KOTA KINABALU: The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry has allocated over RM260mil for seven energy projects across Sabah and Labuan, aimed at improving electricity supply for 60,434 users, said its minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Fadillah, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said the projects implemented by the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team, involve substation upgrades, expanded grid connectivity and improved safety monitoring systems in Sipitang, Beaufort, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Ranau, Sandakan and Labuan.
"These initiatives have strengthened transmission and distribution infrastructure in Sabah and Labuan, ensuring a more reliable power supply, reflecting the federal government's commitment to energy resilience in line with the Malaysia Madani agenda," he said after officiating the handover of the projects at the Kota Kinabalu main intake substation on Monday (July 14).
Also present were Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir and ministry secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli.
Fadillah said the project includes a new gas-insulated switchgear and transformer facility to replace outdated systems, along with new cabling to enhance electricity supply to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
He also highlighted the completion of a 7km-long transmission line from the Menggalong PMU to the Sipitang-Lawas border, which was completed on Sept 2, 2024.
The line will allow the import of 30MW of electricity from Sarawak once Sarawak Energy completes its section in September.
"This grid is designed to carry up to 500MW and is a key component of the Asean Power Grid, connecting Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and the Philippines for sustainable cross-border energy sharing," he noted. – Bernama
