Sarawak Skills leads nation's first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle safety training
KUCHING (Aug 8): Sarawak Skills recently conducted the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Safety and Awareness Training Programme in line with its hydrogen-focused training initiative.
The training aimed to equip the participants with crucial knowledge and awareness of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technologies, with a strong focus on safety standards and handling practices, according to a press release.
It said the groundbreaking programme highlights Sarawak Skills' commitment to sustainable, forward-looking technologies and strengthens its position as a key enabler in the state's transition to cleaner energy.
'Sarawak Skills is proud to be the only training centre in the state and national level to undertake a hydrogen-specific training programme,' executive director Hallman Sabri said.
'In fact, the first cohort of trainees came from Peninsular Malaysia. This not only aligns with the government's green aspirations but also empowers our local talent with the skills needed for the hydrogen economy.'
This initiative comes on the heels of a strategic collaboration between Sarawak Skills and partners in China, a move that further cements the institution's role in the development of hydrogen expertise.
Through this international partnership, Sarawak Skills has gained access to advanced hydrogen training modules, technologies, and expertise, ensuring that local training standards meet global benchmarks.
Sarawak is currently leading Malaysia's green transition through various hydrogen initiatives such as the Hydrogen Bus Project and the construction of the state's first integrated hydrogen production plant and refuelling station.
Sarawak Skills is expected to play an increasingly important role in these projects by supplying a pipeline of skilled workers trained in hydrogen technologies.
'This training programme not only supports local employment and technical upskilling but also serves as a foundational step towards building a sustainable hydrogen economy in Sarawak,' Hallman said.
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