In 2016, the Sarawak Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), launched SARES to address this electrification gap
Sarawak’s strategic shift towards renewable hydropower began in the 1980s with the commissioning of the Batang Ai Hydroelectric Plant in 1985. With over 40 years of experience in hydropower development, the Sarawak Government-owned energy development group has evolved into Malaysia's hydropower specialist, with a vision to be a regional renewable energy powerhouse committed to a sustainable future.