16 illegal loggings, 137 suspects detained in first four months
KUCHING: Sixteen cases of illegal logging in Sarawak have been investigated and 137 suspects detained for questioning as of April…
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400 invited guests attend state banquet
KUCHING: Some 400 invited guests comprising cabinet ministers, state assemblymen and heads of government departments attended the state banquet on…
We meet again
(From left) Culture and Heritage Assistant Minister Liwan Lagang, Daro assemblyman Dr Murni Suhaili, Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang…
Forest Bill, 2015 good for forest management – Ngemah rep
LAST year, more than RM41 million worth of logs were seized while up to February this year, about RM6 million…
Use latest technology to fight illegal logging, says Abu Seman
THE latest technology and management should be used in combating illegal logging in the state said Abu Seman Jahwie (BN-Jemoreng)…
Chiew: New Forest Bill ineffective if corruption not stopped
CHEW Chiu Sing (DAP-Kidurong) believes illegal logging will continue even with a “thicker Forest Bill”, if corruption is not stamped…
Piasau rep disappointed question not answered
ALAN Ling Sie Kiong (DAP-Piasau) was disappointed with Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communications Dato Sri Michael Manyin for refusing…
Mussen hopes new Bill spares rural folk dependent on forest products
MALCOLM Mussen (BN-Batang Ai) hopes that the Forests Bill, 2015 will not affect those who are dependent on forest products…