KUCHING: Talking about women in power!
In conjunction with International Women’s Day (IWD) this year, Sarawak Energy is celebrating its women leaders who are breaking barriers in the technical and power utility sectors.
Aligned with this year’s theme, “Accelerate Action”, the company reaffirms its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, supporting Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality).
From engineering and security to research and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, these women are driving innovation, leadership and resilience in traditionally male-dominated industries.
Here is the list of women from Sarawak Energy, as featured in a recent Sarawak Energy post.
Ngu Piew Choo (Chief Engineer, Electrical) – Began her career as one of only four women engineers in her department at Sarawak Energy in 1990, contributing significantly to Sarawak’s electricity industry.
In a message, she said success in engineering is driven by mindset change and continuous learning. Break the self-imposed limits, embrace opportunities and gain hands-on experience.
Steffi Mit Angie (Senior Engineer, Rural Electrification) – Leads a team designing rural electrification networks to enhance system resilience and capacity.
She emphasised that early exposure to STEM is crucial for increasing women’s participation in engineering.
Shirin Jai Abdul Rashid (General Manager, Corporate Security) – Modernises and transforms corporate security strategies, driving continuous improvements for the security of the Company’s people and assets.
She believes that increasing female security personnel’s visibility can drive strategic and governance initiatives.
Daeveia Reanna Bong (Technical Executive, Hydro) – Heads Batang Ai Hydroelectric Plant’s electrical, Protection, Control and Instrumentation team, overseeing maintenance, system upgrades and plant improvements.
She is committed to mentoring women in technical roles and supporting their growth in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Melvina Tan (Engineer, Research and Development) – Drives innovation by researching ways to reuse resources by transforming power generation waste into value added products.
Her work contributes to the circular economy and environmental conservation.
Tina Linda Archilles (Engineer, Distribution) – Works on designing and improving the distribution system to ensure supply reliability and efficiency to cater for future needs.
She said women advancing in leadership roles was a motivator for her to pursue engineering and was inspiring to witness women paying the way for other women.
Nurin Nazira Zohari (Power Plant Operator, Bintulu Power Station) – Operates and monitors plant equipment to ensure the facility runs safely and efficiently – facilitating reliable power supply to the grid.
She attributed her success to strong support systems and role models who encouraged her to pursue STEM.
Alletta Ryema Albert (Technician, Rural Electrification) – Inspired by the Sarawak Energy-UNITEN Scholarship Programme to pursue a technical role.
She said to advance gender equality, there must not be any stereotypes, to nurture talent, strengthen support systems and create opportunities where women can thrive.
Bibi Asyilah Shahmat (Technician, Coal) – Installs, troubleshoots, services, calibrates and repairs power plant control systems, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
She said women must never limit themselves as potential knows no gender boundaries.
Inspiring the next generation of women in STEM:
Chua Poh Hui (Form 5 Student, St Joseph’s Private Secondary School) – Won first prize at the 2023 Sarawak Community Innovation and Engineering Convention (SCIENCE) organised by Sarawak Energy.
Evanny Ngeng Xuan (Year 11 Student, St Joseph’s International School) – Participated in the 6th SCIENCE and her team won the championship title in the 2024 SCIENCE competition.
