Sarawak reviewing Electricity Master Plan 2025-2030, says state govt

KUCHING: The state-level Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications is reviewing the Sarawak Electricity Master Plan 2025-2030 together with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) to ensure comprehensive coverage of rural areas.

Sarawak’s Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said that rural coverage currently stands at 98.6%

“The ministry remains committed to achieving full electrification in Sarawak by delivering reliable power supply to rural areas, supporting the state’s economic development.

“SEB, as the implementing agency, plays a crucial role in ensuring these projects and initiatives are executed smoothly and on schedule,” he said at SEB’s Iftar event on Monday (March 17).

Regarding the Additional Late Applicant Fund (ALAF), Julaihi noted that RM315mil has been allocated since 2018 for Phases One to Four, benefiting nearly 20,000 households.

He added that over 17,000 new applications have been received to date, with numbers expected to rise.

“The ministry plans to extend electricity supply to these new applicants through the ALAF initiative under the 13th Malaysia Plan, with an estimated allocation of RM550mil,” he said. – Bernama