04/04/2026 09:04 am MYT
Governments across the world are asking their people to take shorter showers or work from home to save energy. Such measures are only measures of the last resort and will produce many adverse effects on the country. In China, the country is a lot more insulated than many other countries, thanks to years of highly disciplined and focused policy measures that have reduced China's vulnerability to energy shocks. Just like the severe 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, I am highly confident that China will be able to sail through the current US created energy crisis without much adverse impact. Long-term planning, highly disciplined approach and brilliant Chinese leadership are the simple secrets to China's impressive resilience. For example, in late 2020, China issued a goal for electric vehicle (EV) purchases to hit 20% of new sales in 2025. By last year, sales hit half of all new vehicles.
For China, all the major things are in place to meet the current and future severe energy crisis. For example, China has millions of EV charging stations (table 1).
Note from Publisher
Recently, Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education officially approved the establishment of a branch of China’s Fudan University in Miri. This is part of a phased approach where phase 1 will see the establishment of the Fudan South East Asian (SEA) Institute of Integrative Medicine Miri Campus (research centre), phase 2 involves the establishment of the Fudan School of Medicine Miri Campus, and Phase 3 will be the setting up of Fudan University Miri Campus. The planned research centre will focus on drug development that integrates Traditional Chinese and Western medicines.
Fudan University is one of the top universities in China and the world. It is among the two leading universities in China that have received Grade A recognition in integrative medicine. A university of Fudan’s standing could change the trajectory of Miri and Sarawak’s development, creating multiplier effects on investment, talent, and connectivity.
Malaysia’s healthcare system is running a deep deficit in manpower. Of 5,000 available positions for doctors nationwide, only 538 have been filled, leaving a shortfall exceeding 4,000. By linking healthcare needs with global academic partnerships, Sarawak is attempting to solve immediate healthcare constraints while building future resilience. Building a solid education and research ecosystem will secure the long-term competitiveness of Sarawak. Malaysia needs more of such value add ventures.
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