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Sarawak’s plan for hydrogen-powered buses comes un

haroldz123 — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:13:11 +0800

Sarawak’s plan for hydrogen-powered buses comes under fire
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Sarawak’s plan for hydrogen-powered buses comes under fire
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DAP’s Pending assemblyman Violet Yong says the three buses currently in use often break down and that the project is not only costly but lacks transparency.
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Pending assemblyman Violet Yong says the three hydrogen buses in use began to show signs of strain shortly after they started operating in 2020. (Facebook pic)

KUCHING: Sarawak’s experiment with hydrogen power has come under scrutiny by the opposition, with the DAP questioning its viability in view of frequent breakdowns of its first three buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Pending assemblyman Violet Yong said the three buses now in service have been breaking down constantly after only five years. The lifespan of a hydrogen-powered vehicle is typically about 20 years — similar to that for its petrol and diesel-driven cousins.

The three buses now in service, each costing RM2.2 million, are part of a trial to test the viability of using vehicles powered by clean energy to serve as feeder buses in the state capital.

Violet Yong.
Yong claimed that the three hydrogen-powered buses were, in fact, already showing signs of strain immediately after they began operating in 2020.

“The three buses keep breaking down. I have the records. Every time there is a fault, the service is suspended. But the breakdowns keep happening,” she told FMT in an interview.

Given that it takes several days, sometimes even more than a week, to repair the buses, it is doubtful that the system is reliable, she added.

In October 2024, Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd awarded a contract worth RM122 million for the supply of 55 hydrogen-powered buses to a joint-venture company comprising SKS Coachbuilders Sdn Bhd and Sun Credit Sdn Bhd.

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Sarawak Metro is a state-owned company tasked with developing the state’s public transport assets.

Costly project

Yong said Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg had cited significant savings when he turned his focus to the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system from an earlier initiative for a RM10.8 billion light rapid transit (LRT) project in response to the DAP’s criticisms over its high cost.

She said the ART system is equally costly given that the production of green hydrogen is still not fully developed in Malaysia.

She pointed out that using hydrogen-powered vehicles is still in its infancy in Sarawak as shown by the minimal usage of hydrogen refuelling stations set up by Sarawak Energy Bhd.

Yong said Sarawak could also learn from the experience of other countries. “Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia have tried hydrogen buses and given up. They’re not easy to maintain,” she said.

She said key details about the ART project remained unclear, such as the technology it is using, or how the state government plans to encourage people to make the transition away from using their cars.

She said even basic information such as fares, access to stations, or supporting infrastructure to encourage people to take ART buses, is still not clear.

“In Singapore, you have shaded walkways leading to MRT stations. In Sarawak, we don’t even have routes for the ART project yet. Why are you rushing to order 55 hydrogen buses?”

Yong also wondered if Sarawak’s population justified such a massive investment. For instance, the biggest urban centre Kuching, together with its satellite town Samarahan, has a combined population of just 1.2 million.

“We in the opposition are not against improving public transport, but we want the government to also be realistic,” she said.

“Electric buses are proven and widely used in Europe, South Korea and Indonesia. Why not start with that? Let’s fix the basics first before rushing into costly hydrogen experiments,” she added.

Told u so

HUNDREDS of thousands of credit card details from

haroldz123 — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 11:51:06 +0800

https://www.thestar.com.my/business/busines...ive-data-breach

HUNDREDS of thousands of credit card details from at least six Southeast Asian countries – including Malaysia and Singapore – have been leaked online, according to India-based cybersecurity start-up Technisanct.

The company said this week it had found a series of data breaches involving credit card details issued by top banks in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand.

“The results are alarming as it seems no one is aware that such a huge volume of payment card details – including the CVV and PIN – are available, ” said CEO Nandakishore Harikumar, referring to the card verification value and personal identification number.

Anyone with access to those details could cause financial losses to the owner of the cards, he added.

Sorry if slowpuki

Man dubbed 'cosplay killer' gets 22 years' jail

haroldz123 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:27:35 +0800

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019...ath-upon-appeal

PUTRAJAYA (ANN): A self-employed man dubbed the "cosplay killer", escaped the gallows on Thursday (Sept 12) for the 2013 murder of his teenage girlfriend whose remains he stuffed in a suitcase.

Poon Wai Hong, 29, was sentenced to death by the High Court in 2018 for murdering a 15-year-old cosplay fan five years ago.

A three-member Court of Appeal bench chaired by Datuk Kamardin Hashim, in substituting the charge to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, said there was merit in Poon's appeal.

Poon was then sentenced to 22 years in jail from the date of his arrest in 2013, The Star report said.

The girl was believed to have gone to the man's house the previous day to get help with some cosplay costumes.

Poon's lawyer Datuk Rajpal Singh told the court that Poon intended to have sex with Ng but a friend had interrupted the duo causing him to go out. When he came back, the girl did not want to have sex anymore, resulting in the couple engaging in a fight, Bernama reported.

In his argument, Singh said Poon was trying to stop Ng from shouting when she bit his hand and he then pushed her to prevent her from attacking him with a stun gun.

Poon said that by the time he found his spectacles which were knocked off his face, he saw Ng had fallen and hit her head on a dumbbell. She was motionless.

Singh said Poon panicked and stuffed Ng's body in the suitcase instead of calling the authorities.

According to Bernama, deputy public prosecutor Nurshafini Mustafha said the prosecution would be filing an appeal with the Federal Court. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019...kZMY7i1vZtbK.99

(WTS) ADIDAS Marquee Boost UK10.5 *updated price

haroldz123 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 18:55:10 +0800

Item(s): Adidas Marquee Boost High Top “Porzingis”

Package includes: Shoes only, no box but will courier in different box. Size US10.5 / UK10

Price: RM430 (retail price RM620-650) (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)

Warranty: none

Dealing method: courier or cod in miri sarawak

Location: Miri, Sarawak

Contact method/details: PM or WhatsApp 0168895457
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Item(s) conditions: Used only once going to indoor gym for one hour

Picture:[attachmentid=10236055] [attachmentid=10236056] [attachmentid=10236057]

Reason for sale: too narrow n long for my wide feets [attachmentid=10236055]

WTB Used intel i7 7700

haroldz123 — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:22:26 +0800

Item(s): intel i7 7700

Package includes: Together with cpu cooler

Price: (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic) RM800 or below

Warranty: nice to have one but not necessarily

Dealing method:COD

Location:

Contact method/details:pm me directly or reply here
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Item(s) conditions: used

Picture:

Reason for sale:upgrading proc only

Sort thread starter

haroldz123 — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:40:33 +0800

-- Please keep your post concise to ensure a speedy review from us. We suggest 250 words or less. --

If we use search function, search results tab will forum all the related keyword thread

but there is not way we can sort the Thread Starter column in ascending or descending manner (time posted)

Can we implement this function?

WTS Mous Limitless Iphone 7 plus case

haroldz123 — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 21:58:33 +0800

Item(s):Mous Limitless Iphone 7 plus case

Package includes: free screen protector

Price: RM 105 (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)

Warranty: lifetime warranty from the manufacturer

Dealing method: postage or COD in miri

Location:Miri

Contact method/details: 016 eight eight 9545seven
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Item(s) conditions: used for a day

Picture: [attachmentid=8963359] [attachmentid=8963362][attachmentid=8963367][attachmentid=8963369]

Reason for sale:done testing

[WTS] LG Nexus 5X 32gb

haroldz123 — Wed, 31 May 2017 11:21:30 +0800

Item(s): Used LG NEXUS 5x 32gb

Package includes: Full set, unused charger & unused cable

Price: RM 550

Warranty: None

Dealing method: Cod in Miri or free postage

Location of seller:Miri

Contact method/details: whatsapp 016 6 82 5457

Age of item: bought in February 2016

Item(s) conditions: 7/10 due to discoloured at the exposed back near camera. Applied new nilkin tempered glass SP

Picture: [attachmentid=8862065] [attachmentid=8862068][attachmentid=8862069][attachmentid=8862070] [attachmentid=8862075]

Reason for sale: upgrading

Happy Pola meet his fan

haroldz123 — Tue, 26 May 2015 21:38:58 +0800

Meeting his fan

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Do u need a TOPI covers (micro usb port cover)?

haroldz123 — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:58:10 +0800

i would like to share these link as i cant find any in the sales thread

http://www.topicovers.com/products/micro-usb-port-cover

i think they r based in singapore

any seller selling the same things?

ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3

haroldz123 — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:57:48 +0800

i had problem unlocking X2 cores using this
bios version 1202

failed to post everytime

AMD phenom ii X2 555 BE

i am a cheapskate, tryin to utilize the mobo features...

help or share ur experience

Window 7 phone

haroldz123 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:17:41 +0800

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/windows...-is-playing-to/

expect more different format?