KOTA KINABALU, 4 July – At the 2025 Sabah Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (SOGCE), YB Datuk Annuar Ayub, Chairman of Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC), delivered a Special Address that outlined a strategic, data-driven, and community-rooted roadmap for Sabah’s energy future. Also in attendance, Datuk Adzmir Abd Rahman, the Chief Executive Officer of SEC.
As the state’s primary natural gas supplier, SEC currently powers 86% of Sabah’s electricity demand, serving not only residential consumers but also fuelling the region’s industrial growth. YB Datuk Annuar highlighted the role of natural gas as a critical enabler of a just energy transition, bridging current needs with long-term sustainability goals.
He announced that revenues from SEC’s gas operations are now being reinvested into large-scale renewable energy initiatives, marking a pivotal shift in the state’s energy landscape. These include:
A 15MW solar power facility in Tuaran
A 187.5 MW hydroelectric project in Ulu Padas, Tenom
A pioneering 100MW wind farm in Kudat (Phase 1), poised to become Malaysia’s first
“These projects signal more than just infrastructure growth, they reflect our commitment to ensuring that development delivers real environmental and social returns,” said YB Datuk Annuar.
This vision is further reinforced by SEC’s Skill Enhancement Career Advancement (SECA) programme, a corporate social responsibility initiative designed to uplift underprivileged Sabahan youth. Through hands-on training and industry exposure, SECA aims to build inclusive, future-ready human capital.
Environmental responsibility was another central theme of the address. YB Datuk Annuar reaffirmed SEC’s long-term conservation efforts in the Tabin Wildlife Reserve, where initiatives such as orangutan rewilding and forest connectivity restoration are being actively pursued.
He concluded by stressing the importance of a localised approach to energy transition, one that is equitable, collaborative, and tailored to the unique socio-economic and environmental realities of Sabah.
“Sabah’s energy path cannot be copied from elsewhere, it must be built from within,” he said. “By staying grounded in our local context, we can craft an energy future that benefits all.”
In an effort to protect Sabah’s coastal environment, give back to nature, and promote environmental awareness, Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (SEC), in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) EcoCampus Management Centre, successfully carried out a beach clean-up activity at Tanjung Aru Beach on 23rd May 2025.
A total of 91 volunteers from SEC and UMS took part in the activity, which was jointly coordinated by Mr. Kevin Padasian, Head of Corporate Services and Property at SEC, and Professor Dr. Awangku Hassanal Bahar bin Pengiran Bagul, Director of the UMS EcoCampus Management Centre. The effort focused on removing marine debris and raising awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship within the community.
By the end of the activity, a total of 119.9 kilograms of waste was collected, highlighting the ongoing need for collective and continuous action in preserving our beaches and marine ecosystems.
This initiative is part of SEC’s ongoing Green Ambassador Program, an internal platform that empowers SEC staff to pitch sustainable CSR ideas for monthly implementation. The beach cleanup is the first of six impactful projects selected from across SEC’s divisions and individuals, reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting green initiatives and environmental sustainability.
With more initiatives in the pipeline, SEC’s message is clear, that sustainability isn’t just a trend, but a responsibility, and it starts with all of us.
The collaboration between SEC and UMS also stands as an example of how corporate and academic institutions can work together toward a common goal rooted in environmental responsibility.
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 June — Datuk Adzmir Abd Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC), took the stage at the Energy and Nature Forum, a plenary session of Energy Asia 2025, to share Sabah’s integrated approach to energy development and environmental preservation.
In his presentation titled “Energising Progress, Harmonising Nature: Sabah Energy’s Perspective,” Datuk Adzmir highlighted Sabah’s unique position as a state rich in both energy resources and ecological heritage. Home to some of the world’s oldest rainforests and richest biodiversity, Sabah offers an opportunity to align energy growth with nature conservation rather than see them in opposition.
He underscored SEC’s role as Sabah’s largest natural gas supplier, currently meeting 86% of the state’s electricity needs. “Natural gas serves as a cleaner transitional fuel as we shift away from diesel and coal,” he noted, adding that SEC is channelling revenues from gas operations into the development of solar, hydro, and wind energy, part of its long-term goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Beyond clean energy, Datuk Adzmir also addressed SEC’s environmental and social priorities. He spoke of the Corporation’s wildlife conservation efforts and its partnerships with local stakeholders to ensure that the energy transition is both just and inclusive.
Joining Datuk Adzmir on the panel were Libby Sandbrook, Director of Fauna & Flora, and Mohamad Irwan Aman, General Manager of Sustainability at Sarawak Energy Berhad. The session was moderated by Wan Sayuti B. Wan Hussin, Senior General Manager of Strategy, Policy & Regulation, Corporate Sustainability at PETRONAS.
The forum served as a timely platform for SEC to reinforce its commitment to balancing energy security with environmental stewardship, while building regional collaboration towards a low-carbon future for Sabah and beyond.
In conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha 2025, Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC) continued its commitment to community support through the donation of 43 sacrificial cows to selected recipients across Sabah. The initiative is part of SEC’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, aimed at uplifting underprivileged communities and fostering meaningful engagement during festive occasions.
The contributions were extended to government agencies, departments, NGOs, mosques, and villages in Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Tawau, and Keningau.
A ceremonial handover was held at the Dewan Pusat Kebudayaan Rumpun Bajau Samah Sabah in Tuaran, where 30 of the sacrificial cows were officially distributed. The event was officiated by the Chief Minister of Sabah, YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji bin Haji Noor, and brought together government agencies and government-linked companies (GLCs) for a joint community outreach effort. Representing SEC was Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Adzmir Abd Rahman.
This marks the second consecutive year SEC has undertaken this initiative, reinforcing the corporation’s commitment to balancing operational goals with its responsibility to contribute positively to the communities it serves.
SEC remains committed to being a responsible and compassionate corporate citizen, supporting the spirit of Hari Raya Aidiladha through initiatives that promote unity, empathy, and social well-being across Sabah.
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