Sabah Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Datuk James Ratib, attended the Sabah People's Sustainable Energy Launch Ceremony officiated by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah, His Excellency Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr.) Musa bin Haji Aman, in Kota Kinabalu, this morning. This prestigious ceremony is a strategic step in strengthening the sustainable energy and sustainable development agenda in Sabah. The expansion of the use of clean energy not only aims to preserve environmental sustainability, but also opens up wide space for research activities, technology development, and new innovations that bring direct benefits to the people.

Also present representing the Chief Minister of Sabah were the Deputy Chief Minister I and Minister of Works, YBhg. Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Joachim Gunsalam, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS), YBhg. Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser bin Abdul Wahid. Meanwhile, YBhg. Datuk James Ratib stressed that the empowerment of the sustainable energy agenda must be strongly supported by human capital development, STEM education, and local innovation. In this regard, the State Government through the Sabah Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (KPSTI) remains committed to strengthening the synergy between the government, industry, and academic institutions in order to produce a young generation who are ready to lead the green economy and future technology in line with the aspirations of Sabah Maju Jaya.