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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak Energy signs MOU with Japan's JBIC to advance clean energy interconnectivity
Fadillah (middle), Awang Tengah (back row, left) and Liew (back row, right) witness the MOU signing and exchange between Sarawak Energy's Suhaili (foreground, far left) and JBIC's Sekine (foreground, far right) on Saturday. – Bernama photo OSAKA (May 31): Sarawak Energy and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to collaborate on renewable energy development, enhancement of cross-border energy infrastructure and technical knowledge exchange. The partnership reinforces ongoing effort to support Southeast Asia's energy transition while advancing regional interconnectivity and sustainability efforts. The signing ceremony took place after the official opening of the Malaysian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, which was officiated by Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Sarawak Energy's group chief executive officer, Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, signed the MOU alongside JBIC's managing executive director, Sekine Hiroki. Also present were Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan; Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry Liew Chin Tong; Ambassador of Malaysia to Japan, Datuk Shahril Effendi Abd Ghany; MITI Deputy Secretary General (Industry) Datuk Hanafi Sakri; and Malaysia Pavilion director Ellyza Mastura Amhad Hanipiah. The MOU establishes a framework for strategic collaboration between Sarawak Energy and JBIC to advance renewable energy initiatives and enhance regional interconnectivity. 'Sarawak is stepping up its plan to deeply integrate Borneo into the ASEAN power grid,' Awang Tengah commented during a press conference after the MOU signing. 'Sarawak is also actively enhancing its grid infrastructure to strengthen power distribution across the state and beyond. 'Besides renewable energy, Sarawak is transforming its industrial landscape through strategic diversification into hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), oil and gas, petrochemical products, and aerospace. 'These developments complement the sustainable oil and gas sector and expansion into high-value petrochemical downstream activities with advanced technologies and sustainable practices.' The Sarawak Deputy Premier said this is shaping a dynamic economic hub in Southeast Asia, balancing economic growth and environmental responsibility while achieving long-term prosperity. 'Today's signing of an agreement between Sarawak Energy and the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation will partly enhance our collaboration. 'In this respect, I would like to invite more Japanese companies to invest and participate in Sarawak's economic development agenda.' Aligned with the ASEAN Power Grid initiative and the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), the partnership contributes meaningfully to long-term sustainability and strengthens regional cooperation. Both organisations will engage in ongoing dialogue and explore joint opportunities that support Sarawak Energy's long-term growth strategy and Southeast Asia's broader decarbonisation efforts. The MOU signing was coordinated with the support of the federal Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, and Sarawak's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, through the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment Sarawak.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's agri-food sector secures international deals worth RM17 million
BANGKOK: Malaysian exhibitors have successfully inked two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth RM17 million at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025, Asia's leading food and beverage trade show. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the agreements, signed with partners from Thailand and the United States, reflect the growing international confidence in the quality and competitiveness of Malaysian products. "These agreements with partners from Thailand and the United States are not just business transactions - they are a testament to the world's growing confidence in Malaysian products. "Our entrepreneurs have proven that, with the right support, they can compete and excel on the global stage," he said after officiating the Malaysian Pavilion here on Friday. Mohamad on a four-day working visit to Thailand said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has been actively supporting local entrepreneurs through strategic initiatives, ensuring they meet global standards while maintaining the unique quality and authenticity of Malaysian products. "Our vision is clear: we want Malaysian products to become household names worldwide. "With the dedication of our farmers, food producers, and government agencies, I am confident that we will see even greater achievements in the years to come," he added. Mohamad also invited international buyers to explore Malaysia's diverse range of high-quality food products showcased at the pavilion. He said the strong performance at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025 underscores Malaysia's growing influence in the global food and beverage arena. Mohamad added that with continued government backing, aggressive promotional campaigns, and industry collaboration, Malaysia is poised to expand its footprint as a leading agri-food exporter in Southeast Asia and beyond. Meanwhile, the Counsellor at the Agriculture Counsellor Office, Shaiful Naszri Wahid, said Malaysian agri-food products are gaining recognition due to their compliance with stringent international standards, including halal certification, organic farming practices, and sustainable sourcing. "By using strategic trade platforms like Thailand, we can further elevate Malaysia's global visibility and build lasting trade partnerships across and beyond the region," he said. With 137 Malaysian exhibitors showcasing high-quality products, the Malaysia Pavilion became a focal point for international buyers during the trade show, which was held at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani from May 27 to 31.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia's Agri-food Sector Secures International Deals Worth RM17 Million
WORLD By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysian exhibitors have successfully inked two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth RM17 million at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025, Asia's leading food and beverage trade show. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the agreements, signed with partners from Thailand and the United States, reflect the growing international confidence in the quality and competitiveness of Malaysian products. "These agreements with partners from Thailand and the United States are not just business transactions - they are a testament to the world's growing confidence in Malaysian products. 'Our entrepreneurs have proven that, with the right support, they can compete and excel on the global stage," he said after officiating the Malaysian Pavilion here on Friday. Mohamad on a four-day working visit to Thailand said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has been actively supporting local entrepreneurs through strategic initiatives, ensuring they meet global standards while maintaining the unique quality and authenticity of Malaysian products. "Our vision is clear: we want Malaysian products to become household names worldwide. With the dedication of our farmers, food producers, and government agencies, I am confident that we will see even greater achievements in the years to come," he added. Mohamad also invited international buyers to explore Malaysia's diverse range of high-quality food products showcased at the pavilion. He said the strong performance at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025 underscores Malaysia's growing influence in the global food and beverage arena.
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New Straits Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] MITI probes plagiarism claims over Malaysian Pavilion concept for expo in Japan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has launched an investigation into claims of plagiarism involving the design and concept of the Malaysian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. In a statement today, the ministry said it is in the process of verifying all facts related to the allegation made by an individual on social media. The ministry added that it will take legal action "if and when necessary." "We take this matter very seriously and reserve all our legal rights. "MITI remains committed to the highest standards of integrity and compliance in all its dealings," the statement said. The claims surfaced after a social media user, representing a creative consultancy firm, took to his Instagram account to highlight the matter. The user, Feythehuman, also posted a series of pictures on his social media account to support his claims. He claimed that the ministry had engaged the firm in 2022 to develop the concept, theme, narrative, and architectural direction for the event. The user also claimed that the company had presented its proposal to key stakeholders in the ministry and was assured of a formal appointment. The user claimed that, however in January 2023, the firm was informed that the project would not proceed, and that the ministry intended to open the work for tender. The user accused the ministry of plagiarism by adaptation, alleging that they copied the structure, narrative flow, and thematic elements with only minor tweaks.
Rakyat Post
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Claim Emerges Of MITI Stealing Ideas For Expo 2025 Osaka
Subscribe to our FREE It can be frustrating when someone else claims credit for all your hard work, and not even give you a single sen for your efforts. Now imagine if you worked on a project for the government that spanned over two years, they take the idea, use it, and not mention you at all. This is what creative consultancy firm Current Media Group (CMG) Sdn Bhd claimed to have happened to them when they were engaged by a ministry for a large-scale project proposal. MITI reached out to CMG two years ago to develop the Malaysian Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka Image: Instagram | @feythehuman A recent Instagram post shared by Fey Ilyas details the entire ordeal through a series of presentation-style images beginning in 2022 when CMG was hired by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) as creative consultants to develop the concept, theme, narrative, and architectural direction for the Malaysian Pavilion in They took our work and never paid us a sen. For those who are unfamiliar, Expo 2025 is a large global exhibition designed to showcase the achievements of nations. This year's exhibition is held in Osaka, Japan, from 13 April to 13 October. The Malaysian Pavilion, CMGs brainchild for Expo 2025 Osaka. Image: Expo 2025 website In the post, Fey shared various documents, papers, presentations, e-mails, and many more proof of communications with MITI. Each image in the Instagram post showed details of the proposal and side-by-side comparisons of CMG's work and MITI's alleged application of it. Image: Instagram | @feythehuman Fey claimed that MITI committed plagiarism by adaptation; meaning they took the idea, made a few tweaks, and called it their own. We didn't just develop the idea, we were also the ones tasked with presenting it to key stakeholders across multiple ministries, including the minister of MITI – Tengku Zafrul. Eight months in and MITI drops CMG, puts the work up for open tender According to the post, CMG worked for eight months under tight deadlines while repeatedly assuring their formal appointment was forthcoming. Suddenly, in January 2023, they were told the project would not proceed and their work was put up for an open tender. One screenshot alleged that the tender briefing featured CMG's concept word-for-word, together with screen captures of documents that were circulated to participants, which had the company's initials in the file name. Image: Instagram | @feythehuman Meanwhile, the tender specifications listed the concept and narrative as part of the deliverables, but CMG had already developed both months earlier, under MITI's direction. Fey then questioned how it is acceptable that another company is now being paid to deliver work that already exists, and one that CMG created. If MITI had decided to start over and called for new proposals in their tender, we wouldn't be here. We would've respected that. Two years and no accountability Fey claimed that his company had met with current MITI Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz and brought the issue directly to him. Additionally, they had also met with the Expo secretariat, sent a number of letters, and submitted timelines and other documentation. They were assured the matter would be resolved but were made to chase their own tails for over two years. 'When I tried to speak up publicly, I was blocked by Tengku Zafrul and restricted by the official Expo 2025 Malaysia Instagram page,' Fey claimed. After months of no response, they received a blunt answer stating that MITI would not be paying them – citing a lack of procurement records. To conclude, Fey highlighted the matter as not just being about CMG alone but about dignity. 'And because staying quiet only protects the people who keep doing this to others,' he said. TRP has attempted to contact Tengku Zafrul and his team but no reply was received as of the publishing of this article. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
