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Sarawak and Singapore in energy partnership

DELEGATION from Singapore ’ s Energy Market Authority ( EMA ) and Ministry of Trade and Industry ( MTI ) recently made a courtesy call on Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari

Openg .

The Singaporean delegation was led by EMA chief executive Ngiam Shih Chun , according to the Sarawak Premier ’ s office . MTI ’ s Director of Energy Division Leow Lay May and EMA ’ s Director for Energy Connection Office Lee Seng Wai and Deputy Director for Energy Connection Office Tan Xin Yi were also present .

Sarawak Energy Berhad , led by Group CEO Datu Sharbini Suhaili ,

was also represented in the high-level delegation .

A discussion about the future path for shared renewable energy resources in the region was held at the meeting with the Premier , who is also the Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability .

Sarawak Energy , Malaysia ’ s largest renewable energy provider , is working on a feasibility study with Sembcorp Industries and SP Group to look into the possibility of a power interconnection between Singapore and Sarawak .

Counsellor ( Economics ) from the Republic of Singapore ’ s High Commission in Kuala Lumpur Lide Tay , Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi , Deputy Minister for Utility and Tele-

Abang Johari ( 7th left ) poses with the visitors from Singapore and Sarawak Energy officials .

communication ( Utility ) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi , and Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni were among those present at the courtesy call .

ELEVEN VENDORS with outstanding performances in 2021 were recognised for excellence in contract delivery at the Sarawak Energy Vendor Awards 2021 ceremony held in Kuching .

The awards recipients were evaluated for their performance in health , security , safety & environmental excellence ( HSSE ), quality of work , delivery of services and integrity in the categories of ‘ Best Works ’; ‘ Best Supplier ’; ‘ Best Service Provider ’, ‘ Best Local Consultant ’, ‘ Best International Consultant ’, as well as ‘ Best Bumiputera Vendor ’ and ‘ Promising Bumiputera Vendor ’.

Premier of Sarawak , Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari Openg officiated at the event .

He was joined by Sarawak Minister for Utility and Telecommunication , Datuk Julaihi Narawi ; Deputy Minister for Utility , Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi ; and Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni .

Chairman Datuk Amar Abdul Hamed Sepawi represented Sarawak Energy ; Bumiputera Participation Board Committee Chairman and Board member Dato Idris Buang ; Group CEO Datu Sharbini Suhaili and the senior management team .

In his speech , Abdul Hamed said that Sarawak Energy aimed to recognise outstanding local and international vendors through the awards while strengthening vendor performance management mechanisms and fostering closer ties with the vendors .

“ Periodical vendor evaluations are vital to measure performance and help transformation and evolution . Sarawak Energy Vendor Award and Appraisal ( SEVAA ) programme also help us identify top performers and vendors who require assistance in closing identified gaps . We have seen improved ratings for vendors under the SEVAA programme this year , where almost 80 per cent are in the A and B ratings - a nine per cent increase compared to the previous year . This shows the effectiveness of this programme in improving the performance of our vendors ,” he said .

“ We also provide opportunities and competency building initiatives for Sarawak ’ s business community to maximise participation in our projects and services . This includes our vendor financing programme and collaborating with training providers , industries , and the relevant bodies to develop local vendors and workers to enhance project delivery performance .

“ Digitalisation is key to business resilience in today ’ s business environment . We rolled out Sarawak Energy e-Procurement ( SEPRO ) as our digital procurement platform in 2019 , which meant we could continue operating during the Covid-19 pandemic . Our vendor

Datuk Amar Abdul Hamed Sepawi , Chairman of Sarawak Energy delivering his address at Sarawak Energy Vendor Awards 2021 .

performance evaluation process under the SEVAA programme has also been integrated into SEPRO . All performance evaluations are now available within one single online platform – this is a more transparent and efficient vendor performance evaluation process .”

At the event , the ‘ Best Works ’ award categories recipients were Ody Enterprise and Mega Electrical Engineering Services .

Shorefield Sdn Bhd received the ‘ Best Bumiputera Vendor ’ award , while Faizal Engineering ( FBI ) Trading Limbang and Geoimpact Resources received the ‘ Promising Bumiputera Vendor ’ award .

For ‘ Best Service Provider ’ awards , the recipients were Melbourne Business School in Australia , Crest Business Solution Sdn Bhd and NIOSH Certification Sdn Bhd .

Pine Contract & Supplies received the ‘ Best Supplier ’ award , while Jurutera Azan Bersekutu received the ‘ Best Local Consultant ’ award . For ‘ Best International Consultant ’, the award was received by Vriens & Partners Pte Ltd .

SABAH Credit Corporation ( SCC ) has secured an RM100 million sustainability-linked loan ( SLL ) in a revolving credit facility from CIMB Bank Berhad . This makes SCC the first statutory body from East Malaysia and the first financial institution in Malaysia to have secured a loan linked to sustainability performance targets ( SPTs ).

Through this SLL , SCC seeks to intensify its efforts to catalyse socioeconomic development in Sabah whilst demonstrating its firm commitment to driving measurable positive impacts in the community .

The SLL has been structured around two key performance indicators ( KPIs ) that are linked to SCC ’ s sustainability and socio-economic agenda in Sabah , with pre-agreed SPTs linked to each KPI .

The SPTs include the cumulative disbursement of loans / financing to the B40 segment and SCC ’ s contribution in local communities through its corporate social responsibility ( CSR ) foundation , Yayasan Perbadanan Pinjaman Sabah ( YPPS ). CIMB will grant a rebate against the loan interest if SCC achieves these SPTs .

George Taitim Tulas , CEO of SCC , said : “ SCC is pleased to have secured our maiden SLL from CIMB , which we believe will support our mission to improve the accessibility of financing facilities to Sabahans and drive socioeconomic growth in Sabah as we give back to the community .

“ The SLL has quantifiable targets which would provide greater transparency on our impact within the state , unlocking value for all our stakeholders . This is a significant milestone for SCC and demonstrates our readiness to embrace sustainable financing in driving our developmental agenda within Sabah .

“ We will also intensify our efforts to strengthen environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) integration across our business , which we are confident will ultimately help SCC to realise our mandate .” — @ Green