Sarawak mulls expanding Heart of Borneo areas
THE Sarawak government is examining proposals to further expand the Heart of Borneo (HoB) areas, which has expanded from 2.1 million hectares in 2009 to 2.7 million hectares in 2018 from Lundu to Lawas. Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said from the current 2.7 million hectares, […]
Scientific expedition will contribute to flora and fauna study: Deputy Premier
MIRI: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan is optimistic that this year’s Gerenai – Long Mekaba Scientific Expedition will be able to make significant contribution to the scientific study of flora and fauna, including other forest biodiversity components such ecology, geology and social. The Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development said […]
RM11.26 mln under 12th Malaysia Plan for Heart of Borneo initiative
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to continuing with the Heart of Borneo (HOB) initiative and has approved an allocation of RM11.26 million for the implementation of programmes and activities under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) next year. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said continuation of the HOB initiative […]
Organisations renew MOA on conservation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) has renewed its memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of The Highlands of Borneo (Formadat) and People’s Association for Development and Education of Penan Sarawak (Pade) on the conservation of the nature environment ecosystem in Sarawak’s northern region. WWF Malaysia chief executive officer […]
International collaboration will strengthen HoB initiative
KUCHING: Other relevant agencies besides the Forestry Department are urged to leverage the Heart of Borneo (HoB) brand with international bodies. Assistant Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the effort was necessary in seeking funds for the implementation of the programme under the HoB initiative. “With regard to sourcing […]
Expansion of Heart of Borneo areas
KUCHING: The state government is planning to extend more forestry areas under the Heart of Borneo (HoB) initiative to allow continuous effort for conservation and preservation of forest resources. Assistant Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the initiative required concerted efforts from all various government agencies and stakeholders. “The […]
