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Laos 22 Feb 2025 | 03:42 AM

Lao Forestry ministry beefs up protection of conservation areas

VIENTIANE: The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is working to improve management and prevent encroachment into the Phou Phanang National Conservation Area and Phou Khao Khouay National Biodiversity Conservation Area.

Nation 1 Feb 2025 | 04:53 AM

New forestry laws take effect: Stricter penalties for offenders in Federal Territories

PUTRAJAYA: The National Forestry (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1667) that increased fines and penalties for forestry offences come into effect on Saturday (Feb 1) in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.

World 5 Feb 2025 | 09:52 PM

Finnish forestry giant UPM reports 21 pct profit increase in 2024

HELSINKI, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Finland-based forestry giant United Paper Mills (UPM) reported a profit of 1.2 billion euros (1.25 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, marking a 21 percent increase from the previous year, the company said on Wednesday.

True Or Not 24 Jan 2025 | 09:13 AM

QuickCheck : Are scammers misusing the Sabah Forestry Dept's letterhead?

CONCERNS have arisen over suspicious letters featuring the Sabah Forestry Department's official letterhead.

Sabah & Sarawak 9 Jan 2025 | 06:44 AM

A stroll down memory lane for son of British North Borneo forestry officer

KOTA KINABALU: It was a sentimental journey back in time for Alec Brown, the youngest son of George Brown, a senior forestry officer who served in British North Borneo before and after World War II.

Sabah & Sarawak 22 Jan 2025 | 02:15 AM

Branch that killed tourist fell from a healthy tree, says Sabah Forestry Dept

KOTA KINABALU: A falling branch that killed a Chinese tourist at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) Sandakan was from a healthy tree, says the Sabah Forestry Department.

Vietnam 28 Dec 2024 | 07:26 AM

Vietnam's agro-forestry-aquatic exports to reach record high this year

Vietnam's agro-forestry-aquatic product exports are projected to surpass US$62 billion this year, marking a new milestone.

Sabah & Sarawak 6 Dec 2024 | 07:50 AM

Sabah Forestry Department internationally recognised for orangutan habitat restoration

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah forestry authorities have been recognised for their conservation efforts for the orangutan.

Sabah & Sarawak 6 Dec 2024 | 10:51 AM

Sabah Forestry Department to lodge police report over Sarawak Report's allegations

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Forestry Department (SFD) plans to lodge a police report against Sarawak Report for allegedly publishing false claims in two recent articles.

Nation 16 Dec 2024 | 12:52 AM

Dead whale found in Sarawak is Sei whale, says Sarawak Forestry

KUCHING: A dead whale found in Batang Lupar in Sri Aman division three weeks ago has been identified as a Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis), says the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC).

Sabah & Sarawak 22 Nov 2024 | 12:08 PM

26 squatter homes on Forestry Department land in Kunak demolished

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 26 squatter houses erected illegally on state forestry department land were demolished in an operation in Sabah’s east coast Kunak district.

Economy 27 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

February’s producer price index up 0.3% in February

Malaysia's producer price index (PPI) for local production increased by 0.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2025, easing from the 0.8% rise recorded in January, according to the Statistics Department (DoSM).

Vietnam 3 Nov 2024 | 05:17 AM

Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery sector enjoys trade surplus in 10 months

Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$15.21 billion in the agro-forestry-fishery sector in the first 10 months of this year, surging 62.2 per cent year-on-year, Vietnam News Agency reported on Friday, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Thailand 11 Nov 2024 | 07:28 AM

Thai forestry protection officers attacked, valuable rosewood logs stolen

BANGKOK: Three members of a forestry protection unit in Ban Kut Takab of Nakhon Phanom’s Waritchaphum district were attacked in a raid by five men at around 12.10am on Sunday (Nov 10).

Economy 27 Mar 2025 | 05:32 AM

Malaysia's producer price index rises a modest 0.3% in Feb 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) for local production increased by 0.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2025, easing from the 0.8 per cent rise recorded in January, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

South Korea 29 Mar 2025 | 03:09 AM

Wildfires reignited in South Korea's southeast areas overnight: officials

ANDONG, (South Korea): Wildfires reignited in the southeastern part of the country overnight, fire authorities said Saturday (March 29), adding firefighting helicopters were dispatched to extinguish them.

Sabah & Sarawak 29 Mar 2025 | 04:05 AM

Preservation of mangrove forests helps in mitigating climate change, says environmentalist

KOTA KINABALU: The preservation and rehabilitation of mangrove forests help mitigate climate change and supports a diverse range of organisms.

Metro News 23 Mar 2025 | 07:10 AM

Selangor hikers must apply for forest permits online starting April 1

STARTING April 1, hiking enthusiasts can apply for permits to enter Selangor's permanent forest reserves online.

Cambodia 11 Sept 2024 | 11:17 AM

Cambodia's Forestry Administration to conduct nationwide monkey census, aims to curb biting incidents

PHNOM PENH: Forestry Administration (FiA) officials plan to conduct a nationwide census of monkeys, particularly in tourist areas, to locate and manage aggressive primates that have been causing danger to the public, including both domestic and international travellers.

Brunei 8 Sept 2024 | 09:00 AM

Crocodile incidents on rise in Brunei due to rapid development: Forestry official

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: An increase in the number of incidents with crocodiles is due to rapid development that took place along riverbanks that caused the expansion of creeks and felling of mangrove trees, which had disrupted habitats and sources of food, said a forestry official on Saturday (Sept 7).

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