KUALA LUMPUR, 8 Sept. – With the race to net-zero accelerating worldwide, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) convened more than 200 delegates from across Malaysia and abroad for its flagship International Conference on Chemical and Energy Engineering (ICChEE 2025), held from 8–10 September at UTM Hotel & Residence, Kuala Lumpur.
Organised by the Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FKT) under the theme “Innovating Net-Zero Solutions”, the biennial conference served as a premier platform uniting academia, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore breakthrough technologies, strategies, and collaborations in advancing the global clean energy transition.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, whose presence underscored the Government’s strong commitment to green growth. In his keynote, he reaffirmed Malaysia’s decarbonisation agenda by highlighting two major policy milestones: the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024, which sets clear national standards for energy use, and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, which is driving ESG adoption, clean energy integration, and low-carbon technologies across the manufacturing sector.
Over three days, ICChEE 2025 featured high-level forums, keynote addresses, and plenary talks by renowned figures including Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang and Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong. Sessions were structured around the “5Ds” of energy transition — Decarbonisation, Decentralisation, Digitalisation, Democratisation, and Diversification — giving delegates practical frameworks to accelerate innovation and implementation. Advanced research presentations and indexed journal publication opportunities further enriched the academic value of the conference.
The event was made possible through the support of key sponsors including Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Optimal System Engineering (OPTIMISE), Solar Alert, Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), and DMG Energy. Their involvement reflected the strong industry-academia synergy required to address pressing climate and energy challenges.
Beyond knowledge sharing, ICChEE 2025 successfully sparked collaborations and inspired innovation. Delegates engaged in impactful discussions on topics ranging from renewable energy technologies and sustainable chemical engineering practices to industrial decarbonisation strategies and digital solutions for energy optimisation.
Looking ahead, UTM reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining ICChEE as a regional hub for innovation and collaboration, bridging academia, industry, and government to accelerate the journey towards net-zero. By positioning Malaysia as a leader in ASEAN’s clean energy transition, ICChEE 2025 demonstrated how conferences can move beyond dialogue to catalyse action in pursuit of a sustainable future.
Source: UTM NewsHub