Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (Sabah Electricity) and the State Community Development Leaders Unit (UPPM) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure electricity supply can be channelled to all corners of the State.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the one-year MoU is in line with the role of Community Development Leaders (PPM) in delivering the best services to the people in their respective areas.
“This effort complements the State Government’s initiative to ensure that the people in the State, especially in rural and interior areas, have access to electricity supply,” he said in a statement after witnessing the MoU signing at Menara Kinabalu.
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Also present were State Secretary Datuk Safar Untong and State Attorney General Datuk Brenndon Keith Soh.
Hajiji said through the collaboration, Sabah Electricity and UPPM Sabah will be able to increase electricity supply connectivity, especially in areas that have not been covered, develop sustainable energy infrastructure and increase awareness among the people about Sabah Electricity’s services and functions, including efficient energy use.
“This strategic collaboration between Sabah Electricity and UPPM Sabah will be the focal point for all matters related to Sabah Electricity services, as well as opening up job opportunities for the people of Sabah,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) continued its outreach efforts by organising an Electrical Energy Consumer Awareness Programme in Kudat, targeting community leaders from the Mukim Dualog and Tiga Papan areas.
According to ECos COO, Ir. Ts. Ridwan Saham, the initiative aims to strengthen public awareness, particularly in rural areas, about electrical safety and efficient energy use, while also introducing the role of ECoS in regulating electricity supply and renewable energy in the State.
He stressed the importance of using certified electrical appliances bearing safety labels such as ECoS-SIRIM, SIRIM-ST or SIRIM-MUT, to ensure consumer safety.
This programme follows similar initiatives conducted in other districts, including Ranau, Keningau and Kota Belud.
ECoS hopes the information shared during these sessions will be relayed by community leaders to their respective villages, thereby promoting safer and more efficient energy practices.
The event, officiated by Kudat District Officer, Charles William Dabbi, included sessions on electrical safety, energy efficiency, compliance with the newly enforced Electricity Supply Enactment 2024, and an introduction to performance standards set by ECoS for Sabah Electricity, namely, the Guaranteed Service Level (GSL) and Minimum Service Level (MSL).
In his speech, Charles highlighted the importance of community leaders staying informed and described the programme as a valuable opportunity to enhance their knowledge.
He commended ECoS for its grassroots efforts and encouraged all participants to engage fully in the sessions and pass on the information to their local communities.
