Sarawak poised to be South-East Asia’s top power producer


Abang Johari speaking at Sarawak Energy Bhd's vendor awards ceremony on Tuesday night.

KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to be the main producer of power in South-East Asia with multiple sources of renewable energy, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Sarawak Premier said the state would continue to focus on hydropower, with a new dam proposed for development in Lawas.

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