Agencies work together on terubok breeding and conservation strategy
KUCHING: A collaborative effort between Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and Sarawak Department of Agriculture (DOA) is underway to establish a comprehensive action plan for the management and conservation of ‘ikan terubok’ (toli shad or river shad) in Sarawak. The initiative was among key matters discussed during a working visit led by SFC general manager Abang […]
Bako Research Station to boost global scientific collaborations
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 (SFC) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak […]
Sarawak signs up for award winning conservation tourism model
KUCHING: Sarawak has embarked on an ambitious journey to elevate its ecotourism sector with the signing of a landmark 20- year concession agreement between Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and Sutera Sanctuary Lodges (SSL). Under this agreement, SSL will assume management and oversee the enhancement of tourism services at Niah National Park, recently designated a UNESCO […]
Proposal to place Sarawak Forestry Corporation under Tourism Ministry
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has been proposed to be placed under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts to further strengthen the state’s tourism development. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this move aims to improve the quality of facilities in national parks in the state, given SFC’s responsibility […]
State committed to preserving forests for sustainability
KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains committed to preserving up to six million hectares of forests across the state to ensure environmental sustainability. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that, to date, Sarawak has gazetted 900,000 hectares of forests as permanent forest reserves, encompassing national parks and nature reserves. He noted that […]
SFC’s Wisma Lestari nears completion, operational by January 2025
BY JAMES WONG AND NURA V LORNA KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s (SFC) new six-story office tower and forensic centre, named ‘Wisma Lestari’ by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, is expected to be operational by January 2025. SFC CEO Abang Arabi Abang Aimran said the building construction has reached 99 percent completion. […]
Tourism potential in croc habitats at protected areas
BELAWAI: Several locations have been earmarked as wildlife protection areas including Kuching Wetlands, Pulau Seduku in Sri Aman, Rajang Mangrove National Park and Sibuti. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said these areas could not only serve as crocodile habitats but also be developed into tourist destinations for […]
SFC launches 12-day crocodile hunt
BINTULU: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has launched a 12-day crocodile hunting operation in Sungai Annap, Batang Tatau. A notice on its Facebook page said the operation would begin today (Sept 26) until Oct 7. The hunting operation involves a special taskforce led by SFC in collaboration of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Tatau […]
SFC urges public to avoid speculation over eviction operations in Similajau National Park
SIMILAJAU: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has urged the public to refrain from making speculative comments regarding a recent joint enforcement operation carried out by several government agencies in Similajau National Park. SFC said that certain parties have been spreading incendiary claims, accusing the government of inhumane actions in evicting villagers from the area. The […]
Similajau National Park closed for upgrades, conservation
BINTULU: The Similajau National Park (SNP) is shut to the public for the next six months. This decision, effective from Tuesday (Sept 10) until March 9, 2025, is crucial for maintaining the park’s sustainability and safety. The Controller of National Parks and Nature Reserves explained, “We need this time to carry out essential maintenance work, […]