16-07-2025
Sarawak Showcases Global Clean Energy Leadership At IEW 2025
BUSINESS
KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak inaugurated the sixth International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), reaffirming its pivotal role as a global leader in clean energy innovation amidst the worldwide shift towards sustainable energy.
Held under the theme 'From Sarawak to the World: Journey to Clean Energy Leadership', IEW 2025 showcased the state's ambitious drive to spearhead the energy transition across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
In a statement today, Informa Markets Malaysia stated that the prestigious event was officially opened by the Premier of Sarawak, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, yesterday.
Among the distinguished guests joining him were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, and Sarawak Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, who is also the IEW 2025 organising chairman.
In his keynote address, Abang Johari reaffirmed Sarawak's unwavering commitment to clean energy.
'By harnessing our abundant natural resources and embracing innovation, we aim to reduce carbon emissions and build a sustainable future. Our goal is to meet energy demands without compromising the environment for future generations,' he said.
The premier also emphasised the critical importance of human capital development in propelling the clean energy transition.
'We need a skilled workforce in this space. This is the platform to produce technologists -- not just for energy, but also for emerging industries like aerospace,' he said, noting the broader economic impact of investing in skilled talent.
IEW 2025 attracted over 400 companies and brands from 25 countries, showcasing cutting-edge technologies in renewables, hydrogen, smart grids, energy efficiency, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) and green infrastructure.
