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The Sun
13 hours ago
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- The Sun
Sarawak to form state energy council for sustainable growth by 2026
KUCHING: Sarawak will establish a State Energy Council by 2026 to streamline energy policies across public and private sectors, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced. The council will coordinate strategies among energy players to support the state's development goals after consultations with stakeholders. 'This is part of our broader effort under the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P). We're engaging with the private sector so both public and private entities move forward together,' he said. Abang Johari revealed Sarawak aims to attract RM700 billion in investments over the next decade through SET-P, focusing on low-carbon growth and renewable energy. 'We are fortunate to have the capacity to generate renewable energy and are already seeing strong global interest, especially in our hydroelectric power potential,' he added. The policy targets high-quality job creation, with the state offering free tertiary education to prepare a skilled workforce for the green economy. SET-P outlines seven strategic pillars, including renewable energy, hydrogen development, and carbon capture, to transform Sarawak's energy landscape. It also addresses the energy trilemma by balancing security, affordability, and sustainability for a resilient future. - Bernama
Daily Express
14 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sarawak to establish State Energy Council by 2026: Abang Jo
Published on: Monday, August 11, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 11, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: KUCHING: Sarawak will establish a State Energy Council by next year to coordinate and align energy sector policies across public and private stakeholders, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg ( pic ) said today. He said the council will be formed after consultations with all relevant parties and will oversee the operations and strategies of energy sector players to ensure alignment with the state's development goals. Advertisement 'This is part of our broader effort under the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P). We're engaging with the private sector so both public and private entities move forward together,' he told reporters after launching SET-P here. Abang Johari said Sarawak is targeting RM700 billion in investments over the next decade through the policy, which aims to drive low-carbon, sustainable economic growth anchored on renewable energy. 'We are fortunate to have the capacity to generate renewable energy and are already seeing strong global interest, especially in our hydroelectric power potential,' he said. He added that the incoming investments are expected to create high-quality jobs, and the state is preparing for this by offering free tertiary education to build a skilled workforce for the emerging green economy. Advertisement SET-P outlines a strategic roadmap to transform Sarawak's energy landscape and is anchored on seven key pillars namely, renewable energy, natural gas, energy efficiency, low-carbon mobility, clean hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), as well as alternative energy. The policy also aims to address the energy trilemma of ensuring security, affordability and sustainability, while promoting a resilient and inclusive energy future for Sarawak. * 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
