Strong Sabah presence at event

Daily Express

23-07-2025

Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025
By: David Thien Text Size: A view of an IEW 2025 session at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). KUCHING: The International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 was held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on July 15-17. Dubbed 'Borneo's Biggest International Energy Expo & Summit', it saw the participation of some 6,500 attendees from 25 countries and 400 companies from 30 countries. There were 50 speakers and 435 delegates who participated in 20 curated sessions focused on sustainability and energy transition. Among the Sabahans participating at the event include Tseu Kei Yue, the Director of the Sabah Department of Industrial Development & Research under the Ministry of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship of Sabah, Energy Commission of Sabah Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Planning & Economic Regulation, Ir. Chu Wai Quan, besides others. Chu was a panel speaker in one of the Summit sessions. Daily Express sent four staff to cover the event. A Sabahan from Tawau, Kenneth Yong, the Senior Sales Director for Measat Satellite System Sdn Bhd, was one of the exhibitors at the event who recognised the Daily Express brand value and spoke eagerly with its staff. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the opening ceremony on July 15. His message was that the world is watching and Sarawak is ready to lead to redefine the future of energy and make a lasting impact on global sustainability. He said: 'IEW 2025 marks a key milestone in Sarawak's clean energy journey. As one of Asean's lowest carbon emitters in the power sector, we are accelerating efforts in hydropower, green hydrogen, solar energy, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). 'These initiatives align with our vision to position Sarawak as a leading clean energy hub, powering economic growth, bolstering regional energy security, and supporting our neighbours in their sustainability ambitions.' IEW Organising Committee Chairman Datuk Dr Hazland bin Abg Hipni said, 'We are building a resilient, low-carbon economy through renewable power, green industries, and responsible resource management.' Dr Hazland who is Sarawak's Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability said IEW 2025 is Sarawak's premier platform for energy dialogue, innovation, and collaboration, promoting sustainability, energy transition, and investment growth in Borneo and in the Asia Pacific region. 'As we drive forward our Green Energy Agenda, Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, and renewable energy initiatives, Sarawak is establishing itself as a leader in energy innovation in line with Sarawak's Sustainable Vision 2030,' he said. Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat, the Informa Markets Malaysia organising chairman of IEW 2025 said the event reinforced Sarawak's growing role as a regional hub for renewable energy, hydrogen and green technology. He said: 'Sarawak's clean energy transition serves as a model for others.' Meanwhile, the second Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK 2) project, costing over RM300 million, will be built and completed in March, 2028. Its site is next to the current BCCK. The BCCK 2 to be built is a strategic initiative by the Sarawak government to strengthen Kuching's role as a major hub for conventions and international events in the region. BCCK2 will be able to accommodate up to 9,500 people, when combined with the existing BCCK, will be able to host up to 15,000 visitors as a competitive world-class infrastructure, in line with Sarawak's post-2030 development direction. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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