Malaysia appoints Asdirhyme Abdul Rasib as CEO of MyPower Corporation
Malaysia's Energy Sector Shifts Gears Under New Leadership
Malaysia is set to revive its nuclear energy programme, following the cessation of operations by the Malaysia Nuclear Power Corp in 2018. This move comes as Asdirhyme Abdul Rasib takes the helm as the new CEO of MyPower Corporation, effective June 23, 2025 [1].
Asdirhyme, previously the undersecretary of sustainable energy at the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra), is poised to lead MyPower in its role within the broader efforts of Malaysia's energy sector. These efforts aim to manage the ongoing reforms responsibly and promote sustainable energy management [1].
One of the key reforms underway is the electricity tariff restructuring in Peninsular Malaysia. While the specifics are not yet detailed, this restructuring generally involves realigning electricity tariffs to reflect costs more accurately and support sustainability goals. The Energy Commission, a statutory body responsible for regulating electricity and piped gas supply in Peninsular Malaysia, is currently overseeing this restructuring [1].
The restructuring took effect on Tuesday, with network and retail charges lowered for most consumers. However, large energy users such as data centres face higher grid costs [1].
In a significant development, MyPower Corporation has signed a non-disclosure agreement with Russian state atomic agency Rosatom Energy Projects. This agreement aims to advance knowledge sharing for nuclear energy development, a crucial step in Malaysia's pursuit of nuclear power [1].
Rosatom Energy Projects is a division of the Russian state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom. The agreement between MyPower and Rosatom Energy Projects is related to the Malaysian Electricity Supply Industry (MESI) initiative, a long-term reform framework aimed at enhancing the reliability, transparency, efficiency, and sustainability of electricity supply operations in Peninsular Malaysia [1].
Notably, Siti Safinah Salleh, the previous CEO of MyPower, has been appointed to lead the Energy Commission, further underscoring the interconnectedness of these key organisations in Malaysia's energy sector [1].
As the landscape of Malaysia's energy sector continues to evolve, Asdirhyme Abdul Rasib's appointment as the new CEO of MyPower Corporation marks a significant milestone. Under her leadership, MyPower is set to play a pivotal role in the country's energy transformation, from the potential revival of nuclear energy to the ongoing electricity tariff restructuring and the broader MESI initiative.
[1] Sources: Various online news articles and official government announcements.
- Asdirhyme Abdul Rasib, the new CEO of MyPower Corporation, will lead the company in its contribution to Malaysia's energy sector transition, which aims to manage ongoing reforms responsibly and promote sustainable energy management.
- The electricity tariff restructuring in Peninsular Malaysia, overseen by the Energy Commission, is a key reform designed to support sustainability goals by more accurately reflecting costs.
- MyPower Corporation has signed a non-disclosure agreement with Russia's Rosatom Energy Projects to advance knowledge sharing for nuclear energy development, a crucial step in Malaysia's pursuit of clean energy and energy transition.
- As the energy sector evolves, the interconnectedness of key organizations like the Energy Commission and MyPower Corporation is becoming increasingly prominent, with notable changes in leadership like Siti Safinah Salleh's appointment to lead the Energy Commission.
