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On April 1, 2025, a fire at a major gas pipeline near Putra Heights disrupted gas supply to power stations in central and northern Malaysia. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) activated its emergency response system, coordinating efforts to ensure continued electricity supply.

Temporary shutdowns occurred at some gas-fired plants, while TNB staff worked for 11 days to restore power. TNB switched some plants to oil and diesel, operated hydropower and coal plants at higher levels, and paused electricity exports. To enhance energy security, TNB is reinforcing gas pipelines and developing a new terminal in Lumut, with agreements extended to secure gas supply until at least 2027.