SINGAPORE: The proposed sales of renewable power from Sarawak to Singapore were among matters discussed at a bi-lateral meeting between Malaysia and Singapore today (Oct 30).
The meeting was part of the programme for the 10th Malaysia-Singapore Annual Leaders’ Retreat hosted by Singapore.
The Malaysian delegation, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was received by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong upon arrival for the meeting.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was among members of the Prime Minister’s delegation that also paid a courtesy call on Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana.
According to a statement, both leaders expressed their desire to collaborate on the sharing of low-carbon and renewable energy technologies, carbon capture and storage, and carbon credits.
“In this regard, both leaders noted the ongoing discussions for Singapore to import renewable energy from Sarawak in which the Federal Government of Malaysia will give its assistance in accelerating the process,” it said.
For the record, discussions are being held between Sarawak through Sarawak Energy (SEB) and Singapore authorities on the proposed transborder channeling of up to 1,000 MW of renewable power from Sarawak’s hydro dams to Singapore involving 700 KM of sea cables and lying 70 percent under Indonesian territorial waters.
Among other members of the Malaysian delegation were Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Kadir; Transport Minister Anthony Loke; Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Aziz; Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi; Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution; and Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.
Also in the delegation were Johor Chief Minister Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Sarawak’s Minister for Utilities and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki and Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr. Hazland Hipni.
