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The traditional fear of brain drain may or may not have evaporated. Read more
01Sep
01Sep
Emphasis on biomass, biogas
PETALING JAYA: Biomass and biogas will be given more opportunity to develop as renewable energy(RE) resources during the first 10 years of the implementation of feedin tariff in Malaysia. This is based on the quotas set for the various.... Read more
30Aug
iGREET, Cyberjaya’s Green Technology Initiative
Cyberview Sdn Bhd, the landowner spearheading the development of Cyberjava, Malaysia's premier cybercity, has organised four monthly iGREET (Information on Green Technology) seminars since the first on May 3,2010. The series is one of its green.. Read more
30Aug
Banking Goes Green
PETALING JAYA: More banks in Malaysia are going into green technology financing in view of the potential market for environmental business amid surging levels of greenshouse gases. Read more
20Aug
Sime Darby, Sunrise to showcase excellence in artful conception
Art has been defined as the process or product of arranging elements in a way to affect the senses and emotions. For instance, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and The Last Supper or Michelangelo's Scenes of Genesis and The Last Judgment are without doubt great pieces of art of the 15th century..... Read more
23Jul
Green Leases Gaining Ground
As I was brushing up my knowledge on the law and practice of landlord and tenant prior to conducting a workshop on the subject, I came across "green lease", which is a lease of a comercial bulding where both lessors and lessees (or landlords and tenants) covenant to each other to minimise environmental impact in areas such as energy,...
21Jun
Debate On Green Building Index Fees
Malaysia's own Green Building Index(GBI) was launched in May last year. Initiated by building professionals with initial funding from Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and in collaboration with the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia(ACEM)... Read more
15Jun
Response To Green Technology Financing Scheme Overwhelming
Response to the RM1.5 billion Green Technology Financing Scheme (GTS) has been overwhelming, Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui said Tuesday. Read more
01Jun
Building Green: Challenges Faced by Engineers
ACCORDING to the United Staes Environmental Protection Agency, green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's lifecycle from design... Read more
19May
Working Towards A Greener PJ
In a fast developing city like Petaling Jaya, steps have to be taken to ensure that the city remains green and liveable. Read more