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Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Tiger Day felicitation for green warriors
1 2 3 Kolkata: Ahead of the Global Tiger Day on July 29, two tiger rescue teams were felicitated in the city on Friday. While one of the teams led the massive operation to rescue tigress Zeenat that kept foresters on their toes for 21 days after it entered the state from the neighbouring Odisha last Dec, the other team, from Sundarbans Raidighi range, captured a tiger at Nagenabad in South 24 Parganas forest division after it entered human habitation and injured a member of the quick response team — Ganesh Shyamal — this Feb. Society for Heritage and Ecological researches (SHER) that organised the event also felicitated Dipankar Porel, Anujit Basu, Suman Chakraborty and Sabitri Shannigrahi for their work on rescue-rehabilitation, human-wildlife conflict and conservation of native medicinal plants. "It is Kolkata's Tiger Day where we pay tribute to foot soldiers who protect the ecosystem," said Joydip Kundu of SHER. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata While Prof Ratanlal Brahmachari honour is handed over to the field staff, Padma Shri PK Sen Memorial Citizens' felicitation is given to individuals, organizations working for wildlife conservation. Tigress Zeenat's 21-day hide-and-seek with forest officials of three states since straying out of Similipal in Odisha on Dec 8 came to a close on Dec 29 when she was tranquillised and captured in a village of Bengal's Bankura after five failed attempts since Dec 28 afternoon. Zeenat's walk on the wild side took her on a nearly 300km journey through Odisha, Jharkhand and Bengal as forest personnel tracking her tried every possible strategy to keep her from entering human habitation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flexible MBA by SRM—Apply Now! SRM Online Apply Now Undo During the Nagenabad incident, the Sundarbans team not only rescued Shyamal, but also set up cages and cordoned the area to capture the tiger safely. It was later released in a forest. The event was graced by wildlife filmmaker, photographer and conservationist Kalyan Varma, who shared stories behind his films. His recent documentary, Project Tiger, was also screened.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak to launch hydrogen certification platform for market integrity
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is set to establish a hydrogen certification platform in line with international standards to enhance transparency and market integrity. The initiative aims to strengthen investor confidence in the state's growing hydrogen economy. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the plan during his keynote speech titled 'Sarawak's Hydrogen Vision: Catalysing Green Growth for ASEAN and Beyond' at the World Hydrogen Asia Conference 2025 in Tokyo. He highlighted the state's commitment to positioning itself as a competitive hydrogen producer through the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER). 'The state government has taken proactive measures with the launch of the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER), a long-term plan aimed at positioning Sarawak as a cost-competitive, reliable and scalable hydrogen producer,' he said. Abang Johari added that Sarawak is investing in technology and innovation to remain competitive in the evolving energy sector. The government is also exploring a common certification framework for ASEAN and international adoption, ensuring alignment with global benchmarks. The premier stressed that strong governance, infrastructure, financing, and workforce development are crucial to establishing Sarawak as a regional leader in green hydrogen. His two-day working visit to Tokyo underscores the state's push for international partnerships in sustainable energy. - Bernama
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sarawak premier proposes regional collaboration in hydrogen certification
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has recommended cooperation among Asean members in certain areas to create a joint hydrogen certification platform. Speaking at the World Hydrogen Asia 2025 in Tokyo on July 10, Abang Johari said Sarawak was developing its own certification platform aligned with international standards to ensure transparency and traceability. He suggested this could serve as a model for regional efforts. "This platform can be a stepping stone for broader regional collaboration to potentially establish an Asean-level certification platform for hydrogen," he said. He also urged member states to explore shared infrastructure, including export terminals and storage facilities, and to co-invest in training and research. "We must build not only facilities, but also skills and knowledge ecosystems. Shared research and development, joint training programmes, and innovation clusters will accelerate our collective transition in technology and human capital exchange," he said. Abang Johari said Sarawak, though only a subnational region, has a global mindset with strong intention to drive actions. He said the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER) was launched earlier this year to position the state as a cost-competitive and scalable hydrogen producer. He added that Bintulu has been selected as the site of Malaysia's first Transitioning Industrial Cluster (TIC) – a prestigious initiative led by the World Economic Forum.
Borneo Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Abg Jo calls Long Loyang's hydrogen-powered hybrid clinic a working model of inclusive energy transition
Abang Johari (second right) joins fellow delegates at the World Hydrogen Asia 2025 conference. – Ukas photo KUCHING (July 10): Malaysia's first hydrogen-powered hybrid clinic in Long Loyang has been described as a working model of inclusive energy transition. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Long Loyang rural health clinic has quietly been making history since 2022. 'Running 24 hours a day on green hydrogen, powered by sunlight and rainwater. This is Malaysia's first hydrogen-powered hybrid clinic,' he shared in his keynote address titled 'Sarawak's Hydrogen Vision: Catalysing Green Growth for Asean and Beyond' at the World Hydrogen Asia 2025 in Tokyo, Japan, today. He explained that the modular system produces between 25 and 30 kilowatt-hours of power daily, supplying clean and reliable electricity to support critical equipment, vaccine refrigeration, lighting, and emergency care services for over 2,000 residents in the area. 'What began as an ambitious idea has become a working model of what the energy transition looks like when it reaches everyone—even the last mile. 'This is more than a project—it is a promise fulfilled, and a symbol of what's possible when innovation meets inclusion,' he stressed. The Long Loyang clinic was one of several developments highlighted by the Premier in Sarawak's push towards a sustainable hydrogen economy. He noted that the initiatives are part of the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER), which was launched earlier this year. SHER, he said, aims to position Sarawak as a cost-competitive and scalable hydrogen producer by leveraging its abundant hydropower and solar energy, natural gas reserves, and geological potential for carbon capture and storage. Abang Johari also stressed the need for accountability and phased implementation across Sarawak's hydrogen initiatives. 'All of these initiatives and implementation are being monitored and will follow a phased approach with clear accountability,' he said. He added that the hydrogen roadmap is aligned with the broader Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint 2030, a whole-of-economy plan to transition the state toward a green, inclusive, and resilient future. 'We see hydrogen as a key enabler of this transition—linking clean energy with industrial transformation, trade, innovation, and economic diversification,' he said.
Borneo Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Green nitrogen fixation identified as key frontier in Sarawak's hydrogen economy, says Premier
Abang Johari delivers his keynote address in Tokyo, Japan. – Ukas photo KUCHING (July 10): Green nitrogen fixation has been identified as a promising frontier in advancing the hydrogen economy in Sarawak, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said the emerging technology holds strategic potential for Sarawak, particularly in enabling efficient storage and long-distance transportation of hydrogen. 'I am also keeping a close watch on emerging technologies, particularly the Top 10 Emerging Technologies, recently published by the World Economic Forum, that could further transform the hydrogen value chain. 'One of the new frontiers is green nitrogen fixation, where renewable energy is used to produce ammonia as a hydrogen carrier. Ammonia enables efficient storage and transport of hydrogen—crucial for long-distance trade and integration into hard-to-abate sectors like shipping and agriculture. 'This aligns well with Sarawak's ambition to become a key hydrogen hub for Asean, and we are closely following developments in emerging electrochemical and bio-based ammonia production pathways that can support a fully decarbonised supply chain,' he said in his keynote address titled 'Sarawak's Hydrogen Vision: Catalysing Green Growth for Asean and Beyond' at the World Hydrogen Asia 2025 in Tokyo, Japan, today. The Premier said Sarawak's hydrogen strategy is being driven by its Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER), launched earlier this year. SHER outlines five key priorities, including scaling hydrogen production, accelerating domestic applications, securing international offtake, establishing a Hydrogen Certification Platform, and investing in technology and innovation. In line with its strategy, Sarawak is also investing in infrastructure and projects that are already in motion. These include the H2biscus and H2ornbill projects currently in the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase, as well as the Rembus Hydrogen Plant, which will supply green hydrogen to power 38 ART trams and 55 hydrogen feeder buses under the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS). abang johari green nitrogen fixation lead tokyo World Hydrogen Asia 2025
