Sarawak to host international summit on sustainability
KUCHING: Fourteen keynote speakers from the private and government sectors in the Asean region will be featured at the Shape the World Summit 2023 here on June 21. Themed ‘Future Resilience by Sustainability’ the summit will bring together leaders, changemakers, innovators and entrepreneurs to for panel discussions and network opportunities. The theme explores the challenges […]
Samling commits to environmental sustainability with biomass development
KUCHING: Samling is committed to promoting environmental sustainability by developing biomass as a crucial component of its business. According to its chief executive officer (CEO) Lawrence Chia, “Biomass is an alternative to fossil fuels, and this means it’s better for the environment. That’s important to us.” Biomass refers to wood-based materials derived from trees that […]
State to maximise sustainability goals with stakeholders
KUCHING: Sarawak will work with various stakeholders, including the private sector, civil society and international partners, to achieve the state’s sustainability goals. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said by leveraging expertise and resources which can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future, Sarawak will create new economic opportunities and promote social […]
JCI Padawan banks on 3S to soar higher
KUCHING: The newly-elected leadership of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Padawan chapter in Sarawak aims to scale greater heights with its focus on sustainability, systematic and synergy, or the ‘3S’. Vincent Tang, who was elected chapter president for 2023, stated that his presidential theme, ‘Leap Ahead’, is aligned with this objective. “In JCI, we strongly adhere […]
Pepper sustainability MoU inked
KUCHING: World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) and Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards sustainability. The signed collaboration agreement will pave the way for better co-management of natural resources and pepper farm lands with local communities, particularly those in Song, Sarawak. Under this MoU, MPB’s technical expertise on […]
Naim steps up sustainability efforts
KUCHING: Naim Group of Companies has taken another step towards achieving its sustainability goals, by putting an electric vehicle (EV) charger in one of its high-end developments here, the Naim Sapphire Condominium Home. Naim, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and technical partner Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) collaborated in the initiative. Naim also […]
Budget 2021 includes focus on sustainability agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said a special focus on sustainability agenda will be included in Budget 2021 with a very important announcement on it to be made this Nov 6. Describing the Covid-19 pandemic as a wake-up call for the world, Muhyiddin said Malaysia, just like any other countries, needed to […]
