Malaysia
power plants.
Malaysia has 228 operating power plants in the catalog, 39,782 MW in all. The catalog also marks 8 plants as Retired, with 4,345 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 42.2% of operating capacity (16,788 MW), with coal a distant second at 34.8%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Manjung Power Station (4,100 MW, recorded start year 2002).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Malaysia electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Malaysia
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Malaysia
This table includes 10 of the 14 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2025, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Malaysia get its electricity?
Across the 228 operating plants in the catalog, Malaysia's capacity is led by natural gas at 42.2% (16,788 MW), then coal at 34.8% and hydro at 15.6%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Malaysia?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Malaysia is Manjung Power Station, a coal facility with 4,100 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2002.
How many power plants does Malaysia have?
The catalog tracks 228 operating power plants in Malaysia, with 39,782 MW in all. It also marks 8 plants as Retired, with 4,345 MW of capacity.
Can I see Malaysia's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Malaysia to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.