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Daily Express
2 days 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
Scotsman
23-07-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Devolution reformer and academic Sir Kenneth Calman dies aged 83
Sir Kenneth Calman famously led a review on devolution in Scotland Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Doctor and academic Sir Kenneth Calman has died at the age of 83. His daughter, comedian Susan Calman, announced the news in a post on Instagram, sharing a photograph of her parents on their wedding day 58 years ago. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sir Kenneth served as chief medical officer for both Scotland and England, and was elected Chancellor of the University of Glasgow in 2006. In 2009, he led the Calman Commission review on devolution in Scotland. His report made 24 recommendations on extending the powers of the Scottish Parliament, including greater tax-raising powers and more control over elections and the national speed limit. Susan Calman announced that her dad had died earlier this week | Getty Images Ms Calman wrote: 'It's a horrific time but I'm lucky to have supportive family, friends and a wonderful partner to hold me up. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Thanks to the incredible staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow for treating him with such kindness and dignity and for the compassion they showed us.' Sir Kenneth was born in Glasgow in 1941 and educated at the University of Glasgow. He was Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Trust for Scotland between 2010 to 2015, and he later became chair of the Board of National Library of Scotland. His daughter Susan is a Scottish comedian and presenter, and was a contestant on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2018. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tributes for Sir Kenneth were shared online, with the Bedellus at Glasgow University saying he was 'saddened beyond words' to hear about his death. His post on X read: 'One of the most exceptionally brilliant and yet, most humblest of men Sir Kenneth served his @UofGlasgow with distinction right up until the very end.
Scotsman
23-07-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Devolution reformer and academic Sir Kenneth Calman dies aged 83
Sir Kenneth Calman famously led a review on devolution in Scotland Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Doctor and academic Sir Kenneth Calman has died at the age of 83. His daughter, comedian Susan Calman, announced the news in a post on Instagram, sharing a photograph of her parents on their wedding day 58 years ago. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sir Kenneth served as chief medical officer for both Scotland and England, and was elected Chancellor of the University of Glasgow in 2006. In 2009, he led the Calman Commission review on devolution in Scotland. His report made 24 recommendations on extending the powers of the Scottish Parliament, including greater tax-raising powers and more control over elections and the national speed limit. Susan Calman announced that her dad had died earlier this week | Getty Images Ms Calman wrote: 'It's a horrific time but I'm lucky to have supportive family, friends and a wonderful partner to hold me up. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Thanks to the incredible staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow for treating him with such kindness and dignity and for the compassion they showed us.' Sir Kenneth was born in Glasgow in 1941 and educated at the University of Glasgow. He was Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Trust for Scotland between 2010 to 2015, and he later became chair of the Board of National Library of Scotland. His daughter Susan is a Scottish comedian and presenter, and was a contestant on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2018. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tributes for Sir Kenneth were shared online, with the Bedellus at Glasgow University saying he was 'saddened beyond words' to hear about his death. His post on X read: 'One of the most exceptionally brilliant and yet, most humblest of men Sir Kenneth served his @UofGlasgow with distinction right up until the very end.
Irish Independent
17-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Wexford dairy farmer to run four marathons in four days
After previously fundraising for national charities by taking on Dublin and Waterford Marathons, Ferns resident Kenneth was motivated to select a local concern this year after learning about the vital work undertaken by Arklow-based East Coast Samaritans from his mother-in-law Olive, a long-serving volunteer with the charity. The Sliabh Buidhe Rovers Athletic Club member had already been plotting a grand adventure for 2025, and had set his sights on the ultra-challenging Quadrathon, a test of endurance that will see Kenneth run a separate route every day, completing a single 105-mile loop over four days, through hills, mountains and along coastal roads around Inishowen and the Wild Atlantic Way. Diligently preparing for the challenge, Kenneth said he feels an immense sense of pride to be raising funds for a local cause that is so close to his heart, adding that seeing donations come in will give him all the fuel he needs to push through the pain barrier. 'My mother-in-law, Olive, does volunteer work for East Coast Samaritans, answering calls at night, and after speaking to her and learning that they are the only Samaritans branch in the country who have to pay rent, I knew I had to fundraise for them,' Kenneth began. 'I usually raise money for the big, national charities, but when Olive told me about the great work that East Coast Samaritans do, and the fact that it's local, helping local people that are going through a bad time with their mental health, that clinched it for me. 'I suppose, like a lot of other people, you get into running for your mental health. It has helped me so much. So, for me to actually help raise money for a mental health charity, and maybe inspire others to take up running, exercise or getting outdoors for their mental health, that's massive for me. 'I've had a good few donations already, with some from friends and some from people I wouldn't even know, and I'll be giving updates every day during the Quadrathon – hopefully the donations will keep coming in,' he added. 'I know, when I'm up there running in the hills, just thinking about donations coming in and the difference that might make to someone's life will keep me going.' Unlike flat marathon courses, extreme north races require a little more endurance, with runners flocking to Donegal on August 14 encouraged to allow an extra 10pc on their normal marathon time to account for elevation and back-to-back runs. Having recently recovered from a lower back injury that cause bad sciatica, Kenneth has kicked into overdrive to prepare his body for the rigors of the challenge, ascending peaks like Sliabh Buí and seeking out mountainous terrain wherever he can find it as part of his pre-Quadrathon training regime. 'I am always up for a challenge, and I usually do the Dublin Marathon, and I was trying to get a sub-three-hour time, which I was delighted to get in Amsterdam,' Kenneth said. 'I came across the Quadrathon after I was scrolling through Facebook and saw that someone from the Wexford Marathon Club had done four marathons. So, I started researching it, and thought I'd love to do that. 'I applied for it, but then got unlucky when I got injured and had very bad sciatica. I was trying to work and couldn't really train, so I just did a bit of gym instead. I kept working at it, and I started back cycling. 'Now I'm back running, and things are going well. 'I've been doing a good few races just to get up to speed, and a lot of my long runs are hilly, because the marathons I'll be doing in Donegal are not like Waterford or Dublin,' he continued. 'They're up in the hills along the Atlantic Way and you could be climbing for two miles, so you have to prepare the body for that. 'I did the Glendalough Lap of the Gap Marathon last year, which was a challenging one because it's very hilly, but it was good practice. 'You're running four marathons, so you need to be able for that high mileage and basically get the body used to being under pressure and running on tired legs. Even if I was going for a recovery run, I'll find a few hills to go up, just to keep the body under pressure. 'It's nice to have something to work towards, and it's a challenge for me, which I love – so it's a win-win.' You can support Kenneth via
The Star
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Facing the storm alone
Eyes wide open: Jun Hao is bracing for a baptism of fire from the start in Tokyo, as he takes on defending champion and world No. 8 Alex Lanier of France. PETALING JAYA: Fire is the test of gold, and adversity, of strong men. This age-old saying rings true for national singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao, who is set to face a tough run of tournaments – the Japan and China Opens ahead of his debut in the World Championships from Aug 25-31 in Paris. The Japan Open starts today in Tokyo, followed by the China Open next week in Changzhou where most of the world's top 10 players will be competing. World No. 24 Jun Hao is Malaysia's sole representative in the men's singles following Lee Zii Jia's withdrawal, and the road ahead is anything but easy. Jun Hao will face a baptism of fire from the start in Tokyo, as he takes on defending champion and world No. 8 Alex Lanier of France in the opening round of the Japan Open. The 24-year-old will need to dig deep for a timely boost before the world meet and prove that he belongs on badminton's biggest stage. Singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen believes that the two Opens would be good preparation for Jun Hao for the world meet as he will face a similar challenge in Paris. 'I think the Japan and China Opens are quite important in our preparations for the World Championships,' said Kenneth. 'It will give us the best indication of what we need to go back and prepare for the remaining three weeks before the world meet. 'For me, the the world meet is the big event. Of course we want to do well in Japan and China but I'm there to gather more information on how to approach the world meet.' Jun Hao, who turned 26 on Sunday, has had a difficult first half of the year but Kenneth has seen positives in his charge's last two tournaments - the Singapore and Indonesian Opens - and hopes he can build on his showings. The 2017 Asian junior champion reached the quarter-finals in Singapore and second round in Indonesia. 'I have been trying to evaluate what has been working for Jun Hao recently. ''The court conditions in Japan are different from what we encountered in Singapore and Indonesia, so it's a slightly different approach we need to focus on,' said Kenneth. 'For me, it's basically to understand his own game and shot selection throughout like when to take the initiative and when to allow the opponent to try to open up his game. 'If we are too aggressive all the time, we kind of leave the court a little bit too open but I feel in both Singapore and Indonesia, he managed it really well. 'We've seen it a couple of times when he gets the shot selection correctly, he is a very tricky opponent for anybody to play against,' added Kenneth. Hopes are high that Jun Hao will come through the tests with flying colours.
