Sarawak Energy fuels education with RM16 mln annual scholarship, strategic community investments

First introduced in 2014, the Sarawak Energy Scholarship programme is part of Sarawak Energy’s ongoing efforts to support Sarawak talent reach their potential.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Aug 24: Sarawak Energy has earmarked an annual budget of RM16 million for its scholarship programme, focused on empowering young minds and supporting educational needs across Sarawak.

Additionally, the Sarawak Energy Bursary Programme, with an annual allocation of RM300,000, supports students in need.

The company has also established four education funds for communities near the Bakun, Murum, Batang Ai, and Baleh hydropower projects and offers academic incentives to recognise outstanding students.

Beyond scholarships and bursaries, Sarawak Energy also responds to requests for waivers of connection charges for school facilities.

In a media release yesterday (Aug 23), the Sarawak government-owned energy developer and power utility reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the educational and social welfare of the communities it serves throughout the region.

Sarawak Energy’s social investments are strategically targeted at key areas, including education and youth development, environmental management and conservation, culture and heritage preservation, and community development and entrepreneurship.

Sarawak Energy supports the education needs of the rural communities via bursary
programmes.

These initiatives aim to create economic opportunities for Sarawakians, support community partners, ensure sustainable project implementation, and maintain high standards of transparency and community engagement.

In line with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) objectives, Sarawak Energy is continually exploring new avenues for educational support to help identified target groups realise their full potential.

This commitment complements the Sarawak government’s focus on developing a competent workforce capable of achieving the state’s vision of a high-income and developed economy by 2030.

Under the Connection Charges Guidelines 2019, established under the Electricity Ordinance 2007, Sarawak Energy offers reduced connection charges to qualifying organisations. These include places of worship, welfare facilities for orphans, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, as well as non-profit organisations that rely on donations and public contributions.

The guidelines also detail the appropriate charges for new or altered electrical connections, including a Connection Charging Methodology and Schedule of Rates. — DayakDaily