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Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Phoong's aide dares Warisan rep to raise steel project delay in state assembly
Sabah industrial development minister Phoong Jin Zhe previously said the delay in the RM31 billion steel project was due to setbacks in obtaining the necessary approvals and securing a supply of natural gas. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : An aide to Sabah industrial development minister Phoong Jin Zhe has challenged Elopura assemblyman Calvin Chong to raise his concerns on the delayed RM31 billion Esteel Enterprise steel project in the state assembly. Chan Loong Wei said the upcoming state assembly is the right platform for the Warisan rep to voice out any issues he has with the project as an elected representative. 'If he is genuinely curious or wishes to seek accountability, I challenge him to raise this matter in the upcoming state assembly sitting,' he said in a statement. Chan, who is Phoong's political secretary, said Esteel Enterprise is a company that is owned by a credible Singaporean businessman, who also owned a Top 100 Private Company in China in 2023. 'They (Esteel) have real credentials and real capital. In fact, their acquisition of Southern Steel Bhd in Penang in October 2024 was widely reported in Sin Chew Daily and other business media,' he added. He said that Phoong remains committed to driving inclusive economic growth, creating decent-paying jobs for Sabah youths and turning the state into a competitive, investor-friendly region. Earlier today, Chong slammed Phoong's explanation of the delays in the Esteel Enterprise steel project, calling it 'misleading and irresponsible'. He also asked how such a major project could be announced in November 2022 without confirmed approvals, especially given the federal moratorium on manufacturing licences for the steel industry at the time. Chong called for the state government to disclose all agreements and terms involving Esteel Enterprise, saying the public deserved full transparency on a project of such scale. He also questioned the delay in implementation, noting that the manufacturing licence was only approved in January 2025, more than two years after the project was announced. On Monday, Phoong said the delay in the RM31 billion steel project was due to setbacks in obtaining the necessary approvals and securing a supply of natural gas. He said the initial projection for Esteel Enterprise's factory to begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year was based on the assumption that approvals would be obtained without delay. However, he said Putrajaya's two-year moratorium on manufacturing licences for steel-related industries created complications, with special approval only granted on Jan 24, 2025.
Daily Express
11-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
YB's aide explains on behalf of Sabah Electricity
Published on: Sunday, May 11, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 11, 2025 Text Size: Political Secretary to Luyang Assemblyman Chan Loong Wei Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Electricity (SE) carried out urgent repairs in Taman Foh Sang on Friday to replace a damaged low voltage cable, following a recent electricity disruption in the area. Political Secretary to Luyang Assemblyman Chan Loong Wei, issued a statement confirming that SE had successfully identified the root cause of the disruption, which was traced to a faulty underground line. 'The repair work to replace the cable was completed on the same day. 'We understand the inconvenience this has caused and I would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the residents and shop owners in Foh Sang for their patience and understanding during this period,' he said in a statement on Friday. To minimise disruptions during the outage, SE had deployed two generator sets (gensets) to power the commercial area in Foh Sang, providing temporary relief to affected businesses. Chan also provided an update on SESB's long-term efforts to enhance power reliability in Luyang. 'The construction of the Luyang 33/11kV Main Distribution Substation (PPU), located near Dewan Foo Chow, is progressing on schedule and is expected to be completed by September. 'Once operational, this facility will play a key role in stabilising electricity supply throughout the Luyang area,' he said. In addition, Luyang is set to benefit from another major infrastructure upgrade — the upcoming 33/11kV PPU Lido substation near Bukit Kopungit. Chan emphasised that the project, also spearheaded through the initiatives of Luyang Assemblyman Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, is expected to further strengthen the local power grid and improve supply resilience. 'The Luyang Assemblyman's Office, together with SE, remains committed to improving infrastructure to support our growing communities and businesses,' he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
09-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Power outage in Foh Sang traced to damaged cable
Published on: Friday, May 09, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 09, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Electricity (SE) has identified a damaged low-voltage line as the cause of the recent power disruption in Foh Sang, said Chan Loong Wei, Political Secretary to Luyang assemblyman Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe. He said repair works to replace the faulty cable will be conducted later this evening. Chan thanked residents and shopowners for their patience, noting that SE deployed two gensets to the Foh Sang commercial area to minimise inconvenience during the disruption. He also reported that the construction of the Luyang 33/11kV Main Distribution Substation near Foo Chow Hall is progressing well and is expected to be completed by September. Chan added that Luyang will further benefit from a second major substation project near Bukit Kopungit to enhance overall grid resilience. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
