Rubbish traps haul up 20.1 tonnes of trash along Miri river
MIRI: Approximately 20.1 tonnes of trash were hauled up by rubbish traps installed along the Miri River from 2020 up to September this year. These rubbish traps are installed in various strategic locations along the Miri River by Miri City Council (MCC) since 2020 to prevent garbage flowing into the sea and to protect the marine […]
Many not concerned about plastic pollution
KUCHING: Plastic waste is said to be one of the main contributors to climate change, in addition to its negative effects on nature. According to the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association, Malaysians use an average of 300 plastic bags a year. In addition, the rate of plastic consumption in Malaysia is listed among the highest, according […]
RM70 mln for reef balls in marine conservation initiative
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM70 million to the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) for implementing the Sarawak Reef Ball Project (SRBP) as part of its marine conservation initiatives, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the project, which started in 2018, aims to deploy 17,200 reef balls along the coastline […]