Deputy minister extends vital aid to Tabuan Melayu families
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni extended crucial aid to the families of 150 individuals in the Tabuan Melayu Zone.The event, held at Masjid Darus Sa’adah in Kampung Tabuan Melayu on Monday (Jan 1), witnessed the distribution of Funeral Assistance and Higher Education Assistance.“Dr Hazland’s outreach, part of an […]
Carbon trading legislation in place; ETS in few years
KUCHING: Sarawak has become the first in the region to have legislation regulating carbon trading, including issuance of licences and permits to enable related activities to be carried out in the state.Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said carbon trading licences can only be issued to alienated land owners – be […]
Demak Laut rep distributes RM30,800 in contributions to constituents
KUCHING: Dr Hazland Abang Hipni recently distributed contributions totalling RM30,800 to 68 recipients within his constituency.The contributions were extended to students pursuing higher education, as well as individuals dealing with chronic illnesses and bereavement.“The recipients hail from Kampung Semilang, Kampung Beradek and Kampung Tiang Api. Among them, 13 students are enrolled in diploma and bachelor […]
Sarawak aims to generate 8GW of hydropower by 2030
KUCHING: Sarawak has set an ambitious goal to harness 8 gigawatts (GW) of hydropower potential by 2030 to support growth and accelerate industrialisation. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni revealed that achieving this increase in power would involve deploying floating solar panels at all four dams in the state. […]
ESG standards important to woo investors, says deputy minister
KUCHING: Businessmen must embrace environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards to fulfil their corporate and social responsibilities, and attract more investment, said Dr Hazland Abang Hipni The Sarawak Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability said the rising interest among investors in ESG highlights the key elements that contribute to a successful company environmental protection, […]
Collective effort to address climate change vital
KUCHING: The Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability emphasises the need for everyone to make an effort to address climate change and it requires collective action. Its Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said climate change is currently impacting weather patterns globally. “In Sarawak, after the Chap Goh Mei celebration, there used to be less […]
Dr Hazland meets with federal minister
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (MEESTY), Dr Hazland Abang Hipni recently met with federal Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The meeting, which was held at Nik Nazmi’s office, focused on matters related to the respective ministries. “This discussion is important to ensure that the two […]
Sarawak needs more sustainability efforts: Dr Hazland
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni hopes the state government and Petronas will engage in more sustainability efforts. He said this after a corporate briefing by Petronas on the topic of enhancing activities in Sarawak that are relevant to sustainability. The briefing at Petronas Sarawak office […]
Stay vigilant in the wake of inclement weather
KUCHING: Residents in the Demak Laut constituency who live close to the river and sea have been urged to take precautions in case flooding in the area worsens. Assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said since rain is still forecast residents must be vigilant. “To be safe, electrical equipment needs to be placed in higher places […]
New industry direction for Sarawak
THE microalgae industry is a new one, where carbon stored underground under the carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) programme can be used to produce high quality biofuel if the carbon is mixed with microalgae. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni explained this when answering questions from Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin […]
