Malaysia is making significant progress in green technology, positioning itself as a key player in sustainable development and renewable energy, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad at the exhibitors' reception of the International Greentech and Eco Product Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024 on Wednesday (Oct 9).
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00:00And the team for IGEM 2024, Race Towards Net Zero, Regional Leadership for Climate Agency,
00:13it reminds us that sustainability is a shared responsibility.
00:18If Malaysia becomes sustainable, but the rest of the world does not, then we have no chance
00:23of surviving.
00:24If we are not sustainable, and the other countries are, also the world does not have a chance
00:31to survive.
00:32So that is why the world is looking at governments, businesses, innovators, and civil society
00:37to lead with purpose, urgency, and a sense of collective responsibility.
00:43We do not own this world, we inherit it from the previous generations, and we have to pass
00:48it on, just as the way we received it, or even better, to the future generations.
00:54And I believe Malaysia is well positioned to be at the forefront of this transformation.
00:58But the government alone cannot make those changes.
01:01We need partnerships with the private sector, with you, the exhibitors here today, to drive
01:06and lead this meaningful change, to make that systemic changes.
01:10So IGEM is important because it provides a unique space where governments and industry
01:15players can engage directly, building bridges that turn ideas into actions and investments
01:21into impact.
01:22Gatherings such as IGEM, where ideas and innovations flow freely, provide a platform
01:26for us to unite and tackle these challenges head on.
01:29By joining forces, we can turn obstacles into stepping stones and drive the profound change
01:35our planet desperately requires.
01:38Malaysia has made significant strides in green technology.
01:41In last year's IGEM alone, we achieved more than five billion ringgit worth of business
01:46leads, again emphasizing IGEM's importance as the platform for sustainable development
01:52in the region.
01:53However, there's still much work to be done.
01:56IGEM 2024 offers an excellent opportunity to spotlight our ongoing initiatives and demonstrate
02:01how we synchronize our national development aspirations with the global sustainability
02:07agenda.
02:08We pledge to achieve net zero by 2050.
02:13This is significant because previously we were talking about as early as 2050, but now
02:19we are putting a firm target, and for a middle-income country, this is an ambitious target.
02:24Recognizing the ongoing trends in technology and innovation, we are broadening our scope
02:28this year with two groundbreaking additions, focusing on the corpulence of green technologies
02:33and sustainable development, the Clean Energy Transition Asia Setup Summit and Mobility
02:39Acts exhibition.
02:41Our primary interest is to adopt and adapt these changes, ensuring that the exhibition
02:46serves as a platform to all stakeholders, business leaders, government ministries, agencies,
02:52state governments, high commissions and embassies abroad, universities, start-ups and non-profit
02:57organizations.
02:58Eight countries will take part in the exhibition, offering visitors an exciting lineup of activities,
03:04and attendees can anticipate engaging conference sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions,
03:09showcases, intimate pocket talks, product launches and the signing of new partnerships.