Malaysia and Singapore discussed cross-border energy links during SIEW ministerial engagements in October.
Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, visited Singapore from 25 to 26 October 2026 to attend Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026 and engage with Singaporean and international energy partners on regional energy connectivity, energy security and the transition towards sustainable energy.
The working visit was facilitated by the High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore. A key engagement was YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah’s Ministerial Keynote Address at the SIEW 2026 Summit, where he highlighted the need for ASEAN member states to translate their energy ambitions into practical initiatives, particularly through accelerating the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
In his address, the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister emphasised the relationship between energy transition and energy security, describing them as “two sides of the same coin”. He highlighted the importance of cross-border energy interconnectivity in supporting regional resilience, sustainability and shared economic growth.
The ASEAN Power Grid initiative was among the key areas addressed during the visit, reflecting the importance of regional electricity connectivity in advancing energy cooperation among ASEAN member states. The discussions also highlighted the role of cross-border partnerships in supporting the development of interconnected energy systems.
During the visit, YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah attended a breakfast meeting hosted by Singapore’s Minister for Energy and Science & Technology, H.E. Dr Tan See Leng. At the meeting, Singapore expressed its commitment to maintaining close cross-border energy cooperation with Malaysia.
Another key engagement involved the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore and Malaysia’s Energy Commission (EC), during which YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah witnessed an exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). He also witnessed commercial agreements involving Sembcorp Utilities and Ditrolic Energy.
In addition to the government-level engagements, the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister led discussions with international energy and industry representatives from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, EDF, Gentari, Siemens Energy and ACWA Power.
The engagements provided opportunities to discuss regional energy connectivity, investment and cooperation with government agencies and private-sector stakeholders, supporting ongoing efforts to advance energy transition and energy security in Southeast Asia.
Source: High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore
