ECoS reduces genset frequency inspections
Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025
By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Vivian during her meeting with ECoS officers. SANDAKAN: The Sabah Energy Commission (ECoS) has reduced the frequency of generator inspections in the state following complaints from operators and the public that the checks were too frequent and burdensome. Sandakan MP Vivian Wong Shir Yee said the change was made after her meeting with ECoS on June 26. 'Following that meeting, ECoS Chief Operating Officer Ridwan Saham and several officers came to my parliamentary office to present the adjustments to the existing regulations,' she said in a statement on Monday. The revision is in line with the amendments under Regulation 72 of the Electricity Supply Regulations 2024, which introduced a new inspection schedule. For generators not exceeding 600 volts, inspections will be carried out every three months. For those above 600 volts up to 11,000 volts, inspections will be done monthly. For generators between 11,000 volts and 132,000 volts, the frequency has been reduced from four to two times a month. Vivian said the decision shows ECoS's willingness to listen to public feedback and to implement more practical and realistic regulatory mechanisms. She emphasised that the changes would ease the financial and administrative burden on technicians and generator owners, while still upholding safety standards. ECoS, however, stressed that regular inspections remain crucial to ensure safe generator use and to prevent incidents such as electrical overloads caused by malfunctioning automatic circuit breakers. 'Safety must remain a priority, but it's important to find a balance between safety and practicality in our policies,' Vivian said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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