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.
Kota Kinabalu, 13 May 2025 – Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (SEC) today successfully convened its inaugural ESG Forum 2025 under the theme ‘From Intention to Impact: Building a Fit-for-Purpose ESG Future’, held at Menara SEC, one of Kota Kinabalu’s latest office landmarks.
The event brought together over 100 delegates from State agencies, GLCs, financial institutions, and sustainability practitioners, with the aim of fostering collaboration and accelerating ESG adoption across Sabah’s energy sector and beyond.
In his opening remarks, SEC Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Adzmir Abd Rahman welcomed guests to Menara SEC, describing it as the corporation’s new home and a symbol of progress. Datuk Adzmir also highlighted SEC’s duty to pursue responsible and forward-looking energy development that balances environmental responsibility, economic growth and community well-being.
As part of its broader ESG commitments, Datuk Adzmir also announced the launch of an annual Corporate Charity Run, aimed at promoting community health and social impact. The initiative reflects SEC’s ongoing effort to enhance community well-being through inclusive, purpose-driven engagement beyond the corporate sphere.
The forum was officiated by SEC Group Chairman, YB Datuk Annuar Ayub, who in his address emphasized the importance of ESG not just as a reporting tool but as a strategic lever for long-term competitiveness and resilience. He lauded the forum as a defining step in embedding sustainability as a shared value across Sabah’s institutional ecosystem.
Datuk Annuar reaffirmed SEC’s commitment to institutionalising ESG best practices through a 12-week exercise via a roadmap towards a fit-for-purpose, Sukuk-ready Sustainable Finance Framework. The afternoon session saw Maybank facilitating a deep-dive with SEC’s leaders to enhance its identified ESG ambition and framework components in line with sustainability standards.
Maybank Investment Bank Berhad has been appointed as SEC’s Sole Principal Adviser, Lead Arranger, and Lead Manager for the establishment of its inaugural Sukuk Programme, and as the Sustainability Structuring Adviser for its Sustainable Finance Framework.
Michael Oh-Lau, Chief Executive Officer of Maybank Investment Bank said “Sabah is at an inflection point in its renewable energy journey, with untapped potential in solar, bioenergy and geothermal. Maybank as a regional leader in Islamic debt capital markets and sustainable finance is partnering with SEC to establish a Shariah-compliant, sustainability-ready funding platform to support its energy transition efforts and direct capital towards developing the state’s energy resources.”
The event also featured high-impact presentations from En. Wan Sayuti of PETRONAS and En. Nazim Noor, Director of ESG Strategy & Solutions of Group Global Banking from Maybank on national ESG imperatives and unlocking Sabah’s potential. This was followed by a dynamic panel session with insights from AGV Environment, Maybank Investment Bank, Ms. Valerie Ng, Head of Sustainable Finance, and SEC’s ESG initiators.
This Forum is envisioned as a signature platform to mainstream ESG leadership within Sabah, marking SEC’s bold step to connect sustainability ambitions with actionable outcomes.
Kota Kinabalu, 11 May 2025 — Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (SEC) refers to the recent statement by Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad (KTC) attributing their production disruption and product disposal to a gas supply failure by SEC.
We wish to clarify that the irregularity experienced was due to an upstream/offshore interruption beyond SEC’s control, and there is no direct link between the gas supplied by SEC and the damage allegedly experienced by KTC’s equipment. SEC’s gas distribution system remained within safe operating parameters at all times.
Following the incident, SEC conducted two joint inspections with KTC’s technical team and equipment supplier. The inspections found that the actual issue originated from multiple leaks within KTC’s own oven system. SEC’s sales station, pressure regulator, and pressure relief valve (PRV) were found to be functioning properly with stable pressure settings.
SEC’s temporary isolation was a standard preventive safety measure triggered upon early suspicion of leakage, and was promptly followed by joint site verifications. We reiterate that SEC has not received any validated technical findings linking machinery damage to the integrity of our gas supply.
While we respect KTC’s internal decision to dispose of products, we reaffirm that SEC continues to uphold strict safety and quality standards, and remains committed to supporting all customers with transparency and professionalism.
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