NEWS & UPDATES

KAPIT
25 SEPTEMBER 2024

Sarawak Energy continues to reinforce its social management commitment with the Baleh communities through recent health and safety programmes conducted in Kapit. These initiatives are part of the company's ongoing efforts to support the welfare of the communities impacted by the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP) development.

Among these initiatives was a cataract screening programme held on 24 August 2024 as part of Sarawak Energy’s Eye-Health Screening & Operation Campaign. Organised in collaboration with Hospital Sibu and Hospital Kapit, more than 80 participants from the nearby communities in Baleh received essential eye care services.

Continuing its focus on community safety, Sarawak Energy also conducted a Fire and River Safety Awareness Training in collaboration with the Kapit Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA). This training included practical demonstrations on fire and river safety, focusing on risk prevention, response measures, and essential safety guidelines to better prepare communities for potential incidents. In February this year, Sarawak Energy contributed 140 fire extinguishers, 60 life jackets, and 330 smoke detectors to 10 longhouses in Baleh to boost safety preparedness.

As part of its broader community engagement efforts, Sarawak Energy held a programme on 21 August 2024 at Rumah Jamit in Nanga Sepanggil, which involved over 50 participants from the communities. During the event, 5,805 chilli, ginger and Terung Asam seedlings and fertilisers were distributed to support sustainable agriculture practices. This initiative empowers community members to cultivate their own farms, generating additional income sources while promoting environmental stewardship.

In alignment with its commitment to transparency, Sarawak Energy regularly engages with the local communities to keep them informed about the progress of the Baleh HEP and the availability of various programmes. These include Sarawak Energy’s Sustainable Livelihood Development Programmes and social investment initiatives like the Community Upskilling Training and the Baleh Education Fund, all designed to improve the livelihoods and the resilience of the Baleh communities.

Sarawak Energy integrates sustainable practices into its operations, focusing on corporate social responsibility in areas such as education and young people; environmental management and conservation; culture and heritage; and community development and entrepreneurship. These efforts are intended to create positive impacts for local communities and benefit the environment.

Health professionals from the Ophthalmology Departments of Hospital Sibu and Hospital Kapit helping out during the cataract screening programme at Rumah Jampong in Nanga Banyau.

Dr. Therese Ong (left) from the Ophthalmology Department of Hospital Sibu briefing a participant of the screening programme.

Fire extinguishing demonstration during the Fire and River Safety Awareness Training by BOMBA Kapit.

The Tuai-Tuai Rumah (village heads) and community representatives taking a group photo with Sarawak Energy at Rumah Jamit in Nanga Sepanggil on 21 August.

Attendees listening to a briefing on the progress of the Baleh HEP and Sarawak Energy’s sustainable livelihood programmes and social investment initiatives for directly affected communities.

Community members receiving chilli, ginger and Terung Asam seedlings and fertilisers under Sarawak Energy’s Livelihood Restoration Programme for Baleh HEP directly affected communities.