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Walking the talk, the Abang Jo way

 No matter what stories others tell us, actions will always reveal their true intentions. ― Charles F Glassman, author SARAWAK made the headlines this week, being the topic of discussions all over Malaysia. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim waxed lyrical of Sarawak’s hydrogen exploration and production prowess, singling out the state as an example […]

State keeps focus on being renewable energy hub

SINGAPORE: Sarawak is exploring opportunities for low-carbon hydrogen production to develop a hydrogen economy. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s focus is to establish Sarawak as a regional hub and powerhouse for renewable energy through power exports. “By 2030, Sarawak plans to achieve three targets and […]

Hydrogen Economy: Sarawak collaborates with Korea

KUCHING: Sarawak is looking to collaborate with major Korean industries as part of the state’s initiative to develop the hydrogen economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this while thanking a consortium of Korean industries that had shown keen interest to work with Sarawak to produce hydrogen and ammonia. “Sarawak’s clear […]

Varsity to emphasise digital, hydrogen economics

KUCHING: i-CATS University College will transform their curricula to emphasise the relevance of digital and hydrogen economics in ensuring students are equipped with appropriate knowledge, said Professor Dr Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce. The i-CATS vice chancellor further stated that the courses will provide students with competences and abilities that will enable them to flourish in […]

Hydrogen energy: Premier salutes Sarawakian scientist

KUCHING: An outstanding invention by an Iban scientist from Sri Aman in the field of hydrogen energy has caught the attention of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Recalling his recent visit to the Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) research centre, Abang Johari waxed lyrical about the Sarawakian scientist who invented a membrane […]

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 […]

Getting Sarawakians to embrace green economy a challenge

KUCHING: Getting the population to understand and embrace the idea of a green, sustainable environment is a challenge, says Datuk Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel. The Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) director noted that Sarawakians are still skeptical about such a concept. “We noticed that in our last visit to Rotterdam, the Europeans especially, are investing […]

Hydrogen economy will propel Sarawak’s growth

THE HYDROGEN sector will be a major contributor to the economic wellbeing of Sarawak, says Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. In his opening address at the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here on Tuesday (May 17), he said this could be seen once the state had reduced its dependence on […]

Premier holds discussions with Singaporean minister

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg held discussions with Singapore’s Minister of Manpower and Second Minister of Trade and Industry Tan See Leng at the island republic yesterday. During the 45-minute meeting, Abang Johari and Tan discussed various subjects of mutual interest to both Singapore and Sarawak including collaboration on renewable […]

Sarawak inks MoU with Swinburne on hydrogen economy

KUCHING: The State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swinburne University of Technology to explore the hydrogen economy. The MoU was signed by the President of Swinburne University, Professor Pascale Quester and Director of Economic Planning Unit Sarawak, Datu Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel in Hawthorn, Melbourne. The signing was witnessed by Deputy […]