The Sarawak Government, led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, is determined to drastically reduce hydrogen production costs. Through a partnership with Siemens Energy, the goal is to lower the energy consumption for hydrogen production to just 10 kWh/kg, a significant improvement from the current 30 kWh/kg rate. The Premier highlighted that ongoing research collaborations with PETRONAS Research and a Japanese company have already achieved a reduction in energy use from 60 kWh/kg to 30 kWh/kg by leveraging new membrane technology. This progress not only enhances energy efficiency but also aligns with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. The Premier emphasized that transitioning to clean energy is vital for Sarawak and Malaysia to make substantial contributions towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly world. The Premier's statements were made during the 'Leading ASEAN Sustainability and Digitalisation' session at the ASEAN Women Economic Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he also stressed the importance of clean energy in achieving global sustainability goals.