SEDC Energy to undertake PoC shipment to demonstrate the transport of clean hydrogen molecules from Sarawak

KUCHING, Oct 23 2025:  SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE), together with Hydrexia Holding Limited of China, will undertake a proof-of-concept (PoC) shipment to demonstrate the transport of clean hydrogen molecules from Sarawak and beyond.

SEDCE working with Hydrexia Holding Limited of China

The journey will begin from Kuching – Port Klang – Singapore – Hong Kong and back to Kuching in preparation for an early stage hydrogen exports.

“This PoC will demonstrate Sarawak’s capabilities to produce, transport, and export its clean hydrogen molecules to international markets,” SEDCE chief executive officer Robert Hardin said in a statement today.

SEDCE is an energy arm of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) while Hydrexia  specialises in providing technology solutions for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and end-use applications.

Hardin said after several studies and engagements carried out by SEDCE together with relevant agencies, the choice of transportation method for the hydrogen molecules in small and medium volumes lies well with solid state.

“This method is designed for safe transport at ambient pressure and temperature while meeting the highest purity requirements,” he said.

He added SEDCE is continuously engaging relevant stakeholders and agencies with regards to the new energy.

Rights activist: Pasir Gudang's remark insulting Sabah's constitutional rights

KUCHING, Oct 23, 2025: Sarawak rights activist Peter John Jaban has criticised Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim for describing Sabah leaders’ quit threat over the 40 per cent revenue issue as political ransom, calling the remark insulting and dismissive of Sabah’s constitutional rights.

Peter John Jaban: Any attempt by the A-GC to appeal the ruling on the 40 per cent revenue entitlement to Sabah  would be a betrayal of the government’s repeated promises to honour MA63. 

He said they are not holding anyone hostage, but are standing up for a right that is clearly guaranteed under the Federal Constitution and Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).

“To call standing up for their rights as a political ransom is to mock both justice and federal integrity,” Peter said today.

He warned the federal government  coalition against appealing the ruling of the Kota Kinabalu High Court on the 40 per cent revenue issue.

“If the federal Attorney-General’s Chambers (A-GC) proceeds to file an appeal against the  40 per cent revenue entitlement claim, it could trigger a strong backlash from Sabahans in the upcoming 16^th state election,” he warned.  

 He also urged the federal government to respect the court’s decision.

He said the court’s ruling reaffirmed Sabah’s entitlement to 40 per cent of federal revenue derived from the state, under Articles 112C and 112D of the Constitution.

“Any attempt by the A-GC to appeal the ruling would be a betrayal of the government’s repeated promises to honour MA63.

“The federal budget allocations to Sabah are temporary and discretionary while the 40 per cent entitlement is a legal obligation.

“Sabah is not asking for charity, but is asking for restitution,” he said.

Peter urged the members of parliament from Sabah to suspend or withdraw their support for the federal government if Putrajaya proceeds with the appeal.

He added no leader should continue backing a government that fights in court to deny their people’s rights, saying that true federalism is built on respect, not subservience.

He stressed that Sabah and Sarawak’s struggle is not an act of rebellion but an effort to restore equality within the federation.

He added labeling the effort to restore equality as political ransom only deepens distrust between the Borneo states and the peninsula.

“Justice for Sabah and Sarawak is justice for Malaysia,” he said.

 

Christopher Gira is the new PRS Youth chief after beating Kennedy Chupkai in the contest for the post

KUCHING,Oct 18 2025: Tamin Sarawak Legislative Member (SLM) Christopher Gira anak Sambang is the new Parti Rakyat Sarawak’s (PRS) Youth chief after defeating his sole challenger Murum SLM Kennedy Chupkai Udon by 19 votes in the contest for the post.

Christophger Gira anak Sambang replacing Datuk Snowdan Lawan as the new PRS Youth chief
 

 Gira obtained 52 votes against 33 votes secured by Chupkai at the movement’s triennial delegates conference (TDC) today.

With the victory, Gira replaced Balai Ringin SLM and Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan.

The results for all the contested posts were announced this evening.

The post of deputy Youth chief was won uncontested by Surai anak Anthony Abell.

The two vice chiefs were also won uncontested by Andy Sout and Joeblis Mingat.

Roger anak Gingkoi obtained the highest number of votes in the contests for seats in the ordinary executive committee of the movement.

He secured 78 votes among the 15 candidates vying for the 10 seats in the executive committee.

Dr Jawing anak Chunggat came second with 77 votes, third was Omar anak Masam with 72 votes while James Jimbun anak Wan Anji and Herman anak Tohet were each collected 71 votes.

The others elected into the executive committee were Nyireng Saleh (54 votes), Edwin Joel (53), Stenny Wilis anak Jenggi (51), Dr Gavin Man Gima (51) and Herry Chunggat (50).