Sarawak and Sabah have begun exchanging electrical power following the commissioning of a high-voltage transmission connection linking their power networks. This interconnector starts at Lawas in northern Sarawak and stretches to Sindumin in Sabah, constituting segments of an extensive 275 kV and 132 kV network capable of bi-directional power flow.

Completed ahead of schedule, the project marks the inaugural direct linkage between Sarawak Energy’s largely hydropower-based grid and Sabah’s network. Preliminary tests at 132 kV are in progress, with full-scale 275 kV operations slated next. Upon full activation, the link is projected to carry up to 300 MW, albeit initial transfers will be limited while testing continues.

Utilizing Sarawak’s excess capacity allows Sabah to lessen its dependence on diesel-fired plants, lowering fuel costs and cutting emissions. Officials project that in the long run this interconnection could save tens of millions of ringgit by supplanting generation that currently consumes several hundred million litres of diesel annually. Consumers in both states can anticipate more reliable supply and fewer interruptions during maintenance or peak demand periods.

The RM1.3 billion infrastructure initiative, a collaboration among Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), and Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB), encompassed substation upgrades, the installation of new pylons over difficult terrain, and the construction of converter stations at both ends of the border. With this interconnection operational, Malaysia advances towards a unified and robust East Malaysian power grid—one designed to integrate more renewables and flexibly respond to evolving demand in the years ahead.


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