Penampang council HQ becomes Sabah's first certified green government building

Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025
Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 Text Size: Joachim (seated) and others observe the live CCTV feed of business premises in Donggongon town from the Penampang Municipal Council Command Centre. PENAMPANG: The Penampang Municipal Council (MPP) headquarters has become the first government building in Sabah to receive a Green Building Certification. The recognition was announced during an official ceremony officiated by Deputy Chief Minister and Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.
Advertisement Joachim said the certification reflects MPP's commitment to addressing climate change, reducing carbon emissions, and improving energy management. He highlighted the building's adoption of sustainable features such as solar panels, energy-efficient equipment, and LED lighting as key to the achievement. The initiative aligns with the Sabah Maju Jaya Development Plan's third thrust on environmental sustainability and public well-being. The event also saw the launch of MPP's e-Adu mobile app and its new Command Centre to enhance digital governance and data-driven municipal services.
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