Malakoff Corporation Berhad, one of Malaysia’s leading independent power producers, has formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Evergreen Earth Sdn Bhd (EESB), a real estate and construction group, to develop green power projects across Sarawak.
The MoU exchange took place during the International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, witnessed by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who also serves as Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation.
The agreement was signed by Malakoff’s Head of Business Development, Shaja Ibrahim, and EESB Director, Datuk Mohamad Danel Abong.
In a joint statement, Malakoff and EESB confirmed that the collaboration will include feasibility studies, site assessments, project development strategies and local partnership models focused on solar photovoltaic (PV) and other renewable energy (RE) ventures. The initiative will also involve the sharing of technical expertise, regulatory insights and market intelligence, alongside coordinated engagement with relevant authorities to obtain necessary approvals and enable grid integration.
These efforts are aligned with Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 and Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), underscoring both parties’ commitment to advancing the nation’s sustainability and clean energy objectives.
Malakoff’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, highlighted the significance of the partnership in supporting Malaysia’s clean energy transition. He stated that the projects will play a critical role in reducing Sarawak’s dependence on fossil fuels while contributing to a diversified renewable energy portfolio.
“By supporting Sarawak’s efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and diversify its renewable energy mix, we are contributing to the development of a more sustainable and future-ready energy ecosystem,” he said.
Anwar added that the green power initiatives are expected to deliver strong socio-economic benefits, including job creation, local talent upskilling and improvements in rural infrastructure.
This collaboration builds on Malakoff’s growing renewable energy footprint, which currently encompasses a total generating capacity of 198 megawatts (MW) from solar, waste-to-energy and small hydropower assets. As of June 2025, the company’s rooftop solar capacity stood at 63.6 MW, while its RE portfolio produced 67.0 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity in 2024.
-Bernama
