Sabah rejects proposed CCUS Bill, citing existing land laws
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah agrees with the stand taken by Sarawak that the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Bill is not necessary for the two states as they have separate land and forestry laws, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.
Energy Outlook Report suggests Vietnam’s net-zero goal technically feasible
The latest Vietnam Energy Outlook Report – Pathways to Net-Zero (EOR-NZ) said that Vietnam’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is not only technically feasible, but also the most cost-optimized scenario.
Solarvest and Serikandi Launch Brunei’s First Rooftop Solar Project with 382.53 kWp Capacity at Jerudong International School
Solarvest Holdings Bhd (Solarvest) and Serikandi Holdings Sdn Bhd proudly announced the successful launch of Brunei’s first rooftop solar project at Jerudong International School. This historic initiative, with a capacity of 382.53 kilowatts peak (kWp), marks a significant advancement in Brunei’s renewable energy sector and represents a milestone as the country’s first rooftop solar project.
Quezon City powers City Hall with solar energy
In an effort to make the Quezon City Hall and its structures energy self-sufficient, three buildings in the complex are now being powered by solar energy.
Malaysia forms decarbonisation committee to drive low-carbon development
The Malaysian government has agreed to establish a National Decarbonisation Committee involving state governments and relevant stakeholders to ensure a balanced and orderly transition to low-carbon development.
Indonesia readies 1,000 ha of land to build eco-city project near Nusantara
JAKARTA – The government will build an eco-city in North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, near the new capital of Nusantara, the Land Bank Authority has said, hoping investors will take an interest in the project.
CIF to lend USD500 million to the Philippines for renewable energy transition
The Government of the Philippines has secured USD500 million in investments from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to transition from coal to renewable energy.
PH, Japan explore partnership on clean energy, trade, and investment
On 06 June 2024, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual met with his counterpart, Minister Saito Ken of Japan, on the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting. Both ministers discussed potential areas of cooperation, particularly in clean energy, trade, and investment.
