KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ambitions to expand regional electricity trade require clearer arrangements on cross-border approvals, financing and infrastructure protection to turn proposed subsea connections into workable projects.
Clear Cross-Border Rules Key To Malaysia’s Regional Power Ambitions - Analyst
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An analyst stated that Malaysia requires clearer cross-border rules for approvals, financing, and infrastructure protection to advance regional electricity trade. He emphasized the need for a binding ASEAN framework for subsea cable development before the upcoming summit.
- Jomari Jesus Tan said ASEAN needs a collective framework for subsea cable development and maintenance.
- The ASEAN Centre for Energy listed operationalising the Enhanced ASEAN Power Grid MoU as a 2026 priority.
- Maritime disputes and external competition could complicate cable routes and create financing uncertainty.
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