11/09/2026
Driving Sustainable Innovation at Sarawak SHInE 2026
Kuching, 11 September 2026 - The Centre For Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) participated in the Sarawak SHInE International Conference 2026 (Science, Health, Innovation & Engineering), organised by the Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC) and the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC), together with co-organiser UKSEA Vax Hub. The conference convenes local and international professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to foster cross-field collaboration, advance STEM education, and address global challenges.
During the Day 2 launching ceremony on 10 September 2026, YAB Premier of Sarawak visited the SRDC exhibition booth, which showcased key funded research initiatives—including the collaborative project between SRDC, CENTEXS and Solarvest. The Premier took the opportunity to view the Type III hydrogen storage tank prototype and inquire about its storage capacity and practical application potential.
Additionally, Dr. Eldon Chung Han Chua, Senior Instructor of the Aerospace, Digital & Green Energy Academy (ADGEA), Green Energy Training Programme Coordinator and Technology Testbed Coordinator at CENTEXS, presented on "Sarawak’s Green Energy Testbed: The Next Chapter in Sustainable Innovation." His session highlighted CENTEXS initiatives, including the Industry Technology Outreach Programme (ITOP), 12 technology testbeds, and collaborative research with SRDC and Solarvest on a portable hydrogen gas storage system for downstream applications.
CENTEXS continues to support regional innovation through research partnerships, technological outreach, and practical green energy solutions.