Institute of Sustainable Energy - ISE Uniten

Hydrogen Workshop Series 2: Realising Green Hydrogen Under HETR – Bridging Policy, Industry and Research for Early-Stage Deployment was successfully held on 6 May 2026 at Le Méridien Hotel, Putrajaya.

The workshop was officially opened by Yang Berusaha Puan Norsham binti Abdul Latip, Deputy Secretary General (Technology Development), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)

The programme featured keynote sharing by Dr. Ng Sing Muk from Sarawak Energy Berhad and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rozan Mohamad Yunus from the Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia followed by a forum panel moderated by Prof. Dato’ ChM. Dr. Mohammad Kassim. The panel included representatives from SEDA Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and TNBResearch, who shared perspectives on technology readiness, policy support, industrial adoption, opportunities and talent development.

The workshop also brought together participants from agencies, industry, and academia, including MOSTI, Nanomalaysia Berhad , MIGHT, National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), SEDA Malaysia, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, TNB Research, PETRONAS, Hydrexia, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), Universiti Tenaga Nasional, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Malaya, and Sunway University.

Among the key highlights were the roundtable discussions, which focused on four important areas: policies, standards and certifications; bridging the R&D-to-industry gap; academic talent development at university level; and strengthening the triple helix ecosystem involving government, industry, and academia.

The discussions reinforced that Malaysia’s hydrogen journey is not only about technology, but also about building the right ecosystem through policy readiness, standards, market demand, talent development, industrial collaboration, and practical deployment pathways.

The workshop also provided a meaningful platform to identify possible collaboration areas and practical next steps to support early-stage hydrogen deployment in Malaysia.

Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE), UNITEN - HICoE would like to sincerely thank all speakers, panelists, participants, the secretariat team, and all supporting parties for their valuable contributions in making this workshop a success. Special appreciation is also extended to Faculty of Science and Technology UKM (FST-UKM) as co-organiser, and to UNITEN R&D Sdn. Bhd. (URND) and the AAIBE Chair of Renewable Energy as sponsors.

May this initiative continue to support stronger partnerships, pilot initiatives, and capacity-building efforts towards Malaysia’s green hydrogen aspirations.

🌿 Hydrogen Futures Workshop – Charting Malaysia’s Path to a Low-Carbon Economy 🌿

We’re thrilled to look back at the successful Hydrogen Futures Workshop held on 21st August 2025 at Le Méridien Hotel, Putrajaya, organized under the AAIBE Chair of Renewable Energy (ChairRE) at UNITEN.

Key highlights of the day:
✅ Welcoming speech and opening by YBhg. Prof. Ir. Dr. Khairul Salleh Mohamed Sahari, Vice Chancellor, Universiti Tenaga Nasional
✅ Insights Session by former Deputy Secretary General (Technology Development), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), YBhg. Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohd Nor Azman bin Hassan
✅ Keynote: “Integrated Hydrogen Energy Systems for a Sustainable Future” by Prof. Ibrahim Dincer, Ontario Tech University, Canada
✅ Moderated Forum: “Bridging Innovation and Industry: Hydrogen in Malaysia’s Energy Mix,” moderated by former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), UNITEN, YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Mohd Zamri Yusoff
Panel members:
1. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, Ontario Tech University, Canada
2. YBrs. Ir. Surendran Kandasamy, Head of Hydrogen Energy Transition Solutions, Petronas
3. YBrs. Ir. Tengku Kahar Muzaffar, Vice President Strategy, NanoMalaysia Berhad
4. YBrs. Ir. Norhazree Bin Azman, Chief Engineer (Clean Technology), TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd.
✅ Afternoon Expert Panel Roundtable Discussion with active participation from 50 professionals across government, industry, and academia.

This workshop reinforced the importance of collaboration and innovation in shaping a clean and sustainable energy landscape for Malaysia.

We extend our gratitude to all participants, speakers, and partners who contributed to this meaningful dialogue.

Let’s continue driving change, one conversation at a time! 💚

✨ AAIBE Chair of Renewable Energy at UNITEN: Advisory Panel Committee Meeting (No. 1/2025)

📅 19 December 2025
📍 Royal Park Hotel @ UNITEN

Chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Prof. Ir. Dr. Khairul Salleh Bin Mohamed Sahari.

Also in attendance were Associate Prof. Ir. Dr. Hasril Bin Hasini (Director, Institute of Sustainable Energy), Prof. Ir. Dr. Shaliza binti Ibrahim (AAIBE Chair Professor), Associate Prof. Ts. Dr. Normy Norfiza Binti Abdul Razak (Director, Research Excellence Centre) and Puan Sunarti Binti Abdullah (Manager, Research Excellence Centre), together with advisory representatives from Kementerian Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air (PETRA), Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA), Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST), Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation (MBIC) and Malaysia Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT).

The meeting reviewed the 2025 programme progress, addressed key implementation challenges, and gathered strategic feedback for continuous improvement.

Driving sustainable energy forward through strong governance and collaboration 🌱

Warmest congratulations to Professor Ir. Dr. Vigna K. Ramachandramurthy and Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Tiong Sieh Kiong on their admission as Fellows of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM).

This well-deserved recognition reflects your outstanding contributions and leadership in the field of engineering sciences. Wishing you continued success in advancing science, innovation, and national development.

Heartiest congratulations to Prof. Ir. Dr. Shaliza Ibrahim on her appointment as an ASM Council Member for the 2026/2027 term.

We are proud of this remarkable achievement and wish her all the best in contributing to the advancement of science, technology, and innovation.