KOTA KINABALU, Jan 24 2026: Another step towards the establishment of the Borneo power grid has been realised with the successful delivery of the 275kV Sarawak-Sabah paralle interconnection line that was operationalised on Dec 13 last year.
Premier Abang Johari Openg said it is a significant milestone in the regional energy landscape.
“This event reflects a long-term strategic investment to enhance energy resilience, strengthen inter-state cooperation and support the sustainable growth of Sarawak, Sabah and the Borneo region as a whole,” he said.
He said the successful delivery is the result of close coordination and shared commitment between Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and Sabah Electricity, with strong support from both state governments, the federal government, regulators, technical teams and project partners throughout the development and implementation of the interconnection.
“With this interconnection, we take another important step forward together towards sustainable growth and prosperity for the region,” the premier said.
Abang Johari emphasised that reliable electricity is the backbone of economic development and social wellbeing, adding it powers industries, enables businesses to grow, supports public essential services, and sustains the daily lives of the communities.
“Sarawak is blessed with abundant, predominantly renewable energy resources, particularly hydropower.
“With its strength in renewable energy, Sarawak is well-positioned to its share power resources with our Borneo neighbours – Sabah, Brunei and Kalimantan, for our common benefits,” he said.
He said the shared milestone with Sabah builds on Sarawak’s experience in cross-border power cooperation.
The premier said since 2016, Sarawak has been exporting electricity to West Kalimantan, marking our first cross-border power interconnection.
“This decade-long partnership has demonstrated the tangible benefits of regional energy cooperation, including improved system reliability, more efficient resource utilisation, stronger cross-border relationships and enhanced sustainability outcomes through reduced reliance on carbon-intensive generation,” he added.
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