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The Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM260m energy projects boost power supply for 60,000 in Sabah, Labuan
KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has approved more than RM260 million for seven energy projects in Sabah and Labuan, targeting improved power supply for over 60,000 users. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced the initiative, emphasising its role in strengthening energy resilience under the Malaysia MADANI agenda. The projects, managed by the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team (PPKBES), focus on upgrading substations, expanding grid networks, and enhancing safety systems in key areas such as Sipitang, Beaufort, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Ranau, Sandakan, and Labuan. Fadillah highlighted the completion of critical infrastructure, including a new gas-insulated switchgear at the Kota Kinabalu Main Intake Substation (PMU KKBU), which will support reliable electricity supply to the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. A major milestone is the seven-kilometre transmission line from Menggalong PMU to the Sipitang–Lawas border, finished in September last year. This line will enable Sabah to import 30 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Sarawak once Sarawak Energy completes its segment by September. The infrastructure is part of the ASEAN Power Grid, facilitating cross-border energy sharing among Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and the Philippines, with a capacity of up to 500 MW. Fadillah stressed that these upgrades reflect the federal government's commitment to modernising Sabah and Labuan's energy infrastructure. The handover ceremony at PMU KKBU was attended by PETRA Deputy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir and secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli. - Bernama
The Star
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Over RM260mil allocated for seven energy projects to benefit 60,000 in Sabah, Labuan
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
The Star
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Electricity distribution project in Kota Kinabalu completed, says Fadillah
KOTA KINABALU: A distribution project aimed at strengthening the 33 kV and 11 kV electricity grid here is completed with the implementation of the final phase, involving the Penampang Main Switch Station (SSU), which became operational at 3.56pm on Friday (May 17). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the RM22.4mil project is the second project under the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team (PPKBES) to be completed this year. According to him, the project aims to balance the load at the main electricity station in Kota Kinabalu, which involves the Main Input Substations (PMU) at Penampang and Kepayan, and the KKIA Main Distribution Substation (PPU). "With the completion of this project, the duration of electricity supply disruptions can be reduced and the process of repairing electricity supply around Kota Kinabalu city will be faster and more orderly," he said in a post on Facebook on Saturday (May 17). Fadillah also expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in making the project a success. – Bernama
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Electricity distribution project in Kota Kinabalu completed
KOTA KINABALU: A distribution project aimed at strengthening the 33 kV and 11 kV electricity grid here is completed with the implementation of the final phase, involving the Penampang Main Switch Station (SSU), which became operational at 3.56 pm yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the RM22.4 million project is the second project under the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team (PPKBES) to be completed this year. According to him, the project aims to balance the load at the main electricity station in Kota Kinabalu, which involves the Main Input Substations (PMU) at Penampang and Kepayan, and the KKIA Main Distribution Substation (PPU). 'With the completion of this project, the duration of electricity supply disruptions can be reduced and the process of repairing electricity supply around Kota Kinabalu city will be faster and more orderly,' he said in a post on Facebook today. Fadillah also expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in making the project a success.
Barnama
17-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Electricity Distribution Project In Kota Kinabalu Completed
KOTA KINABALU, May 17 (Bernama) -- A distribution project aimed at strengthening the 33 kV and 11 kV electricity grid here is completed with the implementation of the final phase, involving the Penampang Main Switch Station (SSU), which became operational at 3.56 pm yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the RM22.4 million project is the second project under the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team (PPKBES) to be completed this year. According to him, the project aims to balance the load at the main electricity station in Kota Kinabalu, which involves the Main Input Substations (PMU) at Penampang and Kepayan, and the KKIA Main Distribution Substation (PPU).
