Sarawak Energy

Sarawak Energy is a state-owned integrated power utility that develops, generates, transmits and distributes electricity primarily across the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Its core activities center on large-scale hydroelectric and thermal power generation, grid operation, and retail supply to residential, commercial and industrial customers within the state. Headquartered in Kuching, Sarawak, the company serves as the principal electricity provider for Sarawak and supports regional industrial growth through reliable bulk power and related energy services. Operating as the dominant regional utility, Sarawak Energy is a major player in Malaysia’s energy sector with a strategic focus on hydropower development and grid expansion. It is owned by the Government of Sarawak and has delivered landmark projects including the Bakun, Murum and Baleh hydroelectric schemes, which have materially increased local generation capacity. The company finances large infrastructure through state backing and project financing, directing capital toward dams, transmission corridors and electrification programs. Recent initiatives emphasize renewable generation, grid modernization, digital customer services and export-oriented power agreements, while ongoing expansion and project milestones underline its role in supporting industrialization and energy security in the region.