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Congress can help state environmentally

KUCHING: The World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON 2022) can help provide solutions for Sarawak in preserving and sustaining the environment and towards the use green energy in the future. “It is in our state policy to go for environmental sustainability and also use green energy. That’s why we emphasise the use of hydropower, […]

Salcra launches initiative to convert mill waste into products

BY MA CHEE SENG & LEE SHAW WEI SARAWAK Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Salcra) has launched a Waste to Wealth Programme to convert mill waste into valuable products for additional revenue as part of its sustainability management in palm oil milling activities. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen […]

Policies to benefit future generations

By Noor Syahhira Hady & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: The state’s policies leveraging on its natural resources will benefit the future generations of Sarawakians. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said due to the climate change, the world is going towards the preservation of the environment and usage of green energy. He […]

Longhouse folk get to grips with environment issues

BETONG: A total of 96 people took part in an environmental awareness programme held at Rumah Richard Kadir, Melabu Bair in Ulu Layar here. The programme which was held on Sept 28-29 was organised by the Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board in collaboration with the Department of Drainage and Irrigation, Betong District Council, Centre […]

Students turn to storytelling to promote sustainable environment

KUCHING: Some 150 primary school students from eight schools in Sri Aman, Lubok Antu and Betong recently participated in a creative learning session through storytelling aimed at instilling a proactive attitude towards the environment. The programme, which also included safety talks on electricity, was held in partnership with the District Education Offices of Sri Aman, […]

Unimas committed to environment sustainability

By Sarah Hafizah Chandra SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has allocated RM100,000 for its sustainability initiatives, says Prof Datuk Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. The Unimas vice-chancellor said that the launch of the University Sustainability Initiatives was in support of the university’s ongoing commitment towards environment sustainability on campus. “This is part of our continuous efforts and […]