green

agenda

kedah s tate government s

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kedah state government s green agenda

contents

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national
green
agenda

MESSAGE
FROM
MENTERI
BESAR

green
vision

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green
actions

actions
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going
forward

kedah state government s green agenda

national green agenda

The National Green Technology Policy

introduced in July 2009 states that green
technology shall be a driver to accelerate
the national economy and promote
sustainable development.

economy

Green investment
Green companies:
products/services
GDP impact

society
Green jobs
Green lifestyle
Green cities

environment
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)/
carbon emissions
Air quality
Water and natural
resources optimisation

Economic progress coupled with Environmental conservation leads to a more contented Society.

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green vision

Strategically positioning Kedah as a

model Malaysian state that has successfully
brought about the convergence of societal
well-being, economic progress and
environmental sustainability, by synergising
long-term plans with immediate actions.
This vision is based on Kedahs leadership in the green
technology sector, including in the following projects:

The Amanjaya Specialist Centre in Sungai Petani, Kedah is
the first Green Building Index-certified hospital in Malaysia.
F irst Solar Malaysia Sdn Bhd is the worlds largest thin-film
photovoltaic (PV) solar module manufacturing plant and is
located at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah.
The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa won the ASEAN
Green Award 2012/2014.

The Langkawi Cable Car has installed and operated a
photovoltaic diesel hybrid power system since 2008
with a capacity of 40-60kWh per day.

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green actions

human
capital
development

centre of
excellence
for solar
technology

sustainable
energy
management

leds
in state
government
buildings

government
green
procurement

green data
centre and
green data
recovery
centre

street
light
retrofitting
programme

solar
rooftop
for
rakyats
housing

solar
power
plants

government
ev
fleet

ev
infrastructure

sustainable
waste
management

rice
husk
ecosystem

low
carbon
cities in
kedah

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human
capital
development
Provide opportunities to employees to increase their skills by participating
in specific fields of training to enhance their career development and earn
higher income.
Support skills development for green jobs and green economy.

objectives

Provide upskilling opportunities in strategic and high impact areas in line

with Malaysias aspiration to achieve developed nation status by 2020.

Conduct training programmes such as:

1. 1MALAYSIA Globally Recognised Industry and Professional
Certification Programme (1MALAYSIAGRIP)
2. National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS)
3. ASEAN Energy Manager Accreditation Scheme (AEMAS)
4. SME Upgrading Skill Training Programme (SMEU)

description

5. Green Procurement and Life Cycle Costing

1. Kedah State Economic Planning Unit

2. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
3. Training providers

stakeholders
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centre of
excellence
for solar
technology
Create knowledge and excellence in solar technologies.
Promote and develop research capabilities in solar technologies.
Strengthen research, demonstration and development efforts in solar
technologies.

objectives

Create an extensive network of partnerships with various institutions,

agencies and industries, locally and internationally.

Strengthen solar manufacturing technologies.

Explore and diversify solar equipment.
Improve solar system technologies.

description

1. Kedah State Economic Planning Unit

2. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
3. MIGHT-METEOR Advanced Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
4. Multinational corporations

stakeholders
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sustainable
energy
management

Reduce energy consumption and cost of operation for government

buildings in Kedah.
Contribute to national carbon emission reduction targets.

objectives

Development of a detailed Energy Audit to be implemented at government

buildings.
Establishment of the Sustainable Energy Management System (SEMS) in
government buildings.

description

Registration of government buildings in the Building Consumption Input

System (BCiS) for performance monitoring.

1. Kedah State Economic Planning Unit

2. Public Works Department
3. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
4. Energy service companies

stakeholders
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leds
in state
government
buildings

Demonstrate leadership in energy conservation by utilising light-emitting

diodes (LEDs) in state government buildings through energy performance
contracting (EPC) and private capital investment.

objectives

Reduce electricity consumption and carbon emissions by up to 70%.

Utilise the performance contract mechanism to reduce public capital
investment.

description

1. Kedah State Economic Planning Unit

2. Building facilities maintenance companies
3. Local authorities
4. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
5. Energy service companies

stakeholders
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government
green
procurement

Incorporate green purchasing and procurement practices as part of Kedah

State Governments standard operating practice.

objectives

Expand green procurement via the MyHijau Directory.

Encourage Kedahs SMEs to participate in the MyHijau programme.

description

1. Kedah State Economic Planning Unit

2. Kedah government departments and agencies
3. Local authorities
4. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation

stakeholders
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green data
centre and
green data
recovery centre

Improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs of server rooms/

data centres.

objectives

Utilise the energy performance contract mechanism to reduce

capital investment.
Utilise liquid submersion cooling technology to back up data.

description

1. Kedah State Economic Planning Unit

2. Kulim Technology Park Corporation Sdn Bhd
3. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
4. DRC technology providers

stakeholders
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street light
retrofitting
programme

Retrofit all street lights within Kulim Hi-Tech Park to LEDs.

Reduce 70% energy costs and carbon emission.

objectives

Replace conventional street lights within the 1,700 hectares of the

Kulim Hi-Tech Park with LEDs.

description

1. Kulim Technology Park Corporation Sdn Bhd

2. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
3. LED manufacturers

stakeholders
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solar
rooftop
for rakyat s
housing

Lower electricity bills for homeowners and increase energy independence,

thereby mitigating impact of future increase in electricity tariff.
Installation of building integrated solar photovoltaic on the rooftops of 6,000
homes in Kedah.

objectives

Solar photovoltaic system to be incorporated into the design of home roofs;

1kW system for every RM100,000 housing cost.

description

1. Kedah State Development Corporation

2. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
3. Housing developers
4. Power utilities
5. Solar technology providers

stakeholders
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solar
power
plants

Demonstrate technical viability and cost effectiveness of power generation

from solar.

objectives

Development of solar farms in Kulim.

Utilise solar technologies to eliminate intermittent power supply loss in Kedah.
Increase reliability of power supply.

description

1. Kedah State Development Corporation

2. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
3. Power utilities
4. Solar technology providers

stakeholders
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government
ev fleet

Utilisation of electric vehicles (EV) to demonstrate commitment to improve

air quality and reduce public health impact.

objectives

Deploy EVs to reduce operational cost and environmental impact of

State Governments vehicle fleet.
Encourage growth of nations EV market and provide key EV ecosystem
support in Kedah.

description

1. Kedah State Economic Planning Unit

2. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
3. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) of EVs

stakeholders
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ev
infrastructure

Position Kedah as EV supportive state through the establishment of an

EV charging infrastructure.

objectives

Installation of EV charging stations to support the deployment of EVs and

ultimately promote Electric Mobility as a viable alternative for transportation
in Kedah.

description

1. Kulim Hi-Tech Park

2. Langkawi Development Authority
3. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
4. Charging infrastructure providers

stakeholders
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sustainable
waste
management

Reduce the need for landfills in Kedah.

Promote sustainable waste management.

objectives

Conduct feasibility studies on waste incinerators and sustainable

waste management.
Implement sustainable waste management systems.

description

1. Kedah State Economic Planning Unit

2. Local authorities
3. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
4. E-Idaman Sdn Bhd
5. Cenviro Sdn Bhd

stakeholders
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rice
husk
ecosystem

Promote greater use of renewable energy (RE) by using rice husk as fuel
for power generation.
Ensure sufficiency, security, reliability, quality and cost effectiveness of
energy supply.

objectives

Technology and economic assessments of RE generation from rice husk and

feedstock supply, energy production network and eco-system.
Identification of potential sites, technologies and biomass availability.
Estimate potential of carbon avoidance.

description

1. Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA)

2. Kedah State Economic Planning Unit
3. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
4. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
5. Biomass technology providers

stakeholders
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6. Power utilities

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low
carbon
cities
in kedah

Encourage & promote the concept of low carbon cities and townships
in Kedah.
Increase the compatibility of cities/townships with their natural eco-system.
Guide cities in making decisions towards greener solutions.

objectives

Implement the Low Carbon Cities Framework and Assessment System across
the state in four key areas namely Urban Environment, Urban Transportation,
Urban Infrastructure and Buildings.

description

1. Local authorities
2. Malaysian Green Technology Corporation
3. Malaysian Institute of Planners

stakeholders
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going forward

The Kedah State Government, in

consultation with Malaysian Green
Technology Corporation, under the
guidance of KeTTHA, will develop a
comprehensive three-year plan involving
various stakeholders integrating carbon
emissions mitigation with proactive
sustainable practices, to deliver
the objective of the Green Vision.

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kedah state secretariat

Level 4, Block B
Wisma Darul Aman
05503 Alor Setar
Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +60 4 774 4000
Fax: +60 4 774 4166

www.portal.kedah.gov.my