Kuching: Sarawak is advancing plans to integrate Borneo into the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), emphasizing its dedication to regional energy cooperation, stated Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Sarawak has been supplying electricity to West Kalimantan, Indonesia, since 2016 and is in the process of supplying power to Brunei.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Awang Tengah highlighted Sarawak’s efforts to enhance its grid infrastructure, aiming to strengthen power distribution across the state and beyond. Besides renewable energy, Sarawak is transforming its industrial landscape through strategic diversification into hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage, oil and gas, petrochemical products, and aerospace.
These initiatives support the sustainable oil and gas sector and the expansion into high-value petrochemical downstream activities by leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable practices. Awang Tengah remarked that Sarawak is shaping a dynamic economic hub in Southeast Asia, balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility to achieve long-term prosperity.
Awang Tengah further mentioned that Sarawak aims to be the hub for renewable energy, primarily anchored in hydropower, with the potential to generate at least 30,000 megawatts (MW) or 30 gigawatts (GW) if fully developed. The current target is to increase generating capacity to 10,000 MW by 2030 and 15,000 MW by 2035. He also noted the potential for renewable energy development through solar power and bio-energy from biomass and waste.
Awang Tengah announced that Sarawak will host Sarawak Week with the theme ‘Sustainability for Tomorrow’ at the Malaysia Pavilion for the World Expo Osaka from August 4-10. The Malaysia Pavilion, spanning 2,654.52 square meters across three floors, reflects the nation’s diverse culture and dynamic economy. With the theme ‘Weaving a Future in Harmony’, the pavilion underscores Malaysia’s commitment to a sustainable, inclusive, and forward-looking future. It will serve as a hub for international collaboration, dialogue, product launches, and networking events, positioning Malaysia as a dynamic global partner.