ASTANA: Malaysia will look to inspire renewable energy players with a touch of nature at the Future Energy Expo 2017 here, which runs for the next three months.
In launching the Malaysia Pavilion, an avenue to showcase the nation and its aspirations in renewable energy sources here today, Energy, Green Technology and Water minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said Malaysia will look to a myth about a butterfly to guide it forward.
Maximus was referring to a myth about the magical effect of the “Rajah Brooke’s birdwing” butterfly, a main feature in the Malaysia Pavilion and the ministry’s campaign at the expo, which will run until Sept 10.
“Even small actions will have an effect on humankind. I am confident that the Malaysia Pavilion will inspire action towards a green future. At today’s opening, we are officially inviting the world to create a green future with Malaysia,” he said.
“Malaysia is the most forested emerging market among the world’s top 100 nations. So naturally, green growth is in our nature and we plan to prove to the world that emerging markets like Malaysia can and should be leaders of green growth,” he said.
Over 150 entities, including 62 speakers and 94 private and government organisations comprise the Malaysian delegation, and will take part in various activities lined up to promote and showcase best practices and what the nation has to offer in green energy.
The Malaysia Pavilion, themed “Powering Green Growth”, will allow for business matching sessions and talks based on weekly themes that reflect Malaysia's strength in various fields of green energy, green technology and the economy.
The expo will see presentations on technologies, solutions, innovations and best practices at the Malaysia pavilion, which sits between the China Pavilion and India Pavilion at the main venue in Astana.