Habitat restoration crucial to preserve biodiversity
BINTULU: Habitat restoration is important for preserving biodiversity in Sarawak, said Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi. Majang stated that habitat restoration was in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. It reflects the Sarawak government’s dedication to ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management. By implementing initiatives […]
UN states agree historic deal to protect high seas
UNITED NATIONS: UN member states finally agreed Saturday to a text on the first international treaty after years of negotiations to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet. “The ship has reached the shore,” conference chair Rena Lee announced at the UN headquarters in New York shortly […]
New Cabinet truly representative
KUCHING: The new Cabinet truly reflects a unity government, says Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) president, Datuk Mutang Tagal. He noted that there are 19 Muslim ministers in the 28-member Cabinet, including five Chinese ministers, three non-Muslim Bumiputera ministers, and an Indian minister, as well as seven ministers from Sarawak and Sabah. […]
SFC eager to elevate Cradle of Life
MIRI: Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s (SFC) utmost priority is to champion biodiversity conservation. In stating this, SFC chief executive officer Zolkipli Mohamad Aton said one of SFC’s core thrusts is to develop, enhance as well as promote nature-based and community-based ecotourism products. “It is befitting for SFC to collaborate with our strategic partner, the Sarawak Museum […]
Joint study to take biodiversity research to next level
KUCHING: Local researchers will be working with Japanese experts to, among other things, explore the intellectual use of biodiversity under a five-year joint project in the state. Satreps-Pubs will be a platform for Sarawakian researchers to develop and enhance their research capability with the aid of these experts using high tech equipment, said Forest Department […]
International collaborations in biodiversity conservation welcomed
KUCHING: Sarawak’s forestry sector aims to be globally recognised in sustainable management and biodiversity conservation while enhancing the rapid growth of its timber industry. Permanent secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Natural Resources (Mudenr), Datuk Zaidi Mahdi, said this was in line with one of Sarawak’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030’s aspirations to […]