Soaring energy prices are a reminder of the role affordable energy plays in sustainable economic growth and higher human development.

Here in Malaysia, the country's Ninth Plan provides an emphasis to further reduce the dependency on petroleum, and to increase efforts to integrate alternative fuels.

Consultant scientist Jothiratnam discusses humankind's dependency on fuel, and the role and benefits of alternative energy in our collective future.

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