https://www.reuters.com/article/us-r...82Q0EA20120327
I recall RT using the possibility of Malaysia as a negotiating tactic in its negotiations with Meridian and NZ government way back in the late 2000's.
We laugh at third world or developing nations at how eager they are to secure industries and jobs but in this case, the Malays told RT that they would not do the deal and secure a US$2 billion smelter investment as the power price RT wanted was plain ridiculous.
Time for NZ to wake up and move on with better use of the clean, green and renewable energy from Manapouri.