04 IGEM
@ green | September-October , 2021
Redefining sustainability
IGEM 2021 targets RM5 billion in business leads to boost Green economy
THE 12TH International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia ( IGEM 2021 ) was officiated virtually on July 22 , 2021 , by then Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin . Southeast Asia ’ s largest trade event for green technologies and eco-solutions announced a target of RM5 billion in business leads to spur the green economy , which is the engine for growth as the world prepares to build back .
Organised by the Ministry of Environment and Water ( KASA ) and co-organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre ( MGTC ), IGEM 2021 goes virtual for the second consecutive year on www . virtual . igem . my with “ Redefining Sustainability ” theme .
It is the 12 straight edition of the event . It expects 300 exhibitor booths from 50 countries and 30,000 registered visitors over the six-month duration .
In his virtual keynote address , Muhyiddin believed the unprecedented and rapid changes due to the pandemic had forced continuous realignment to the sustainability aspect of one ’ s life .
He said : “ As we wade through the pandemic , I would like to re-emphasise that we should not lose sight of the challenges that climate change poses . Climate change shows signs that could have a long-lasting impact and threats on social well-being , economic development and global health .”
“ Redefining Sustainability ” has been picked as the theme for IGEM 2021 , where the focus is on climate change and green technology amid addressing the impacts of Covid-19 pandemic .
“ We need to find ways collectively to pursue economic and social well-being in an environmental-friendly manner . I believe IGEM fits such purpose as an important catalyst to chart our way forward .”
With a specific thematic monthly approach encompassing various areas within the sustainability sector such as Green Technology , Water , Climate Change & Environment , Sustainability , Green Financing and Energy & E-Mobility , IGEM 2021 will be hosting more than 100 conference sessions , webinars , and pocket talks , in addition to launches and signing of Memorandum of Understandings ( MoUs ).
Virtual business matching sessions
IGEM ’ s long-standing strategic partner , the Malaysian Investment Development Authority ( MIDA ) and business matching partner , the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation ( MATRADE ), will also organise virtual business matching sessions between leading and emerging organisations on the IGEM website .
Dato ’ Sri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man , Minister of Environment and Water , said : “ The extended duration of six months gives IGEM ’ s exhibitors , conferences and business matching partners greater opportunities to further cultivate a greener post-pandemic economy by eliciting the participation of a wider spectrum of industry leaders , green entrepreneurs , and delegates ”.
He believed IGEM would play an influ- ential role and deliver on KASA ’ s mandate of leading Malaysia ’ s sustainable environmental and water conservation efforts with all sessions and activities planned in the coming months .
He said IGEM would continue to inspire impactful climate action not only in Malaysia but internationally .
More exhibitors expected to join
In the upcoming weeks , IGEM 2021 will be organising several important events , including the launch of Green Pages Malaysia 6th Edition : Green Products , Green Technology by the Malaysia Green Building Council ( malaysiaGBC ), as well as a Roundtable on Advancing Malaysia ’ s Green and Circular Economy by Capital Markets Malaysia ( CM2 ).
In his welcome remarks , MGTC Chairman Professor Dato ’ Ir Dr A Bakar Jaafar said : “ We at MGTC remain committed to playing an essential role in supporting and driving the nation ’ s green agenda .
“ We unveiled our new corporate logo today . We reaffirm our mandate to mainstream green technology , economy and low carbon development through green product and service expansion programmes . We also adopt green lifestyles through publicity and awareness programmes .”
To date , IGEM 2021 featured close to 100 booths on its website , with more exhibitors expected to join in the coming months .
Some participating exhibitors include international companies from the High Commission of Canada and the Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency ( AWEX ) from Belgium and local companies such as Solarvest Holdings Bhd ., SIRIM Berhad , CIMB Group , 3E Works Sdn Bhd , Nextgreen Global Berhad and i2energy Sdn . Bhd . — @ green
Four Malaysian winners
ASEAN Energy Awards ( AEA ) is the highest reward and recognition for the participation and contribution of the Southeast Asian private and public companies in clean energy development .
Malaysian companies and individuals were among the winners for AEA 2021 , which was hosted by Brunei virtually .
Two Malaysian hospitals , Hospital Tanjung Karang and Hospital Yan , emerged winners for the Energy Management for Building and Industry in the small and medium buildings category .
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka took home the first prize for the large buildings category . Malaysia also won the Off-Grid Thermal category with the participation from Ramatex Textiles Industrial Sdn Bhd .
The country also topped the Biofuel category with the Integrated Palm Waste Management Facility by Reviva Sdn . Bhd .
A total of 17 Malaysian winners were among the winners and placed .
The Awards is expected to be the instrument to promote clean coal technology ( CCT ), energy efficiency , and renewable energy development . — @ green