On Thursday, April 25, the Sabah Legislative Assembly approved three Bills during its final meeting. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor presented the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Enactment 2024 and the Energy Commission of Sabah Enactment (Amendment No. 2) 2024 for consideration.
The Syariah Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Enactment 2024 was presented by Datuk Ariffin Arif, the Minister of State for Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hajiji stated that these energy Bills will enable Sabah to regain its regulatory authority over the power supply in the state.
Hajiji emphasised that the Energy Commission Enactment aims to expand the scope of “renewable energy” by including ocean thermal sources. This revision is a significant step towards establishing a new sustainable energy source in the state, aligning with the key objectives of the Blue Economy framework.
Energy
– Hajiji highlighted the importance of the Energy Commission Enactment, which seeks to broaden the horizons of “renewable energy” to encompass ocean thermal sources.
– This amendment represents a pivotal advancement in paving the way for a fresh, sustainable energy reservoir within the region, in harmony with the fundamental principles of the Blue Economy framework.
– The incorporation of ocean thermal sources into the Energy Commission Enactment signifies a momentous stride towards fostering a greener, more environmentally conscious energy landscape.
