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Daily Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Hydrogen-powered ART to solve Kuching's traffic woes
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 By: David Thien Text Size: A picture of a Kuching ART. KUCHING: Sarawak is capitalising on its hydrogen production economy to power its public transportation system starting from its State capital here. The Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) is to serve as the backbone of the public transport system in Greater Kuching. Advertisement Traffic congestion in Kuching during rush hours is getting worse, making it taxingly inconvenient with all the road construction to prepare the dedicated lanes for the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART). ART was touted as a solution to the traffic congestion problem in Kuching. Visiting participants to the International Energy Week (IEW) 2025, held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on July 15-17, 2025 dubbed 'Borneo's Biggest International Energy Expo & Summit', found the road congestion experience taxing their patience. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Bintulu Port's Unit Reaffirms Commitment To Bolstering Offshore Energy Operations
REGION - SARAWAK > NEWS KUCHING, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's subsidiary Borneo Oil and Gas Supply Base Sdn Bhd (BOGSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening offshore energy operations through strategic infrastructure and integrated services. This commitment is underscored by its participation in the International Energy Week (IEW) 2025, held from Tuesday to today at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here, the company said in a statement. 'The event provided a platform for meaningful discussions with industry stakeholders, fostering potential collaborations to drive Sarawak's energy sector forward. bootstrap slideshow 'As Sarawak's only dedicated supply base, BOGSB showcased its capabilities in supporting offshore logistics and energy operations while receiving high-level recognition from state leaders,' it said. Bintulu Port said that BOGSB's participation emphasised its commitment to enhancing offshore energy operations through purpose-built infrastructure, marine connectivity, and integrated support services. It said the event was marked by a visit from Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, highlighting the state government's strong support for the company's strategic role in energy infrastructure development. Also present during the visit were Sarawak state secretary Datuk Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki and BOGSB's board of directors. 'As Sarawak's premier supply base, we are not just building infrastructure but also forging partnerships that will shape the future of energy in the region and beyond. 'With strong government endorsement and industry engagement, BOGSB's presence at IEW 2025 underscores its leadership in transforming offshore logistics and supporting Sarawak's growing role in the global energy landscape,' it said.
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Nuclear not priority: Premier
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 By: Larry Ralon Text Size: Abang Johari (right) officially launching IEW 2025, while Fadillah and others look on. KUCHING: Sarawak sees no need to pursue nuclear power as part of its energy mix given its abundant renewable energy resources, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sarawak's situation differs significantly from Peninsular Malaysia, which still relies heavily on coal-fired power generation and is now exploring alternatives, including nuclear energy. Advertisement 'Peninsular Malaysia is looking for suitable energy sources because they are still using coal. Coal is not a technology to generate energy; it's just a source. So, they are seeking options, one of them being nuclear,' he said. Abang Johari was responding to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof's recent statement that Malaysia would review its nuclear energy prospects as a potential power source. 'I believe our Deputy Prime Minister (Fadillah) has every right to explore nuclear technology, especially for Peninsular Malaysia. But in Sarawak, we already have hydro, gas combined cycle and solar. Based on these resources, we don't need nuclear,' he said, after officially launching the International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at Borneo Convention Centre, Tuesday. Abang Johari said Sarawak is focused on generating clean, renewable energy and has set ambitious targets based on its available resources. 'We're targeting 10 gigawatts by 2030 and 15 gigawatts by 2035. Based on current projections, these are achievable using our hydropower, solar and gas,' he said. Abang Johari said Sarawak is already working with renewable energy companies, particularly in the solar sector and would continue to expand its capacity as technology improves. 'Sarawak will become a hub for renewable energy. So nuclear is irrelevant at this point because we have our own sources.' He also highlighted Sarawak's long-term interest in emerging technologies like fusion energy which, he said, could offer safer and cheaper alternatives to nuclear power. 'One of the technologies being developed now is fusion energy, which uses hydrogen molecules to produce energy. It's probably cheaper and safer than nuclear, and also produces hydrogen water. That gives us a strategic advantage,' he said. However, the Premier stressed the importance of thorough research and not rushing into any decisions. 'Let's wait first. Let's do the research. No need to be in a hurry. We have plans. But ultimately, we need solutions to the climate problem.' Abang Johari pointed out the severity of global warming, noting extreme heat waves in China and Japan exceeding 42°C, and warned that further increases could threaten human survival. 'That's why we are looking for a solution. But Alhamdulillah, our Government, our country and our people are committed to the environment. The key lies in technology,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Unimas, Siemens Energy ink MoU to drive sustainable energy innovation
Abang Johari (fourth left) witnesses the exchange of MoU documents between Sulong (third left) and Azli. KUCHING (July 16): Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Siemens Energy signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to advance strategic academia-industry collaboration in the field of sustainable energy. The signing took place in conjunction with the International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here. The MoU was formally exchanged between Unimas Board of Directors chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Sulong Matjeraie and Siemens Energy Malaysia managing director Azli Mohamed, witnessed by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. In a statement, Unimas said the MoU signifies a shared commitment to accelerating energy transition research, fostering innovation through industry-aligned grants, and enhancing capacity-building initiatives for students and academic staff. 'This collaboration underscores the vital role of universities in driving impactful research and innovation, while reinforcing Sarawak's and Malaysia's broader sustainability agenda through meaningful partnerships with global industry leaders,' the university said. Representing Unimas at the ceremony were deputy vice-chancellor (Research & Innovation) Prof Dr Siti Noor Linda Taib; assistant vice-chancellor (Industry & Community Engagement) Assoc Prof Noraziah Abdul Wahab; and the university's Institute of Sustainable and Renewable Energy (ISuRE) director Prof Dr Shanti Faridah Salleh; along with other distinguished guests and stakeholders. MoU Siemens sustainable energy Unimas
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malakoff inks MoU with EESB to develop green power projects in Sarawak
KUCHING: Independent power producer Malakoff Corp Bhd today formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with real estate and construction group Evergreen Earth Sdn Bhd (EESB) to develop Sarawak's green power projects. The MoU exchange ceremony was held in conjunction with International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. It was witnessed by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation. The MoU was exchanged between Malakoff's business development head, Shaja Ibrahim, and EESB director, Datuk Mohamad Danel Abong. In a joint statement, Malakoff and EESB said the collaboration covers feasibility studies, site assessments, project development strategies and local partnership models related to solar photovoltaic (PV) and other renewable energy (RE) ventures. "The collaboration will also encompass the sharing of technical expertise, regulatory insights and market intelligence, as well as coordinated efforts to engage with relevant authorities and stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and grid integration. "These joint efforts are aligned with Sarawak's Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 and Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), supporting the country's long-term sustainability and clean energy goals," said the statement. Malakoff managing director and chief executive officer Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib said green power projects represent a significant step towards accelerating Malaysia's energy transition. "By supporting Sarawak's efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and diversify its renewable energy mix, we are contributing to the development of a more sustainable and future-ready energy ecosystem. "These projects are expected to deliver strong economic value through job creation, upskilling of local talent and the development of rural infrastructure. This partnership builds on Malakoff's broader RE progress, which includes a total generating capacity of 198 megawatt (MW) across solar, waste-to-energy and small hydropower assets," he said. Anwar Syahrin also said that as of June this year, Malakoff's rooftop solar capacity reached 63.6 MW, while in 2024, its RE portfolio generated 67.0 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity.
