The grant money will be disbursed by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Behrad (BPMB), a development bank owned by the state.
Apas Kiri will be Malaysia’s first geothermal project and is expected to begin commercial operation by early 2015. It is located in the southern portion of the State of Sabah near the city of Tawau.
TGE Geotechnical Director Richard L. McAdoo praised officials in both the national and state governments for their commitment to utilizing renewable energy to help solve electricity shortages in Sabah.
“This
