The Honourable Dato Sri Haji Julaihi Haji Narawi has led major improvements in Sarawak’s utility and telecommunication sectors since 2022. Under his leadership, access to water and electricity in rural areas has expanded significantly through programmes such as SAWAS, RES and SARES. He has prioritised grid reliability, rural electrification and smart metering.
In 2023, he spearheaded amendments to the Electricity Ordinance [Cap. 50], enabling renewable energy development (solar and hydro), institutionalising a single-buyer system and strengthening enforcement against vandalism and power theft. These initiatives support Sarawak’s goal of generating 10GW of energy by 2030 and 15GW by 2035, positioning Sarawak as the core of the ASEAN energy grid.
He has also expanded internet coverage under the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy. Through the SMART 600 project, 587 towers were built with MOCN technology and supported by MySRBN, increasing rural internet coverage from 54.2% in 2022 to 92.6% by mid-2025.
In the gas sector, he oversaw the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, empowering PETROS as the sole aggregator. Projects such as the 500 MW Miri CCGT plant and gas pipeline expansions support Sarawak’s Gas Roadmap and PCDS 2030, ensuring reliable and inclusive energy access for all.