Low Carbon Day raises environmental awareness, promotes sustainable lifestyle
SARIKEI: The Low Carbon Day programme held at Taman Tasik here today (Apr 25) strengthened public awareness on environmental conservation while promoting low-carbon lifestyle practices. Sarikei District Council (MDS) Chairman, Councillor Stephen Wong Kie Yong, said the programme is a key initiative supporting the sustainable development agenda and fostering an environmentally friendly culture among the […]
Sarawak forests drive economy, support sustainable livelihoods
KUCHING: Forests in Sarawak are increasingly being recognised not only for their ecological value but also as key drivers of livelihoods and long-term economic sustainability. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Malaysia, this year’s International Day of Forests theme, “Forests and Economy”, underscores the role of forests in supporting income generation, food […]
State adopts CubeSats for land surveys and sustainable development
BINTULU: Sarawak has adopted CubeSat technology to support land surveying and development planning, marking a significant step forward in the state’s environmental sustainability efforts, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said small satellites, including nano-satellites and CubeSats placed in low Earth orbit, have the potential to store and provide critical […]
Political stability drives consistent, sustainable development
LIMBANG: Sarawak’s long-standing political stability under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) remains a key driver of the state’s consistent and sustainable development, said Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. He said Sarawak has continued to enjoy sustainable development for more than 20 years as a result of political […]
‘Waste-to-Wealth’ concept key to sustainable development
BY NATASHA JEE & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS THE “Waste-to-Health” concept is a “game changer” for Sarawak, transforming discarded materials into valuable resources while delivering environmental, economic, and social benefits, said Serembu assemblyman Datuk Miro Simuh. When debating in support of the Sustainable Resources and Waste Management Bill, 2025, he said that to implement effective waste-to-wealth […]
Adopt sustainable urban planning
KUCHING: All local councils must adopt sustainable urban planning, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, while assuring that the state government would approve such plans once submitted. He said towns must be designed with separate lanes for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, alongside green spaces planted with trees and flowers to absorb […]
Premier stresses need to safeguard peace in South China Sea
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged ASEAN and China to maintain stability and foster constructive cooperation in the South China Sea to ensure continued peace and prosperity in the region. Speaking at a gala dinner held in conjunction with the 24th ASEAN-China Senior Officials’ Meeting on the Declaration […]
Yap defends Sarawak’s sustainable, strategic borrowings
KUCHING: In comparison to Putrajaya’s unsustainable fiscal practices, Sarawak’s borrowing practices are strategic, transparent and backed by real assets, says Kota Sentosa Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. Responding to Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak’s recent criticism, Yap said the opposition was deliberately misleading the public by comparing Sarawak’s Alternative Financing model with the federal government’s […]
Sustainable Development Goals relate to daily life
MUKAH: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are no longer unfamiliar to the people here, said Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM) chairman, Aini Suhaili. According to him, this is because the goals relate to daily aspects of life such as education, health, environment, employment, and social justice. “Just like the SDG Fun Fair @ Mukah, […]
Firm takes delivery of new generation fuel saver buses
KUCHING: Khaimal Borneo Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd (Khaimal Borneo) has received the first Scania New Bus Generation (NBG) and the first Euro V Semi Hi-Deck Tour Coach in Sarawak, marking a significant step towards a sustainable transport system in the state. The MoU signing ceremony between Khaimal Borneo and Scania Sdn Bhd was witnessed […]