Over the years, improper oil disposal, especially cooking oil, has been a major contributor to water pollution. However, recent researches have found that used cooking oil can be used to produce biodiesel, a more eco-friendly source of energy compared...
KUCHING: Yayasan Petronas is committed to planting 50,000 trees as part of its environmental conservation Sentuhan Alaminitiative at 14 sites across 11 states to reduce carbon emissions by 2000 tonnes.
The initiative aims to improve the environment through biodiversity, conservation...
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is committed to advancing hydropower and exploring renewable energy resources, driving its ambition of becoming a regional powerhouse while championing sustainability practices.
Sarawak Energy group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said the Covid-19 pandemic...
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KUCHING: Society plays an important role in being the “eyes and ears” of the government to help in reporting cases of environmental misconduct to retain environmental sustainability.
Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) environmental quality controller Justin...
KUCHING: The public are urged to reduce dependence on plastics in their daily lives and opt for more environmentally sustainable materials.
A senior officer of the Department of Environment (DOE) Sarawak, Liew Jiew Fook, said the reduction in plastic use...
SIBU: The state government is looking into new economic policies to effectively face challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, revealed Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
“For this purpose, I have formed the Sarawak Economic Action Council (SEAC)...
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...
KUCHING: The cleanliness of the environment including the sea needs to be maintained to ensure Miri’s popular tourism product – diving – remains as one of the main contributors of the state’s economy.
When pointing this out, Miri City Council...
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to increase efforts in replanting forests in areas that have been explored, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
“We are very proud because over 60 percent of our state’s area is still covered...
KUCHING: The Ministry of Urban Development and Natural Resources (MUDeNR) will review existing policies, laws, regulations and procedures to ensure that they keep up with current development and needs.
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the...
