Transformation Plan Makes ST A Modern And Agile Regulator - Shamsul Azri

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- 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 said the plan focused on six strategic themes namely governance, organisational structure, digitalisation, capability building, stakeholder engagement and financial sustainability.

Shamsul Azri explained that implementation would be phased, beginning with the establishment of strong foundations and quick wins, followed by an acceleration of execution and the embedding of 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 emphasises transparent communication, inclusive change management and continuous performance measurement," he said in his keynote address at the Energy Regulatory Insights (ERI) Forum 2025 held here, today.

Also present were Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, the ministry’s Secretary-General Datuk Seri Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli and ST Chief Executive Officer Siti Safinah Salleh.

According to Shamsul Azri the transformation will shift the Energy Commission from a traditional regulator to a modern, adaptive institution and economic regulation, and strategic stakeholder collaboration, ensuring it remains resilient, trusted and effective in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Elaborating further, Shamsul Azri said the ST reform posture was 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 ERI Forum, he noted that with more than 600 participants representing policymakers, regulators, utilities, developers, financiers, researchers and consumers, the forum underscored the need for regulatory coherence and cross-sector collaboration.

"I call on every delegate to convert insights into action, participate in sandboxes, commit to transparent procurement, invest in workforce training and co-design standards that can be implemented at pace," he said. 

Meanwhile, Akmal Nasrullah said the forum served as a key platform for strategic dialogue and collaboration across the energy ecosystem, ensuring the nation moved reliably, sustainably and equitably together in its transition agenda.

He emphasised that government policies, including the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the 13th Malaysia Plan, formed 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 highlighted the Energy Commission’s role in ensuring regulatory clarity, accelerating investments, safeguarding consumers and enabling innovation through mechanisms such as regulatory sandboxes and digital metering, all aimed at strengthening energy security and supporting new industries.

-- BERNAMA