Lone survivor of Batang Baleh boat tragedy passes away
KUCHING: The sole survivor of the Batang Baleh boat tragedy in Kapit on Mar 7, passed away at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) yesterday (Mar 19). Muhammad Firdaus Ngui Abdullah @ Moses Ngui, 47, was the only individual among the five men onboard the ill-fated vessel to be rescued after it capsized. His demise was […]
STA backs formation of special committee to look into logjam
KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Association (STA) fully supports the Sarawak government’s decision to form a special task force committee to conduct thorough investigation on the recent logjam incident and find solutions to minimise the risks of it happening again in the future. “STA will give its best to assist the Sarawak government to mitigate the issues […]
Masing probes logjam in upper Batang Baleh
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing personally flew to the headwaters of Sungai Mengiong on Aug 27 to investigate the source of the wood debris that caused the recent logjam in Batang Baleh. “The loggers who salvaged the logs on behalf of the concessionaires, Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation […]
Probe and haul errant parties to court for destruction of Upper Baleh
KUCHING: WWF-Malaysia has called on the Sarawak government to investigate and haul the errant parties to court for causing destruction to the environment in Upper Baleh, which is an important water catchment for Kapit, Sibu, Sarikei and Mukah divisions. The organisation also called for the cost of cleaning up to be borne by companies responsible […]
