RM5 mln to set up model orchid garden
PUNCAK BORNEO: The Sarawak government has approved RM5 million for the Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) to set up a model orchid garden equipped with digital facilities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg the department would carry out research and calculate the economic viability of forming the orchid garden in view of the […]
Illegal immigrants deported
TEBEDU: Four undocumented Indonesian immigrants were deported back after attempting to enter Sarawak via a rat trail (jalan tikus) last Friday. The First Infantry Division said a patrol team spotted and inspected the foreigners who were walking towards the border around 9pm. “All of them from Entikong, Indonesia, planned to enter the state for the […]
Machineries, illegal logs detained
KAPIT: Two machineries and 46 various types and sizes of illegal logs were detained on Nov 3. This was made possible through a joint operation between the Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) and General Operation Force (GOF), according to a statement issued today. The incident took place here at Sungai Sut around 6pm. SFD said the […]
MOU with 13 LPF holders signed
MIRI: The Sarawak government signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) today (Nov 4) with 13 Licence Planted Forests (LPF) holders including Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). The Forest Department signed the MOU on behalf of the state government. Speaking at the opening of the Industrial Forest Plantation Seminar here, Forest Department director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said […]
Miri hosts Industrial Forest Plantation seminar
MIRI: Nineteen papers were presented during a two-day Industrial Forest Plantation seminar, which commenced today (Nov 4) here, with the physical participation of 200 members of various government agencies, higher learning institutions and licence holders of planted forest (LPF). Present to officiate at the event was Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. There […]
Collaborative efforts needed
GREENING THE ENVIRONMENT MIRI: The Forest Department should collaborate with the private sector in ensuring that the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) programme succeeds, said State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion. For a start, private sector players can adopt degraded areas for restoration or finance efforts at greening the environment. Jaul made the call at the […]
Be creative and innovative, civil servants urged
MIRI: The Sarawak government has always encouraged its civil servants to be creative and innovative, said State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion. He said employees who are creative will take the initiatives to seek new ways of doing their jobs through more efficient approaches. “They’ll bring fresh energy to bear on long-standing problems, and they’ll […]
Adapt to new tech, forest and timber sector told
MIRI: The forest and timber sector should adapt to new technologies as Sarawak is embracing the industrial revolution (IR) 4.0 era, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The state government, he said, was willing to consider allocating more funds to ensure that departments and related industries adapt to the latest digital […]
Planted forest programme accelerated
MIRI: The state government is committed to efforts of accelerating the planted forest programme to ensure a sustainable supply of forest products in the future. “The timber industry is a spin-off to various industries, be it down stream or upstream, and we want to ensure the continued contribution of planted forests,” said Deputy Chief Minister […]
Technology to thwart illegal logging
MIRI: The Sarawak government plans to provide better facilities to the Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) enforcement unit and adopt new technologies that can help combat illegal logging activities, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “The state government is encouraging the SFD enforcement staff to use technology to help thwart illegal logging.” […]
