The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore and the Energy Commission
(Suruhanjaya Tenaga - ST) of Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) today to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
2. The MOU provides a framework for both organisations to enhance knowledge
sharing and technical cooperation in the planning and reliability of gas and electricity
systems, regulation of wholesale and retail electricity markets; and cooperation at
multilateral meetings.
3. The first activity under the MOU will be a virtual dialogue between EMA and
ST in the first half of 2021, to discuss the challenges and impact of COVID-19 on the
energy sectors in Singapore and Malaysia. The dialogue will allow both organisations
to share best practices on regulatory responses to support energy markets while
safeguarding consumers’ interests.
4. Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive of EMA, welcomed the MOU as a
significant milestone in EMA’s bilateral cooperation with ST. Mr Ngiam said: "This
MOU will strengthen the exchanges between EMA and ST. I look forward to closer
collaboration on issues of mutual interest, such as greater integration of renewable
energy into our national grids.”
5. Mr Razib Dawood, Chief Executive Officer of ST, said: “The industry landscape
as a whole is becoming more challenging than ever, especially post COVID-19. We
look forward to a greater relationship with our peer in Singapore and we are sure that
this will be a win-win collaboration for both countries.”
6. Following the MOU signing at the sidelines of the 13th Singapore International
Energy Week (SIEW), Mr Ngiam and Mr Razib joined other speakers to share their
views on the regulatory challenges facing energy systems during a panel discussion
at the SIEW Energy Insights.
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About the Energy Market Authority
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade
and Industry. Our main goals are to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply,
promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy
sector in Singapore. Through our work, EMA seeks to forge a progressive energy
landscape for sustained growth.
Website: www.ema.gov.sg | Follow us: Instagram: @EMA_Singapore | Facebook:
facebook.com/EnergyMarketAuthority | Twitter: @EMA_sg
About the Energy Commission
The Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga - ST) is a statutory body responsible
for regulating the energy sector, particularly the electricity and piped gas supply
industries in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. The Energy Commission ensures that
the provision of electricity and piped gas to consumers is secure, reliable, safe and
reasonably priced.
Website: www.st.gov.my | Follow us: Instagram: st_malaysia | Facebook: Suruhanjaya
Tenaga (Energy Commission of Malaysia) | Twitter: ST_Malaysia
For media enquiries, please contact:
Ms Tang Ying Chun
Manager, Corporate Communications
Energy Market Authority
Tel: (65) 6376 7510
Email: tang_ying_chun@ema.gov.sg
Ms Azlina Mohammad Jais
Deputy Director, Promotion & External Relations
Department of Strategic Planning and Communication
Energy Commission
Malaysia
Tel: (603) 8870 8753
Email: azlinamj@st.gov.my
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