Completed projects not operating due to electricity issue

PUSA: Several projects categorised as physically completed but still unable to be used in the Beting Maro constituency are related to electricity connections. This includes the newly built building of SK Kalok, which is in its final implementation stage. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor hopes that Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) will give serious attention to […]

Cryptocurrency mining operator caught stealing power

MIRI: An attempt to conceal illegal activities was foiled when a cryptocurrency mining operator was caught stealing electricity in a double storey quadra flat at Taman Ceria Permyjaya, Miri. This was during a joint operation by the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB). In its press release, it said that […]

Close monitoring of Kota Sentosa streetlight projects

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said that he and the community leaders under the Kota Sentosa constituency will continue to monitor the implementation of the street lighting projects closely. In his press release, he stated that this is to ensure that unnecessary delays are avoided. “Adequate streetlights are important as they increase visibility, promote […]

SEB’s transmission line project vital to ensuring more reliable power supply in Betong

BETONG: The Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) transmission line project is essential to providing a more stable supply of energy in Betong. According to Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, with the completion of the construction of the sub-station in Serudit, the reliability of the electricity supply in the area […]

Tribune receives CNY goodies

KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune received goodie bags in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration from Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) today(Jan 19). SEB’s corporate communication senior executive Joseph Kaos distributed the goodie bags to chief executive officer (CEO) of New Sarawak Tribune Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir. The goody bags were handed out at the daily’s […]

Sarawak has potential to sell power to Singapore

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has been recommended to look into the possibility of selling surplus electricity to Singapore. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that the republic’s primary industries require a large capacity of electricity resources. In fact, he added, Singapore is looking to import electricity from Australia. “Thus, I […]

Landlords must be mindful of tenants’ activities

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) advises all landlords to be mindful of tenants’ activities as they may be implicated if illegal activities such as power theft are found at the rented premises. In a press release issued by SEB yesterday, this year thus far, Sarawak recorded a total of 52 electricity theft cases involving cryptocurrency […]

Power outages: Contractors get reminder from SEB

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has reminded all third party contractors to check with it on underground cable routes before commencing works. Excavations remain a common cause of electricity supply interruptions, due to a lack of proper planning and coordination by contractors. “This is not the first time we have urged contractors to closely monitor work on […]

Sarawak govt serious about “leaving no one behind”

SPAOH: Community wellbeing is one of the state government’s missions to achieve social inclusivity in line with its policy of ‘leave no one behind’. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Mohamad Razi Sitam said every Sarawakian must be assisted to ensure every citizen is healthy and prosperous and contribute to the economic […]

SDEC inks MoUs with strategic partners in digitalisation mission

KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) achieved another milestone with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB). SDEC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Morshidi Ghani said the MoU would accelerate Sarawak in achieving its target of digitalising its economy by expediting the development of telecommunications in Sarawak, especially in […]