Sarawak has gone a long way in conserving the environment and natural resources, whatever evil writers from the West say about it, as the government believes that effective environmental management is crucial in the effort to balance economic development with environmental protection. The State government, after the Rio Summit in 1992, has put in place … Continue reading
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Directions for Hydropower: Sarawak’s Development Perspective
Thank you Dr Refaat and to my fellow speakers for their impressive presentations. As the host country and on behalf of the Sarawak Government, I would like to welcome you to Kuching and thank you for investing so much of your time in travelling to our home. Sarawak’s decision to host the IHA Congress reflects … Continue reading
Sarawak forges ahead in sustainable development
Sarawak’s abundant rainfall and natural landscape is blended into its greatest asset, the state’s renewable energy resource. The 100-megawatt Batang Ai hydro dam is the first in the state to harness the potential. Sarawak possesses great hydropower potential, estimated at 20,000 megawatt. The Bakun hydro dam in Belaga, deep in the interior of Sarawak, has … Continue reading
Sarawak makes continuous research to conserve nature
Serious conservation efforts in Sarawak is reflected in the wide ranging protection network of 18 national parks, four wild life sanctuaries and five nature reserves spanning over half a million hectares making it the most extensive protected network in Malaysia. Sarawak Forestry’s Applied Forest Science and Industry Development undertake continuous research and development to meet … Continue reading