Summary
- R.A.C.E to Zero 2026 Penang held at Eastin Hotel on Aug 13.
- Conference focuses on clean energy and semiconductor supply-chain decarbonisation.
- Chow Kon Yeow highlights Penang’s renewable energy and industrial transition.
- MPSEA and 3M collaborate on solar Work-at-Height safety guidelines.
BAYAN LEPAS, August 14 — R.A.C.E to Zero 2026 brought policymakers, manufacturers, clean-energy leaders and technology providers together at Eastin Hotel Penang on Thursday.
To accelerate the state’s industrial decarbonisation efforts. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted Penang’s renewable energy direction as its semiconductor and advanced manufacturing.
As it face growing global sustainability and supply-chain requirements. The programme covered rooftop and floating solar, battery energy storage,
Green financing, ESG compliance and AI-powered energy management. MPSEA and 3M also formalised a strategic collaboration to develop Work-at-Height safety guidelines and training modules.
For Malaysia’s solar industry, supporting safer renewable-energy deployment and Penang’s transition towards a competitive net-zero manufacturing economy.
