Connecting northern Sarawak region to main power grid
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities through Sarawak Energy is carrying out major project work packages to further modernise and connect electricity supply for Sarawak’s developing northern region and beyond. These projects are in different stages of progress with some already completed and commissioned. They are planned to meet growing demand as areas from Miri up […]
A total of 25 percent discount for Sarawakians
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities will continue to work with Sarawak Energy to reduce the economic burden of the people during this challenging time. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Rural Electricity), Datuk Liwan Lagang said that the primary form of the assistance was from a subsidy by the state for its domestic consumers that was expected […]
Sarawak has lowest electricity tariffs
KUCHING: Sarawak reduced the electricity tariffs twice during the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem’s time, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom. He added the electricity tariffs had also been reduced during Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s time. “It was before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The rates in Sarawak are […]
June bills show actual electricity consumption
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s electricity bills received in June reflect adjustments for actual electricity consumed for the relevant period, following three months of estimated readings as a result of suspension of actual meter readings due to the movement control order (MCO) and conditional movement control order (CMCO). Over the MCO period, meter reading and bill delivery […]
Sarawak Energy steps up digital capabilities
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s customer care and support is adapting to the new normal. To maintain consistent customer care service during the movement control order (MCO) period, it said both its utility and retail arm have also stepped up their digital capabilities. All these were part and parcel of the utility company’s efforts in playing its […]
Power bill discounts from April
KUCHING: Electricity bill discounts of between five percent and 25 percent will be given to eligible Sarawak Energy customers for six months from April 1 to September 30. The state-owned power supply company is expected to spend over RM166 million as part of its stimulus package through special discounts on electricity bills to cushion the […]
‘Don’t steal electricity to reduce bills’
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy will continue to work in close collaboration with the Utilities Ministry and the police to carry out meter inspections and investigation operations throughout Sarawak to curb electricity theft. Power theft is punishable with up to RM100,000 and/or five years’ imprisonment. In a press release, Sarawak Energy warned customers against stealing electricity to […]
