KUCHING, 7 July 2026 – An engagement session with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) on the proposed Sarawak–Singapore Undersea Power Interconnection (SGI) Project was held at the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) Headquarters to discuss the project development progress and regulatory requirements relating to the proposed works within Sarawak waters.

The session was chaired by the Controller of the Sarawak Rivers Board, and attended by senior officers representing the Riverine Safety, Enforcement and Legal, Technical Services, and Administration Sections.

During the briefing, SEB presented an overview of the proposed project, which involves the export of 1,000 MW of renewable energy from Sarawak to Singapore through a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) undersea power cable system spanning approximately 750 to 790 kilometres. SEB also updated SRB on the project's key milestones, including the Malaysian Cabinet's approval in February 2024, the Conditional Approval granted by Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) in October 2025, and the approval from the Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN) in December 2025 for the proposed subsea survey works. The survey will cover Sarawak waters, the proposed landfall site at Sampadi, Lundu, and the land cable route leading to the transition yard.

During the discussion, SRB emphasised that all proposed works affecting navigable rivers and riverbank reserves shall comply with the requirements of the Sarawak Rivers Ordinance, 1993 and its subsidiary regulations, particularly those relating to navigation safety and river cleanliness. SRB also requested SEB to submit the detailed engineering drawings, supporting documents, prescribed site inspection and processing fees, coordinate a joint site inspection with the Board, and provide the approved Marine Risk Assessment (MRA) study and other relevant documents for review prior to commencement of the proposed works.

The engagement session concluded with constructive discussions, reaffirming the commitment of both parties to ensuring the project is implemented in compliance with statutory requirements while safeguarding navigation safety and supporting the sustainable management of Sarawak’s waterways.