Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg is briefed on the construction progress of the Baleh dam during a site visit on July 7, 2020. — Picture courtesy of the Chief Minister’s Office
“Renewable energy will be key to Sarawak’s economy towards 2030 and beyond,” he said after being briefed on the progress of the Baleh dam here. He said the state, with an abundant supply of energy, will devise a power tariff to attract foreign investment. They were received by Sarawak Energy Berhad chairman Datuk Amar Abdul Hamed Sepawi, group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili and senior management executives.
The chief minister gave his assurance that the government would ensure that people in the locality would enjoy the benefits of being near the source of power with step-down facilities in order to have a supply of energy to their homes and cater to agriculture needs.
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