KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is looking to position itself as the pioneer in the country’s commercial wind energy sector, as it announces plans to start developing a 100 megawatt (MW) project in Kudat. State-owned Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC) chief executive officer Datuk Adzmir Abd Rah­man (pic) said the landmark project was part of the company’s strategic development plan designed to elevate Sabah as a leader in Malaysia’s clean energy transition. “If it is achieved, the 100MW wind energy project in Kudat will not only be the largest but also the first of its kind in Malaysia. “It will also serve as tangible proof of Sabah’s commitment to leading the national renewable energy agenda,” he said. The SEC major projects, such as the Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Project, are also set to become a key pillar in strengthening Sabah’s renewable energy landscape.

Source: The Star March 23, 2026 15:38 UTC