S Korea firm expresses interest in collab with Sarawak Energy in electricity safety enhancement projects

KUCHING (July 31): Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan led a Sarawak delegation for a meeting with KH Shinhwa SnC in Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday.

A press release from Awang Tengah’s office said company director Shane Kang expressed KH Shinhwa SnC’s interest to explore collaborative business and investment opportunities with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) in electricity safety enhancement projects, including investment in new technology and solutions for power generation.

It explained KH Shinhwa is currently collaborating with SEB on a hybrid microgrid solar solution project worth US$7 million of investment.

“The outcome of the project is expected to provide alternative sustainable energy solutions and set a new benchmark in renewable energy technology,” said the press release.

Among those present at the meeting were Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment Sarawak Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh, Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, advisor of Small and Medium Enterprises for the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment Dato Sri Mohd Naroden Majais and other senior government officials.