Entire Daro Constituency Fully Equipped With 24-Hour Electricity Supply
KUCHING: All areas within the Daro constituency now enjoy round-the-clock electricity following the implementation of three Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) Last Miles projects by the Sarawak Government, effectively ending residents' reliance on costly generator sets.
Daro Assemblyman Dr. Safiee Ahmad stated that previously, only about 30 per cent of the Daro area had access to electricity supply, while the remainder relied heavily on generators, particularly in coastal and riverine communities.
According to him, the areas of Sungai Mawan, Tanjung Keling, Sebinjai, Serban, Nanga Lassa, and Sawai have been enjoying 24-hour electricity supply for the past two years through an allocation of nearly RM21 million, while the project in Batang Lassa, Matu District, valued at RM7.7 million, was completed prior to the Gawai Dayak festival last year.
Meanwhile, the most remote area — Nanga Passin, Matu which comprises seven longhouses, a health clinic, and a school — also began receiving a stable electricity supply starting July 16, under a project costing RM6 million.
“Alhamdulillah, sincere gratitude goes out to the Sarawak Government through the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) as the executing agency.
"By using Sarawak's own state funds, they approved allocations across three RES Last Miles projects to bring electricity supply to these regions,” he said.
He said this during the debate on the Supply (2027) Bill, 2026 at the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting on Wednesday.
Dr. Safiee added that the implementation of these projects has significantly lightened the financial burden on residents, who previously spent between RM500 and RM800 monthly to purchase diesel or petrol to run generators.
“What is even more gratifying, besides enjoying a stable 24-hour electricity supply, is that it directly reduces the people's living expenses. They now only need to pay an electricity bill of around RM50 a month, compared to over RM500 previously,” he further explained.
During the same debate, Dr. Safiee also highlighted the enhanced stability of the electricity supply on the Daro mainland following the construction of the 132kV Daro Substation, which cost over RM330 million and commenced operations in 2019.
He noted that these infrastructure upgrades have helped minimise power disruptions that previously disrupted daily affairs and commercial activities across Daro and Matu. — UKASnews
