Madius signs off as Sabah Electricity chairman after two-year tenure
Published on: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Published on: Thu, Jun 26, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau ( pic ) concluded his tenure as Sabah Electricity Chairman on June 16, two years after his appointment. He said his decision to accept the post was driven by a desire to serve Sabah and Labuan, despite warnings from peers that it would be politically damaging due to widespread public dissatisfaction with electricity issues. During his tenure, Madius introduced reforms including community dialogues across Sabah, launched a pilot smart meter project, and oversaw efforts to reduce the System Average Interruption Duration Index (Saidi) from 1,000 minutes in 2012 to 220 minutes in 2024. He highlighted Sabah Electricity's financial sustainability challenges, noting its dependence on federal subsidies, and advocated for structural energy reforms such as the Bess project in Lahad Datu and broader grid connectivity. In his farewell message, recently posted on his Facebook, Madius urged continued public support for Sabah Electricity, warning against repeated opposition to critical energy infrastructure that could hinder future supply security. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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