17 Win Region’s Most Coveted Environmental Awards 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- A moment of pride for the country today as a total of 17 Malaysian organisations and individuals participating in the ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA) 2021, emerged as winners across various categories with Wong Tin Song of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) being conferred the ASEAN Excellence in Energy Management by an individual award, further solidifying the nation’s leading role in the deployment of sustainability technologies across Southeast Asia. 

Participating in AEA 2021, the region’s highest award for excellence in the field of energy, convened by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), 13 were announced as winners in the Coal, Energy Efficient Buildings, Green Buildings, Energy Management in Building and Industries, Renewable Energy Projects and the Special Submission categories as well as 3 other winners under the 2nd ASEAN Energy Youth Awards (AEYA), during the virtual awards ceremony held in conjunction with the 39th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and ASEAN Energy Business Forum hosted by Brunei Darussalam.

Malaysia’s representation at AEA since 2018 has been selected from participants of the National Energy Awards (NEA), which aims to acknowledge and recognise the achievements of local organisations in terms of innovation, technology and expertise in the sustainable energy sector. Over the last 3 years, more than 69 organisations have represented Malaysia, with over 40 selected for AEA awards for representing the best sustainability initiatives from across the region. 

Speaking about Malaysia’s winning streak at AEA 2021, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said, “Let me convey my heartiest congratulations to the 17 Malaysian participants that were awarded at this year's AEA 2021. Their success reflects Malaysia's leadership in rolling out game-changing sustainability practices in our energy sector.”

“Additionally, I hope that their achievement will inspire more Malaysian organisations to embark on sustainable energy practises in their operations, thereby contributing significantly towards Malaysia's carbon emissions reduction targets,” he concluded.

The list of Malaysian winners at AEA 2021, as per each category is stated in the table under Appendix 1

Application calls for NEA 2022 will begin in November of this year. For more information, please visit the official website: www.nationalenergyawards.com.my . 

About National Energy Awards (NEA)

NEA is a platform to highlight the development of ideas and best practices in driving the country’s sustainable energy sector. The awards recognise the efforts of the public and private sectors across Malaysia in energy innovation and shall manifest a positive impact to the Rakyat as well as to create awareness on a broad level across the different facets of society.

SOURCE: Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC)

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Email: zaid@mgtc.gov.my

--BERNAMA