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Borneo Post
22-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah approves 723MW power projects to meet growing electricity demand
Hajiji KOTA KINABALU (July 22): The Sabah Energy Council (MTS) has approved, in principle, a total of 723 megawatts (MW) in new power generation projects to meet the state's medium-term electricity needs. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the approvals covered 360MW from gas-fired plants in Kimanis and Tawau, along with 363MW from renewable sources, including hydro and wind. These projects have received conditional technical and commercial clearance. 'All decisions must be made with balance and prudence, taking into account the state's economic growth, industrial demands and the public's capacity to bear energy costs,' he said after chairing the MTS meeting here on Tuesday. Hajiji said MTS continues to serve as the state's highest platform for aligning energy policy and noted that several fast-track projects approved last year are already delivering results. Sabah's generation reserve margin has also risen from 10 per cent in January 2023, before the Sabah Energy Commission (ECoS) assumed regulatory authority, to 17 per cent currently, with a target of 30 per cent by year-end. Hajiji added that these fast-track efforts have helped reduce the state's System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI), from 363 minutes in the first half of 2023 to 215 minutes in the same period this year, and further down to 162 minutes in the latest reporting period. Hajiji also called for greater empowerment of state-linked companies (GLCs) to play a mor significant role in Sabah's energy landscape.
Malay Mail
22-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Sabah approves 723MW in gas, hydro and wind projects to meet power demand
KOTA KINABALU, July 22 — The Sabah Energy Council at its meeting today has in principle approved energy projects of up to 723 megawatts to cater for the state's medium-term electricity demand. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said two gas-fired power plants in Kimanis and Tawau with a total capacity of 360MW, as well as renewable energy projects from hydro and wind energy sources producing a total 363MW capacity, have been given conditional technical and commercial approval. 'This is in line with the state's economic growth, the needs of the industrial sector and consumers' ability to bear reasonable energy generation costs,' he said after chairing the meeting this morning. 'I believe that with the commitment and cooperation of all parties, the council will continue to serve as the highest platform for coordinating the state's energy policies in an integrated manner.' He said that several fast-track projects approved during the energy council's meetings last year were beginning to show productivity. Among them was the increase in the power generation reserve margin from 10 per cent in January 2023, before the Energy Commission of Sabah assumed regulatory authority, to 17 per cent currently. It is expected to further increase to 30 per cent by the end of this year. 'The fast-track projects had also resulted in a reduction in Sabah's System Average Interruption Duration Index, from 363 minutes in the first six months of 2023 to 215 minutes in the first six months of 2024, and further down to 162 minutes in the first six months of this year,' he said.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sabah approves 723MW power projects to boost electricity supply
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Energy Council (MTS) has granted conditional approval for 723 megawatts (MW) of new power generation projects to address the state's growing electricity needs. The projects include 360MW from gas-fired plants in Kimanis and Tawau, alongside 363MW from renewable sources such as hydro and wind. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor emphasised that decisions were made with careful consideration of economic growth, industrial demand, and affordability for consumers. 'All decisions must be made with balance and prudence, taking into account the state's economic growth, industrial demands and the public's capacity to bear energy costs,' he said after chairing the MTS meeting. Hajiji highlighted the progress of fast-track projects approved last year, which have already contributed to improving Sabah's power reliability. The state's generation reserve margin has increased from 10% in early 2023 to 17% currently, with a target of 30% by year-end. Additionally, the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) has seen significant improvement, dropping from 363 minutes in the first half of 2023 to 162 minutes in the latest reporting period. The Chief Minister also urged state-linked companies (GLCs) to take a more active role in Sabah's energy sector, ensuring sustainable development and local participation. - Bernama
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Daily Express
22-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah approves 723MW in energy projects
Published on: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 22, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Energy Council (MTS) has approved 723MW of energy projects to meet the state's medium-term electricity needs, including 360MW from gas-fired plants in Kimanis and Tawau, and 363MW from hydro and wind sources. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, who chaired the meeting, stressed the need for balanced, cost-conscious decisions aligned with economic and industrial growth. He noted that earlier fast-track projects helped raise the power reserve margin from 10pc in January 2023 to 17pc currently, with a target of 30pc by year-end. Power outages have also reduced, with the system average interruption duration index dropping from 363 minutes (H1 2023) to 162 minutes (H1 2025). Hajiji urged greater involvement of state GLCs in Sabah's energy sector. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
