Premier: Sarawak bilateral power deals can serve as blueprint for Asean Power Grid

Asean needs common platform for regional power grid, says Abang Jo

Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said Sarawak is taking a proactive approach through bilateral agreements with neighbouring countries. (Ukas pic) PETALING JAYA: Asean needs a common platform and framework agreed upon by all member states to realise the implementation of the Asean Power Grid, says Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg. He said the regional bloc still lacks a clear implementation framework, especially regarding cross-border interco…

Premier cites EU model for Asean Power Grid framework, sees S’wak’s bilateral deals as foundation

By Emily Ruran KUCHING, June 9: Asean countries should establish a common framework for the Asean Power Grid to facilitate regional energy connectivity, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking during a dialogue session at the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition (APGH) 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today, he said the regional bloc currently has no concrete framework for cross-bo…

Premier: Sarawak bilateral power deals can serve as blueprint for Asean Power Grid

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abang Johari speaks to reporters. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (June 9): Sarawak’s bilateral electricity arrangements with neighbouring countries could serve as a workable blueprint for the proposed Asean Power Grid (APG), which has yet to establish a unified regional framework, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said while several ambitious cross-border inte…