Media gathers for SAREF 3.0 briefing in Kuching

KUCHING: Over 40 local and international media professionals gathered at The Waterfront Hotel poolside to attend the Sustainability & Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF) 3.0 media briefing tonight (Sept 5). The media briefing was conducted by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) Media & Issues Management, Corporate Communication Department Senior Executive II Joseph Kaos Jr. SAREF is a […]

Power theft: SEB nabs cryptocurrency mining operator

KUCHING: More than 20 cases of electricity theft have been discovered this year, 12 of which have been brought to court.Sarawak Energy Berhad said most recently, a cryptocurrency mining operator in Pujut, Miri was caught stealing electricity.Sarawak Energy’s utility arm Syarikat Sesco Berhad and the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication of Sarawak raided the premises […]

SEB continues to help preserve Murum Penan culture

BELAGA: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) continues its corporate social responsible (CSR) effort in preserving the culture and the sacred land of the Penan community at Batu Tungun Park in Murum. The state-owned electric utility company recently collaborated with the Penan community of Murum to organise the Batu Tungun Blessing Ceremony 2023. The event has been […]

Sarawak and Singapore Discuss Electricity Export Partnership

KUCHING: Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) Datuk Julaihi Narawi led a delegation to Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Thursday. The delegation, accompanied by representatives from his ministry and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), engaged in discussions with Singapore’s MTI Second Minister of Manpower, Dr. Tan See Leng. The meeting built upon earlier […]

SEB crackdown detects more cryptocurrency mining centres stealing electricity

MIRI: Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) efforts to combat power theft have led to the discovery of yet another cryptocurrency mining operation illicitly drawing electricity. According to a press release issued today, a joint raid with authorities on a shophouse in Marina Square, Miri, found 34 cryptocurrency mining servers running on stolen electricity through direct tapping […]

RM15,000 monthly loss in Tabuan Jaya

KUCHING: More than 30 cases of illegal electricity connections were discovered in four shophouses in Tabuan Jaya during the joint operation conducted by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, and the police recently. According to SEB’s press release, the absence of electricity meters on-site indicated that the culprits had resorted to […]

SEB working on steps to enhance reliability of supply in Niah

MIRI: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is expediting several initiatives to improve reliability of supply to customers in Niah and its surrounding areas. The utility firm said that while some outages are inevitable due to the need for system shutdowns during new customer connections and maintenance, it has been working around the clock to restore power […]

SEB restoring power to storm-damaged areas

SIBU: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is currently working to restore electricity supply to several areas that have been affected by heavy rains and storms. The Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Wong Hie Sieng said, SEB has informed him that they are gradually restoring power to the affected areas. “Most of the high-tension cables […]

SEB helps artisans showcase craft

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) hosted six artisans from the local communities of Murum, Bakun and Baleh under the Handicraft Enhancement Programme, to showcase their handicrafts during the National Craft Day (HKK2023) at the craft complex in Kuala Lumpur. The event showcased booths from 380 different local craft entrepreneurs and communities, representing various cultures across […]

SEB honoured at international confab

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy (SEB) shared its experience on sustainable hydropower dam developments and their importance to Sarawak’s energy transition and socio-economic development recently. SEB, in a statement today (March 30), said this happened at the second International Conference on Dam Safety Management and Engineering 2023 (ICDSME2023) at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur on March 16-17. […]