by DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 26: As Sarawak accelerates its development of renewable energy, the State is actively seeking partnerships with Japanese technology providers with expertise in cutting-edge renewable energy solutions.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted Sarawak has the resources and it is building its green economy through the State’s hydropower, solar, biomass, and hydrogen projects.
Sarawak is also looking at the possibility of using the atom in hydrogen as the base for fusion energy.
“Sarawak is fortunate. We have the resource,s but we need the technology provider,” the Premier said during a press conference at the Yamada International Renewable Energy Investment Forum 2025 held here today.
Through the forum, he expressed hope that more Japanese companies will explore opportunities to collaborate with Sarawak, enabling the State to produce renewable energy affordably and share it, at least within the ASEAN region.
“There is confidence and interest from the outside (other countries) with us to produce renewable energy and Sarawak has been recognised as one of the sources of renewable energy for the ASEAN region through the ASEAN Grid,” Abang Johari shared.
The forum featured a keynote address by the Premier, panel discussions, and networking sessions with leading figures from the Sarawak government, international investment firms, and technology developers, with major Japanese companies in attendance such as Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Corporation and others.
Also present during the Forum were Sarawak Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, and Yamada Consulting & Spire managing director for ASEAN and India markets, Go Sakano. – DayakDaily
