By Amanda L
KUCHING, Oct 29: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak has received contributions amounting to RM120,000 from five corporate partners to strengthen its newly established Environmental Education Fund, which aims to support environmental education and awareness programmes statewide.
NREB Environmental Quality Controller, Datu Jack Liam said the fund serves as a platform for corporations and individuals to participate directly in advancing sustainability education and awareness in line with Sarawak’s aspirations for a green, clean and healthy environment.
“The Environmental Education Fund enables us to expand the reach and impact of our programmes. It allows the private sector to play a more active role in supporting our mission to build a more environmentally conscious and sustainable society,” he said in his speech during the Sarawak-level National Environment Day (HASN) 2025 at a local resort in Sematan today.
He revealed that Press Metal (Bintulu) Sdn Bhd and Tecktonic & Sons Holdings Sdn Bhd each contributed RM40,000, while Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd donated RM20,000. DNS Waste Management Sdn Bhd and Thian Sheng Automobile and Services Sdn Bhd each contributed RM10,000, bringing the total to RM120,000.
Jack commended the generosity of the contributors and urged more corporations to come forward to support the Environmental Education Fund. He said such participation reflects the true spirit of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values and demonstrates the importance of collective responsibility in achieving sustainability.
“Together, we can create long-term impact through education and awareness. Sustainability is not only the responsibility of the government but also of every stakeholder in the community,” he added.
The event was officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who is also the NREB Board Chairman, and jointly organised by NREB and the Department of Environment (DOE) Sarawak, with the involvement of strategic partners including Press Metal (Bintulu) Sdn Bhd, Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd, ZHA Environmental Sdn Bhd and SAR-ALAM Indah Sdn Bhd.
Also present were Minister in the Premier’s Department Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai; Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Dato Sri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel, representing the State Secretary; Deputy Minister for Urban Development, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, who is also NREB Deputy Chairman; and Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. —DayakDaily
