SINGAPORE: The construction method for the 1,000-megawatt (MW) electricity interconnection project from Sarawak to Singapore via a submarine cable is expected to be finalised soon.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that while Malaysia and Singapore have reached an agreement, discussions on the technical aspects of installing the submarine cable are still ongoing.
“This was discussed in a bilateral meeting led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong.
“Sarawak has committed to supplying Singapore with 1-gigawatt of power through a submarine cable.
“However, the specifics of the cable’s construction are still being deliberated and are expected to be finalised within the first quarter of this year,” he told reporters at the Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) here today (Feb 10).
Abang Johari highlighted that key considerations include the procurement and installation of the cable, as only three such submarine cables exist globally.
With Sarawak located approximately 800 kilometres from Singapore, he said the project also requires mutual agreement from Indonesia, given its geographical positioning.
“We are optimistic that this matter will be resolved soon, allowing the project to progress as planned,” he added.
Once completed, this interconnection will mark a significant milestone in regional energy collaboration, strengthening Sarawak’s position as a leading green energy supplier while enhancing energy security and sustainability for Singapore.
Also present were Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute director Choi Shing Kwok, and Sarawak Climate Change adviser Dr Angelia Liew San Chuin.
