MIRI: Sarawak Energy Berhad’s Northern Grid Extension Project which is expected to be completed next year will ultimately create opportunities for the export of electricity to Sabah, Brunei and North Kalimantan in future.
Its Chief Executive Officer, Datu Sharbini Suhaili, who disclosed this said the project would connect Limbang and Lawas to the state grid for supply reliability.
It is among several major projects launched by SEB to meet the increasing demand for supply in Sarawak, he said at a breaking-of-fast event he attended with Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Abdul Rahman Junaidi here today.
He said projects were aimed at strengthening and modernising Sarawak’s power system.
The Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunication has in the meantime renewed its pledge to provide utilities across Sarawak by 2025.
“The ministry is responsible for the policies and regulatory oversight on the provision of water, electricity, gas and telecommunications services in Sarawak, we are committed to providing reliable, quality and affordable utility services for the people of Sarawak,” said Abdul Rahman.
He said, the people, through initiatives implemented by the State government have enjoyed extended electricity discounts under the “Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang” (BKSS) scheme on top of the lowest average tariffs in Malaysia.
Abdul Rahman and Sharbini later handed out contributions to local surau, charitable organisations and schools.
Also present were Sarawak Energy Senior Vice President for Contracts and Procurement, Yusri Safri; Senior Manager for Government Relations, Event Management and Protocol, Baharudin Jili and Temenggong Kaum Melayu for Miri Division, Dato Abdul Rahman Abang Fadzail, as well as management and staff of Sarawak Energy.
