KOTA KINABALU: Sabah could further accelerate its energy transition agenda, improve
reliability for consumers, and foster sustainable economic development across, said the state deputy chief minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.
He said the commissioning of the 275kV Sabah–Sarawak Interconnection would also reinforces the vision of creating a more resilient and interconnected Borneo power system, enabling energy-sharing capabilities, operational flexibility, and greater protection against supply disruptions.
"Through this cross-border transmission link, Sabah is now able to tap into a wider and more
robust generation mix from the regional grid, significantly enhancing system stability,
increasing reserve margins, and supporting long-term demand growth," he said in a statement.
robust generation mix from the regional grid, significantly enhancing system stability,
increasing reserve margins, and supporting long-term demand growth," he said in a statement.
Dr Joachim, who is also Works and Utility minister, had attended the virtual commissioning ceremony at Load Despatched Centre near here on Saturday.
The transmission lines were successfully put on soak on Dec 10 and is in operation today (Dec 13) .
"The energy flow will be connected to the Sabah Grid, allowing an additional 30MW to 50MW of power to be injected, enhancing grid stability, supporting growing demand, and strengthening operational resilience."
The event also attended by Sabah Electricity’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Mohd Yaakob Jaafar and SEB Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili.
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