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
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
Miri city, a beautiful Resort City, is the administrative headquarters of Miri division. It is the gateway to awe inspiring World’s natural wonders on land and offshore in South China Sea. As a buzzing shopping paradise and cosmopolitan friendly city, Miri also hosts the cultural, arts and water sports events at the international levels. Miri’s … Continue reading
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
Sarawak is blessed with a diverse wealth of biological resources in its vast forests, the wonders of biodiversity. In this respect, the biodiversity centre leads the knowledge based development of herbal therapies for health care and pharmaceutical drugs. The discoveries will provide a channel for bio-products and bio-industry to jump-start and generate future economical returns … Continue reading
Few places on earth can be as exciting and diverse in their offering of nature as is Sarawak, Malaysia’s largest state. Occupying a biologically and geologically very rich portion of northwest Borneo, Sarawak is undoubtedly one of the world’s great places for species, wilderness and landscapes. Sarawak boasts an immensely impressive range of wildlife and … Continue reading
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