Chapter 956: Are You Sure You Didn't Overquote a Zero?
Kuala Lumpur, which is the capital of Malaysia. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
As the sky darkens, a private airliner docks on the runway of Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Four or five stretched Lincoln sedans were already waiting outside the special passage of the airport, surrounded by anti-terrorist agents.
This special channel, which is usually closed for guests at the level of foreign prime ministers, is now open to an entrepreneur who has no official position. The Malay government welcomed the Chinese entrepreneur with the highest courtesy.
"Welcome to your visit, Mr. Jiang. As the Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your contribution to the Malaysian economy. In the car, the Minister of International Trade and Industry, Mustafa, politely thanked him.
The new Malaysian zone generates US$50 billion a year, accounting for almost one-eighth of the total GDP of the whole of Malaysia. Papua, which was originally a poor and remote province, has suddenly become one of the most eye-catching economic and industrial provinces in the whole of Malaysia. And at least half of the output value is contributed to the industry of the Future People Group, which is nothing more than Mustafa is so enthusiastic.
The convoy soon passed through this emerging cosmopolitan metropolis where the colors of the East and Western civilization were organically blended, and headed for Putrajaya, 20 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur. More than a decade ago, the Prime Minister's Office and the Federal Executive Centre were relocated here.
Compared to the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, it is much quieter and more low-key.
The motorcade stopped directly at the entrance of the Prime Minister's Office, and the red stone brick road spread all the way to the entrance of the domed building, and the verdant vegetation and carved street lamps on both sides looked quite retro.
Before the convoy arrived, Malay Prime Minister Razak personally came to the door, took his staff, and politely welcomed Jiang Chen into the official residence.
Walking to a reception room, the middle-aged man with black hair invited Jiang Chen to take a seat, and then instructed the assistant in the Prime Minister's Office to pour a cup of black tea for himself and Jiang Chen.
"Mr. Jiang came from afar, I don't know why?"
There was a thick white mist rising above the black tea, and he didn't touch the cup of black tea, Jiang Chen said straight to the point.
"For a win-win cooperation agreement. ”
An expression of interest crossed Razak's face.
"Oh, I don't know what kind of cooperation it is, but I actually let you come here in person. ”
"According to the 18-year annual electricity consumption situation announced by your Ministry of Energy at the beginning of this year, your country's total power generation last year was 224.3 billion kilowatt hours, and the average cost per kilowatt-hour was 0.21 ringgit, and the energy cost was three points higher than the previous year, am I right?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
Razak nodded, "That's true...... Are you worried about the impact of our country's energy situation on the investment climate? You don't have to worry about that, because we are backed by Singapore, and even if our electricity costs go up, other countries will only increase more than us, definitely not less. ”
Because Singapore, one of the world's three major oil refining bases, is also a major oil and gas exporter, Malaysia mainly relies on thermal power generation, supplemented by wind and solar energy. Although the price of oil is relatively cheap compared to other countries due to the low cost of freight, the rise in oil prices in recent years has slightly increased the cost of domestic electricity.
As early as about 15 years ago, Malaysia proposed to build its first nuclear power plant in 2021, when the Russian state nuclear energy company participated in the bidding, but due to the wave of domestic opposition, the site of the nuclear power plant has not been finalized until today.
It can be said that the electricity problem has been plaguing Malaysia for many years, and it has never been completely solved.
Even without the report of the Malaysian Energy Board, Jiang Chen can clearly see this from the financial report of the Ministry of Industry of the Singapore and Malaysian Special Economic Zones. Changes in electricity prices will be directly reflected in the production costs of steel mills and aluminium plants, and in the future, almost all industries with high pollution and high labor demand will be built in the Singapore and Malaysia Special Economic Zone.
"But it's still a big problem, isn't it?"
With a slight frown, Razak sighed for a moment before his brows relaxed, and he made some kind of decision as if he had made a decision, "We are willing to give a five-percent discount to your industry in the supply of electricity to the New Malaysian Special Economic Zone...... However, you are aware that this special treatment is not convenient for disclosure, and you must fulfill your duty of confidentiality for the matter. ”
Jiang Chen shook his head.
"It's not a long-term solution. ”
Razak was slightly stunned, and then a look of displeasure appeared in his eyes. Willing to make concessions on the unified electricity price, it can be said that he is already quite sincere, but Jiang Chen rejected him without even thinking about it.
If it weren't for the importance of the partnership to the Malay economy, he would have turned his face long ago.
Jiang Chen saw the hidden displeasure on Lazak's face, but he didn't explain anything, but continued to speak with a smile.
"Asking you to take special care of us in terms of electricity prices is not the reason why I made a special trip here today. Since the problem is between the two of us, what we need to do is solve the problem, not make concessions on one side, don't you think?"
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Razak was a little unsure.
Aren't you seeking special care? What are you doing with raising electricity prices? Could it be ......
Suddenly, he guessed a possibility and looked at Jiang Chen in surprise. At this time, Jiang Chen continued to speak.
"We've made a major breakthrough in power generation technology—"
Before Jiang Chen finished speaking, Razak immediately said.
"Is it nuclear power?"
Jiang Chen nodded and said, "It's indeed nuclear power." ”
"While I would personally like you to participate in the bidding for nuclear power projects, I have to remind you that the nuclear power projects in Malay have not yet been able to solve the site selection problem. It is unlikely that the nuclear power plant project will begin construction until at least 2025. Razak shook his head.
"Although it is a nuclear power, it will not be built in your country. Jiang Chen said with a smile.
"Where is that built?" said Lazak with a frown.
"Built in the sky," Jiang Chen stretched out his finger and pointed to the ceiling, "All you need is a cable from Koro Island to the Xinma Special District, and you can enjoy cheap electricity." ”
"You mean to connect the power grid between Singapore and Malaysia? "The power grid is a matter of national security, and although our diplomatic relations with the new country are good, we have not trusted each other enough to merge the power grids. ”
"It's not the power grid, it's just a simple trading of electricity," Jiang Chen spread his hand and persuaded, "Just like buying and selling natural gas, our electricity price will be much cheaper than your domestic power generation cost." ”
Looking at Razak, who was deep in thought, Jiang Chen continued.
"Why don't you hear from us first?"
"How much?"
"We only charge 0.05 ringgit for one kilowatt-hour of electricity. ”
Jiang Chen's understated words set off a storm in the heart of the Malay prime minister, so much so that he couldn't help but gasp with a "hiss".
"Are you sure you didn't overquote a zero?" (To be continued.) )