“The design and technology used in such eco-friendly buildings may cut power consumption by up to 60 percent and save water usage by 65 percent,” said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
He said that more “green” buildings should be developed in Malaysia, as they can save costs and contribute to promoting better environmental quality.
“Building constructions in our country should consider going down this road,” he said at the opening of the Diamond Building.
Mr. Muhyiddin said the Diamond Building is a state-of-the-art development which features green building elements to permit an efficient usage of water and energy, a step up from conventional buildings.
The Diamond Building is the recipient of a certification issued by green building technology authorities in Malaysia and Singapore.
Furthermore, it is the government’s third green building, following the Low Energy Office (LEO) building, which houses the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry, and the Green Energy Office (GEO), which houses the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation.
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