Kota Kinabalu – Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (SEC) recently concluded its Annual Planning Conference 2025 (PACE 2025), marking the second year since the conference’s inception in 2024. The event brought together participants from SEC, its subsidiaries – Asian Supply Base (ASB) and SEC Gas, alongside representatives from PETRONAS and ESTEEL, in a dynamic forum that reaffirmed SEC’s commitment to progress and collaboration.
From the outset, SEC Group CEO, Datuk Adzmir Abd Rahman, set a strong tone for the conference. His message resonated clearly, progress is not a reaction, it’s a decision, and partnership drives sustainable growth.
The session continued with an insightful presentation by Dr. Firdausi Suffian, CEO of Invest Sabah Berhad, who provided a comprehensive overview of Sabah’s industrial landscape. He highlighted the challenges, opportunities, and foundational strategies required to catalyse long-term economic and industrial growth in the state.
One of the key highlights of PACE 2025 was the engaging panel discussion featuring prominent industry leaders:
- Dr. Jun Sanghyun, CEO of SK Nexilis Malaysia
- Madam Celine Li, Chairman of SBH Kibing Solar New Materials
- Justin Chin, Managing Director of Gamuda Engineering
Moderated by Datuk Adzmir himself, the discussion sparked meaningful conversations on innovation, human capital development, and emerging technologies, themes central to SEC’s future direction and Sabah’s evolving industrial ecosystem. The exchange was rich not only in expertise but also in ambition and shared vision.
Adding a local perspective, Matthias Liew, founder of the Sabah-based beverage brand Uinah, inspired attendees with his story of entrepreneurship and resilience, reminding participants that Sabah’s progress is also powered by local innovators who dare to grow.
The conference culminated with an internal reflection session led by Mr. Shamsul Bahri Sulasi, SEC’s Head of Corporate Strategy, followed by the closing address from SEC Deputy Group CEO, Ir. Ts. Ahmad Jafar. His rallying message re-energised the SEC workforce for the journey ahead, concluding PACE 2025 with renewed commitment and purpose.
