Work to connect Mapai and Tondong substations to begin soon
KUCHING: The transmission line connection work is commencing soon to connect the Mapai Substation to Tondong Substation, part of the 500KV Transmission Grid, Sarawak’s Second Transmission Backbone. In a press release, Sarawak Energy said that overall electricity supply was expected to be unaffected during the duration of the connection work. “Nevertheless, preparations are being done […]
New, updated, comprehensive terms and conditions for SEB customers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has revised the general terms and conditions for electricity supply for better clarity and understanding of the customers’ rights as an electricity account holder. In its statement today, the revision provides new, updated and comprehensive terms and conditions for customers, covering the supply of electricity, landlords and tenants, access […]
Solar hybrid project for rural schools must go on
KUCHING: The solar hybrid project for rural schools in Sarawak should continue, said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “The original purpose of the project was to supply light and electricity to schools in the interior. “It will not be good if the project which is meant to […]
24-hr electricity for Rh Senabong Kubau, Sri Aman
SRI AMAN: Folk at Rh Senabong Kubau here now enjoy 24-hour electricity supply. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang said development, especially in rural areas, would always take priority. “For this, the Tuai Rumah (village headman) should also play their role in ensuring the development of […]
Sarawak to export electricity to Singapore
KUCHING: Sarawak is exploring opportunities to export electricity to Singapore. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said discussions on the matter is still ongoing and it is one of the initiatives to generate revenue for Sarawak. He said the state government would however, put a cap on the amount to be supplied […]
Rural power connections set to continue
KUCHING: Efforts to provide rural electricity supply under the Application of Additional and Late Fund (ALAF) initiative that is fully funded by the Sarawak government will continue in the state. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications II, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said as of now, no changes have been made to the initiative to […]
Beware of electricity theft
MIRI: Electricity theft to power cryptocurrency operations continues to bring danger to the public Last week, a fire broke out at Pelita Commercial Centre shoplot filled with cryptocurrency mining equipment. Sarawak Energy was alerted to the incident by the firemen and performed an emergency shutdown when it received a distress call before the fire could […]
Longhouse power project ready at last
BINTANGOR: There is light at last for the people of Rumah Panjang Nyandang, Sungai Rayah here after the completion of rewiring work for the electricity supply in their longhouse. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) said in a news report today that the RM90,000 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project was under Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding […]
Mega projects to raise Kapit to city status
KAPIT: The implementation of mega projects like the Baleh and Murum Hydroelectric Dams will elevate Kapit’s status from a small town to a city. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (Development and Infrastructure) Aidel Lariwoo as saying that Kapit would play an important role as a generator […]
Ten villages connected to grid, thanks to ALAF
KUCHING: More than 406 households from ten villages in Pantai Damai were recently connected to the grid through the Sarawak government-funded Additional or Late Applicant Fund (ALAF). ALAF is a programme designed to assist new rural homeowners in already-electrified areas with the costs of connecting their homes to the power grid. The government through its […]
