Sunday April 20, 2008
Road plans stopped to preserve heritage site
By JACK WONG
KUCHING: The Mulu National Park will be preserved in its pristine condition for future generations, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud.
He said it was for this reason that the Government had decided against constructing a road to link to the world heritage site in the northern region.
The park, which has four "show caves," is accessible by air from Miri or by river.
“Mulu is doing very well. We hope that it will be handed down to our younger generations in the same pristine condition,” said Abdul Taib during a state banquet in honour of visiting Prince Albert II of Monaco at the state assembly building on Saturday.
Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin and his consort Datuk Patinggi Norkiah, Abdul Taib’s wife Datuk Amar Laila Taib and state ministers were among those present.
Prince Albert II toured the Mulu National Park and launched Mulu Batcam in the Deer Cave during his visit.
Abdul Taib said in its efforts to preserve nature, the state government had dedicated 6.5 million hectares as permanent forest, and another two million hectares as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and water catchment areas.
In the cities and towns, he said the authorities had preserved areas as green lungs.
In his speech, Prince Albert II commended Sarawak for its commitment to preserve and conserve nature while it underwent rapid development.
“In Monaco, we also share this obligation to protect the planet so that the children of tomorrow can live in a protected environment,” he added.
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