KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — The Parliament is expected to incorporate solar energy in its operation by June next year to achieve a more sustainable future.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the initiative is in line with the government target of zero net emission by 2050, with the Public Works Department currently finishing up the tendering process for the project.
“We are probably the first Parliament House in the world run by renewable energy (RE) by next year…so no more carbon, nothing! As you walk in you will inhale fresh air, good oxygen,” he said in his speech at Sustainable Finance Symposium GoESG 2023 today.
Johari hopes the initiative would signal other government departments and agencies to participate in efforts to use renewable energy as it is cheaper and environmentally friendly.
Meanwhile, he believes policymakers are steadfast in their commitment to sustainable development and green financing initiatives.
“These efforts are vital in ensuring that no part of our society is left behind as we transition to a more sustainable future.
“Although we are making positive strides on this front, the journey ahead requires more than just commitment; it demands action and collaboration, which cuts across all sectors,” Johari said.
On the regional front, addressing the pressing need for climate change mitigation and adaptation in Southeast Asia is paramount.
He said to level the playing field, Asean economies must continue to drive the economic transformation towards becoming low-carbon and climate-resilient so they could prosper socio-economically.
In another development, Johari, who is also a National Scouts Council member, said the National Scouts Council will organise a charity dinner on December 1 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre to raise funds to allow for more scouts programmes to be organised to benefit the community, as well as preparing the youth for the reintroduction of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN).
— Bernama
