Quest for record-breaking 3k tree saplings planted
KUCHING: A total of 3,000 Shorea macrophylla or locally known as ‘engkabang jantong’’ tree saplings were planted at Sabal Forest Reserve in an attempt to set a new record in the Malaysia Book of Records. The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) participated in the global celebration of the International Day of Forests by planting these trees. […]
500 saplings planted in Sabal Forest
SIMUNJAN: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital (KPJ Kuching) and the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) have collaborated on a tree planting initiative at the Sabal Forest Reserve. The initiative, held yesterday (Dec 9), marked the planting of 500 saplings of valuable indigenous trees such as belian, meranti, nyatoh, and luis. This activity aligns with the broader “Greening […]
Planting trees to promote sustainability
BINTULU: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) took a significant step toward promoting environmental sustainability during its tree planting programme at Taman Millennium, Bintulu. Ruslan Abdul Ghani, BPHB’s Group Chief Executive Officer, delivered an address during the event held yesterday. The event was attended by Datuk Muhammad Yakup Kari, General Manager of Bintulu Development Authority (BDA). […]
Sarawak leads the way in the 100 mln tree planting campaign
BINTULU: Sarawak is currently taking the lead in the 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign under the Malaysian Restoration programme, with a total of 27.8 million trees planted since its launch in 2021. Sarawak Forest Department deputy director (forest conservation and development) Happysupina Sait said that this number would continue to rise due to the positive […]
MCIS Life pledges RM1mil to plant 5,000 endemic rainforest trees
KUCHING: MCIS Insurance Berhad (MCIS Life) has recently pledged RM1mil towards planting 5,000 endemic rainforest trees within the vicinity of its sustainability site, named the MCIS Life Legacy Forest Sireh Park, located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The initiative is part of the company’s commitment to conserve and protect the environment, contributing to the mitigation of […]
Bintulu’s green goal through RAS programme
BINTULU: Bintulu is aiming to become a Low Carbon Industry City through the implementation of the ‘1 Rakan Alam Sekitar (RAS) 1 Pokok’ programme. This initiative, led by the Environment Department and the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), aims to promote a greener and more environmentally friendly industrial area in the Samalaju Industrial Park. Deputy Minister […]
Substantial funds obtained for large-scale tree planting operations, says SFC CEO
KUCHING: The CEO of Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), Zolkipli Muhamad Aton, announced that substantial funds have been obtained for large-scale tree planting operations, which will take place in Similajau National Park (SNP). This site has been chosen due to its ecological significance and the pressing need to counter degradation. With the support of the local […]
Agencies take part in tree-planting campaign to green up Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) is playing its role of greening up the state by collaborating with the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) on a tree-planting campaign at the Sabal Forest Reserve. The effort is part of SBC’s 25th anniversary celebration series of events. FDS said the collaborative programme is aimed at providing support to […]
S’wak has planted 22 mln trees so far under greening campaign
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI THE Sarawak government is committed to planting 35 million tress through the Greening Sarawak Campaign as part of its commitment to the Malaysia Greening Programme. Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the Malaysia Greening Programme which was launch simultaneously nationwide […]
Satok rep joins DBKU inclusivity event
KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki took part in the inclusivity programme organised by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) today together with the residents of Kampung Temedak. Held at Surau Darul Qarar in Kampung Temedak, some 100 residents from the village attended the event, which included aerobic exercise and communal work that began as early […]
