Climate change makes july hottest month on earth in 2023
NEW YORK: More than 6.5 billion people – or four out of every five people on Earth – sweated through a day in July, when climate change had the most significant impact, according to new research. Global average temperatures and extreme heat soared to records in July 2023, according to Anadolu Agency citing report by […]
Remarkable progress in fight against climate change
KUCHING: Sarawak is making remarkable progress in its fight against climate change and global warming compared to other states in the country and other countries in Southeast Asia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted this achievement in his Sarawak Day 2023 message while discussing the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). […]
Greta Thunberg continues to inspire young climate activists
KUALA LUMPUR: The temperature in Stockholm, Sweden, was a chilly 11 degrees Celsius that Friday morning on May 19. A group of about 30 young people were gathered in front of the Swedish Parliament near Gamla Stan in the city’s old quarter. They were chanting slogans and holding banners proclaiming (in Swedish) ‘School Strikes for […]
MCIS Life pledges RM1mil to plant 5,000 endemic rainforest trees
KUCHING: MCIS Insurance Berhad (MCIS Life) has recently pledged RM1mil towards planting 5,000 endemic rainforest trees within the vicinity of its sustainability site, named the MCIS Life Legacy Forest Sireh Park, located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The initiative is part of the company’s commitment to conserve and protect the environment, contributing to the mitigation of […]
Climate change concerns Sarawakians too
KUCHING: The climate change is not only happening across the globe but in Sarawak as well, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian In stating this, the Deputy Premier pointed out that extreme weather phenomena such as continuous heavy rain and scorching heat here had triggered various disasters such as flash floods, and heat stroke. […]
Carbon credits can encourage emission reduction
KUCHING: To combat the effects of climate change, firms are being urged to take proactive measures to reduce their carbon emissions. One effective approach is through the use of cutting-edge technology and carbon pricing strategies, such as carbon credits. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) economist Jerome Kueh said it was important to strike a balance between […]
Sim calls for rethink following higher rainfall
KUCHING: A drainage and flood mitigation review is in order with rainfall volume increasing as a result of climate change. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) needs to, in this instance, factor in the higher amount of rainfall. In this context he said it would not […]
Emphasis on R&D to utilise Sarawak’s assets
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is greatly emphasising research and development (R&D) to utilise the state’s wealth. In connection with this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg urged the people not to only give waqf contributions in the form of physical assets, but also via R&D. “Donations can also be given for R&D that […]
Sarawak leads in fight against climate change
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to be a leader in the fight against climate change, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said its lush rainforests, sunny skies and powerful rivers give Sarawak the resources needed to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions. “But […]
DID to help mitigate climate change impact
KUCHING: The Department of Drainage and Irrigation (DID) is taking steps to address the impact of climate change in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the department will modify and adapt climate change strategies from Amsterdam and Copenhagen. “Every Sarawakian must learn that climate change is here in Sarawak and […]
