Green Technology sector gets a Boost

Green Technology sector gets a Boost

When it comes to green technology, Malaysia’s government means business. That’s the conclusion we can draw from the fact that Putrajaya has doubled the financing limit in its Green Technology Financing Scheme (GTFS) from RM50 million to RM100 million. The financial boost to the scheme is certainly a welcome development. The GTFS seeks…

IGEM 2015: Losing Touch with the Environment?

IGEM 2015: Losing Touch with the Environment?

As Malaysia’s flagship green technology conference and exhibition rolls onward, the disposition of all things green business are looking sunnier and sunnier for the country playing host. Aggressive green tech goals are being set, groundbreaking deals are being made and IGEM 2015’s theme of ‘Powering the Green Economy’ is being…

IGEM 2015 in Progress – Announcements, Deals and Green Growth

IGEM 2015 in Progress – Announcements, Deals and Green Growth

IGEM 2015 is in full swing, and the massive international convention of green businesses has seen Kuala Lumpur become a temporary mecca of all things high-tech and/or sustainable. This year’s event is the sixth of its kind.  Together, the previous have generated RM6 billion ($1.4 billion) in green business leads,…