KUCHING, 3 October 2025 — Leader Energy Group Berhad (“Leader Energy”) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sarawak Energy Berhad, through its retail arm Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), to develop a 100-megawatt (MW) large-scale solar farm in Tanjung Manis, Sarawak.
The project will be undertaken via Leader Energy’s subsidiary, Leader Energy (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (LESSB), in partnership with Pusaka Capital Sdn Bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation, STIDC) and Smartgen Energy Sdn Bhd.
Clean Energy Milestone for Sarawak
Scheduled for completion by 31 December 2027, the solar farm will supply clean and reliable electricity to SESCO under a 30-year direct PPA, supporting Sarawak’s push towards a sustainable, low-carbon energy mix.
Sarawak Energy is already Malaysia’s largest renewable energy developer, with plans to generate 10GW of power by 2030 and 15GW by 2035. While hydropower remains its backbone, the company is targeting 1,500MW of solar capacity by 2030 to diversify supply and enhance energy security.
Driving Energy Transition and Capability Transfer
Dato’ Sean H’ng, Executive Deputy Chairman and Group CEO of Leader Energy, said the project represents both an industry milestone and a regional development catalyst.
“This project represents more than just a milestone for Leader Energy — it marks an important step forward for Sarawak in unlocking its solar potential. We are proud to support Sarawak Energy’s vision for energy transition while reinforcing our own aspiration of ‘RE-Energising a tomorrow where renewable energy uplifts lives and economies.’ This project is not only about delivering renewable energy but also about capability transfer and creating long-term value in Sarawak, particularly at Tanjung Manis,” he said.
Vision 2030 and Net-Zero Commitment
The Tanjung Manis solar project forms part of Leader Energy’s Vision 2030 strategy, aligning with its net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target. For Sarawak, the initiative strengthens its status as a clean energy leader while meeting rising electricity demand with sustainable solutions.
