Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad .

Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor .

The event is scheduled at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Oct 4 to 6 , 2023 . Minister of Natural Resources , Environment , and Climate Change ( NRECC ), Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad officiated the event ’ s soft launch on Feb 7 .

The theme of this year ’ s IGEM , “ Race Towards Net Zero : Leadership for Climate Action ,” underscores the executive ’ s priority in mitigating the effects of climate change .

It encourages organisational administrators from various industries to become fluent in Environmental , Social , and Governance ( ESG ) pillars and calls for leaders to become climate-conscious and have the solid commercial acumen to fulfil the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals .

During the soft launch of IGEM 2023 .

ENCOURAGING NEW TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Speaking at the soft launch , Nik Nazmi said : “ This is why we put so much stress on platforms like IGEM and hope it will result in new technology and innovation to support future-proofing our nation .”

“ IGEM can amplify Malaysia ’ s sustainability drive by introducing new green technology and innovations to pave for a more climate-conscious way of doing business against the backdrop of a recovering economy .

“ The ongoing global economic uncertainties mean that Malaysia must be prepared to fortify itself as a pioneer in green technology and a viable destination for investments like this .

“ We hope IGEM 2023 and other efforts can be a catalyst for leadership-driven climate change campaigns as we confront the new realities . We ask everyone , governments , businesses , non-governmental organisations , and even the public to undergo a comprehensive transformation

,” said Nik Nazmi .

Despite the challenges posed by the post-pandemic economic recovery , IGEM 2022 successfully generated RM4.25 billion in business leads , highlighting Malaysia ’ s strong commitment to green initiatives and carbon neutrality . It attracted 33,150 visitors from various countries , including China , the Netherlands , Canada , Korea , Austria and Singapore , where they held exhibitions and conferences to share their best sustainability practices .

Over 370 exhibitors shared their technology , future developments , and eco-solutions to provide a holistic , driven outlook for organisations pursuing the green economy .

SECURING MORE GREEN BUSINESS LEADS

Co-organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation ( MGTC ), IGEM is a government initiative to address climate change by offering a trade show for green technologies and eco-friendly solutions .

“ We want to see IGEM organically expand to include more top executives , trailblazing ideas , and information sharing among nations .

“ We have already advanced this goal by featuring the industry ’ s latest electric vehicle ( EV ) models , products , and nextgeneration electrified technology in last year ’ s edition ,” said MGTC CEO Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor .

He said that as MGTC supports Malaysia ’ s carbon neutrality mission , its goal for 2023 is to secure more green business

leads .

According to the NRECC , this year ’ s IGEM will focus on EV-related topics , including adopting battery electric vehicles ( BEV ).

EMPOWERING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

The International Electric Mobility Showcase at IGEM 2022 exhibited the latest inventions and hosted knowledge-sharing sessions . One of these sessions was The Netherlands Innovation Forum on Green Economy Leading Technologies , which focused on the circular economy , an area in which Europe is pioneering .

“ We can ’ t work alone to empower change for a circular economy . We encourage the organisation of exhibitions , conference events , and social programmes that promote discussions and exchanges between representatives of countries , governments , businesses , thought leaders , and academic institutions .

“ Last year , more than 33,150 people took part in the conversations , which helped them grasp the significance and challenges of striking a balance between socioeconomic development and environmental concerns to build a prosperous and sustainable future ,” added Shamsul Bahar .

Since its launch in 2010 , IGEM has generated roughly RM30 billion in business leads . Over 500,000 people have attended IGEM , including delegates , dignitaries , and corporations from over 70 countries .

To discover more about how to be a part of IGEM 2023 , visit : https :// www . igem . my / – @ Green

THE National Energy Awards ( NEA ) recognises the public and private sectors ’ outstanding achievements and best practices in driving the country ’ s sustainable energy agenda . Inaugurated in 2018 , NEA is part of the government ’ s effort to promote Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy .

The winners of NEA 2022 were announced on Sept 13 , 2022 . The 23 winners represented Malaysia at the

ASEAN Energy Awards ( AEA ). Twelve companies received accolades in various categories .

An appreciation dinner was held recently to celebrate the success of these local companies .

Minister of Natural Resources , Environment and Climate Change , Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad , noted how the NEA had played a pivotal role in encouraging business and building owners to

adopt sustainable energy practices .

“ The NEA today has become a platform to educate , promote and encourage the adoption of best sustainable energy practices in offices , factories , buildings and financial institutions , supporting Malaysia ’ s 2050 climate aspiration ,” said Nik Nazmi .

“ The positive evolution of the NEA would not have been possible without the hard work of the NEA Secretariat

at the Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation ( MGTC ) and the NEA Working Team consisting of officials from the NRECC , Energy Commission , SEDA Malaysia and MGTC .”

The Minister hoped the NEA would become a leading platform for sustainable energy industry players to convene , network and share best practices with one another .