UTS first university in Malaysia to implement energy-efficient LED lightning technology

SIBU, March 5 2026: Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) has become the first university in Malaysia to implement energy-efficient LED lighting technology along with a lighting automation system to reduce energy consumption on its campus.

Caption: UTS vice chancellor Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid (second right) exchanging MoA documents with Visi Utama Sdn Bhd managing director Henry Kung Sie Ing
 

The initiative was sealed through a memorandum of agreement (MoA) between UTS and Visi Utama Sdn Bhd which took place at the university's campus here today.

The agreement was signed by UTS vice chancellor Professor Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid on behalf of the university, while Visi Utama Sdn Bhd was represented by its managing director Henry Kung Sie Ing.

Through the agreement, both parties will collaborate to carry out further studies related to the technology used and evaluate methods for improving the system in the future with the involvement of academic staff and university researchers.

According to Dr Khairuddin, the implementation of the technology is in line with the Green Campus concept implemented by the university, where infrastructure development is always coordinated with the use of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient technology.

He said that the initial results after the installation of the new lighting system showed significant energy saving potential on the campus.

“Data obtained from the ‘proof of concept’ project implemented last year showed very positive results.

“A comparison between the existing lighting system and the new device introduced by Visi Utama Sdn Bhd showed a minimum energy saving potential of up to 60 percent.

“For the air conditioning system, the tests conducted showed an energy saving potential of at least 35 percent,” he said.

He added that the data collected through the implementation of the project was very valuable because the system had been practically tested through the installation, measurement and analysis process carried out by the university’s own staff.

“The experience and data obtained at UTS can be a reference for government agencies and the private sector that want to reduce energy consumption costs,” he said.

He added that the initiative also has the potential to be presented to the Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications as part of efforts to support the state’s development agenda under the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).