� Sarawak is positioning itself as a regional leader in renewable energy, hydrogen, and sustainable innovation.

� IEW 2025 attracted international companies and strategic partnerships, fostering long-term collaborations.

� The event emphasised actionable solutions and partnerships, encouraging participants to move beyond discussions.

Over three days, the event generated an estimated USD 2.5 million in immediate business opportunities through 200 booths, more than 400 exhibiting companies, and over 6,500 attendees from 25 countries.

Exhibitors covered the entire energy spectrum, including renewables, hydrogen, smart grids, energy efficiency, carbon capture, utilisation and storage( CCUS), and green infrastructure.

Speaking at the opening ceremony at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching( BCCK), organising chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat emphasised that the event marked more than the start of another energy conference.

" Over the past six years, IEW has evolved from a regional forum into Asia-Pacific ' s leading platform for energy dialogue, innovation, and partnership," said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

" This year ' s theme, ' From Sarawak to the World: Journey to Clean Energy Leadership ', reflects our ambitions not just to participate in the global transition, but to help lead it."

' BATTERY OF ASEAN '

Abdul Rahman highlighted Sarawak ' s transformation and its growing role as Malaysia ' s " Battery of ASEAN ", pointing to the State ' s 70 per cent renewable energy generation, leadership in the hydrogen economy, and strong international partnerships.

" IEW 2025 places a spotlight on Sarawak ' s transformation, showing the world it is not just resource-rich, but vision-rich; built on sound policies, empowered people, and strong partnerships," said Abdul Rahman.

" We are showing the world what it means to be the ' Battery of ASEAN ' not only through our resources, but

Event Walkabout: Abdul Rahman, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Dr Hazlan during the IEW 2025 exhibition.

also through our policies, our people, and the partnerships we have fored."

The platform also supported Malaysia ' s aspirations to accelerate the energy transition, strengthen energy security, and deepen international cooperation.

" This platform is already attracting strategic investments, fostering local talent, and building Sarawak ' s reputation as a destination for sustainable innovation," added Abdul Rahman.

DRIVING COLLABORATION

IEW 2025 was designed as a catalyst for opportunity, collaboration, and transformation. Beyond immediate deals, the event aimed to foster longterm strategic partnerships, draw new investments, and enhance Malaysia ' s standing in the regional energy landscape.

" IEW 2025 will catalyse opportunity, collaboration, and transformation. Whether you ' re here to forge strategic alliances, explore groundbreaking technologies, or gain insights into evolving policy landscapes, this event is designed to accelerate your journey," Abdul Rahman explained.

The programme ' s highlights included the high-profile IEW Summit, featuring 50 influential voices across 20 strategic sessions; the Technical Talks series showcasing real-world innovations ready for adaptation; and the Future Leaders Programme, which connected outstanding young talent with industry veterans.

" Starting with the Premier of Sarawak presenting our energy roadmap, to engaging with regional ministers and leading corporate figures – you will gain insights that can transform your strategies," Abdul Rahman said.

The exhibition floor also showcased pioneering technologies, crossborder collaborations, and commercial opportunities not found elsewhere in the region.

IMPACT FOCUS

Abdul Rahman emphasised that IEW 2025 distinguished itself through its results-driven approach.

" What sets IEW apart is our unwavering focus on real-world impact. We ' re not just organising sessions- we are engineering solutions. Each panel, networking moment, and technology showcase is designed to spark meaningful dialogue, actionable partnerships, and measurable outcomes," he said.

He urged participants to look beyond transactional deals and aim for partnerships that could drive fundamental transformation.

" The energy transition isn ' t a challenge any single company or country can tackle alone. It requires collective leadership, shared innovation, and deep collaboration. And that is precisely what IEW 2025 is here to enable. Together, let ' s seize this

moment, ignite transformation, and lead Asia-Pacific into a cleaner, more secure energy era," he concluded.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Key partners and sponsors were recognised for making IEW 2025 possible, including ENEOS, Siemens Energy, Technip Energies, Velesto Energy, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and Business Events Sarawak.

Abdul Rahman expressed confidence that the event ' s blend of policy discussions, technology showcases, and talent development programmes would position Sarawak and Malaysia as influential players in shaping a sustainable energy future.

" We were also proud to welcome more than 400 exhibiting companies, covering the entire energy spectrum, including renewable energy, hydrogen, energy efficiency, smart grids, carbon capture, utilisation and storage( CCUS), as well as green infrastructure."

With its international reach and strong government backing, IEW 2025 proved to be more than a meeting point for the energy industry – it served as a launchpad for innovations and collaborations that could drive the Asia-Pacific region towards a cleaner, more inclusive, and resilient energy future.- @ green