11 June 2024

On Today Show — Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Malaysia – Green Hydrogen Development in Sarawak: Environmental Considerations — Paul Nungang from Ulu Baram – Protecting Our Land: The Fight Against Unnecessary Dam Projects — Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz, Chairman of BERSIH 2.0 – The Need for Electoral Reform: Bersih's Perspective Topik Pada Hari Ini — Chang Lih Kang, Menteri Sains, Teknologi, dan Inovasi Malaysia – Pembangunan Hidrogen Hijau di Sarawak: Pertimbangan Alam Sekitar — Paul Nungang dari Ulu Baram – Melindungi Tanah Kami: Perjuangan Menentang Projek Empangan yang Tidak Perlu — Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz, Pengerusi BERSIH 2.0 – Keperluan untuk Reformasi Pilihan Raya: Perspektif Bersih ---------------- Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Malaysia *Green Hydrogen Development in Sarawak: Environmental Considerations* YB Chang is in Sarawak for two days on an official working visit. Yesterday, YB Chang attended the Asia-Pacific Green Technology Conference and Exhibition in Kuching. Current general observations indicate that Sarawak is a leading state in the field of green hydrogen, even ahead among ASEAN countries. Producing green hydrogen requires a lot of electricity. In this context, Sarawak needs electricity from solar or hydro dams. Could this potentially trigger conflicts over land acquisition, human rights, or environmental pollution? Chang emphasized that an international standard has been developed for producing green hydrogen and must be adhered to. Any party that violates this standard will not have their hydrogen energy considered sustainable. This means that building more dams that could harm the environment and involve land acquisition processes that violate human rights will also determine whether the produced hydrogen can be marketed. Green hydrogen is not only a renewable clean energy source but also contributes to Malaysia's goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. If the aim is to save the environment, then there should be no projects that pollute the environment in the process of producing green hydrogen, said Chang Lih Kang. The Sarawak government must act carefully and balance their actions. Sarawak is expected to export 249,000 tons of hydrogen to Japan and Korea by 2028, with 9,000 tons for local use. Since green hydrogen technology is still new, the government will implement several initiatives to encourage its use. ------------------