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Sarawak to lead sustainable transport dialogue at regional summit
Sarawak Skills executive director Hallman Sabri (seated centre) and committee members showing posters of the Green Mobility Innovation Summit.
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to lead the conversation on sustainable transportation in Southeast Asia at the upcoming Green Mobility Innovation Summit.
The event that is set to take place on September 8-9 will gather policymakers, industry leaders, educators, and innovators from across the region.
It aims to share expertise, foster collaboration, and promote sustainable transportation solutions.
It is jointly organised by the state Education, Innovation and Talent Development Ministry, Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), and Sarawak Skills Development Centre. The theme is "Driving the Future: Talent, Innovation and Sustainability in Green Mobility".
In a statement on Tuesday (June 10), Sarawak Skills stated that the summit is a vital component of the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025 initiative to enhance regional connectivity and sustainable development.
The vision's key measures include eco-friendly practices in infrastructure development, improving climate resilience, and implementing smart city initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and support environmental sustainability.
"The importance of gathering experts and delegates in green mobility lies in its potential to nurture talent for sustainable transportation," Sarawak Skills executive director Hallman Sabri said.
He emphasised that this objective is not just a local priority but a shared regional goal under the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025.
"The summit serves as an essential platform for aligning strategies, building competencies, and fostering regional cooperation in the transition towards a green economy."
The summit will feature over 30 speakers from ASEAN, Britain, China, and Australia, discussing themes such as talent development, innovative technologies, governance, and global collaboration.
Sarawak Skills also noted that the summit aligns with Sarawak's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
It highlighted Sarawak's progress in clean energy and sustainable mobility, including the introduction of hydrogen-powered buses, expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and smart city initiatives in urban centres like Kuching.
"Additionally, Sarawak is investing heavily in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to equip its workforce with skills for the green and digital economy.
"These state-level initiatives position Sarawak as an ideal host for the summit and underscore its leadership in driving innovation and sustainability in the region," Sarawak Skills said.
