KUCHING: The outcome of Bako National Park’s nomination for ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) status is expected to be revealed in September. According to Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) general manager Abang Arabi Abang Aimran, if the nomination is approved, the official handover ceremony will be held in Vietnam this November. “The
KUCHING: The research collaboration spearheaded by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) through the Bako Research Station is open to international universities and not limited to domestic institutions, says Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit. The UNIMAS Vice Chancellor said the collaboration could extend to countries like Japan and beyond, with the potential
KUCHING: The newly launched Bako Research Station is expected to play a key role in advancing international research collaborations by centralising biodiversity data collection and enhancing Sarawak’s global scientific profile. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the collaboration between the Sarawak Forestry Corporation
KUCHING: The new building for the Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026, enabling the centre to accommodate more students. In a statement issued after the Autism Fundraising Foodfair 2025 held today (July 13), the association said the expansion is crucial in
KUCHING: Sarawak’s forests hold immense value, both in tangible terms, such as measurable natural resources, and intangible ones, as unseen gifts of nature. Sarawak Forest Department’s Director, Datuk Hamden Mohammad, estimated that this natural legacy is worth between RM2.8 billion and RM3.5 billion annually, an inheritance that must be preserved
KUCHING: Cow waste is a promising new source of energy, particularly in the production of hydrogen fuel. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that cow waste, which emits methane gas, can be harnessed through clean technology to generate value, aligning with the principles of a circular
KUCHING: The One-Stop Forest Resource Gallery developed by the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), with an investment of RM1.105 million, is set to serve as a hub for learning, research, and the promotion of forest-based products from Sarawak. Its Director, Datuk Hamden Mohammad, said the gallery was officially launched today under
KUCHING: The use of technology is crucial in advancing green economy initiatives, especially in the area of carbon trading, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that in carbon trading, the capacity of forests to absorb carbon plays a key role, and this is where
KUCHING: Sarawak’s policies on environmental management and green energy have received international recognition, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He recalled his recent working visit to Tokyo, Japan, where he delivered a keynote address at the World Hydrogen Asia 2025 conference. He noted that Sarawak’s Sustainability
KUCHING: Sarawak’s agricultural sector is being further empowered through the adoption of data and digital technology as vital tools to enhance productivity and drive the state’s economic growth. Chief Statistician of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Dr Uzir Mahidin, said data and statistics are essential in advancing national agricultural development, supporting both
