Sarawak Energy doles out aid to Uma Sambop fire victims

KUCHING: Fire victims of Uma Sambop, Long Semutut in Belaga heaved a sigh of relief as they were given the necessary assistance by Sarawak Energy. The assistances were presented to Uma Sambop Asal’s longhouse Chief Maren Uma Matu Lian and Uma Sambop Batu Pilau’s longhouse Chief Maren Uma Catherine Bungan. In a statement today, Sarawak […]

Bad weather in the way of power restoration

MIRI: Continuing adverse weather conditions are hampering efforts by technical teams to restore electricity to several areas here. According to a press release from Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), customers in certain areas, including Bakam, Bekenu, Beraya, Kuala Baram, Luak Bay, Lutong, Niah, Permy, Piasau, Pujut, Riam, Sg. Rait, and Tukau, experienced a protracted interruption in […]

Soil disturbance near SEB transmission tower bases a concern

KUCHING: Improper and unplanned earthworks or clearing works near Sarawak Energy’s transmission towers may affect the stability of slopes surrounding the foundation of these towers. When unchecked and in the worst-case scenario, the entire electrical tower may collapse, leading to a major electricity supply interruption in Sarawak. Sarawak Energy strongly urges individuals and entities, especially […]

Raid nets power theft culprit

BINTULU: A cryptocurrency mining operator was caught red handed for stealing electricity during a joint operation between Sarawak Energy (SEB) and the local police here. In a press release, SEB said the raid was triggered following a detection of unusually high electricity load at the Nyabau industrial area, which raised suspicions of cryptocurrency mining activities […]

Sarawak Energy harbours net zero carbon ambitions

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy plays a vital role in mitigating climate change through a decarbonised power grid with digitalisation as an enabler. In stating this its Senior Vice President for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sim Ko Sin highlighted that Sarawak Energy is very much aligned with the “Net Zero Carbon” ambition. “Development in sustainable hydropower […]

Anticipating manifestation of SEB’s global role

KUCHING: Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi hopes Sarawak Energy (SEB) will truly be an international company when it celebrates its 200th anniversary by being the main source of power in ASEAN region and beyond. He said this when speaking to officiate at the launch of Sarawak Energy’s 100 Years of Powering Sarawak […]

Daring thefts, vandalisms of electrical facilities

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy found out that nine of the street light steel columns at the Kuching Isthmus were cut and stolen by vandals on Tuesday. The electricity provider in a statement today said vandals are now more daring when targeting electrical facilities which are meant for public convenience. “In past vandalism cases, culprits normally targeted […]

Moody’s and S&P ratings bolster Sarawak Energy profile

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has secured its first-time issuer credit rating from two international rating agencies: Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) and S&P Global Ratings (S&P). Moody’s has assigned an issuer credit rating of A3 (stable outlook) while S&P assigned an A- (negative outlook) issuer credit rating to Sarawak Energy, which mirrors and equalises with the ratings […]

SEB exhibition lights up visitor experience

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) 100 Years of Powering Sarawak exhibition at the Borneo Cultures Museum has struck a chord among visitors. The exhibition from Friday (June 3) to July 15 brings visitors through Sarawak’s electrification journey as well as seeks to enlighten them on SEB’s current initiatives to power a more sustainable and renewable […]

Sarawak Energy exhibition from June 3 to July 15

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy will hold a 100 Years of Powering Sarawak exhibition at the Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching from June 3 to July 15. In 2021, the corporation marked a century of growth and transformation from a traditional utility into a vertically integrated power utility and the largest renewable energy developer in Malaysia. At […]