The efficiency of the National Electricity Board in Malaysia: An intercountry comparison using DEA

One of the most pressing questions facing developing countries and the international agencies that finance their economic programmes is the appropriate way in which to operate and manage their power industries. This paper focuses on one aspect of economic performance, namely the efficiency with which electricity is generated. Evidence suggests that changes in the organization of electricity generation can be justified on efficiency grounds. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is used to compare the performance of Malaysia's National Electricity Board with those of other countries in a similar stage of development, as well as with that of the UK.