Green Technology (Part 2)

The objectives of the NGTP are:

• To reduce the energy usage rate and at the same time increase economic growth.
• To facilitate the growth of the green technology industry and enhance its contribution to the national economy.
• To increase national capability and capacity for innovation in green technology development and enhance Malaysia's competitiveness in green technology in the global arena.
• To ensure sustainable development and conserve the environment for future generations.
• To enhance public education and awareness on green technology and encourage its widespread use.

Under the National Green Technology Policy, a Strategic Thrusts have been outlined to strengthen the implementation of the policy:

1. Strengthen The Institutional Frameworks
2. Provide A Conducive Environment For Green Technology Development
3. Intensify Human Capital Development In Green Technology
4. Intensify Green Technology Research And Innovations
5. Promotion And Public Awareness

STRATEGIC THRUSTS 1: STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS

1. Formation of National Green Technology Council;
2. Establishment of Malaysian Green Technology Agency;
3. Introduction and enforcement of legal mechanisme; and
4. Function clarification for every government agency involved to avoid overlapping of functions.

STRATEGIC THRUSTS 2: PROVIDE A CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR GREEN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

1. Introduction and implementation of innovative economic instruments;
2. Strengthen the understanding of local players;
3. Promotion of foreign direct investments (FDIs) and domestic direct investments (DDIs); and
4. Provision of financial and fiscal incentives for students to pursue green technology.

STRATEGIC THRUSTS 3: INTENSIFY HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN GREEN TECHNOLOGY

1. Design and enhancement if training and education programmes;
2. Implementation of retraining programme and apprenticeship scheme of semi-skilled labour;
3. Formulation of grading and certification mechanisms for competent personnel; and 
4. Exploitation of brain gain programmes to strengthen local expertise.

STRATEGIC THRUSTS 4: INTENSIFY GREEN TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS

1. Provision of financing grants or assistance to public and private sector in RDIC;
2. Enhancement of smart partnerships between Government, industries and research institutions; and
3. Establishment of strong linkages between local research institutions and regional and international centers of excellence. 

STRATEGIC THRUSTS 5: PROMOTION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS

1. Effective, continuous promotion, education and information dissemination through comprehensive roll-out programmes;
2. Effective involvement of media, NGO and individual stakeholders;
3. Inculcation of a culture that appreciates green technology among students at all levels through the development of effective syllabus in the education system;
4. Demonstration programmes; and
5. Adoption of green technology in all government facilities and government linked entities.

To be continued.

Written by Zaril Faizal bin Zaral Gaffar (Politeknik Kota Kinabalu, Sabah) based on "Green Technology: A Driver Towards Sustainable Development" presentation by Punitha Silivarajoo, Principal Assistant Secretary, Green Technology Sector, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water.