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Daily Express
20 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Measat backs Sabah clean energy
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: As someone born and raised in Sabah, Kenneth who has worked in communications and internet technology for over 30 years felt proud to be part of the IEW 2025 event. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah is getting the support it needs towards reaching its 2030 clean energy target with help from Malaysia East Asia Satellite's (Measat) space-based internet technology which connects and monitors renewable energy projects across the State's hilly terrain. 'Measat's Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) technology has proven effective in reaching remote areas and helps clean energy development in three main ways,' Measat Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd Senior Sales Director Kenneth Yong told Daily Express at the International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 in Kuching. 'First, it provides internet connections to faraway places so that power grids can be managed smartly from a distance. 'Second, it helps coordinate renewable energy projects like solar panel farms and water power plants that are built in remote areas without regular power lines. 'Third, it supports emergency response teams and environmental monitoring systems that are important for keeping energy facilities safe from natural disasters and other problems. 'Our VSAT technology is well-suited for Sabah and Sarawak's challenging terrains, enabling the implementation and management of renewable energy projects in remote locations,' he said, adding that Sabah has huge opportunities in the clean energy sector with abundant renewable energy resources like hydro, solar and geothermal. 'Satellite technology today has gone way past just providing internet connections but also offering solutions that support clean energy, protect the environment and smart infrastructure. 'This means, satellites can now do much more than just provide internet but can help solve environmental and energy problems,' he said. Under the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040, Sabah aims to get 35 per cent of its electricity from clean energy sources like solar and water power by 2030. Meanwhile, the summit, hosted by the Sarawak Energy and Environmental Sustainability Ministry and organised by Informa Markets, a world leading market-making company, brought together experts to discuss how technologies can transform the energy sector towards sustainability. Daily Express was among those invited for the event held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. As someone born and raised in Sabah, Kenneth who has worked in communications and internet technology for over 30 years felt proud to be part of the IEW 2025 event. 'As a Sabahan, it is personally important to take part in this important dialogue on clean energy and sustainability,' he said, talking about how Measat helps bring internet access to all parts of Borneo. 'Our CONNECTme NOW service is an important backbone, delivering connectivity via high-speed broadband in underserved areas outside the range of fibre internet and towers, connecting rural communities, businesses and energy project site. 'Measat provides fast internet to remote villages, small towns and work sites that cannot get regular internet connections because they are too far from the main internet cables and cell phone towers,' he said. Measat's internet from space and smart device connections have already helped big projects like the Tenom Pangi water power plant in Sabah and the Baleh water power project in Sarawak, allowing construction workers to stay connected to the internet even in faraway places where there are no phone lines or internet cables. Sabah has one of Asia's biggest protected forests, covering 3.5 million hectares, which Kenneth thinks is very important because trees absorb carbon dioxide and help fight climate change. 'I believe this will position Sabah as a leader in sustainable energy,' he said. Besides energy projects, Measat has shown its dedication to helping Sabah grow in an environmentally-friendly way through various community and nature protection programmes. 'Measat provided free broadband internet services to flood victims in Membakut, Beaufort and Keningau, facilitating relief and evacuation efforts,' Kenneth said. The Sabah Forestry Department, Sabah Parks, Sabah Wildlife Department and Danau Girang Field Centre use Measat's CONNECTme internet services to help with forest protection and animal research work in forests, wildlife areas and islands. 'This work helps protect natural resources that are important for creating clean energy in the long run,' he said. In healthcare, Measat has teamed up with Mudah Health Tech on the Sihat Xpress telehealth kiosk programme which aims to bring medical services to up to one million people who do not have access to doctors or hospitals through digital technology. He said Sabah is expected to make up a big portion of the people who will benefit from this programme because it has many rural villages and people there often have trouble getting to healthcare facilities. A test run of the programme in Kampung Togop Darat 1, Ranau showed that almost half of the villagers who got health check-ups had high blood pressure or were close to having high blood pressure, proving how important it is to make health screenings easily available in remote areas. 'We are working closely with the healthcare authorities to identify areas with the most need for telehealth services to ensure more Sabahans can benefit in the quickest timeframe by simultaneously installing CONNECTme and telehealth services in areas that do not have internet services,' he said. He also said satellite communications had evolved with the entry of global players like Starlink. 'As an authorised Starlink reseller, Measat offers multi-orbit satellite solutions combining geostationary orbit and low Earth orbit capabilities to support government-linked digital initiatives, enterprise needs and remote operations. 'Measat views Starlink as a complement to Malaysia's broader connectivity ecosystem and as an authorised Starlink reseller, we believe multiple technologies are needed to bridge the digital divide effectively,' he said. He said Measat also plans expand satellite technology use in Sabah through smart farming (using satellites to monitor crops and plantations), better energy management (using satellite data to predict electricity needs) and environmental monitoring (tracking illegal logging and measuring pollution for carbon credit programmes). * 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
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Asean has differing net zero objectives
Published on: Friday, July 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 25, 2025 Text Size: According to Dr Zulfikar Yurnaidi, although Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia and Vietnam have their Net Zero target by 2050, the Philippines has no specific Net Zero and Carbon Neutrality target. KUCHING: Asean Centre for Energy – Head of Energy Modelling and Policy Planning Department, Dr Zulfikar Yurnaidi said the 10 Asean countries have different Net Zero and Carbon Neutrality goals at 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'. Asean, as one of the region's most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, is actively working to contribute to global commitments which are required to develop and implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). As Malaysia is the Asean chair this year, can Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim convince all the ten countries to make uniform their Net Zero and Carbon Neutrality goals. According to Dr Zulfikar Yurnaidi, although Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia and Vietnam have their Net Zero target by 2050, the Philippines has no specific Net Zero and Carbon Neutrality target. Meanwhile, Indonesia has its Net Zero target by 2060 or sooner, Thailand has set its Carbon neutrality by 2050 and Net Zero target by 2065. Lao PDR has set its Net Zero target by 2050 conditionally, and Myanmar has determined its Net Zero target only from forestry and other land use by 2040. The data indicates that 77 per cent of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions in Asean are primarily generated from the energy, industrial processes, and land use, including land-use change and forestry. With the energy sector being the target contributor to CO2 emissions. The energy and climate sectors are inextricably linked and mutually dependent and integrating this energy-climate nexus is vital for enhancing long-term energy security, affordability, accessibility, and sustainability. Asean's pursuit of Net Zero is a crucial effort that will shape the region's future. In the short term, progress is likely to come from energy efficiency improvements, the adoption of renewable technologies, increased use of biofuels, methane abatement, and transitioning from more polluting fossil fuels to natural gas. 'When anything changes the amount of carbon in one reservoir, the effect ripples through the others.' Looking ahead, Asean has significant opportunities in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), further expansion of renewable energy, and deeper integration of biofuels. These strategies will be essential to achieving the net-zero goals of Asean countries. * 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
Daily Express
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Strong Sabah presence at event
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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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Daily Express
18-07-2025
- 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
17-07-2025
- 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.
