KPJ Healthcare installs EV charging stations at HQ
KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare), Malaysia’s largest private healthcare provider, recements its strategic alliance with Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a leading clean energy solutions provider, by proudly unveiling its Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations yesterday. The event, which took place at Menara KPJ, the group’s headquarters located on Jalan Tun Razak, was attended […]
No final decision on Trusan and Baram dams yet
THE assertion by Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian on Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd and Gamuda Bhd being strong contenders for the construction of the Trusan and Baram dams is not accurate. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said though there is a Strategic Collaboration Agreement signed between Sarawak Energy and […]
Sarawak leads the way in clean energy
BY DR VIKNESH ANDIAPPAN “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,” said John F Kennedy in his inaugural address as President of the United States of America. His key objectives were to inspire citizens to recognise the importance of taking civil action and participating in […]
UAE’S Masdar launches US$750 mln green bond
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s clean-energy producer Masdar announced on Wednesday the completion of a US$750 million green bond issuance, reported Xinhua quoting an official news agency WAM report. The orderbook of the 10-year green bond peaked at US$4.2 billion supported by heavy demand from regional and international investors, WAM said. The net proceeds […]
Gentari partners Sarawak Energy, SEDC Energy to drive state’s clean energy growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak is surging ahead of the rest of the country in its clean energy programme. The latest move saw Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a clean energy solutions provider, signing two agreements with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDC Energy) respectively to explore potential opportunities to collaborate in developing and […]
Indonesia recognises Sarawak’s renewable energy expertise
BINTULU: Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) recognises Sarawak’s experience and expertise in the renewable energy industry. As such, he is keen to collaborate with Sarawak to generate clean energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said three ways ago, Jokowi invited him to continue working with Indonesia to build hydro-electric dams in North […]
Time to replace energy sources that emit carbon
KUCHING: Malaysia and other countries in the world with the same vision must act immediately to replace energy sources that emit carbon into the atmosphere. “It is time for us to commit and mobilise globally to create a cleaner environment by using renewable and clean energy sources,” said Dr Rosli Illias, deputy vice-chancellor of Universiti […]
Exploring hydrogen, solar power for alternative renewable energy
KUCHING: In addition to its sources of hydroelectricity Sarawak Energy is also exploring alternative clean energy pathways with other renewables like hydrogen and solar power. Hydrogen is primarily aimed at greening Sarawak’s transportation sector while solar energy is utilised to provide micro-grids to light up Sarawak’s remote hinterland villages. Sarawak Energy group chief executive officer […]
More research on hydrogen needed
KUCHING: Sarawak could be part of the hydrogen production league with the success of the state’s research and development efforts in hydrogen and the possibility of reducing its production cost over time, contributing to the increasing global demand for clean energy. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that Sarawak could take advantage […]
