50 attend online workshop on waste management
KUCHING: Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd and the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak recently organised an online workshop to address waste management issues amidst the current Covid-19 pandemic. It was attended by some 50 participants from institutions of higher learning and environmental agencies in the state. Titled “Empowering Youths – Effective and Sustainable Waste […]
Assyakirin reservoir water is safe
WATER from the Kelalong/Assyakirin reservoir operated by Laku Management Sdn Bhd (Laku) is safe for consumption, Assistant Utilities (Water Supply) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has assured. He said the protection of raw water resources was under the purview of the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and so far, there had been no […]
State government cares for environment
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 emphasised on sustainable development in its agendas,” he added. Speaking at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) […]
NREB fine-tuning its anti-graft plan
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) is fine-tuning the final draft of its Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP). NREB Sarawak Controller of Environmental Quality Justine Jok Jau Emang said the OACP was expected to be ready during the first quarter of next year. He added that the board was committed to upholding integrity and […]
Awards given to schools for environmental excellence
MIRI: The 2018/2019 Serasi (Sekolah Rakan Alam Sekitar) or Environmental-Friendly School Awards recognised and awarded 16 schools and two teachers statewide for their continuous efforts in educating and raising awareness of the importance of caring for the environment and natural resources. Two students were also awarded with the inaugural Student Icon Award —Voon Sen Yu of […]
Good platform for youth
Environmental-Friendly School Award MIRI: The Environmental-Friendly School Award Presentation or ‘Anugerah Sekolah Rakan Alam Sekitar’ (Serasi) serves as a crucial platform to enrich students’ knowledge and strengthen their awareness of environmental protection, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He was speaking at the ninth edition of Serasi held here today. Awang Tengah […]
No haze hotspots so far
KUCHING: Sarawak has not record any haze hotspots so far, said State Fire and Rescue (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman. Based on Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre’s record, the state’s hotspot distribution and density maps are looking better compared to previously. As of Aug 12, the state recorded 33 hotspots and of these, Miri recorded the most […]
Haze not likely this year
KUCHING: The wind was in Sarawak’s favour as it did not carry the haze from across the border of Kalimantan to here. The air pollutant index (API) reading for Kuching is moderate but it has been at a good level for other areas in the state. “This is due to the rain that occurred throughout […]
State unlikely to be affected from Sinabung volcano
KUCHING: Dust and ashes from the Mount Sinabung volcano, which erupted on Sumatra Island, Indonesia, is not likely to reach Sarawak. Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak Controller of Environmental Quality Justine Jok Jau Emang said the situation would most probably affect West Malaysia. “This is because of the wind pattern, as it is […]
Haze season returns
KUCHING: The air quality in several areas in Sarawak recorded a moderate level due to the transboundary haze from Kalimantan. Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak Controller of Environmental Quality Justine Jok Jau Emang said as of Aug 9 (Sunday), the air quality monitoring stations in the state recorded the air quality readings in […]
