Malaysia targets RM2b for virtual IGEM 2021
MALAYSIA is targeting RM2 billion worth of investment involving green technology and sustainability-led projects at the upcoming International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2021. Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) said the trade show will be conducted virtually for six months beginning July 1 until Dec 31, 2021. “With 200 exhibitors and […]
Renewable energy is now the biggest source of electricity in Europe
For the first time, renewable energy has now become the biggest source of electricity in the European Union, beating fossil fuels. According to a report by Ember Climate, renewable sources powered 38% of electricity in the European Union (EU) in 2020. That gives renewable sources a slight lead over fossil fuels—which accounted for 37% of Europe’s electricity. […]
Virtual IGEM 2020 Garnered RM 3.4 Billion Business Leads
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) today announced impressive gains from the successful 11th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2020), the first virtual edition held in October 2020; solidifying IGEM’s role as South East Asia’s most powerful green technology, business and innovation platform. Themed “Energising Sustainability”, IGEM […]
Perkukuh tindakan mitigasi tangani perubahan iklim
KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Alam Sekitar dan Air (KASA) akan memperkukuh tindakan mitigasi selari dengan obligasi dan komitmen negara untuk menangani perubahan iklim di bawah Konvensyen Rangka Kerja Perubahan Iklim Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNFCCC). Menteri Alam Sekitar dan Air, Dato’ Sri Ustaz Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man berkata, Laporan Pengemaskinian Dwitahunan Ketiga (BUR3) merupakan obligasi pelaporan negara yang mengandungi […]
‘Electric Vehicle Roadmap’ sedang dimuktamadkan
PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Alam Sekitar dan Air (KASA) sedang memuktamadkan dokumen ‘Electric Vehicle Roadmap’ bagi motosikal, kenderaan persendirian, teksi dan kenderaan berat yang dijangka siap pada suku pertama 2021. Menterinya Dato’ Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man berkata Electric Vehicle Roadmap itu adalah antara sebahagian inisiatif yang terkandung dalam Pelan Pembangunan Mobiliti Rendah Karbon (LCMB) yang dilaksanakan dalam usaha mengurangkan pelepasan […]
Climate action window closing soon
FIVE years ago, on Dec 12, all 196 nations in the world signed a treaty in Paris to curb climate change. The United Nations official behind the deal, Christiana Figueres, said afterwards that it had “ignited a huge flame of hope” after two decades of tortuous negotiations. The signatories all committed to cut their carbon […]
Technology Park Malaysia – Green Technology and Climate Change Centre Collaboration
Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd (TPM) will debut Malaysia Pavilion’s weekly trade and business programmes at Expo 2020 Dubai with the “Commercialisation – From Lab to International” value propositions, from 1 – 9 October 2021. The first week programme will be featuring a delegation of several Malaysian start-ups, innovators and export-ready enterprises who will […]
Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE His Excellency Mohd Tarid Sufian visits Malaysia pavilion site at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI: – Ambassador of Malaysia to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) His Excellency Mohd Tarid Sufian and Consul General Mr. Mohd Hasril Abdul Hamid today visited the site of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. They were received and accompanied by Expo officials during the visit to inspect the progress of the Malaysia Pavilion which […]
MGTC, RHB Islamic Bank spur green initiatives at places of worship
THE Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RHB Islamic Bank Bhd for Rumah Ibadat Hijau Programme (Masjid Hijau) and Growth Initiative Support. The MoU emphasises green incentives and certification, advisory services and capacity building, and green investment and financing, as well as campaign promotion. Mosques and […]
RHB bantu insiatif Masjid Hijau dengan MGTC
PUTRAJAYA – RHB Islamic Bank Berhad bersedia membantu Kementerian Alam Sekitar dan Air dalam menjayakan inisiatif program Rumah Ibadat Hijau atau Masjid Hijau seluruh negara. Kerjasama dengan agensi kementerian itu, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) bakal mengubah imej lebih 6,000 buah masjid di negara ini kepada lebih mesra alam. Menurut Pengarah Urusannya, […]