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Cooperation in green energy discussed

KUCHING: Cooperation between the Federal and Sarawak government in the areas of green energy was among the topics discussed during a meeting between the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The two leaders met today (Dec 22).   Anwar, through an official posting on his […]

Return of Bintulu Port, green energy advantageous to state

KUCHING: Sarawak is banking on foreign investors to make a beeline to the state now that the federal government has decided to return Bintulu Port to the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic given that Bintulu is equidistant from China and India. “At the same time Bintulu is a […]

Sarawak’s green energy focus signals a bright future, says Abang Jo

KUCHING: Sarawak’s commitment to green and renewable energy initiatives is setting the stage for a promising future. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg shed light on the potential reduction in electricity requirements for hydrogen production, yielding a reduced overall production cost. “To produce 1kg of hydrogen, you need 60 […]

Specialised training to support sustainability

BY SYAMIMI HUSNA KUCHING: Welcome to the world of green energy in Sarawak! With Sarawak emerging as a major player in the field of renewable energy, the demand for skilled professionals in this sector is on the rise. Fortunately, CENTEXS has introduced a specialised training programme in the field to support Sarawak’s emphasis on sustainability […]

Sarawak to legislate law on green energy

By Goh Pei Pei & James Wong KUCHING: The Sarawak government is expected to introduce a new law on energy to protect the state’s interest in the new economy. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government will table the Bill in the next Sarawak legislative assembly (DUN) sitting. “This […]

Sarawak to potentially install solar energy in homes, says Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak will potentially transition to and install solar energy in homes, in line with the state government’s commitment to green energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative will not only contribute to the sustainability of the environment but also significantly benefit the next generation. “I have instructed Sarawak […]

Samalaju Industrial Park selected by Latrobe Magnesium for new plant

KUCHING: Latrobe Magnesium Ltd, an Australian public-listed company, has chosen Samalaju Industrial Park in Bintulu as the preferred site for its magnesium plant project, which will have an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes. This was confirmed by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who added that the investors were attracted to Sarawak […]

Croatian envoy visits BPHB

BINTULU: Croatian Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Ivan Velimir Starcevic visited Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) today (March 30). According to a statement, the delegation was received by BPHB’s group chief executive officer Ruslan Abdul Ghani and the leadership team. The visit included a corporate briefing on BPHB’s business and the operation of the port. The […]

Sarawak’s green energy drive piques international interest

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA and GOH PEI PEI KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been invited to share his thoughts on green energy at a conference in Bali later this year. He said he was invited as a speaker given that Sarawak is at the forefront of the new economy […]

Emphasis on R&D to utilise Sarawak’s assets

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is greatly emphasising research and development (R&D) to utilise the state’s wealth. In connection with this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg urged the people not to only give waqf contributions in the form of physical assets, but also via R&D.  “Donations can also be given for R&D that […]