Snake to blame for power trip in Sibu
SIBU: A snake knocked out power supply here at about 2.21am, affecting the Oya, Salim, and Deshon areas on April 7. In a statement on Monday Sarawak Energy said the seven-foot long reptile slithered into the switchgear at its Oya 275kV Substation, causing the blackout. “Syarikat Sesco Berhad’s (Sesco) technical team removed the carcass, conducted […]
Earth Hour 2024: Kuching reports significant power reduction
KUCHING: During Earth Hour 2024, Kuching experienced a reduction in power consumption by 13.34 megawatts (MW), compared to 8MW in 2023, marking a 66.75 per cent increase in power reduction. According to Kuching South City Council Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng’s Facebook post last night (Mar 23), the reduction of Kuching’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions […]
Cryptocurrency mining activities in Miri raided for power theft
MIRI: Sarawak Energy, through its operational and retail arm Syarikat SESCO Berhad, recently uncovered three cases of unauthorised cryptocurrency mining activities here, located at Shang Garden and Bulatan Commercial Centre. The initiative was prompted by public tip-offs, highlighting the importance of community involvement in tackling such issues. During inspections, SESCO’s technical team discovered over 150 […]
Another case of electricity theft uncovered
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy, through its operation and retail arm Syarikat SESCO Berhad, continues to work closely with local authorities to curb electricity theft which is a dangerous crime. In its statement yesterday, Sarawak Energy said a recent investigation led to the discovery of another case of electricity theft through underground direct tapping, this time at […]
Sarawak Energy takes action to improve electricity supply reliability in Matang
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is taking proactive measures to enhance the reliability of the electricity supply in Matang following the frequent power outages in the area. Sarawak Energy said its operation and retail arm, Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), has made significant investments in various initiatives aimed at improving the supply reliability in the area, addressing the […]
Crypto mining activity crippled in Siburan
PADAWAN: Police together with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SESCO) have brought down a cryptocurrency mining activity at a shop lot in Mile 17, Siburan on Wednesday (June 21). The raid, acting on intelligence, was conducted by an enforcement team involving personnel from Siburan police station and SESCO at around 10.50 am. Padawan police chief Supt Abang […]
Telco tower catches fire
KUCHING: A telecommunications tower along Jalan Stephen Yong here caught fire last night (Mar 12). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from the Batu Lintang station were despatched to the scene after they received a distress call around 9.40 pm. The fire occurred at the top of the tower and […]
Ministry pledges to plug power supply disruptions
ASAJAYA: The Utility and Telecommunication Ministry has vowed to solve recurrent electricity supply disruptions which have been troubling residents in and around here. Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said efforts to improve the electricity supply were being carried out together with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and Syarikat Sesco Berhad (SESCO). “Among the efforts made include building […]
City council responds to man’s plight
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Caring Society Programme under MBKS has recently assisted a man by making use of the emergency reserved unit at KMC flat to accommodate him and his family. Mayor of MBKS, Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council has been notified by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian […]
Sarawak Energy wins top honours for community initiatives
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s leadership in community development initiatives has been recognised with two Gold Awards at the 14th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam earlier this month. In its press statement here Monday, Sesco said Malaysia’s largest renewable energy developer and Sarawak’s primary power utility, Sarawak Energy were awarded […]
