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MBKS achieves 10 sustainability goals

KUCHING: In order to ensure sustainable development in Malaysia, it is important for both consumers and producers to adopt sustainable practises in their daily lives. This was highlighted by the Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng, who emphasised that such practices can foster innovation and lead to a more sustainable […]

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 […]

Oil palm mills reminded to comply with environment Act

KUCHING: Oil palm mills in Sarawak are to fully comply with the Environmental Quality Act, 1974 to prevent water and air pollution. “There are a total of 85 oil palm mills here, and I hope all will comply with the updated regulations,” said Sarawak Department of Environment (DoE) director Hamzah Mohamad.  “This year, we aim […]

Kuching City South Council praised for green efforts

KUCHING: Kuching City South Council (MBKS) has been lauded for its efforts in creating awareness on non-usage of plastic straws, and through its no plastic straw campaign, a total of 1,273,820 straws had been prevented from entering the city’s landfills and waterways thus far. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the no […]

Three roads closed this Sunday for car-free programme

KUCHING: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Jalan Pearl and Jalan Barrack here will be closed to vehicles on Sunday (March 6) from 6am to 10am for the Kuching Car Free Morning programme. The Kuching City North Commission (DBKU) in a statement on Thursday (March 3) said the programme’s goal was to minimise carbon emissions and […]

Indiscriminate disposal of single-use face mask posing threat to environment

KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) has emphasised that the surge in the use of disposable masks accompanied by indiscriminate disposal could lead to an environmental disaster that may last longer than the pandemic itself and even for generations. It said the key players in the management of PPE waste were local governments, […]

Starting them young on environmental education

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council is looking to instil environmental awareness in schoolchildren in areas under its jurisdiction. With this in mind, MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang encourages all kindergartens and pre-schools to actively participate in environmental competitions to be organised by the councils in the future. “The main reason is to instil the spirit […]

Environmental, conservation activists invited

KUCHING: Environmentalists and cultural conservation activists are invited to participate in a virtual dialogue session on ‘Tales from the Mountains’, which will be streamed live on Facebook 5 December at 8.00pm. Organised by Sarawak Eco-Warriors (SEW) in partnership with Kuching Beach Cleaners, the session is hosted in conjunction with the International Mountains Day. During this […]

State government cares for environment

MIRI: The state government has been very proactive in caring for the environment and this is reflected in its various policies over the years, said Assistant Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew today. “The government has strongly emphasised on sustainable development in its agendas,” he added.  Speaking at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) […]

Good platform for youth

Environmental-Friendly School Award MIRI: The Environmental-Friendly School Award Presentation or ‘Anugerah Sekolah Rakan Alam Sekitar’ (Serasi) serves as a crucial platform to enrich students’ knowledge and strengthen their awareness of environmental protection, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He was speaking at the ninth edition of Serasi held here today. Awang Tengah […]