Parti Warisan urges Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) to be transparent about awarding a RM645 million battery energy storage system (BESS) solar project in Lahad Datu to MSR Green Energy Sdn Bhd (MSR-GE). Party president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal expressed concern over the higher bid chosen despite a lower bid from a reputable Chinese company meeting the technical requirements. Shafie called for an explanation from SESB chairman Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau and an independent review of the tender process, emphasizing the importance of value for money and a fair decision for Sabahans.
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan says Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd should be transparent and accountable over the recent award of a RM645mil battery energy storage system solar project in Lahad Datu.
"I urge Madius and SESB to explain why a higher bid was chosen when there was a more cost-effective option," he said here on Sunday . Shafie noted that projects such as the BESS facility shaped Sabah's energy future, and the state must get them right. In comparison, he said electricity tariffs in Peninsular Malaysia for similar usage are significantly lower.
Shafie also said the high costs charged to commercial users drove up industries' operating expenses, which were then passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods and services.
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