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KUCHING: The first two autonomous rapid transit (ART) hydrogen vehicles for Kuching’s public transport system will arrive here from China by the end of the year.

One unit, dubbed the “golden train” thanks to a bold yellow stripe on its front and sides, was pre-commissioned at CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co Ltd’s manufacturing facility in Yibin, China on Monday (Sept 9).

Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin launched the pre-commissioning ceremony and also took part in the inspection and test ride of the vehicle.

In a statement on Tuesday (Sept 10), he said 38 ART vehicles were set to arrive in Kuching in stages starting this year.

Five will be delivered fully assembled while the rest will arrive as semi-assembled units over the next few years.

Lee said he was pleased with the progress, adding that the ART project had attracted widespread interest.

KUCHING, Oct 10: Sarawak is accelerating and expanding its renewable energy efforts with an ambitious goal to achieve 15 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by 2035, driving its green economy and vision for net-zero emissions. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that the foundation of Sarawak’s economic transformation lies in its dedication to renewable energy.

KUCHING, Sept 21: Sarawak’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap has secured USD4.2 billion in strategic partnerships, driving the development of hydrogen plants, support infrastructure, and innovations like the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system to sustainably produce green energy for both domestic and international markets. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Sarawak into a regional green energy powerhouse, and highlighted the importance of partnership with China in realising this vision.

SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s state of Sarawak is set to launch its annual sustainability reporting mechanism next year to track public sector contributions to the state’s green initiatives, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

In his keynote address at the APPEC 2024 conference, an influential forum for the global energy industry held in Singapore on Monday, Abang Johari said the initiative – in addition to the state’s anti-climate change law which came into force on March 1 – will help build trust with citizens and international partners.

“By integrating climate considerations into every decision, Sarawak leads by example with strict regulations and transparent reporting, reinforcing our commitment to a sustainable future.

“These initiatives demonstrate that while embracing sustainable development, we remain focused on setting ambitious emission targets and enforcing regulations to ensure a resilient future,” he said.

KUCHING (Aug 29): Sarawak aspires to achieve a 10-gigawatt renewable energy mix by 2030 amid its shift to a green economy that heavily depends on sustainable energy, said the Premier.

Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is actively exploring innovative methods to harness energy through hydropower potential, solar, biomass, sustainable fuels, and hydrogen.

KUCHING (Aug 26): Ongoing research will further reduce the cost of hydrogen production, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He expressed confidence that this will enable hydrogen to become a viable energy source in the near future.

“I believe the cost will continue to come down, just as it did with computers,” Abang Johari said, drawing a parallel with how technological advancements have made computers more affordable over time.Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is actively exploring innovative methods to harness energy through hydropower potential, solar, biomass, sustainable fuels, and hydrogen.

LIMA (PERU): Japan continues to show deep interest in investing in Malaysia’s energy sector, especially in the green hydrogen sector, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said Japan has already invested in Sarawak in the same industry and that it would continue to support Malaysia in terms of investment.
In December last year, it was reported that Sarawak would be producing green hydrogen on a large scale mainly for the Japanese market under a tripartite agreement inked between the Sarawak Economic Development Corp (SEDC) and two Japanese firms. “They are asking for our support and cooperation for what they have to offer. We can’t give a final decision (at this meeting). I have to bring it back to get a decision at the government level,” he said.

KUCHING, Aug 10: Sarawak Energy is committed to furthering national sustainability goals and participating in the carbon credits and renewable energy certificates (RECs) market to support the country’s transition towards a low-carbon future. According to a Sarawak Energy press release, Dr Chen Shiun, Senior Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Development at Sarawak Energy, spoke at the second Malaysia Carbon Market Forum (MCMF) about the role of carbon credits and RECs in reducing carbon emissions and supporting Malaysia’s transition to a low-carbon energy system.

Green hydrogen was previously sidelined as a source of renewable energy compared with solar and wind due to its high production cost. However, as the decarbonisation journey progresses, more alternatives are necessary, especially to tackle emissions from hard-to-abate sectors.

This is also recognised in Malaysia as seen with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) launched by the Ministry of Economy in July 2023 and the Hydrogen Economy Technology Roadmap (HETR) in October 2023.