KUCHING, March 2, 2022 - Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg tonight said the state's aim to be Asean powerhouse is not a hollow hope as BIMP-EAGA (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines - East Asia Growth Area) is moving towards energy security in the sub-region.
He said Sarawak is pursuing interconnections within the Asean region building upon the foundation of the successful interconnection with West Kalimantan, Indonesia, the first step towards materialising the Borneo Grid and the Asean Grid.
He said the state aims to achieve more than 15 percent income from foreign markers to position Sarawak as Southeast Asia’s renewable energy powerhouse.
“To fulfil these, the renewable energy sector will continue to implement various initiatives which will provide local businesses with participation opportunities,” he said at the Sarawak Energy Vendor Awards 2021.
The premier also said the state is accelerating rural electrification to reach a 100 percent domestic electrification rate for Sarawak by 2025.
“Sarawak aspires to continue to achieve more sustainable growth and prosperity through affordable, reliable and renewable energy and the Sarawak government will provide support and promote public-private collaborations in the renewable energy value chain.
“This will ensure ample opportunities for our local vendors and contractors to engage with the energy industry,” Abang Johari said.
Eleven vendors with outstanding performances in 2021 were recognised for excellence in contract delivery at the SEVA ceremony.
The awards recipients were evaluated for their performance in health, security, safety & environmental excellence (HSSE), quality of works, delivery of services and integrity in the categories of ‘Best Works’; ‘Best Supplier’; ‘Best Service Provider’, ‘Best Local Consultant’,‘Best International Consultant’, as well as ‘Best Bumiputera Vendor’ and ‘Promising Bumiputera Vendor’.
The recipients for ‘Best Works’ award categories were Ody Enterprise and Mega Electrical Engineering Services.
Shorefield Sdn Bhd received ‘Best Bumiputera Vendor’ award while Faizal Engineering (FBI)Trading Limbang and Geoimpact Resources received ‘Promising Bumiputera Vendor’ award.
For ‘Best Service Provider’ awards, the recipients were Melbourne Business School in Australia, Crest Business Solution Sdn Bhd and NIOSH Certification Sdn Bhd.
Pine Contract & Supplies received the ‘Best Supplier’ award, while Jurutera Azan Bersekutu received the ‘Best Local Consultant’ award.
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