KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) recently collaborated with SEDC Energy, Sarawak’s new energy agency, for the Borneo Energy Transition Conference (BETC) 2024.
Scheduled to take place in Kuching on February 26-27, this two-day conference will serve as a pivotal gathering, bringing together visionary thought leaders, change-makers, and industry experts to collectively explore ideas and catalyse decisive action towards
shaping a sustainable energy landscape in the region. MARC group chief executive officer Datuk Jamaludin Nasir and SEDC Energy’s chief executive officer Robert Hardin paid a courtesy visit to Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg. This visit underscores the strategic importance of collaboration and its potential impact on the energy sector in the region.
Present at the briefing were MARC’s chief commercial officer Badrul Hisham Zawawi and SEDC Energy’s corporate communications manager Dennis Harun Wong, which signifies the commitment of both organisations to the success of this conference. Reflecting on the collaboration, MARC group chief executive officer Datuk Jamaludin Nasir said this collaboration aligns with the agency’s commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. “SEDC Energy’s vision and dedication to driving positive change in the region resonate with MARC’s values.
“Together, we aim to contribute to the development of a resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem,” he said in a recent statement. Robert expressed his optimism to have MARC as its strategic partner for this conference. “Their support will help build our reputation as a new energy player in the region, also putting Sarawak on the map. “So far, we have received an overwhelming response from sponsors and participants despite it being an exclusive by-invitation event.”This will be our first, but we want to make BETC our anchor event as we grow,” he said.
The BETC 2024 promises to be a platform for engaging dialogue and collaboration, setting the stage for meaningful advancements in the energy landscape of the region.
