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Borneo Post
26-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Dr Hazland: Sarawak-Australia tie-ups possible in energy, environmental sustainability sectors
Dr Hazland presents a memento to Cahill during the courtesy call. KUCHING (June 26): Sarawak and Australia are seeking potential collaborations in the field of energy and environmental sustainability, said Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. The Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability said this when receiving a courtesy call from Australia's Northern Territory Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations Robyn Cahill yesterday. A statement issued by Dr Hazland's office said both leaders noted the similar direction taken by their respective governments in advancing clean energy transition and climate resilience efforts. Cahill expressed Australia's keen interest in collaborating with Sarawak, particularly with technical expertise and knowledge exchange. She highlighted Sarawak's progressive approach as a valuable partner in shaping a sustainable energy future. Dr Hazland welcomed the engagement and shared the state's key initiatives under his ministry including the Sarawak Energy Transition Roadmap (SET-P), Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint 2030 (SSB), and the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER). These documents provide a comprehensive framework for Sarawak's shift towards a green economy, focusing on renewable energy, carbon reduction and clean technology development, said the statement. Both parties agreed that the exchange of technical knowledge, joint research, and collaborative programmes could accelerate mutual goals and benefit stakeholders in both regions. The discussion also touched on opportunities for capacity building, industry academia partnerships, and pilot projects in areas such as hydrogen production, carbon capture, and nature-based solutions. The courtesy call concluded with a shared commitment to identify actionable pathways for partnership and to maintain regular engagement through bilateral platforms and technical dialogues. 'This meeting marks another step forward in strengthening Sarawak's global ties in environmental sustainability and reaffirms the state's commitment to international cooperation in addressing climate and energy challenges,' added the statement.
Daily Express
12-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Soon regional renewable hub energy
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Text Size: Abang Johari said the 2023 amendment to the Sarawak Electricity Ordinance was a significant step in accelerating the development of renewable energy. - Bernama pic KUCHING: Sarawak is forging ahead with its Energy Transition Policy (SET-P), charting a clear path toward a low-carbon and sustainable energy future to support the state's rapid and inclusive development, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (pic). In a keynote address, 'Renewable Energy Sarawak: Powering Sustainable Growth', delivered by Deputy Minister of Utility (Sarawak Energy Berhad and Petros) Datuk Ibrahim Baki at the 18th International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Exhibition and Conference (SNEC PV) in Shanghai, China, Abang Johari hailed energy security and affordability as the key pillars of the state's long-term development agenda. Advertisement 'Sarawak aims to achieve 10 gigawatts (GW) of power generation capacity by 2030, and 15GW by 2035, positioning the state as a renewable energy leader in the region. 'Sarawak currently has an installed capacity of 5,898 megawatts (MW), with over 60 per cent coming from hydropower, supported by thermal generation to ensure energy security. 'Reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is essential to meet the growing demands of our people and industries,' he said, as quoted in a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) repport. Abang Johari said the 2023 amendment to the Sarawak Electricity Ordinance was a significant step in accelerating the development of renewable energy. Abang Johari also highlighted the state's push for solar energy, citing the successful commissioning of the 50MW Batang Ai Floating Solar Farm in December last year – the first hydro-solar hybrid initiative in Malaysia. 'Sarawak is targeting 1,500MW of solar generation capacity by 2030 and is exploring more largescale floating solar projects in collaboration with regional and international partners. 'We are committed to making Sarawak the 'Battery of Asean' by exporting renewable energy to our neighbours. 'The success of our crossborder electricity export to West Kalimantan in 2016 has spurred plans to expand energy connectivity to Sabah, Brunei, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. 'These efforts contribute to the development of an integrated Borneo Grid and, eventually, the Asean Power Grid,' he said. The ongoing SNEC PV Conference features over 3,000 exhibitors representing 95 countries, and serves as a key platform for policy updates, market trends, and global energy stakeholder engagement. Abang Johari also extended an invitation to global industry players to attend the Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum (Saref 5.0), scheduled to be held in Kuching this Sept 3 and 4. * 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
28-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Premier: Sarawak's energy policies to unlock up to RM430 bln investments, create 44,000 jobs
Abang Johari says the initiatives form part of Sarawak's broader strategy to become a regional renewable energy powerhouse. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 28): The Sarawak government's new energy policies are expected to unlock investment opportunities worth between RM350 billion and RM430 billion, while creating approximately 44,000 new high-value jobs in the energy sector for Sarawakians. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiatives form part of Sarawak's broader strategy to become a regional renewable energy powerhouse. 'These jobs will be generated by new industries, which can boost opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), attract domestic and foreign direct investments, and strengthen our regional and global competitiveness,' he said in his winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here today. He added that the policies would also support Sarawak's long-term goals of economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and energy security. Among the key policies to be introduced are the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint, the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P), and the Sarawak Energy Efficiency Roadmap. Abang Johari said energy security is a cornerstone of Sarawak's ambition for rapid and inclusive economic development, especially as demand rises with the state's growing population and industrial base. He noted that Sarawak has set a target for renewable energy to account for 60 to 70 per cent of its energy mix by 2035, in line with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the forthcoming SET-P. 'Sarawak is developing four strategic energy hubs – the Renewable Energy Hub, Natural Gas Hub, Hydrogen Hub, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Hub – each playing a complementary role in ensuring long-term energy security,' he said. To support the state's ambition of achieving 10 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity by 2030 and 15GW by 2035, Abang Johari said the state will continue to develop renewable energy projects through the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. He also announced a major restructuring of Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), which will see the separation of power generation and distribution. Under this model, the private sector will participate in power generation, while SEB will remain the single buyer for electricity distribution. 'SEB must be empowered to evolve in support of Sarawak's energy ambitions. This restructuring is key to ensuring SEB is fully able to drive Sarawak's vision of becoming both a Battery of Asean and a renewable energy powerhouse,' he said. He highlighted that large-scale solar, bioenergy, and waste-to-energy projects are already drawing strong private sector interest, but infrastructural challenges such as feedstock aggregation and grid modernisation must be addressed. In a further move to bolster Sarawak's position in the global energy market, Abang Johari said Sarawak is advancing hydrogen-ready technologies, including a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) facility, to improve energy efficiency and enhance interconnections with neighbouring regions like Sabah and Brunei. On the international front, the Premier said the World Economic Forum (WEF) has recognised Sarawak's leadership in the green transition and invited him to present Sarawak's energy agenda at the WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China on June 26. He also revealed that Bintulu has been nominated as Malaysia's first candidate for the WEF's Transitioning Industrial Cluster (TIC) initiative. 'Transitioning industrial clusters are geographic areas where co-located businesses and industries collaborate to transition from traditional practices to cleaner, low-carbon operations aligned with net-zero goals,' he said. 'We are not just preparing for recognition in Davos early next year, we are laying the foundation for Sarawak to stand among global leaders in shaping the low-carbon industrial future,' he added. abang johari DUN lead new energy
