SARAWAK needs to produce its own skilled manpower to ensure the success of the state government’s hydrogen economy agenda.

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg said this is because the development of skilled human resources is one of the main drivers towards the development of the hydrogen economy.

“(Therefore), Sarawak needs to have institutions of higher education, as well as vocational and special skills training centres to develop the skills in this new technology,” he said in his speech at the Sarawak Skills and International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak’s 24th convocation ceremony in Kuching today.

His speech was read out by state Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Roland Sagah Wee Inn.

A total of 697 students received their certificates, diplomas and degrees at the convocation ceremony.

Elaborating, Abang Johari said it is anticipated that, globally, hydrogen gas would be the primary energy source in the future and, for that, Sarawak has begun implementing hydrogen-powered projects, especially involving buses and cars.

“So far, Sarawak is at the forefront of building a hydrogen economy with a target of being the main producer of hydrogen gas in the region.

“In fact, some foreign investors have also made a commitment to build a green hydrogen gas production plant in Bintulu, which will be especially exported to Japan,” he added. – Bernama, March 12, 2022.