Sarawak To Establish State Energy Council By 2026 -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak will establish a State Energy Council by next year to coordinate and align energy sector policies across public and private stakeholders, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said today.

He said the council will be formed after consultations with all relevant parties and will oversee the operations and strategies of energy sector players to ensure alignment with the state’s development goals.

“This is part of our broader effort under the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P). We’re engaging with the private sector so both public and private entities move forward together,” he told reporters after launching SET-P here.

Abang Johari said Sarawak is targeting RM700 billion in investments over the next decade through the policy, which aims to drive low-carbon, sustainable economic growth anchored on renewable energy.

“We are fortunate to have the capacity to generate renewable energy and are already seeing strong global interest, especially in our hydroelectric power potential,” he said.

He added that the incoming investments are expected to create high-quality jobs, and the state is preparing for this by offering free tertiary education to build a skilled workforce for the emerging green economy.

SET-P outlines a strategic roadmap to transform Sarawak’s energy landscape and is anchored on seven key pillars namely, renewable energy, natural gas, energy efficiency, low-carbon mobility, clean hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), as well as alternative energy.

The policy also aims to address the energy trilemma of ensuring security, affordability and sustainability, while promoting a resilient and inclusive energy future for Sarawak.

-- BERNAMA