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Wildlife centre has a new baby orangutan

KUCHING: It was a sight to behold. Selina, the 18-year-old orangutan frequently spotted at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre (SWC), was seen proudly carrying her new bundle of joy at the Feeding Platform 2 at 4pm on Tuesday (May 10). The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) believes Selina conceived in August last year. “The beautiful deep orange […]

SFC reaches out to SK Hermanus Assan denizens

BINTULU: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) organised a knowledge sharing session on crocodiles with pupils and staff of SK Hermanus Assan, Sebauh here. “The 3M Crocodile – Education, Awareness, and Conservation programme is an initiative to introduce and instil understanding in school students and teachers about crocodiles and conservation methods. “The programme took place on […]

Authorities seize cash, body parts of protected wildlife

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) confiscated several body parts of protected wildlife in Ulu Sungai Melatai, Baleh, estimated to be worth around RM54,000. “The parts included hornbill feathers and pangolin scales. Money was also seized,” SFC said on social media on Monday. Nine foreigners were arrested and taken to the Kapit police station while […]

SFC seizes wildlife body parts in raids

MIRI: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Miri Region enforcement and protection team in collaboration with the Miri Divisional Marine Police recently seized several parts of wildlife including the fully protected species. According to SFC in a statement today, the seizures took place during Operasi Patut at four different handicrafts premises around Miri. “Among the items […]

Sarawak Reef Ball Project: A noble endeavour for future generations

The Sarawak Reef Ball Project, implemented under the Sarawak Forestry Corporation, is an initiative aimed at supporting marine conservation through the deployment of reef balls along a 1,000km stretch of Sarawak’s coastline from Tanjung Datu to Lawas. Playing his role in marine conservation For Wilson Mapus, managing director of Dasanrama Sdn Bhd, being involved in […]

Sabah wildlife officials visit SFC

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) received a courtesy visit from Sabah Wildlife Department officials on Tuesday (Apr 5). The purpose of the visit, led by the department’s deputy director II Soffian Abu Bakar, was to discuss on the enforcement matter and sharing of related information between Sabah and Sarawak. SFC said that the group […]

Second Rafflesia flower started to bloom

KUCHING: The second Rafflesia Tuan Mudae with a diameter of 55cm started blooming at Gunung Gading National Parkyesterday. According to Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) on its Facebook page, the flower with five petals is expected to bloom for six days from March 13 until March 18, 2022. “Visitors who wish to see the flower need […]

Stray owlet in safe hands

MIRI: An owlet found perched on a woman’s vehicle on Friday is safe and sound in the custodian of Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC). SFC, in a social media post, said that the woman had contacted its team here upon finding the owlet. “Her motherly instinct prompted her to communicate with our team in Miri to […]

Fairy Cave Nature Reserve now open

KUCHING: Fairy Cave Nature Reserve (FCNR) reopened its door to visitors on Friday.  Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) disclosed that its friendly FCNR team was eagerly waiting for visitors.    “Do not forget to bring your families and friends to tag along with you to capture, viral and share the enchanting beauty of the nature reserve,” […]

Rafflesia in full bloom at Gunung Gading

KUCHING: A Rafflesia Tuan Mudae was spotted blooming at the Gunung Gading National Park on March 7. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) on its social media page stated that the world’s largest flower is expected to blossom until March 11. The five-petal flower measures 56 centimeters in diameter. “Visitors who wish to see the Rafflesia must […]