Immerse yourself in nature at Serembu Eco Park, Bau
Serenely located at the foothills of Mount Serembu and built among the lush green jungle, the Serembu Eco Park in Siniawan is one of the latest additions to the list of tourist attractions in the Bau district. Located about 28km from Kuching, it features unique accommodations, a floating restaurant and a wooden bar that all […]
Nature reserve enthralls young minds
MIRI: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) hosted a group of 58 students and teachers from SMK Lutong at Piasau Nature Reserve. According to the custodian of National Parks and Wildlife in Sarawak, the engagement was part of Piasau Nature Reserve’s communication, education and public awareness initiative. “In line with our objective of nurturing environmental awareness among […]
About Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
Within the Semenggoh Nature Reserve is the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre. Located 20 or so kilometres south of Kuching city, it is the biggest orangutan rehabilitation centre in Sarawak. It was established in 1975 as a sanctuary for orangutans that were injured, orphaned or taken from people who kept them illegally as pets. Over time it […]
Only three nature reserves are open for visits
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said all national parks and nature reserves would be closed for visits except for three selected nature reserves during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period effective May 18 until June 7. The three selected nature reserves are Sama Jaya Nature Reserve in Kuching, Piasau Nature Reserve in Miri […]
Fast disappearing peat swamp forests
BY KURNIAWATI KAMARUDIN & SAKINI MOHD SAID The Selangor government’s proposal to degazette the North Kuala Langat Forest Reserve for development purposes has caused much consternation among nature lovers and environmental health specialists who are concerned about the dwindling size of Malaysia’s peat swamp forests. This first of a series of four articles examines the […]
One park, four reserves open on New Year’s Eve
KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), controller of 46 national parks, five wildlife sanctuaries and 15 nature reserves, has announced that it will only allow one Nature Park and four nature reserves open to public on New Year’s Eve. On the sites that will be opened that day, Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) will have all other […]
Selected nature reserves to open starting Monday
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) will be opening selected nature reserves (NR) to the public for jogging and walking starting Monday (June 8), following a decision made by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee. The NRs are Sama Jaya Nature Reserve here, Bukit Lima Nature Reserve in Sibu), Piasau Nature Reserve in Miri and Bukit […]
