PENANG is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a green manufacturing hub and a resilient city against climate change.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that, contrary to criticism from various quarters that the state compromises too much on environmental matters, it has a policy to protect both the economy and green initiatives.
“The state's growing manufacturing sector can coexist well with green initiatives by migrating to renewables and a circular economy, driven by recycling, composting and a drastic reduction in waste generation.
“Artificial intelligence is changing how factories run and how businesses compete.
“But technology alone will not secure a sustainable future. What matters is whether it lowers a supplier’s costs, cuts waste on the factory floor and keeps our air and rivers clean,” he said in his recent keynote address at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC).
Meanwhile, Penang Green Council (PGC) chief executive officer Josephine Tan said the council remained committed to building a cleaner, greener, smarter and more resilient Penang.
She expressed appreciation to Chow for his leadership in incorporating sustainability into the state’s Penang2030 Vision, as well as PGC chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu and the council’s board of directors for their continued support.
The event saw a total of 68 awards and certifications presented to organisations and young innovators for their contributions to sustainability.
Of these, 50 recognitions were presented under the Penang Green Office Certification and Penang Green Office Excellence Award, while 14 recipients received the Penang Green Hotel Excellence Award. Another four accolades were presented to young innovators through the AI4Sustainability HackFest. – November 15, 2026
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