(Kuching, 28th) — Sarawak plans to begin exporting 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy to Singapore by 2032, following the completion of an undersea cable project.
According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the undersea cable project would be managed by a consortium, with both Malaysia and Singapore holding participating interests.
“This will be one of the first major projects of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, involving the transmission of Sarawak’s electricity to Singapore via an undersea cable. The cable will be developed by a consortium jointly invested by Singapore and Malaysia, and financed by financial institutions.”
“Earlier, I also discussed the implementation of the project with the Singaporean minister. Thankfully, everything is progressing smoothly. I would like to thank the staff of Sarawak Energy, who have resolved various technical issues jointly agreed upon with Singapore.”
Abang Johari made these remarks during an interview with Ukas and TVS reporters after delivering his keynote speech at the Singapore International Energy Week 2025 (SIEW 2025) summit, held on October 27 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
He emphasized that this is one of the largest energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region, with Sarawak and Malaysia playing key roles alongside Singapore in the initiative.
“If the project succeeds—which I believe it will—it will set a precedent for ASEAN’s electricity exports, with Sarawak playing an important part.”
According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the undersea cable project would be managed by a consortium, with both Malaysia and Singapore holding participating interests.
“This will be one of the first major projects of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, involving the transmission of Sarawak’s electricity to Singapore via an undersea cable. The cable will be developed by a consortium jointly invested by Singapore and Malaysia, and financed by financial institutions.”
“Earlier, I also discussed the implementation of the project with the Singaporean minister. Thankfully, everything is progressing smoothly. I would like to thank the staff of Sarawak Energy, who have resolved various technical issues jointly agreed upon with Singapore.”
Abang Johari made these remarks during an interview with Ukas and TVS reporters after delivering his keynote speech at the Singapore International Energy Week 2025 (SIEW 2025) summit, held on October 27 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
He emphasized that this is one of the largest energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region, with Sarawak and Malaysia playing key roles alongside Singapore in the initiative.
“If the project succeeds—which I believe it will—it will set a precedent for ASEAN’s electricity exports, with Sarawak playing an important part.”