The Energy Commission of Malaysia (ST) and Korea Gas Safety Corporation Strengthen Ties Through MoU on Gas Safety Cooperation
The Energy Commission of Malaysia (ST) and Korea Gas Safety Corporation Strengthen Ties Through MoU on Gas Safety Cooperation
Putrajaya, 25 April 2025 – The Energy Commission of Malaysia (Suruhanjaya Tenaga – ST), today formalized a strategic partnership with the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing gas safety practices and standards in both countries.
The ceremony, held in Chungcheongbuk, South Korea, was officiated by Ir. Dr. Sanjayan Velautham, the Chief Operating Officer of the Energy Commission, alongside Dr. Bahk Gyung Goog, the President and CEO of KGS, with representatives from both organizations in attendance.
The MoU signifies a commitment to strengthening energy system resilience and public safety, aligning with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). The key areas of cooperation under the MoU include:
• exchange of technical expertise and best practices;
• joint safety testing and inspections;
• emergency response planning and incident analysis of gas-related incidents; and
• development and application of gas safety benchmarking indices.
About The Energy Commission
The Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga - ST) is a regulatory body responsible for regulating the energy sector, particularly the electricity and piped gas supply industries in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan. The Energy Commission ensures that the provision of electricity and piped gas to consumers is secure, reliable, safe and reasonably priced.