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Sarawak unveils expandable affordable housing model with subsidised solar option
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (514+ words) Abang Johari (seated centre) speaks to reporters during the press conference while (seated from left) Dr Abdul Rahman, Safiee, Abdul Karim (seated right) and others look on. DARO (July 17): Sarawak is introducing a new affordable housing model that allows homeowners…...
Saberkas Youth backs Miri electric bus plan as model for secondary cities
1+ week, 4+ day ago (292+ words) KUCHING (July 6): Miri’s proposed transition to electric buses could serve as a blueprint for sustainable public transport in other secondary cities across Sarawak, said Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (Saberkas) Batu Lintang branch secretary Wilson Tan. Tan said Premier Datuk…...
Premier Abg Jo proposes electric buses for Miri to drive low-carbon vision
1+ week, 5+ day ago (568+ words) Abang Johari (11th right) strikes the drum to symbolically launch the Taste of Borneo Carnival 4.0 (TOBC 4.0) as distinguished guests and ethnic association leaders look on. MIRI (July 5): Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has proposed that Miri…...
Loke: Madani Taxi Reform Programme ends traditional leasing model
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (253+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (July 3): Taxi drivers participating in the National Madani Taxi Reform Programme will now own their vehicles outright under a new financing model, replacing the long-standing leasing system. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said a special approval from the Ministry…...
From test grounds to worksites, China scales up real-world deployment of intelligent heavy-duty trucks
3+ week, 6+ day ago (917+ words) XI’AN (June 20): Climbing into the cab of a new-energy intelligent heavy-duty truck and pressing the start button, one is greeted not by the familiar roar of a diesel engine, but by a calm voice prompt. The nearly four-meter-tall vehicle, weighing…...
Automotive industry must upskill for EV, digital era, says Bawang Assan rep
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) Wong (third right) receives a token of appreciation from the event’s organising chairman Kapitan Goh Kee Seng, as Tiong (centre) and other guests look on. SIBU (May 31): The automotive industry must equip its workforce with new skills and technical expertise…...
Government committed to accelerating EV adoption, says Deputy Transport Minister
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) Hasbi (second left) carves the sacrificial meat during the programme. MIRI (May 29): The government remains committed to the transition towards electric vehicle (EV) adoption through various initiatives aimed at encouraging wider usage in the future, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk…...
SEB expected to open tenders for battery storage projects, says Fadillah
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (325+ words) KUCHING (May 29): Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is expected to open tenders for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects as part of efforts to strengthen grid stability and support the growing adoption of renewable energy in the state, said Deputy Prime…...
Home solar incentives to boost residential rooftop demand
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (282+ words) KUCHING (May 26): Malaysias latest residential solar incentive scheme is expected to accelerate rooftop solar adoption amid rising electricity costs, according to a sector update by TA Securities Bhd (TA Research). The research house said the Sustainable Rebate & Incentive Assistance (SuRIA)…...
Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (214+ words) ROME (May 26): Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills. The Luce — Italian for “Light” — has a top speed of over 310 kilometres per…...