Kuala lumpur: The Energy Commission (ST) Transformation Plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap to position the Energy Commission as a modern, agile, and high-impact energy regulator, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. He highlighted that the plan focuses on six strategic themes: governance, organisational structure, digitalisation, capability building, stakeholder engagement, and financial sustainability.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Shamsul Azri explained that the implementation would be phased, beginning with the establishment of strong foundations and quick wins. This will be followed by an acceleration of execution, embedding new structures and culture, and finally reviewing outcomes for future positioning. Key actions include forming a dedicated transformation team, upgrading digital systems, reskilling staff, and appointing 'Change Agents' as internal consultants to drive each theme. The plan emphasizes transparent communication, inclusive change management, and continuous performance measurement.
Shamsul Azri stated that the transformation will shift the Energy Commission from a traditional regulator to a modern, adaptive institution, focusing on economic regulation and strategic stakeholder collaboration. This shift aims to ensure that the commission remains resilient, trusted, and effective in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Further elaborating, Shamsul Azri noted that the ST reform posture is guided by the Public Service Reform Agenda (ARPA), a whole-of-government framework structured around five reform thrusts and 20 strategies to elevate integrity, capability, organisational agility, citizen-centred delivery, and cross-sector collaboration.
Commenting on the Energy Regulatory Insights (ERI) Forum 2025, Shamsul Azri highlighted the participation of more than 600 representatives from various sectors. He underscored the need for regulatory coherence and cross-sector collaboration and urged delegates to convert insights into action, participate in sandboxes, commit to transparent procurement, invest in workforce training, and co-design standards for rapid implementation.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir emphasized that the forum served as a key platform for strategic dialogue and collaboration across the energy ecosystem. He stressed that government policies, including the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the 13th Malaysia Plan, form the backbone of Malaysia's energy transition, supported by measurable targets and operational initiatives such as the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA).
Akmal further highlighted the Energy Commission's role in ensuring regulatory clarity, accelerating investments, safeguarding consumers, and enabling innovation through mechanisms like regulatory sandboxes and digital metering. These initiatives are aimed at strengthening energy security and supporting new industries.