State to mitigate effects of climatic change
By Neville Timothy Sanders THE SARAWAK government is committed to taking measures to mitigate the effects of climate change by adhering to environmental sustainable protocols in the management of its forests, said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan. The Deputy Premier said that the Kyoto Protocol allowed for carbon sequestration by afforestation reforestation under the […]
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 […]
Happy World Health Day 2022
KUCHING: This year’s happy world health day theme is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’. This is in line with the state government’s efforts toward reaching its environmental sustainability goals. This was confirmed by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the goal for world health day is in line with the Post Covid-19 […]
Law or Bill on carbon credit trading this year?
KUCHING: Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil has revealed that Sarawak might pass a law or Bill on carbon credit trading this year. When that happens, the state will be the first in Malaysia to do so. Dr Jerip, who is also Assistant Transport Minister said, “This year, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri […]
Webinar on future-proofing Sarawak forestry on Feb 15
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan is expected to officiate at a webinar on ‘Future-Proofing Sarawak Forestry through Sustainability’ on Feb 15. Awang Tengah, who is also the Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development will be delivering a keynote address at the webinar. The webinar to be held from […]
Environmental sustainability via state policies needed
KUCHING: Sarawak needs to develop environmental policies to ensure that environmental sustainability in the state is preserved. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Assistant Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said this covered many aspects including administration. “There is a need to develop policies that cover […]
Sustainability to be main thrust in new age Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will focus on its involvement in fields of energy that can contribute to environmental sustainability. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this includes emphasising on the new economy that uses green technology. “This is one of the areas that we are going to focus on as […]
Agroforestry: Productive, flexible and cost saving
With more logging activities and commercial crop plantations emerging, the number of natural forests has been dwindling, and the impact of climate change is expected to worsen. However, farmers believe that there is still hope in agroforestry, which will not only help the environment, but also cut down on the cost of using fertilisers and […]
Hydrogen is future of green energy, says CM
KUCHING: The state government’s effort through SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd to establish multifuel refuelling stations in Sarawak portrays its long-term vision and keen emphasis on environmental sustainability. Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said such stations provided a range of refuelling options, namely hydrogen, electricity, and conventional fossil fuels. “These […]
Forest plantations strategy to ensure sustainability
KUCHING: Intensively and sustainably managed forest plantations will have to play a significant role to meet the increasing demand for wood products and avoid further reduction of natural forests, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Sarawak is committed to preserving a good balance of forest for perpetuity, including the conservation of biodiversity […]
