Riding the green movement

Encouraging turnout: Over the three years it has been held, IGEM has been a huge success. According to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, the country also has made its step towards recognising and promoting green townships.

IMAGINE this — 1.5 million chickens generating their own electricity in a farm via their droppings. That’s green technology for you, believe it or not.

With the government having recognised green technology as one of the key drivers for accelerating the country’s economic growth and promoting sustainable development, many companies have benefited from the National Green Technology Policy, which was introduced in 2009.