SFC out to catch croc spotted in SK Tanjung Pisang drainage
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A team from the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) conducted a thorough inspection following a crocodile sighting inside the drainage of SK Tanjung Pisang, Selangking. According to a post on its Facebook page on Monday (June 27), the croc, estimated at 1.2m in length, was last seen below the school’s jetty above the drainage. […]
Croc found hooked on fishing rod in Miri
MIRI: A crocodile weighing approximately 50kg was found hooked on a fishing rod near river at Kampung Iran Suai today. Several local men, who discovered the crocodile, initially tried to reel the reptile in, but to no avail. They later informed Batu Niah fire station for help. According to Batu Niah fire station chief Rary […]
Illegally imported tortoises impounded
MIRI: Seven African Sulcata Tortoises were confiscated upon entry to Miri which was found done illegally with any valid documentation. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) enforcement team was given a tip about the illegal import of the tortoise species by the Malaysia Royal Customs Department on Wednesday. In a Facebook post, SFC stated that the tortoise […]
Sarawak can lead in balanced devt, environ sustainability
KUCHING: Sarawak can be the nation’s climate action leader by taking the lead in balanced development and environmental sustainability, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said companies such as Sarawak Energy made great efforts to balance development with environmental sustainability. “They adopted international best practices and introduced strategic changes as […]
Protected wildlife returned to habitat
KUCHING: A Buffy Fish owl was safely handed over to the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Miri region office on Tuesday (June 7). The corporation, in a statement, said a member of the public found the yellow eyed creature by a roadside at Tanjung Berlipat Niah village. “The owl is in good condition and without any […]
Water disruption causes closure of park’s accomodation
KUCHING: Accommodations at Bako National Park will be temporarily closed for visitors from June 4 until further notice. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said that the temporary closure is due to water supply disruption. “SFC would like to apologise for any inconveniences and would like to thank you for your kind understanding and patience,” it said […]
Virtual World Environment Day do this Sunday
KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) together with Swinburne Sarawak Green Club, the Tanami Project and WormingUp are celebrating World Environment Day virtually on MS Teams this Sunday (June 5). The custodian of national parks and wildlife in Sarawak stated that it will be sharing insights on biodiversity issue on that day. There will be presentation […]
Croc eggs relocated to safe area
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has relocated forty-four crocodile eggs found at a nest in Kampung Meranek, to a safer location away from the residential area. The corporation said the discovery of the crocodile eggs were made following public complaints. During the relocation process, the team managed to identify a location and ensure […]
No human remains found in giant croc’s stomach
KUCHING: A giant crocodile captured in Sungai Nyabut, Kampung Trombol recently, was not the one that snatched seven-year-old Mohammad Adami Moktar last Saturday (May 21). This was revealed following an autopsy made by Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) personnel under a bridge at Kampung Trombol at 9.30 am today (May 26). No signs of human remains […]
Citizen surrenders mother, baby pangolins to SFC
BINTULU: A 10kg pangolin and its baby were handed over to the Sarawak Forestry Corporate (SFC) Bintulu Regional Office on Tuesday by an individual. In its Facebook posting, the corporation stated a person purchased the mother pangolin and its baby from a foreigner out of pity, recalling the pangolins’ fate if they were still with […]
