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Daily Express
11 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Madius signs off as Sabah Electricity chairman after two-year tenure
Published on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 26, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau ( pic ) concluded his tenure as Sabah Electricity Chairman on June 16, two years after his appointment. He said his decision to accept the post was driven by a desire to serve Sabah and Labuan, despite warnings from peers that it would be politically damaging due to widespread public dissatisfaction with electricity issues. During his tenure, Madius introduced reforms including community dialogues across Sabah, launched a pilot smart meter project, and oversaw efforts to reduce the System Average Interruption Duration Index (Saidi) from 1,000 minutes in 2012 to 220 minutes in 2024. He highlighted Sabah Electricity's financial sustainability challenges, noting its dependence on federal subsidies, and advocated for structural energy reforms such as the Bess project in Lahad Datu and broader grid connectivity. In his farewell message, recently posted on his Facebook, Madius urged continued public support for Sabah Electricity, warning against repeated opposition to critical energy infrastructure that could hinder future supply security. * 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
The Star
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Tangau steps down as Sabah Electricity chairman after term ends
KOTA KINABALU: Former federal minister Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau has ended his tenure as chairman of Sabah Electricity (SE), following the conclusion of his contract on June 16. "To all friends, June 16, 2025, was my last day as chairman of Sabah Electricity. This means today is the eighth day I am no longer chairman," he confirmed in a Facebook post on Monday (June 23), noting that his contract was not renewed. Tangau, also a former Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, served as SE chairman since 2023 and expressed gratitude for the opportunity, thanking the federal and state governments for their trust during his tenure. In a detailed post, Tangau explained his decision to take on the challenge despite warnings, acknowledging that SE, rebranded under his leadership from Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB), had long been viewed as problematic. "Many told me to stay away from (then) SESB, saying it could destroy my political career. But I accepted the post, not for prestige, but as a responsibility to the people of Sabah and Labuan who have long suffered from electricity issues," he wrote. During his two-year tenure, Tangau implemented reforms to enhance integrity, transparency, and service delivery, including initiatives that led SE to receive the MS ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System certification, making it one of only three GLCs in Sabah to achieve this standard. He also highlighted technological advancements such as the implementation of smart meters, the introduction of self-meter reading (SMR) in rural areas like Kiulu, and other digitisation efforts aimed at reducing billing complaints. Another significant achievement under his leadership was the reduction of the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) from 1,000 minutes in 2012 to 220 minutes in 2024, with some areas reaching single-digit figures. "Still, I must be honest, Sabah remains at risk. Our power generation reserve margin is below 12%, when it should be at least 30%," he warned, cautioning that the state could face rationing or blackouts if urgent measures are not taken. Tangau, who is the Tuaran MP and former United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) president, recently launched the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Lahad Datu, touted as the largest in Southeast Asia, with a 100MW capacity designed to stabilise electricity supply on the east coast. 'We also successfully signed a Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) with PETRONAS on June 30, 2024. The development of another new Gas Power Plant with a capacity of 120MW under a tripartite cooperation involving Sabah Electricity, PETRONAS, and Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC). Also, the restoration of the Tenom Pangi Hydro Power Station's operation in May 2025 after nearly three years of non-operation,' he pointed out. Tangau noted that the company's rebranding was necessary to meet the government's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 'This is also a sign of the company's commitment to greener, more sustainable, and environmentally friendly energy sources,' he said. He apologised to SE staff for his frequent calls and surprise visits, sometimes on weekends and late at night. 'I appreciate all your dedication. That is why I fought for workers' rights in the last Board Meeting I chaired. I hope this is not the end of all our efforts. Continue to work hard; this is a continuous struggle with no end. 'However, I would like to invite all parties to place their trust in our staff and the company. They have the capability. What they lack is simply trust,' he wrote. He also advised the public not to repeat the cycle of objections that had previously stalled key infrastructure projects, including the Kaiduan and Liwagu dams, as well as the proposed 300MW coal power plant. 'These objections have ultimately led to the electricity shortages we are experiencing today. Let us not repeat past mistakes,' he advised. Quoting a familiar proverb, he added, 'It takes a village to raise a child.' In the same spirit, he said, 'Sabah Electricity needs the support and involvement of all stakeholders, from leaders to users, to work together in securing long-term solutions and stability for Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan.' He ended his post thanking Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Finance Minister for entrusting him to lead SE, as well as Tenaga Nasional Berhad chairman Tan Sri Abdul Razak Majid, his deputy chairman, Board of Directors members, chief executive officer, senior management officers, SE staff, and stakeholders. 'I'm signing off,' he wrote.
