All segments of society essential for achieving energy transition success, says Fadillah

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The success of Malaysia’s energy transition relies on the active involvement of all segments of the society, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.  He urged young entrepreneurs and innovators to venture into the renewable and new energy sector to support the government’s efforts in accelerating the country’s energy transition agenda.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00as I'm a fervent believer that our young people will be the custodians of

00:05tomorrow's sustainable energy landscape. They are the visionaries, the problem

00:12solvers, and agents of change. It is therefore incumbent upon us that those in

00:19position of influence and authority must empower these young minds to seize the

00:26opportunity and guide us to the brighter future for all of us. Ladies and

00:34gentlemen, while Malaysia has historically relied on fossil fuels, we

00:39now recognize the imperative to pivot towards clean energy resolutions. As we

00:45embark on this energy transition journey, it is our duty to ensure that this

00:51endeavor is equitable and inclusive. We acknowledge that this is a generational

00:57challenge, one that may alter perspectives, transform business

01:03practices, and render many jobs obsolete. However, by identifying

01:10transferable skills and implementing comprehensive rescaling and upscaling

01:15initiatives, we can ensure that no one is left behind. To facilitate this

01:22transition effectively, we must engage in focused and intentional training

01:29initiative. The challenges surrounding competency gaps and the impacts on

01:35efficiency and productivity in our industry have been well documented. As

01:42such, we must overhaul our talent development strategies by reconfiguring

01:48a system to promote upscaling and rescaling at every level. This is not

01:54merely about filling positions, but strategically cultivating a sustainable

02:00talent pipeline, particularly amongst our youth. So ladies and gentlemen, as

02:08Malaysia confronts the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving

02:13energy landscape, to fully transition to a greener future, we must cultivate an

02:19energy literate society by understanding energy supply, sources,

02:25consumption patterns, and the environmental implication of each

02:30decision of our choices. Recognizing this need, the Matadi government has

02:36established the Malaysia Energy Literacy Program, or in short MELP, an

02:42initiative aimed at educating our citizens with reliable energy

02:47information and fostering a community of informed decision makers ready to

02:54advocate energy sustainability.

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