Fowl farm nuisance
Council to tackle issue KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has promised to deal with the problem of poultry farms becoming a nuisance at Jalan Rundim 3B near Kampung Quop here. Chairman Lo Khere Chiang said MPP is in the process of working with other relevant agencies such as the Veterinary Department and Natural Resources Environment […]
Dispose of your PPE properly
By Daryll Law & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Worn as safety precautions against Covid-19 pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) may keep humans safe. But improper disposal of the PPE may pose a potential public health hazard to others and harm the environment. Protective gear such as masks, disinfectant wipes and latex gloves are increasingly becoming part […]
Sarawak aims for zero open burning
KUCHING: Sarawak is aiming for zero open burning and less haze during dry weather next year following stringent laws on open burning. Natural Resources and Environmental Board (NREB) controller of environmental quality Justine Jok Jau Emang said this following the amendments to the state’s Natural Resources and Environment Ordinance passed in the State Legislative Assembly […]
Work closely, NREB, Forest Dept urged
KUCHING: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) and Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) have been told to work closely together in looking after the forest and environment in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said there will be many physical developments in the coming years which could affect the forest landscape, […]
