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By Ashley Sim
KUCHING, Sept 7: Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, has partnered with Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) to launch the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Sarawak, which is located at iCom Square in Kuching.
According to a Gentari press handout, the station has three charging stations, of which two have direct current (DC) charging power of 180 kilowatts (kW), making it the fastest and largest capacity public charging station in Borneo.
“Accessible 24/7, the charging service will be on trial throughout the month of September. Users in Kuching will also have the convenience of accessing a network of 600 charging points across Malaysia through Gentari’s EV roaming network via both the Setel and JomCharge mobile application,” the handout read.
Furthermore, Gentari deputy chief executive officer (CEO) and Green Mobility Sdn Bhd CEO Shah Yang Razalli said, “The launch of Gentari’s inaugural EV fast charging station in Kuching, in collaboration with Sarawak Energy Berhad, marks a pivotal stride in advancing the EV infrastructure across Sarawak.
“This launch, the first of many to come, signifies substantial progress in bolstering the region’s EV network.
“By introducing 24/7 fast charging capabilities, we are not only building range confidence, but making the transition to EVs an appealing one.”
In addition, Gentari stated that in June 2023, the company signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Sarawak Energy, which includes partnering to increase EV adoption in Sarawak through the development of a comprehensive and wide-ranging EV charging infrastructure in the State – an initiative that will be vital to promoting green mobility solutions and encouraging the shift toward low carbon transportation.
Moreover, Sarawak Energy group CEO Datu Sharbini Suhaili commented, “This marks the beginning of our commitment to build a network of EV chargers across Sarawak, connecting major towns and cities starting here in Kuching and crossing the Pan Borneo Highway for an anxiety free journey.
“As Malaysia’s largest renewable energy provider, we are committed to greening the grid and electrifying the fleet. This aligns perfectly with Sarawak’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy in support of decarbonising the transportation sector.”
The Sarawak Energy and Gentari EV flagship charging station was launched today by Deputy Premier of Sarawak Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian at the second day of the Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum 3.0 (SAREF 3.0) held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here.
Also present at the launch event were Ministry of Transport Sarawak permanent secretary Dato Ir Alice Jawan Empaling, Gentari CEO Sushil Purohit, Shah Yang Razalli, Sharbini, and other dignitaries. — DayakDaily
