'Pancing karan' causes RM25 million to RM30 million in non-technical losses a year to SESB
"Pancing karan", a local term for electricity theft by making illegal connections, is not something "unusual" in Sabah.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Fire destroys 30 houses in Semporna
Three engines with 17 firefighters were rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 1.33 am.
Thu Jun 04 2020
Malaysia to implement net energy metering next year - Ongkili
Malaysia is expected to implement net energy metering in 2017, which allows self-consumption of electricity generated by solar photovoltaic system while selling the excess energy to utility companies.
Wed Oct 05 2016
TNB Code of Practice protects customers' personal data
TNB said as Malaysia's largest and leading utility company, TNB and its subsidiaries, Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), had prepared the Code of Practice in just a year
Sun Aug 14 2016
Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Tawau
In the 3am incident, roofs of seven houses were either damaged or blown away while a Sabah Electricity transformer and electric cable pole were damaged by fire.
Mon Sep 14 2015
No GST for consumptions of 300kWh and below - Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd
Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) has clarified that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not be charged for households consuming 300kWh and below a month.
Wed Apr 08 2015
SESB launches operations room to explain subsidy gradualisation on electrical tariff
Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd has launched an operation room for the public to get information on the subsidy gradualisation on electricity tariff announced Monday.
Wed Dec 04 2013
Sabah Electricity reports stable power supply to KK airport
Electricity supply was uninterrupted, had nothing to do with the failure of runway lights at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport last night.
Fri Oct 26 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024