RM5 mln approved for state Land and Survey Dept research chair
KUCHING: An allocation of RM5 million has been approved for the Land and Survey Department (Landas) to establish a research chair. In collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), the research chair will focus on climate change and green energy. The announcement was made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who urged the […]
SEDC pitches for electric mobility adoption
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the Association of Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (PEKEMA) Sarawak are pitching for electric vehicle usage in the state. Their teaming up to develop the Electric Vehicle (EV) market in Sarawak augurs well with the push for green […]
Cooling the atmosphere through green energy
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will focus on promoting green energy in the effort to further preserve and protect the world’s ozone layer. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the world’s surface is getting hotter and humans must find ways to cool down the atmosphere. He said one way to improve the […]
Korean firm expresses interest in green energy initiative
KUCHING: OCIM Sdn Bhd, a company from South Korea based in Samalaju Industrial Park has expressed their interest to be on board with the Sarawak government in realising the green energy exploration initiative. In making this statement, its president and chief executive officer Steve Choi said this is in line with their business prospects in […]
Congress can help state environmentally
KUCHING: The World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON 2022) can help provide solutions for Sarawak in preserving and sustaining the environment and towards the use green energy in the future. “It is in our state policy to go for environmental sustainability and also use green energy. That’s why we emphasise the use of hydropower, […]
Policies to benefit future generations
By Noor Syahhira Hady & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: The state’s policies leveraging on its natural resources will benefit the future generations of Sarawakians. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said due to the climate change, the world is going towards the preservation of the environment and usage of green energy. He […]
Abang Johari to speak on green energy in Singapore next week
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will be speaking on Sarawak’s green energy initiatives in Singapore next week. The Premier said he was invited to speak at the 15th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) which is held at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from Oct 25 to 28. “Insya-Allah, next week […]
Green and blue economy to sustain state revenue
KUCHING: Sarawak is not only emphasising on green economy but also blue economy as part of its effort to increase the state’s revenue. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the world today requires both green and blue energy as these are sustainable energy. “Since I became the chief minister of […]
New user-friendly, green Lawas airport will be a boon to locals: Deputy Premier
KUCHING: The proposed new Lawas airport in Sundar, which construction work is expected to start by the first quarter of next year will be user friendly, utilising green energy and would benefit the people of Lawas and its surrounding area. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the airport will serve a […]
Hydrogen economy: Sarawak in sync with the world
By Natasha Jee & Sarah Hafizah Chandra SIBU: Sarawak’s early efforts in exploring hydrogen is now in line with the global race to produce green energy, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Sarawak has started earlier to explore the potential of hydrogen as a source of emission-free energy and with the […]
