By Romel S. Gurky
Malaysia's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak (MUT) and Sarawak Energy have wrapped up a business mission to Jakarta, strengthening regional energy collaboration and exploring new cross-border electricity initiatives with Indonesia’s state-owned power utility, PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara).
During the visit, the Sarawak delegation met with PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo to discuss potential energy projects, building on the Sarawak-West Kalimantan interconnection, which has been in operation since 2016. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing regional energy security and supporting ASEAN’s power grid development through expanded cross-border electricity trade.
As Sarawak Energy continues its ambition to become a regional power supplier, the delegation introduced the Sustainability & Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF) as a platform for continued discussions on energy transition. SAREF 4.0, scheduled for September 2025, will bring together industry leaders and policymakers to advance sustainable energy solutions and cross-border collaboration.
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Leading the Sarawak delegation were Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Haji Junaidi, Sarawak Energy Chairman, Dato Haji Ibrahim Haji Baki, and Group CEO, Datuk Haji Sharbini Suhaili. Also in attendance were PT Kayan Nusantara Director, Nur Pamudji, MUT Deputy Permanent Secretary and Director of Electricity Supply, Syed Mohamad Fauzi Shahab, and senior representatives from Sarawak Energy and MUT.
The mission further deepened Sarawak’s engagement with Indonesia’s energy sector, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable energy partnerships and expanding cross-border electricity trade for long-term regional growth.
Editing by Alexander Ginting
