State to produce hydrogen cars in future, says Dr Abdul Rahman
KUCHING: Discussions to manufacture hydrogen and electric vehicles in Sarawak in the future is ongoing. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said talks with countries such as Korea and Japan have been held. “Our representatives from the state government have discussed with our partners from Korea, Japan and other countries […]
Plants in Bintulu set to make Sarawak main producer of green hydrogen energy
KUALA LUMPUR: Two hydrogen plants in Kidurong Industrial Zone, Bintulu are expected to be fully completed by 2027. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the development of the hydrogen plants are through collaboration with companies from South Korea and Japan. “Once the plant is completed, it will make Sarawak […]
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 […]
Sarawak’s hydrogen vision comes with actions
TOKYO: Sarawak’s vision to become a hydrogen hub in the Asian region comes with the necessary steps and actions. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg disclosed that Sarawak had been in talks with large industries from Japan and Korea that are committed to collaborate with the state to produce hydrogen to power […]
Sarawak welcomes green hydrogen investment
KUCHING: The development of green hydrogen as an environmentally sustainable industry is in line with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, says Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Sarawak possesses many comparative advantages to support the development of a green hydrogen industry, including our huge river resources that generate hydropower. “In addition, this development […]
Hydrogen initiative gets Putrajaya’s support
KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s hydrogen initiative gets the support of the Federal government. Finance Minister Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said that as part of the efforts to promote energy efficiency and environmentally friendly green technology, the government supports the initiate taken by the Sarawak government in using public buses that operate on hydrogen […]
Sarawak well-positioned to become significant hydrogen player
KUCHING: Sarawak has two key competitive advantages as a potential hydrogen producer – its industrial electricity tariffs are highly competitive at both national and regional levels and renewable hydropower dominates its generation mix. This means that it can use renewable hydropower to produce green carbon-neutral hydrogen. Speaking as a panellist during the ‘Hydrogen Economy Forum’ […]
Hydrogen economy well-researched
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & TANIA LAM KUCHING: The hydrogen economy is an informed decision which was made after years of discussions, thoughts and observations, said Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Aziz Husain. He said that hydrogen was currently enjoying unprecedented political and business momentum with the number of supportive […]
