SHAH ALAM, April 16 — Selangor is stepping up efforts to diversify its energy mix and strengthen economic resilience to cushion the impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict on residents and the state.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said, among other things, the state government would expand the use of solar energy and tap into waste-to-energy (WTE) and hydrogen plants amid the ongoing energy crisis.
“The state government will explore several opportunities to ensure that its operations are not overly affected,” he said in a press conference to announce the state’s stimulus package, dubbed the Selangor Resilience Enhancement Package (Pakej Pengukuhan Daya Tahan Selangor), today.
“For example, solar energy systems equipped with battery technology will be expanded across state government buildings, local authorities, and district offices.
“We will also launch WTE plants in Jeram and Tanjung Dua Belas so that waste collection and management can generate energy instead of continuing to rely on landfill sites,” Amirudin said.
Preparations are also underway to ensure daily waste collection services by KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd at residential and commercial areas are not disrupted by rising diesel prices.
For longer-term energy security, the state has completed the development of a mini hydrogen plant with a capacity of 5.1 megawatts, capable of supplying energy to about 12,900 homes in Kerling, Hulu Selangor.
“This means Selangor’s energy mix must be diversified. We cannot rely solely on gas or coal. Solar, hydrogen and possibly biodiesel can play a greater role and must be accelerated,” he said.
The Menteri Besar added that initiatives announced under the 2026 Selangor Budget to explore nuclear energy readiness will also be advanced through international collaboration.
This includes building a nuclear ecosystem and strengthening university students' capacity so that the state can develop local talent who better understand the technology, rather than relying on foreign expertise.
