The Premier of Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, will deliver a keynote address and participate as a panelist at the prestigious World Hydrogen Asia 2025 conference in Tokyo, Japan, taking place from 8–10 July 2025.
Invited as a leading voice in the region’s clean energy transformation, the Premier will present a keynote speech titled “Sarawak’s Hydrogen Vision: Catalysing Green Growth for ASEAN and Beyond”. The address will spotlight Sarawak’s groundbreaking efforts to position itself as a hydrogen economy leader in Southeast Asia.
The Premier is expected to outline Sarawak’s strategic direction through its recently launched Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, a comprehensive blueprint for scaling up renewable energy infrastructure, encouraging public-private partnerships, and accelerating hydrogen technology deployment. The roadmap supports innovation in hydrogen-powered mobility, local industrial usage, and the potential for future exports to international markets.
Sarawak has garnered global attention for its progressive clean energy policies and effective use of abundant hydropower to drive green hydrogen development. The State’s leadership in this field is increasingly seen as a model for other ASEAN nations aiming to decarbonise their energy sectors.
“Hydrogen is not just a fuel for the future, it is a platform for regional growth, sustainability, and energy independence,” said the Premier in his statement prior to the event. “Sarawak is proud to contribute meaningfully to Asia’s clean energy transition.”
World Hydrogen Asia 2025 is part of the internationally renowned World Hydrogen Leaders Series, which convenes policymakers, investors, and industry innovators to shape the future of hydrogen in Asia’s supply chains. The Premier’s presence underscores Sarawak’s rising prominence on the global hydrogen map and its commitment to fostering international collaboration in the clean energy space.