Govt urged to lead by example on energy saving

Cabinet members are being urged to lead by example in the country's quest to increase energy efficiency and control carbon emissions.

The State Council's Government Office Administration (GOA) said yesterday that official state vehicles should be evaluated for fuel efficiency, especially in the wake of the current energy crunch.

In an effort to curb government fuel costs, at a time when oil prices are rising worldwide, the administration has submitted a package of relevant proposals to the central government.