57 staff donate blood for a good cause
MIRI: A total of 57 individuals successfully donated their blood during the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) blood donation drive on Yesterday (Oct 19). The blood donation drive held at Pisau Nature Reserve was organised in collaboration with Deleum Oilfield Services Sdn Bhd. “Out of the 77 staff from SFC and Deleum Oilfield Services present, 57 […]
300 sign up for Santubong trail run
KUCHING: About 300 people are expected to take part in the Santubong International Nature Trail Run 2022 this Sunday (Sept 18). The run is jointly organised by Grit Event Management and Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) with three categories namely 2km, 5km and 15km. According to Grit, the event aims to promote what Santubong has to […]
Admire orchids in their natural habitats
BY NURA VALENTIANA LORNA & CLEMENT ERIK WONG ORCHIDS – one of the most commercially valuable ornamental plants – are under threat globally, with mainly terrestrial orchids (that grow on the ground) being in the crosshairs of plant poachers. Because of its beauty and horticultural value, the flower spikes the interest of illegal collectors in […]
Why understanding the crocs is important
WITH some 30 national parks and nature reserves, it is not surprising that Sarawak is home to numerous extraordinary floras, fauna, and wildlife. From endangered Orang Utans, proboscis monkeys, rare Irrawaddy dolphins and sea turtles to towering cliffs, mangrove swamps, ancient rainforests, and a vast cave system which is home to millions of bats, Sarawak […]
Sarawak-Hiroshima Friendship Garden opens today
KUCHING: The Sarawak-Hiroshima Friendship Garden at Sama Jaya Nature Reserve will open its door to visitors starting today. According to Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), the friendship garden symbolises the close relationship between the state government and Hiroshima prefecture, Japan in the field of forest conservation. The garden was jointly constructed by the landscape designers from Hiroshima […]
Rare turtle eggs found at beach
BINTULU: A total of 67 agar turtle eggs were found at Golden Beach, Similajau National Park, here today. Bintulu Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) acting manager Nickson Joseph Robi said in a statement that the discovery was very special following the last turtle of the species to lay eggs on that beach, about 22 years ago. […]
Strayed pangolin back in its natural habitat
MIRI: A pangolin has two civicminded residents to thank for its safe return to its natural habitat here. A woman handed over the anteater to the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Miri Region office. The custodian of national parks and wildlife said the pangolin was in good and safe condition when it was handed over by […]
Mulu national park mesmerises German diplomat
MIRI: The breath-taking natural beauty of Gunung Mulu National Park has charmed and captivated visiting German Ambassador Dr Peter Blomeyer. The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said the diplomat visited Gunung Mulu National Park for three days from June 19 to 21. “His Excellency explored the show caves, namely Deer Cave and Lagang Cave. He also […]
Sarawak Forestry Corporation blood drive this Saturday
KUCHING: Blood donors are called upon to bleed for a good cause this Saturday (June 25) to ensure sufficient supply for the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank. The public can donate their blood at the blood donation drive, which is organised by Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) in collaboration with the blood bank. The blood […]
SFC booth a crowd puller
NEGERI SEMBILAN: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s (SFC) booth is a crowd puller at the Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2022 roadshow which is on from June 3 to 5 at the AEON Mall Nilai here. “Visitors are intrigued and mesmerized by the enchanting beauty and stories of Sarawak’s National Parks and Wildlife Centres which is a reflection […]
