KUCHING, April 20 -- Sarawak is strengthening its push towards alternative energy sources, particularly hydrogen, in response to ongoing volatility in global diesel prices linked to geopolitical tensions and market dynamics.

According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, hydrogen production is expected to become relatively more cost-competitive than diesel, supported by advances in electrolysis technology, including improvements in membrane efficiency.

"Talking about hydrogen, I have done my homework together with the experts.

"With today's diesel prices, the production of hydrogen will be cheaper than diesel; the electrolysis process will be cheaper because of the new membrane in the technology.

"And diesel. with...