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Daily Express
16-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sarawak to supply Sabah in October: Part of the Borneo Grid plan
Published on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 By: David Thien Text Size: Sarawak to give priority for the Borneo Grid first over supply of electricity to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia. KUCHING: Sarawak will supply Sabah with 30MW of electricity starting October 2025 and this grid will also eventually connect to Brunei Darussalam as part of the Borneo Grid which it prioritises before realising supplying to the Asean Grid – to Singapore and the Philippines in future. Sarawak is supporting Malaysia in advancing the Asean Power Grid by realising an 'Interconnected Borneo' first. Malaysia is the Chairman of Asean this year. Advertisement Its plan for the Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore Interconnection is 1,000MW each from the mid-2030s via a 700-km submarine cable. 'Sarawak has been exporting 100 to 200MW of electricity since 2016 through the West Kalimantan Interconnection,' revealed Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, Group Chief Executive Officer Sarawak Energy Berhad at the International Energy Week 2025, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The event is dubbed 'Borneo's Biggest International Energy Expo & Summit', themed: 'From Sarawak to the World: Journey to Clean Energy Leadership'. Sharbini is proud that Sarawak has put Malaysia on the world's map as a sustainable source of renewable clean energy, and by this role, the largest state in Malaysia is recognised for its leadership in green energy. Panel speaker, Puah Kok Keong, the Chief Executive of Energy Market Authority of Singapore noted that Sarawak has the lowest electricity tariff in Malaysia. He said whilst Singapore's electricity tariff is at Singapore 30 cents, Sarawak Energy offers the lowest unsubsidised tariffs in Malaysia and among the most competitive in the Southeast Asia region for organic residential, industrial and commercial customers averaging 28 sen/kWh, as its energy landscape comprises of a balanced capacity mix of 60 per cent renewable energy. Sarawak's unique energy landscape enables the state to be at the cusp of a transformative clean energy era. While the state is powered by predominantly renewable hydropower, it is also advancing alternative renewable energy like solar, biomass, etc. This afforded Sarawak Energy an opportunity to diversify its customer base and market besides the sharing of generation of renewables capacity. This facilitates regional energy trading, optimal resource utilization and promotes renewable energy integration. It also has abundant indigenous gas and coal resources for energy security and reliability of supply. Nevertheless, the state is on course to phase out coal from energy mix in future. Sharbini said 'Sarawak Energy is committed to achieving balanced energy development, focusing on energy security, sustainability and affordability to drive sustainable socioeconomic transformation in Sarawak.' Sarawak is harnessing its renewable hydropower with its Batang Ai (94MW since 1985), Bakun (2,520MW since 2011) which is the largest in Southeast Asia, Murum (944MW since 2014), and Baleh (1,285MW to be fully commissioned in 2030) to realize the Borneo grid before exporting surplus electricity to Singapore and West Malaysia. 'All hydropower facilities operated by Sarawak Energy are guided by the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) and the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS),' Sharbini said as he elaborated on the strategic importance of enhancing energy connectivity across Asean nations to create a resilient, efficient and integrated energy network. He called on Asean governments to allow the private sector to drive this energy transformation across Asean with support for fundings. Singaporean Puah Kok Keong revealed that the Singapore government has allocated some S$10 billion to the Singapore Future Energy Fund which must be spent prudently for this purpose. 'With energy demands rising and sustainability goals becoming a priority, regional cooperation is essential for achieving collective energy security and transitioning to a low-carbon future,' he said at the event moderated by Prihastya Wiratama, the Project Manager of Asean Centre for Energy. * 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
Daily Express
15-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sarawak to supply Sabah next month: Part of the Borneo Grid plan
Published on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 By: David Thien Text Size: Sarawak to give priority for the Borneo Grid first over supply of electricity to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia. KUCHING: Sarawak will supply Sabah with 30MW of electricity starting August 2025 and this grid will also eventually connect to Brunei Darussalam as part of the Borneo Grid which it prioritises before realising supplying to the Asean Grid – to Singapore and the Philippines in future. Sarawak is supporting Malaysia in advancing the Asean Power Grid by realising an 'Interconnected Borneo' first. Malaysia is the Chairman of Asean this year. Advertisement Its plan for the Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore Interconnection is 1,000MW each from the mid-2030s via a 700-km submarine cable. 'Sarawak has been exporting 100 to 200MW of electricity since 2016 through the West Kalimantan Interconnection,' revealed Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, Group Chief Executive Officer Sarawak Energy Berhad at the International Energy Week 2025, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The event is dubbed 'Borneo's Biggest International Energy Expo & Summit', themed: 'From Sarawak to the World: Journey to Clean Energy Leadership'. Sharbini is proud that Sarawak has put Malaysia on the world's map as a sustainable source of renewable clean energy, and by this role, the largest state in Malaysia is recognised for its leadership in green energy. Panel speaker, Puah Kok Keong, the Chief Executive of Energy Market Authority of Singapore noted that Sarawak has the lowest electricity tariff in Malaysia. He said whilst Singapore's electricity tariff is at Singapore 30 cents, Sarawak Energy offers the lowest unsubsidised tariffs in Malaysia and among the most competitive in the Southeast Asia region for organic residential, industrial and commercial customers averaging 28 sen/kWh, as its energy landscape comprises of a balanced capacity mix of 60 per cent renewable energy. Sarawak's unique energy landscape enables the state to be at the cusp of a transformative clean energy era. While the state is powered by predominantly renewable hydropower, it is also advancing alternative renewable energy like solar, biomass, etc. This afforded Sarawak Energy an opportunity to diversify its customer base and market besides the sharing of generation of renewables capacity. This facilitates regional energy trading, optimal resource utilization and promotes renewable energy integration. It also has abundant indigenous gas and coal resources for energy security and reliability of supply. Nevertheless, the state is on course to phase out coal from energy mix in future. Sharbini said 'Sarawak Energy is committed to achieving balanced energy development, focusing on energy security, sustainability and affordability to drive sustainable socioeconomic transformation in Sarawak.' Sarawak is harnessing its renewable hydropower with its Batang Ai (94MW since 1985), Bakun (2,520MW since 2011) which is the largest in Southeast Asia, Murum (944MW since 2014), and Baleh (1,285MW to be fully commissioned in 2030) to realize the Borneo grid before exporting surplus electricity to Singapore and West Malaysia. 'All hydropower facilities operated by Sarawak Energy are guided by the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) and the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS),' Sharbini said as he elaborated on the strategic importance of enhancing energy connectivity across Asean nations to create a resilient, efficient and integrated energy network. He called on Asean governments to allow the private sector to drive this energy transformation across Asean with support for fundings. Singaporean Puah Kok Keong revealed that the Singapore government has allocated some S$10 billion to the Singapore Future Energy Fund which must be spent prudently for this purpose. 'With energy demands rising and sustainability goals becoming a priority, regional cooperation is essential for achieving collective energy security and transitioning to a low-carbon future,' he said at the event moderated by Prihastya Wiratama, the Project Manager of Asean Centre for Energy. * 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
05-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak launches guidelines for competency training, licensing in water supply sector
Julaihi (third right) shows the newly launched guideline book during the event while (from third left) Sharbini, Ibrahim and Jafri look on. — Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (July 5): Sarawak, through its Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT), has officially launched the Guidelines for Accredited Institutions on Competency Training and Examination for Main Layer and Pipe Fitter Licences 2025. The launch took place on Friday during the MUT Service Excellence Awards (APC) and Innovation Awards 2024 held at a resort in Santubong. Speaking at the event, State Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, said the guidelines were introduced to provide a structured framework for accredited institutions to conduct training and examinations for the issuance of Main Layer and Pipe Fitter licences. 'This measure aims to strengthen competency standards and improve the overall quality and efficiency of water supply service delivery in the state,' he said. Julaihi added that the newly introduced guidelines not only serve as a foundation for implementing competency training and examinations, but also contribute to improving the quality of pipe-laying and installation work within the industry. He emphasised that the initiative aligns with Sarawak's effort to bolster the state's water supply sector. 'This forms one of the key criteria to ensure the smooth implementation of water supply projects in Sarawak, as it serves as an important prerequisite, particularly for contractors registered with the Contractor and Consultant Registration Unit (UPKJ),' he said. Julaihi further noted that in response to the increasing demand for skilled manpower, his ministry will continue to expand cooperation with qualified institutions to develop a larger pool of competent workers. 'I believe it is also necessary, where possible, to extend outreach to relevant stakeholders, especially our youth, so we can gather greater participation in training programmes for Main Layer and Pipe Fitter certifications in the near future,' he added. He also said the Sarawak government is also working to increase the number of competent persons in the electricity sector. 'One of the key challenges we face in implementing the Additional Late Applicant Fund (ALAF) across Sarawak is the insufficient number of competent persons available to enable contractors to carry out works effectively across the state.' Also present were State Deputy Minister of Utility (Sarawak Energy Berhad and Petros) Dato Ibrahim Baki; State Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication permanent secretary Datu Jafri Lias; and Sarawak Energy Berhad chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. julaihi narawi utility ministry water guidelines
Borneo Post
11-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Bakun floating solar project may take up to 24 months to complete
Sharbini answers questions from the media. – Ukas photo KUCHING (June 11): The floating solar project at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) will take 18 to 24 months to complete, said Sarawak Energy Berhad chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. A Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) report cited Sharbini as saying the Bakun project could take longer to complete compared to a similar project at Batang Ai. The project will be developed in collaboration with China Three Gorges International Ltd (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric Power T&D Group Co Ltd. 'We've asked them to assist us in studying the development of a solar plant at the Bakun HEP, as the site has a very large water body, and we believe it has strong potential for large-scale solar generation. 'That's why we're collaborating with them, along with other partners as well,' he said after attending the 18th International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, China on Tuesday. During the event, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sarawak Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, CTGI, and Shanghai Electric. According to Sharbini, if the project is successfully delivered, it is expected to generate up to 300 megawatts (MW) of energy in its initial phase. '(This) could become the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. 'We hope to gradually increase that capacity in the coming years, ultimately positioning Sarawak as a regional leader in floating solar energy,' he added.
