KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) remains committed to championing a sustainable timber industry despite facing challenges, said its chairman, Datuk Henry Lau Lee Kong. He said that STA has organised the International Conference on the Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests from March 6 to 7, 2024, in collaboration with
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) has established a dedicated carbon committee to oversee and support initiatives in sustainable forest management and the development of carbon credit markets. STA chairman Datuk Henry Lau Lee Kong said that the association recognises the multi-faceted value of forests, which go beyond timber production
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) urged the state government to justify the high fees imposed under the newly introduced Foreign Workers Transformation Approach (FWTA) system, and clarify the beneficiaries of these charges. STA chairman Datuk Henry Lau Lee Kong said that the system, which came into effect on January
KUCHING: For the people of Bario Lembaa, the sight of parachutes descending from the sky 80 years ago on March 25 was both mesmerising and terrifying. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Management) cum Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala said that some villagers believed it was
KUCHING: Four paratroopers from the Special Airborne Squadron (PASKAU) of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) made an extraordinary and daring parachute jump from an altitude of 6,000 feet to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Operations Semut 1945 Parachute Landing at Padang Merdeka today. The jump was executed from
GEDONG: Donations amounting to RM66,000 were distributed to 330 asnaf in Gedong district during an iftar ceremony held at Al-Kawthar Mosque here. The contributions were presented on Wednesday (Mar 26) by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Of the total amount, RM5,000 came from Agro Bank, RM20,000
GEDONG: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged road users, especially the young, to maintain discipline and obey traffic laws as the state expands its road network. He emphasised the importance of responsible driving, warning against reckless behaviour such as illegal street racing. “Soon, our roads
BINTULU: The Sarawak government remains committed to infrastructure development, dismissing opposition claims that undermine its efforts to improve the state’s road network. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the newly completed bridge in Bintulu, now open to the public, serves as a significant landmark that enhances road
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak remains 99 percent completed, with full completion expected by 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said while most sections are nearly done, a major issue in Sibuti, involving the relocation of pipelines, has stalled progress in that area. “Work cannot
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The existing Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) committees are sufficient to address Sarawak’s oil and gas claims, making the proposed Democratic Action Party (DAP) – Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) bipartisan committee unnecessary. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Technical Committee of the Malaysia Agreement 1963