Sabah Empowered: State Assembly Greenlights Energy Independence and Regulatory Control

KOTA KINABALU, January 3, 2024 – In a historic move, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly unanimously passed two crucial bills, the Sabah Energy Commission Enactment 2023 (Amendment 2024) and the Electricity Supply Enactment Bill 2024, asserting the state’s sovereignty in shaping its energy policies. This momentous decision grants regulatory control over the energy sector in Sabah through the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS). The special one-day session also saw the approval of the Sabah Renewable Energy Enactment Bill 2024, signaling the state’s commitment to exploring and implementing green energy initiatives independently. These legislative triumphs mark a significant stride towards energy