Sarawak looks to rubber for road construction on peat soil
KUCHING: Research suggests that rubber can be used as part of material to strengthen the road base for the construction of roads on peat soil. And Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg wants to know for sure if this is feasible. Stating that a research paper at 1st Sarawak Research and Development […]
Miri gears up for bushfire season
MIRI: The Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is gearing up for bushfire season to prevent the annual haze problem. This is in view of the persistent dry and hot weather in this division. “With the large size of the peat soil in the northern part of the city which covers Kuala Baram, Tudan and […]
Peat fires not caused by oil palm plantations – Expert
KUCHING: A peat soil expert has scoffed at the notion that oil palm plantation on peat lands is among the causes of peat fires in the state. Tropical peat land expert Dr Lulie Melling said peat land fires often resulted from open burnings at unmanaged land or large areas of idle land. “Looking at our […]
Better to rely on scientific evidence to develop peat area
KOTA SAMARAHAN: It is important to have scientific evidence when weighing the pros and cons of implementing development projects on peat soil, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Recalling his trip to Finland to discuss planting trees in areas with peat soil, the chief minister said he was approached by a delegation […]
