The Sustainable Energy Development Authority formulated renewable energy development plans, but they were far less than hoped for, particularly for the biomass, biogas and mini-hydro segments, writes senior engineer and a Fellow of the Akademi Sains Malaysia, G. Lalchand.
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Sirim Tech Venture uses innovative solutions, intellectual property intelligence for a better future
Sirim Tech Venture has made a courageous move adapting ESG into its technology commercialisation business activities by value-adding its novel Intellectual Property Intelligence Solutions.
Improving last-minute delivery key to boosting Singapore’s recycling rates
Based on current progress, Singapore must more than double its domestic recycling rates to meet its target by 2030, writes sustainability and supply chain professional, Kavickumar Muruganathan.
Mapan sees Pulau Ketam as a potential eco-tourism destination
Malaysian Association of Public Advocacy for Nature (Mapan) members who visited Pulau Ketam recently believe the small island off Port Klang, Selangor, can be a self-sustainable low-carbon island.
UPM’s Fakri Zaky Jaafar spearheads research into Revotropix Paulownia applications
Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Associate Professor Dr Mohamad Fakri Zaky Jaafar says the biggest advantage of this timber species, among others, is that it is one of the fastest-growing trees in the world.
PIESAT’s PIE-U28 takes to the skies to enhance agricultural productivity
PIESAT Information Technology’s PIE-U28 also features safeguards that enable the drone to traverse abnormal atmospheric conditions safely, and an onboard autopilot function that can minimise the risk of collisions or accidents.
Addressing sustainability of Revotropix Paulownia species through advanced tech
Ecopeneer Sdn Bhd aspires to be recognised not just as a wood processing company, but as a sustainable manufacturer that prioritises reducing its carbon footprint through innovative processes.
Pioneering research into biochar technology for sustainable, cleaner, and greener agriculture industry
JTS Group aims to address sustainability issues in the agriculture industry with biochar, a fine-grained, highly porous charcoal that helps soils retain nutrients and water.
Investments in renewables reach record high
Latest report also finds glaring disparities between investments in developed and developing countries, and calls for a substantial increase in financial flows from Global North, to South.
‘Consider ESG as investment, rather than cost’
Although environmental, social and governance (ESG) mechanisms may be flawed, organisations must be purpose-driven to ensure that the future of sustainability is guaranteed.
Renewables can save Malaysia’s future
Malaysia’s energy transformation programme will save the nation up to US$13 billion annually, cut emissions, and diversify its energy source, a study has shown.
War to protect environment uniting, and dividing the world
Net zero is the compromise that will hopefully unite the world to resolve the environmental malaise. Otherwise, the divide will continue, with no realistic end in sight, writes Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Ibrahim.
UPM’s ‘Bird of Malaysia’ sculpture at klia2 a symbol of sustainable future
The sculpture’s metaphorical bird’s wing design, wrapping and growing out of an egg in the centre, symbolises growth and progress. Within the wing of the sculpture are silhouettes of Malaysian personalities who contributed to the nation’s growth and progress.