The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) has allocated over RM260 million for seven major energy infrastructure projects across Sabah and Labuan in Malaysia. These initiatives aim to enhance electricity reliability for more than 60,000 users and support regional integration under the ASEAN Power Grid initiative.
Projects are being implemented by the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team (PPKBES) and include substation upgrades, transmission line expansion, and modern monitoring systems across locations like Sipitang, Beaufort, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Labuan. One key development is the Kota Kinabalu Main Intake Substation (PMU KKBU) upgrade, which replaces ageing systems and improves power supply to the international airport.
A significant milestone includes the completion of a 7-km transmission line connecting Menggalong PMU to the Sipitang-Lawas border, allowing for 30 MW of electricity imports from Sarawak starting September 2025. The line is part of a broader interconnection designed to eventually handle 500 MW of cross-border electricity flow. The enhancements will not only stabilise power supply in East Malaysia but also lay the groundwork for Sabah and Labuan’s participation in regional energy markets.