THE state government has taken bold steps to promote clean energy industry by exploring hydrogen fuel, diversifying from traditional energy sources that have negative impact on climate change.
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that across the world, hydrogen technology is now very well-developed and proven to be safe.
He stressed that experts had expressed very favourable views on the future of hydrogen economy in Malaysia.
“On a related development, according to South Korean government’s hydrogen road map released last January, the Korean hydrogen market is expected to reach 70 trillion won by 2050.
“Just last week, South Korea announced it will build three hydrogen-powered cities by 2022. The plan will see the cities use hydrogen for cooling, heating, electricity and transportation.
The chief minister revealed that over the past months, he drove around town in a hydrogen fuel cell powered SUV by a South Korean manufacturer and so far has experienced a smooth, quiet and safe ride.
“Despite the advances in hydrogen technology across the world, we can and must do more,” he expressed.
Rather than shirking from the challenge like the Honourable Member for Pending, we Sarawakians must foster the spirit of building a climate-smart economy of the future in order to protect Sarawak,” he said, taking a jab at Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong who recently doubted the state government’s initiative.
