SMC disposes ballot papers
SIBU: The grey, overcast sky here today did not hamper the disposal and destruction of the last state election ballot papers for the Bukit Assek constituency. A Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) lorry transported the ballot papers, which were stored in a safe, to the SMC depot at Brooke Drive escorted by a police patrol vehicle […]
Call to manage e-waste properly
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng called on the people of Sarawak especially in Kuching to partake in electronic waste management. This is meant to protect the environment from pollution due to e-waste, he pointed out. In doing this, the public could implement it through disposal of discarded and […]
Reduce environmental impact through proper disposal of used cooking oil
Over the years, improper oil disposal, especially cooking oil, has been a major contributor to water pollution. However, recent researches have found that used cooking oil can be used to produce biodiesel, a more eco-friendly source of energy compared to other fuels. Recycling oil and grease properly also ensures these wastes are staying out of […]
Police destroy drugs worth RM1.3 mil
KUCHING: The state narcotics police today (Sept 25) disposed of various drugs worth RM1,382,594 at Kuching Integrated Waste Management Park (KIWMP) in Padawan. NCID chief, ACP Jasmirol Jamaluddin, said that the disposal involved case items in 12 districts, namely, Kota Samarahan, Bau, Padawan, Serian, Sri aman, Betong, Sarikei, Kapit, Bintulu, Miri, Limbang and Lawas. The […]
Biogas from sago waste
MUKAH: Sarawak could be in the history books for being the first in the world to produce biogas from sago waste. It all started with how to solve river pollution here arising from the disposal of sago waste by sago factories when Craun Research Sdn Bhd (Craun) made an unexpected breakthrough and came up with […]
Police destroy weapons used in crimes
SIBU: Thirteen lethal weapons and ammunition seized in connection with several criminal cases between 2005 and 2020 were disposed of yesterday (July 10) within the district headquarters compound. District police deputy chief, Supt Collin, said the weapons comprising 12 shotguns, a pistol, three air rifles, 34 bullets and eight cartridges were destroyed with approval from […]
