That wonderful feeling of serenity
By Stanley Gona Chee KhiongSARAWAK SKILLS The start of a new day — the sun gently transforms Mother Nature’s vibrant canvas The foothills of Gunung Serapi take on vibrant hues as the sun moves across the sky A day well spent at SBEU’s UNION YES Retreat2@Serapi A tranquil setting with breathtaking views — there’s no […]
Preserve nature or face self-destruction, says Minos
KUCHING: Every individual bears the responsibility to preserve nature and the environment. Chairman of the Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) Datuk Peter Minos said that this attributes the current heat wave to human activities that have disrupted and degraded nature and the environment in the pursuit of progress and advancement. “If we continue destroying plants […]
UN states agree historic deal to protect high seas
UNITED NATIONS: UN member states finally agreed Saturday to a text on the first international treaty after years of negotiations to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet. “The ship has reached the shore,” conference chair Rena Lee announced at the UN headquarters in New York shortly […]
Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
In the last few years people throughout the world who have bitter experience of the extraordinary extreme weather due to climate change know that things will not get any better at all anytime soon. The torrential rains followed by uncontrollable floods and mudslides in Europe, in Asia, ASEAN region and Australia are a few examples. […]
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 […]
Many not concerned about plastic pollution
KUCHING: Plastic waste is said to be one of the main contributors to climate change, in addition to its negative effects on nature. According to the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association, Malaysians use an average of 300 plastic bags a year. In addition, the rate of plastic consumption in Malaysia is listed among the highest, according […]
Hidden gem of Bekenu
KUCHING: From immaculate beaches and natural wonders, the once quiet small fishing town of Bekenu which lies 46 kilometres from Miri in the north-eastern part of Sarawak, has today boomed into a promising commercial hub. Known for its breath-taking view of the Tusan Beach, Bekenu town is not only about the magical glowing Blue Tears […]
Wonderful timing for the Earth Day
Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. – John Muir, Scottish-American naturalist, author and environmental philosopher A beautiful thing has happened amid the coronavirus pandemic. The animals are running free, and we are all […]
Is Mother Nature striking back?
By M. Govind Nair KUALA LUMPUR: Is Mother Nature striking back? As Covid-19 continues to ravage the world, one gets the uncanny feeling that Mother Nature is beginning to reclaim what she has been losing to man over the years — fresh air, clear waters, natural vegetation and wildlife. One tends to ask whether the […]
