SIBU, April 3: Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) allocated RM42 million last year to finance several improvement projects around Sibu, Kanowit, Kapit, Daro, and Dalat for the stability of electricity supply to consumers.
Sarawak Energy group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said the allocation involves the construction of a new substation in Kemuyang, Sibu, completed by the end of 2023 to increase electricity supply and reorganize the supply distribution system.
“In addition, Sarawak Energy is also implementing a smart grid project aimed at achieving the desired level of supply security and reliability in our system. This project will be targeted to be fully implemented by 2025,” he said at the group breaking of fast last night at the Sibu Islamic Complex Hall.
He said the energy supplier company, owned by the Sarawak government, had successfully connected electricity to 2,671 rural residents in the areas of Sibu, Selangau, Kanowit, Kapit, and Mukah since 2018.
“As the main electricity supplier in Sarawak, under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications and the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Sarawak Energy has achieved an almost full electrification rate throughout the state,” he said.
Sharbini said Sarawak Energy has taken several steps to reduce any power supply disruptions during the upcoming Aidilfitri festival season.
He said these measures include ensuring that the operating system works efficiently and that emergency measures have been put in place to enable energy recovery to be carried out effectively in the event of any short-circuit disruption.
“Ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration, Sarawak Energy is actively continuing its efforts to ensure continuous electricity supply throughout the festive season.
“We also welcome the public to report any suspicious activity at any Sarawak Energy electricity facility,” he said.
He said the public can report any supply disruption or cable damage by contacting the Customer Service Center or through their ‘SEB Cares’ mobile app. — DayakDaily
