S’wak to import 1,000 units EV, hydrogen-powered vehicles

KUCHING: Putrajaya has agreed to give Sarawak the Approved Permit (AP) to import 1,000 units EV (electric) and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is the first state in the country to receive such a permit. He said the federal government has also agreed to offer tax exemption […]

SEDC taps hydrogen economy potential

KUCHING: Petros multifuel refuelling stations are being set up at various locations in Sarawak to encourage the motoring public to purchase hydrogen-powered vehicles and electric cars. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said many had questioned the purpose of having these stations despite only having little to no […]

Expected to pick up by 2023

Hydrogen-powered vehicles BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The state government has requested the federal government to reduce or eliminate import taxes on vehicles which utilise hydrogen fuel. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the use of hydrogen-powered vehicles was expected to pick up by 2023. He was speaking at […]