RM RM RM RM RM

At 1 January 2010 2,211,798 2,913,216 990,009 2,891,334 78,653,878 87,660,235


Current year depreciation 533,999 27,297 65,946 332,880 12,855,708 13,815,830
Disposal (204,499) (2,676,460) (9,440) (774,992) - (3,665,391)

At 31 December 2010 2,541,298 264,053 1,046,515 2,449,222 91,509,586 97,810,674

Accumulated Depreciation

At 1 January 2009 1,664,744 2,870,440 801,862 2,102,612 - 7,439,658


Current year depreciation 215,854 24,195 53,120 388,801 - 681,970
Disposals (204,499) (2,671,862) (9,435) (774,992) - (3,660,788)

At 31 December 2010 1,676,099 222,773 845,547 1,716,421 - 4,460,840

Net book value

At 31 December 2010 865,199 41,280 200,968 732,801 91,509,586 93,349,834

At 31 December 2009 547,054 42,776 188,147 788,722 78,653,878 80,220,577


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (continued)

3. Property, Plant and Equipment


For the year ended 31 December 2009

Furniture, Application
Motor Fittings and Office Systems and Work in
Vehicles Renovations Equipment Computer Progress Total

Cost RM RM RM RM RM RM

At 1 January 2009 2,039,326 2,900,936 878,792 2,205,218 26,092,177 34,116,449


Additions 347,908 12,280 111,217 730,541 52,561,701 53,763,647
Disposal (175,436) - - (44,425) - (219,861)

At 31 December 2009 2,211,798 2,913,216 990,009 2,891,334 - 87,660,235

Accumulated Depreciation

At 1 January 2009 1,676,864 2,840,438 707,651 1,956,984 - 7,181,937


Current year depreciation 163,316 30,002 94,211 190,053 - 477,582
Disposals (175,436) - - (44,425) - (219,861)

At 31 December 2010 1,664,744 2,870,440 801,862 2,102,612 - 7,439,658

Net book value

At 31 December 2009 547,054 42,776 188,147 788,722 78,653,878 80,220,577

At 31 December 2008 362,462 60,498 171,141 248,234 26,092,177 26,934,512


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (continued)

4. Other Receivables

2010 2009

RM RM

Other Receivables and Deposits

Staff advances 10,192 5,880


Tax prepayment 1,033,350 -
Accrued interest on fixed deposit 838,701 604,764
Other receivables and deposits 230,360 220,459
Investment 91,000 91,000

TOTAL 2,203,603 922,103

5. Cash and Cash Equivalents

2010 2009

RM RM

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and bank balances 8,738,048 6,027,371


Deposits with licensed banks 150,162,606 147,829,464

TOTAL 158,900,654 153,856,835

6. Other Payables

2010 2009

RM RM

Other Payables

Payables 4,092,040 5,019,317


Cash Award in liew of Accumulated Leave 435,219 409,414
Audit Fee 15,000 21,780

TOTAL 4,542,259 5,450,511


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7. Taxation

2010 2009

RM RM

Tax Expenses

Current year 1,012,814 1,033,349


Over/Under provision from prior years (45,871) 73,705

TOTAL 966,943 1,107,054

Reconcilation of effective tax rates adjustment


Surplus before tax 21,396,177 29,118,745

Tax at 27% 5,776,968 7,862,061


Tax exemption income (4,764,154) (6,828,712)
Current year tax expense 1,012,814 1,033,349
Overprovision from prior years (45,871) 73,705

TAX EXPENSES 966,943 1,107,054

The Energy Commission has obtained tax exemption under Section 127(3)b, Income Tax Act 1967, which was given by
the Ministry of Finance on October 19, 2004. The exemption applies on statutory income as follows:

i. Income received from Federal Government or State Government in the forms of grant or subsidies;

ii. Income received in connection with any amount chargeable or collectible from any body or person under the Act,
which governs statutory bodies; and

iii. Donations or contributions received

8. Staff Costs

Included in the staff cost is contribution to the Employees Provident Fund of RM2,031,616 ( 2009 RM1,721,673). The
number of employees of the Energy Commission at end of the year was 229 (2009 221 ).
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9. Restated Comparative Figures

The following comparative figures discloses were restated in the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31
December 2010 and reclassification of prior years comparatives to conform with current year presentation :

As Restated semula As Stated Previously


Balance Sheet RM RM

Investments - 91,000
Other Receivables 922,103 281,339
Cash and Cash Equivalents 153,856,835 154,406,599
Net Current Assets 148,249,207 148,158,207
154,778,938 154,778,938

Statement of Income and Expenditure RM RM

Administration Expenses 12,908,624 12,886,844


Other Operating Expenses 4,942,561 4,964,341
17,851,185 17,851,185

Statement of Cash Flow RM RM

Other Receivables (640,599) (90,835)


Cash Generated from Operating Activities 27,687,588 28,237,352
Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities 25,549,942 26,099,706
Net Increase /(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (24,310,044) (23,760,280)

Deposit with Licensed Banks 147,829,464 148,379,228

Note 4. Other Receivables RM RM

Accrued Interest on Fixed Deposit 604,764 -


Other Receivables and Deposits 220,459 281,339
Investment 91,000 -
Staff Advances 5,880 -

Note 5. Cash and Cash Equivalents RM RM

Deposit with Licensed Banks 147,829,464 148,379,228

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