TOKYO, Japan: The Sarawak Government will establish its own hydrogen certification platform aligned with international standards to ensure transparency and traceability in the growing hydrogen economy.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative aims to support market integrity and bolster investor confidence as Sarawak positions itself as a key player in the global hydrogen supply chain.
He noted that Sarawak is also pursuing long-term international offtake agreements to attract large-scale investment into the sector.
“The Sarawak government has taken a proactive step through the launch of the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER), a long-term plan that aims to make Sarawak a cost-competitive, reliable, and scalable hydrogen producer,” he said.
He said this when speaking during his keynote address titled ‘Sarawak’s Hydrogen Vision: Catalysing Green Growth for Asean and Beyond’ at the World Hydrogen Asia Conference 2025 in Tokyo today.

Abang Johari added that the state is heavily investing in technology and innovation, recognising that continuous improvement is essential to remain competitive in the evolving energy landscape.
“These efforts are supported by strong governance, infrastructure readiness, financial frameworks, workforce development, and regulatory clarity.
“Together, these factors form a realistic yet transformative platform for Sarawak to emerge as a regional leader in hydrogen,” he said.
Later at a press conference, he said Sarawak is exploring the possibility of establishing a joint hydrogen certification platform that could be adopted at the Asean and international levels.
He stressed that such a platform must adhere to global benchmarks to eventually support the development of voluntary carbon markets.
“Through our roadmap, we have defined our path forward in adopting hydrogen as a renewable energy source accepted not only within Asean but globally.
“We aim for Sarawak to be recognised internationally as part of this emerging clean energy sector,” he said.
Abang Johari asserted that Sarawak’s competitive edge lies in the value it brings to the table, including the right technologies and a shared infrastructure approach.
“I’ve mentioned the importance of shared technology and shared infrastructure. Ultimately, these shared benefits will be enjoyed by all,” he added.