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Daily Express
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Express
RM260 million boost for power supply in Sabah, Labuan
Published on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 15, 2025 By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: More than 60,000 consumers in Sabah and Labuan will benefit from improved electricity supply with the implementation of seven energy projects valued at RM260.7 million. The projects, aimed at upgrading substations, extending the grid and enhancing monitoring systems, spanned key areas, including Tanjung Aru, Ranau, Batu Sapi and Labuan. Advertisement Deputy Prime Minister cum Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof officially handed over the projects during his visit to the Kota Kinabalu Main Intake Substation (PMU KKBU), Monday. The substation is one of the critical initiatives under the Special Sabah Electricity Supply Task Force (PPKBES). 'These projects reflect our commitment to ensuring a reliable, modern and sustainable power supply system for the people of Sabah and Labuan. 'It also strengthens the national grid and supports Malaysia's energy transition efforts under the Malaysia Madani vision. 'The PMU KKBU upgrade involved replacing an outdated 66/11kV system with a new 132/33/11kV gas-insulated switchgear system. The facility now benefits around 11,452 users in Kota Kinabalu and improves power reliability to key areas, including the international airport,' he said. Fadillah said a RM34.92 million project linking Beaufort to the Sabah-Sarawak border will enable the import of up to 30MW of electricity from Sarawak to Sipitang once Sarawak Energy completes its section by September. 'This transmission line is designed to handle up to 500MW, supporting the Asean Power Grid for sustainable, cross-border energy sharing. 'In Ranau, a RM31.3 million substation has reduced dependence on diesel power, benefiting 15,620 users,' he added. Batu Sapi saw the opening of a RM30 million substation in December 2024, improving supply to 4,744 users in Sandakan and surrounding areas. Another RM50 million project at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) increased load capacity from 93.5MW to 131.6MW, reducing power disruptions and supporting nearby growth, including the new UMS Hospital. A RM42 million protection monitoring system completed in February 2024, featuring 15km of undersea fibre optic cable between Menumbok and Labuan, improved safety and reliability. A further RM6.3 million upgrade in Labuan enhanced the capacity to support new developments. 'These projects are a step forward in addressing long-standing infrastructure gaps in Sabah and Labuan, and will improve service quality and resilience across the board,' said Fadillah. His delegation will next visit the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), where Malaysia Airports is implementing a solar rooftop project under the Self-Consumption (SelCo) scheme. Approved in 2022, the 4MW-capacity project allows solar panels to be installed on the airport's rooftops for internal energy use, supporting the Government's push toward greener and more sustainable energy solutions. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Seven projects to boost power supply in Sabah, Labuan
Fadillah during his visit to the PMU 132/33kV Kota Kinabalu. KOTA KINABALU (July 14): More than 60,434 users in Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan will benefit from a more stable and efficient electricity supply following the completion of seven major energy projects by the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA), worth over RM260.7 million. The projects include substation upgrades, new grid line installations, and advanced safety monitoring systems, covering key areas such as Tanjung Aru, Ranau, Batu Sapi and Labuan. Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof officiated the handover ceremony during PETRA's Sabah Squad 2025 visit to the Kota Kinabalu 132/33kV Main Intake Substation (PMU KKVBY), one of the flagship projects under the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Task Force (PPKBES). The PMU KKBU project, initiated under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (RMKe-10), now benefits approximately 11,452 users in the Tanjung Aru and greater Kota Kinabalu area. It involved the installation of 132kV and 33kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment and a 132/33/11kV transformer, replacing the outdated 66/11kV system. It also supports a new 33kV cable line to the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), significantly enhancing power supply reliability in the strategic area. Six other completed projects under PPKBES include: 132kV Labuan-Sipitang Interconnection Project (Phase 1 – Package 2): Valued at RM34.92 million, the project involved a 7km stretch of 275kV transmission towers from Megalong PMU to the Sindumin border, linking Sabah to Lawas, Sarawak. Completed on 2 September 2024, it awaits the final segment by Sarawak Energy, expected in September 2025. Once operational, it will enable the import of up to 30MW of electricity from Sarawak, with a transmission capacity of up to 500MW, enhancing cross-border energy sharing under the ASEAN Power Grid initiative. 33/11kV Ranau Main Distribution Substation (PPU): Costing RM31.3 million, this substation began operations on 11 January 2024 and was completed on 15 March 2025. It connects Ranau to the Sabah electricity grid, eliminating reliance on the 18MW diesel-powered generating station, benefiting 15,620 consumers and reducing environmental impact and diesel subsidies. Batu Sapi PPU Project: Valued at RM30.02 million and operational since 13 December 2024, the project modernized the ageing system and improved power distribution efficiency for approximately 4,744 consumers in areas such as Karamunting, Bokara and Kampung Istimewa. Protection Online Monitoring Project: At a cost of RM42 million, this project upgraded communication systems and protection relays, including the installation of a 15km undersea fibre optic cable from Kampung Lambidan (Menumbok) to Tanjung Aru (Labuan). Completed on 5 February 2024, it strengthened grid protection between PMU Beaufort and PMU Rancha-Rancha. 132/33/11kV Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) PMU Project: Worth RM50.01 million and fully operational since 12 August 2024, this project increased firm capacity from 93.51MW to 131.60MW. It significantly reduced the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and improved the 33kV network in Sulaman and Alamesra, directly benefiting over 5,000 users and supporting future expansions, including the UMS Hospital. 11kV Reinforcement System in Labuan: Completed on 9 November 2024 with a value of RM6.3 million, this project enhanced the protection system at Rancha-Rancha PPU and boosted capacity to support ongoing development in Labuan.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Over RM260 Mln For Seven Energy Projects To Benefit 60,000 In Sabah, Labuan
KOTA KINABALU, July 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has allocated over RM260 million for seven energy projects across Sabah and Labuan, aimed at improving electricity supply for 60,434 users, said Deputy Prime Minister and PETRA Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the projects, implemented by the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team (PPKBES), involve substation upgrades, expanded grid connectivity and improved safety monitoring systems in Sipitang, Beaufort, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Ranau, Sandakan and Labuan. 'These initiatives have strengthened transmission and distribution infrastructure in Sabah and Labuan, ensuring a more reliable power supply, reflecting the federal government's commitment to energy resilience in line with the Malaysia MADANI agenda,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after officiating the handover of the projects at the Kota Kinabalu Main Intake Substation (PMU KKBU) today. Also present were PETRA Deputy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir and PETRA secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli. Fadillah said the PMU KKBU project includes a new gas-insulated switchgear and transformer facility to replace outdated systems, along with new cabling to enhance electricity supply to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. He also highlighted the completion of a seven-kilometre transmission line from the Menggalong PMU to the Sipitang-Lawas border, one of PPKBES' high-impact projects, which was completed on Sept 2 last year. The line will allow the import of 30 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Sarawak once Sarawak Energy completes its section in September. 'This grid is designed to carry up to 500 MW and is a key component of the ASEAN Power Grid, connecting Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and the Philippines for sustainable cross-border energy sharing,' he noted. -- BERNAMA
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Over 60,000 in Sabah, Labuan enjoy improved electricity from Petra projects
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Text Size: Fadillah and others visit the KKBU project. More than 60,000 electricity users in Sabah and Labuan are now enjoying a more stable power supply following the completion of seven energy projects worth over RM260 million by the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra). The projects, which include grid upgrades, new substation connections and enhanced safety systems, cover areas from Tanjung Aru to Ranau, Batu Sapi and Labuan. Deputy Prime Minister and Petra Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof officiated the handover ceremony at the Kota Kinabalu Bulk Supply Substation (KKBU), part of a special federal initiative known as PPKBES. The KKBU project, under the 10th Malaysia Plan, replaces outdated systems and now supports 11,452 users including those at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with enhanced capacity and newer gas-insulated switchgear and transformers. Among the other completed works is the RM34.92 million Labuan–Sipitang grid upgrade, enabling Sabah to eventually import up to 30MW of electricity from Sarawak through a regional Asean Power Grid once Sarawak's portion is completed. Inland, the RM31.3 million Ranau substation has connected the town to the state grid, reducing diesel dependency for over 15,000 users, while the RM30 million Batu Sapi substation has improved distribution in Sandakan's surrounding areas. Also completed are key infrastructure upgrades at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan's Rancha-Rancha substation, and a submarine cable protection system - all contributing to a stronger, cleaner and more reliable power network across the region. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Electricity distribution project in Kota Kinabalu completed, says Fadillah
KOTA KINABALU: A distribution project aimed at strengthening the 33 kV and 11 kV electricity grid here is completed with the implementation of the final phase, involving the Penampang Main Switch Station (SSU), which became operational at 3.56pm on Friday (May 17). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the RM22.4mil project is the second project under the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team (PPKBES) to be completed this year. According to him, the project aims to balance the load at the main electricity station in Kota Kinabalu, which involves the Main Input Substations (PMU) at Penampang and Kepayan, and the KKIA Main Distribution Substation (PPU). "With the completion of this project, the duration of electricity supply disruptions can be reduced and the process of repairing electricity supply around Kota Kinabalu city will be faster and more orderly," he said in a post on Facebook on Saturday (May 17). Fadillah also expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in making the project a success. – Bernama
