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Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak's APGH conference triumphs at Malaysian Business Events Awards 2025
Mona (centre) celebrating APGH's award with (from left) Gérard Leeuwenburgh and Francis Teo of MACEOS MBE awards committee, and Borneo Business Connect's general manager Liza Abd Manap and executive director Nadzeem Abdul Rahman. KUCHING (Aug 8): Sarawak's Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen (APGH) Conference has won a top honour at the prestigious Third Malaysian Business Events (MBE) Awards 2025, after making its debut in June last year. APGH received the 'New Homegrown Event Excellence: Trade Exhibition/Consumer Exhibition' award at the grand awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday night, beating out two other major events. The awards are organised by the Malaysian Association of Conventions and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS) as the country's premier platform for recognising exceptional contributions in exhibitions, conferences, meetings, events and support services. In a statement, APGH organiser, Borneo Business Connect, said the recognition underscores Sarawak's commitment to leadership in renewable energy innovation and sustainable development in the region. 'Winning the MACEOS MBE Award is a testament to our nation's and state's commitment to a greener future,' said Borneo Business Connect CEO Mona Abd Manap in the statement. The statement added that APGH marks Sarawak's first homegrown initiative dedicated to advancing green hydrogen technology, fostering regional collaborations, and positioning the state as a premier energy hub in Southeast Asia. It attracted leading industry experts, government officials, and green technology pioneers from across the Asia Pacific, emphasising Sarawak's vision of a sustainable and diversified energy landscape. 'Receiving the MBE Award from MACEOS, affirms Sarawak's strategic efforts in promoting environmentally friendly energy solutions. 'This accolade will significantly bolster Sarawak's roadmap to becoming a regional leader in the green energy sector, attracting investments, stimulating local innovation, and creating sustainable economic growth,' it said. APGH will be held next year from June 9-11. APGH Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Malaysian Business Events
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Premier of Sarawak Officiates Hydrogen Economy Forum 2025, Launches Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap and Announces APGH 2026 to Further Cement Sarawak's Leadership in the Global Green Energy Transition
KUCHING, Malaysia, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025 – powered by APGH officially opened today at Hilton Kuching, officiated by the Premier of Sarawak, The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg. The Premier of Sarawak delivered a powerful keynote address titled " Charting a New Energy Future: Sarawak's Hydrogen Economy in Action". In his keynote address, the Premier of Sarawak emphasised hydrogen as a cornerstone of Sarawak's clean energy strategy. He highlighted the state's commitment to becoming a regional leader in hydrogen, driven by the newly launched Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER). The roadmap outlines a strategic plan to harness Sarawak's abundant renewable energy, natural gas, and carbon capture capabilities to scale up low-carbon hydrogen production. The Premier also announced the return of the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen (APGH) Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for 9–11 June 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Building on the momentum of its inaugural edition, APGH 2026 aims to drive further global dialogue, innovation, and investment in the hydrogen economy. The opening day of H2EF 2025 also featured several key industry announcements and partnership signings that reflect Sarawak's growing role in the clean energy landscape. These included a Letter of Intent exchange between SEDC Energy and NGLTech (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, an MoU exchange between UNIMAS and Bureau Veritas, and an MoU exchange between Sarawak Petchem and HighChem Company Limited. A major highlight was the unveiling of the inaugural Sarawak SME ESG report by Alliance Bank, titled "Navigating ESG in Sarawak: Insights from SMEs". The report provides a comprehensive view of how local small and medium enterprises are adapting to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices as Sarawak transitions into a green economy. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak (MEESty) and co-organised by MOSTI and Borneo Business Connect, with the support of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), H2EF 2025 serves as a strategic platform to drive Southeast Asia's transition to a hydrogen economy. The forum aligns with national initiatives under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and Sarawak's Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. With participation from over 400 delegates, including hydrogen industry leaders, researchers, investors, and policymakers from countries such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands, H2EF 2025 continues to solidify Sarawak's position as a clean energy pioneer in the region.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Premier of Sarawak Officiates Hydrogen Economy Forum 2025, Launches Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap and Announces APGH 2026 to Further Cement Sarawak's Leadership in the Global Green Energy Transition
KUCHING, Malaysia, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025 – powered by APGH officially opened today at Hilton Kuching, officiated by the Premier of Sarawak, The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg. The Premier of Sarawak delivered a powerful keynote address titled "Charting a New Energy Future: Sarawak's Hydrogen Economy in Action". In his keynote address, the Premier of Sarawak emphasised hydrogen as a cornerstone of Sarawak's clean energy strategy. He highlighted the state's commitment to becoming a regional leader in hydrogen, driven by the newly launched Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER). The roadmap outlines a strategic plan to harness Sarawak's abundant renewable energy, natural gas, and carbon capture capabilities to scale up low-carbon hydrogen production. The Premier also announced the return of the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen (APGH) Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for 9–11 June 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Building on the momentum of its inaugural edition, APGH 2026 aims to drive further global dialogue, innovation, and investment in the hydrogen economy. The opening day of H2EF 2025 also featured several key industry announcements and partnership signings that reflect Sarawak's growing role in the clean energy landscape. These included a Letter of Intent exchange between SEDC Energy and NGLTech (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, an MoU exchange between UNIMAS and Bureau Veritas, and an MoU exchange between Sarawak Petchem and HighChem Company Limited. A major highlight was the unveiling of the inaugural Sarawak SME ESG report by Alliance Bank, titled "Navigating ESG in Sarawak: Insights from SMEs". The report provides a comprehensive view of how local small and medium enterprises are adapting to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices as Sarawak transitions into a green economy. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak (MEESty) and co-organised by MOSTI and Borneo Business Connect, with the support of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), H2EF 2025 serves as a strategic platform to drive Southeast Asia's transition to a hydrogen economy. The forum aligns with national initiatives under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and Sarawak's Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. With participation from over 400 delegates, including hydrogen industry leaders, researchers, investors, and policymakers from countries such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands, H2EF 2025 continues to solidify Sarawak's position as a clean energy pioneer in the region. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025
Borneo Post
12-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
H2EF 2025 to discuss critical aspects of hydrogen economy
The H2EF 2025 logo. KUCHING (May 12): The inaugural Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF), powered by the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen (APGH), is set for kick-off at Hilton Kuching tomorrow. Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto H2EF 2025 is jointly organised by the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak (MEESty), the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (Mosti), and Borneo Business Connect, with the support of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). With over 400 participants expected, the event will serve as a strategic platform for government agencies, investors, financial institutions, academics, and industry leaders to discuss the critical themes shaping the hydrogen economy. Amiram Roth-Deblon These include hydrogen production technologies, market applications, financing and human capital, as well as legality, policy advocacy, and safety frameworks. The two-day event features plenary sessions, five in-depth forums, and two keynote addresses, covering Sarawak's hydrogen roadmap, hydrogen logistics, regulatory and financing frameworks, certification standards, and the latest technological innovations. On Day 1, the highlight will be a keynote address by Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, titled 'Charting a New Energy Future: Sarawak's Hydrogen Economy in Action'. Flor De La Cruz The session will be followed by official launches and multiple signings of memoranda of understanding (MoUs). Day 2 will feature a keynote address titled 'The Economy of Hydrogen in the Context of Asean' by Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto, energy economist at the Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia (ERIA), offering a regional perspective on hydrogen integration. Dr Colin Patrick Chen Furthermore, the event also hosts the 'International Dialogue on Policy and Regulation', focusing on cross-border harmonisation, innovation-friendly governance, and public-private collaboration and feature voices from Norway, Spain, Japan, and more. A strong line-up of international and local speakers will present across both days, including: Flor De La Cruz (Wood Mackenzie, Spain) on strengthening the Asia Pacific hydrogen market; Amiram Roth-Deblon (Blueleaf Energy, Singapore) on green hydrogen and Sarawak's economic future; Tengku Kahar Muzaffar (NanoMalaysia) on solid state hydrogen technologies; Dr Colin Patrick Chen (Lestari H2GaaS); Dr Peng Kang (Carbon Energy, China); Frederic Thielland (Siemens AG, France), and other experts on hydrogen supply chain innovations. Tengku Kahar Muzaffar H2EF 2025 is expected to solidify Sarawak's leadership in the regional hydrogen economy and play a key role in shaping the global clean energy landscape. For more information, go to BESarawak Hydrogen Economy Forum 2025 lead MEESty MOSTI
