KUCHING (July 17): Sarawak Energy Bhd has signed an agreement with Pestech International Bhd via its subsidiary Pestech Energy Sdn Bhd to work together on a research project to explore clean alternative energy solutions to replace diesel generators or other chemical-based energy storage solutions predominantly used in rural electrification.
The signing ceremony was held virtually yesterday with Sarawak Energy research and development general manager Dr Ng Sing Muk signing on behalf of the state-owned utility company while Pestech Energy was represented by its chief executive officer (CEO) Vind Sidhu.
The ceremony was also attended by Sarawak Energy Group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, Pestech International Bhd managing director and group CEO, Paul Lim Pay Chuan, as well as senior management and staff from both corporations.
PETALING JAYA: The adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in the banking sector is gaining momentum but its success will hinge on embracing the right action.
Experts and bankers agree that the adoption of ESG principles in the sector is vital and needs beefing up to ensure a healthy bottom line in the long term despite some hiccups.
Ernst & Young (EY) Advisory Services Sdn Bhd director for climate change and sustainability services Arina Kok (pic below) said with the recent issuance of the Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy by Bank Negara, many financial institutions have started to integrate ESG considerations into their lending practices and risk management, albeit at an early stage of adoption.
Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi
(pic) said 60 contract workers at the Baleh site were found to lack the necessary permits during the screening of workers after a local employee from Kapit tested positive for Covid-19 on April 18.
He said the undocumented workers were escorted out of the Baleh site by Immigration officers on April 24, including one who tested positive and has been placed in treatment. SEB has assured the ministry that an investigation has been launched. All errant contractors found to have been employing workers without valid work permits will be dealt with severely, he said in a statement on Thursday (April 29).
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In curbing the spread of Covid-19, state Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom said Sarawak Energy was implementing containment efforts with support from the Kapit Division Disaster Management Committee, as well as the health and security authorities. Picture by Miera Zulyana
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KUCHING, April 29 The Sarawak Energy Bhd (Sarawak Energy) has expelled 60 foreign workers who were hired by its contractors for the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Kapit Division after they were found to be working without permits, state Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom said today.