Sarawak Energy lauded for its contributions to state economy
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has played a key role in providing employment and business opportunities to create a sustainable, thriving economy in the state. SEB board member Datuk Idris Buang said the energy development company and a vertically integrated electricity utility’s role is needed for Sarawak to achieve […]
Thumbs-up to S’wak govt’s revenue strategies
KUCHING: A political observer has praised the Sarawak government for its shrewd revenue generation strategies, describing the government as “pandai cari duit” (good at making money). Datuk Peter Minos acknowledged the diverse sources through which Sarawak is poised to secure substantial financial gains. He highlighted the state’s potential to tap into hydrogen capture, solar panels, […]
Open burning activities near power facilities pose danger
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has urged the public to avoid engaging in open burning activities near power facilities. According to its statement, such activities near transmission towers, power poles, overhead lines and substations would pose danger to workers, communities, and electrical facilities. Moreover, it can also cause prolonged power interruptions, severely affecting communities and businesses dependent […]
Cable issues slow Jalan Matang upgrade
KUCHING: The contractors and Public Works Department are facing a major challenge while expanding and upgrading Jalan Matang which is connection of underground electrical cable. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said that the cable from Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has existed throughout Jalan Matang for a long time but SEB lacks detailed information about its […]
Crypto miners spark warning from Sarawak Energy
MIRI: Sarawak Energy has issued a warning regarding the risks of electricity theft, particularly for cryptocurrency mining activities. This warning comes after an incident where an illegal power connection was used to supply electricity to 74 cryptocurrency mining servers, resulting in a fire that caused significant damage and losses for Sarawak Energy. In a statement […]
State via SEB to supply power to Sabah
LAWAS: Efforts to connect Limbang and Lawas to the Sarawak electricity grid will benefit Sabah and thus improving the cooperative relationship between the two states, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the effort will ensure that Limbang receives sufficient electricity supply consistently. Awang Tengah said this is to further enable […]
Power supply restored in 74 locations
SIBU: The swift action by Sarawak Energy had restored the electricity supply in 74 locations in Sibu. According to its statement, on Apr 5, urban areas in Sibu experienced unexpected supply interruptions due to the adverse weather conditions here. To address the issue, the entire Sarawak Energy Central Region Distribution team was mobilised to restore […]
SEB gets CENTEXS boost on electrical training
KUCHING: Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) and the Sarawak Energy Learning Centre (SELC) have been accredited as training provider for electrical courses by the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication. In a press release Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) said the accreditation enables CENTEXS and SELC to offer competency electrical training courses specifically for Sarawak Energy […]
Sarawak’s stake to boost renewable energy sector
MALINAU (North Kalimantan): Sarawak’s participation in the Mentarang hydroelectric plant (HEP) in North Kalimantan through Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is an important step forward for the state’s renewable energy sector, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “SEB’s investment in the project is a strategic capital outlay to enhance Sarawak’s position as […]
Exercise caution when renting out properties, SEB tells landlords
KUCHING: All landlords are advised to exercise caution and due diligence when renting out their properties in order to protect themselves from unknown illegal activities carried out by their tenants. Sarawak Energy (SEB) stated that landlords must always register the meter under the tenant’s name to avoid potential liability for electricity theft. Referring to a […]
