State government committed to powering up every household
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to ensuring every household throughout the state, whether in urban or rural areas, will have full access to electricity. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi called on the people, especially in rural areas, to therefore remain patient as the government continues implementing projects under […]
Rural power projects get going on all fronts
KUCHING: Efforts are being stepped upon the delivery of rural electrification projects to achieve the government’s aspiration to become a developed state in 2030 To meet this goal the state government is working with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) on numerous fronts like the Rural Power Supply System (RPSS) Project, Rural Electrification Scheme, Mini Hydro as […]
SEB celebrates 100 years of growth
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy commemorated a century of growth and transformation into Malaysia’s largest renewable energy developer and primary provider of electricity to Sarawak and beyond at a hybrid town hall event on Monday (Feb 21). Attended by staff from 19 different meeting locations, homes and individual workstations with the primary event broadcast from Borneo Convention […]
More certified electricians needed to expedite power projects
KUCHING: Sarawak needs more certified and competent electricians in efforts to expedite electric supply projects by Sarawak Energy in the rural areas statewide. Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said currently, there was a shortage of electrician contractors to undertake electricity projects. “The state government and the ministry are now striving to add more […]
Water and electricity initiatives to be implemented simultaneously
KUCHING: The Sarawak Alternative Water Supply (Sawas) and Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares) initiatives will be implemented simultaneously. Assistant Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication II, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said he would meet with officials from his ministry and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) to discuss this. “Some places (especially in rural areas) need […]
Rural water and power delivered as promised: CM
BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had delivered on his promises after he took over as Chief Minister, among them being to improve water and electricity supply in rural areas. He said in addition to the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), the Sarawak […]
Improving power supply reliability in Tatau
TATAU: The transmission line works to connect the new Tatau 275/132/33/11KV substation will reinforce the distribution network in the area and improve reliability of supply. According to Sarawak Energy, the transmission line works would commence soon where it would be connected to the main electricity grid through the existing Kemena-Selangau 275KV transmission lines. “Prior to […]
Bright future awaits Ba’Kelalan and rural Lawas villagers
KUCHING: The villagers in Ba’Kelalan are involved mostly in farming and agricultural activities supplemented by homestay businesses run by locals. However, due to the distance from the towns, the villagers are rarely able to market their produce. The lack of electricity also means that the processing of the Adan rice and highland salt is either […]
Lemanak, Engkari folk to get power supply by year’s end
KUCHING: 1,040 members of 208 rural households in Lemanak and Engkari will have 24-hour electricity supply by the end of 2021. The electrification initiative in Sri Aman Division now stands at 94.7 per cent, with just over 780 rural households left to be covered. “Under Phase One of the Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) for the […]
Progress needs stable government, skilled leaders
KUCHING: Sarawak needs a stable government and experienced or skilled leaders to continue developing. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said experienced leaders could be found in the present Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government. “We are lucky we have Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as the chief minister and his team of Cabinet members […]
