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DBKU area recognised as Sarawak Delta Geopark

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that an area within the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) jurisdiction of has been recognised as the Sarawak Delta Geopark. He said this recognition is on par with the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark and Perak Geoparks. “This DBKU area falls under the Sarawak Delta […]

Sarawak out to promote geotourism

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI SARAWAK Delta Geopark (SDGp) is an effort by the Sarawak government to preserve the sustainability of nature and sustainable management of areas of interest that have a high geosite value based. Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that SDGp with […]

Sarawak Delta Geopark programme gets thumbs-up

KUCHING: The Awareness Programme on Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) Series 4/2022  aims to spread awareness to every branch of the community about its existence and importance to the state. In addition, a programme like this aims to prepare everyone to become agents of disseminating information to communities that have not yet been exposed to this […]

Sarawak to improve facilities in Unesco bid

KUCHING: Sarawak will be improving its facilities especially in terms of road structure in its bid for the Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) area to be recognised as one of the UNESCO Global Geoparks. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this effort follows the Sarawak Delta being recognised as the sixth National […]

28 geosites in Sarawak identified part of conservation efforts

KUCHING: As many as 28 geosites in Sarawak have been identified which have local, national, and international values. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that eight geosites have local value, another eight geosites have national value, and another 12 have international value. “All of these mentioned are under studies. In other […]

Sarawak Delta Geopark boosts tourism sector

BAU: Sarawak Delta Geopark will help cement and boost the state’s tourism sector, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah, who is also the International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister (MINTRED), said that the Tasik Biru Sarawak Delta Geopark would also help uplift the local community’s socio-economy. “Tasik Biru Festival 2022 […]

Sarawak Delta Geopark latest geo-tourism icon

PADAWAN: Sarawak Delta’s designation as the sixth national geopark is another national accomplishment, particularly in light of the state government’s and local authorities’ efforts to preserve and conserve natural resources. In stating this, Forestry Department director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said the area’s current development policy will not change as a result of its designation as […]

State to benefit from UNESCO-certified Sarawak Delta Geopark

The Sarawak government is committed to elevating the Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) as a UNESCO Global Geopark after its certification this June. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the geopark was expected to be certified after it had gone through an evaluation process following its recognition as a national geopark on Jan […]

Seeking national recognition for Sarawak Delta Geopark

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to ensuring that the Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGP) is recognised as a national geopark this year. According to a statement on Monday (Jan 17), a geopark is an area that has a geological heritage site that can be used by all parties for the purpose of conservation, education and […]

Unesco recognition of Sarawak Delta Geopark by 2023

KUCHING: The state government is eyeing to get Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) recognised under Unesco Global Geopark by 2023. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is one of its efforts to boost the tourism sector besides preserving the state’s nature heritage. “The state government in November 2019 approved the proposed SDGp, […]