The Malaysian Grid Code Preface

Preface

P1.0 Introduction

P1.0.1 This preface is provided to Users and to prospective Users of the Grid
System for information only and does not constitute part of the Grid Code.

P1.0.2 The purpose of the preface is to provide brief background information on

the Grid System of Peninsular Malaysia, its operation, Standards used in
planning and operating the Grid System, the need for the Grid Code as
well as the contents of the Grid Code.

P1.0.3 A schedule of diagrams is also provided to Users and prospective Users as

part of this Preface to facilitate better understanding of certain aspects of
this Grid Code by the Users. The schedule of diagrams include:
(1) Figure P1 - The entities in the Grid Code;
(2) Figure P2 - The Malaysian Electricity Industry Structure as used in the
Grid Code;
(3) Figure P3 - Inputs and outputs of the Planning Process of the Grid
Owner;
(4) Figure P4 - Planning Code – Data required to be annually submitted to
the Grid Owner;
(5) Figure P5 - Planning Code – Data requirements by the Grid Owner and
GSO for a new connection to the Transmission System or
modifications to an existing connection;
(6) Figure P6 – Power System structure, connected parties and applicable
codes; and
(7) Figure P7 - The Generation Dispatch process.
Just as the Preface itself the schedule of diagrams are for information only
and do not constitute part of the Grid Code. The diagrams are conceptual
and do not imply any specific relationship between entities and/or any
ownership by or of any of the entities.

P1.1 Transmission Functions

P1.1.1 To facilitate economic and secure operation of the Grid, the electric power
system of Peninsular Malaysia has been and will continue to be structured
comprising of generation sources and demands interconnected together by
a Transmission System and as a whole known as the Grid. However, the
advantages of an interconnected system cannot be realized unless the