KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has been recommended to look into the possibility of selling surplus electricity to Singapore.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that the republic’s primary industries require a large capacity of electricity resources.
In fact, he added, Singapore is looking to import electricity from Australia.
“Thus, I think Sarawak can instead sell this commodity to that country,” the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) said in its report.
He was speaking during the Premier’s Mandate ceremony at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here, yesterday (Jan 12).
Meanwhile, the Premier said the state government will explore the need to introduce legislations to enable SEB to purchase excess electricity generated by solar power owned by Sarawakians.
Through this method, the state government can help the people, SEB and the investors, he said.
He said future investors also rely on the financial institutions that provide the financing for them, and these institutions depend on the sustainability of the economy, society, and the government.
“Therefore, the people of Sarawak can apply the use of solar energy in their respective homes.
“The use of solar energy will guarantee sufficient electricity supply, while reducing the cost of electricity bills that need to be borne, while any excess electricity generated through solar panels at home may also be sold to SEB,” he said.
Also present during the ceremony were Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Seri Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian and State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki.
