SRDC grant call to focus on renewable energy research, says Abang Jo

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian (second left) visiting an exhibition booth at the Sarawak Research and Development Council's research symposium in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak plans to encourage research initiatives looking into lowering the production cost of hydrogen as a source of green energy, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

The Premier said the high cost of production was a key challenge in Sarawak's venture into the hydrogen economy as part of its transition to a low-carbon future.