KOTA KINABALU: Folk in Sabah’s interior Kampung Katalirus of Nabawan district can now enjoy a reliable supply of electricity after being equipped with solar power systems.
Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd donated 28 units of solar power systems that will benefit 25 houses, a community hall, a school, and a church on Sept 28.
The programme, under the company’s Illuminating Lives of Sabahans (Menerangi Kehidupan Rakyat Sabah) initiative, aims to empower remote communities in Sabah by facilitating access to sustainable energy solutions.
”It goes with the objective of enhancing their quality of life and promoting environmental sustainability as well,” said chief executive officer of Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd Rozali Khamis, who officiated at the handing over ceremony.
He said this effort will positively impact the lives of 329 villagers in Kampung Katalirus but at the same time, push them to work together to take care of these solar power systems.
Rozali (fifth from left), and General Manager of PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan Regional Office Siti Ayu Abdul Wahab (seventh from left) together representatives from the Yayasan Sabah Group, PETRONAS Gas Berhad, Ministry of Rural Development Sabah, and Nabawan District Office posing for a photograph following the successful handing over of the solar power system in Kampung Katalirus.
“The presence of solar energy is a significant step towards bringing positive change to the lives of these villagers who lack access to electricity.
“With the installation of these solar systems, the villagers of Kampung Katalirus will be able to enjoy the benefits of clean and sustainable energy,” Rozali added.
Kampung Katalirus village head Baginda Biong said villagers previously relied on oil lamps, while those who could afford it would buy diesel generators.
Rozali (seated, centre) together with guests and villagers during the handing over of the solar power systems in Kampung Katalirus. Also in the picture is General Manager of PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan Regional Office Siti Ayu Abdul Wahab (seated, third from left).
“However, with the solar power provided by Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd, the villagers now have a reliable electricity source both day and night,” he said, adding that it will be their duty to make sure these panels are taken care of properly.
The event was witnessed by representatives from the Yayasan Sabah Group, PETRONAS Gas Berhad, Sabah’s Rural Development Ministry Sabah and the Nabawan District Office, as well as residents of Kampung Katalirus.
