MELAKA, 29 Oct 2017:
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) yesterday handed over 10 boat engines – with 40 horsepower and equipped with the latest Syn-Hybrid Gas Generator technology – worth RM300,000 to fishermen in Melaka.
Deputy minister Datuk Dr Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah said the boat engine project was developed using the MOSTI Social Innovation Fund under its agency Technology Park Malaysia, in collaboration with a company, Amiran Technology.
He said the use of fishing boats using the hybrid system was a pioneer project as an alternative for a more sustainable energy compared to fuel.
“The boat engines will help the recipients save on their expenditure for fuel when they go out to sea to fish, as well as help to preserve the marine environment.
“This project will be commercialised if there is demand, and quarters wishing to work with MOSTI,” he said after handing over the boat engines to the fishermen at a ceremony at the Kampung Hailam Jetty in Tanjung Kling here.
– Bernama
