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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
Sarawak nominates two national parks as Asean Heritage Parks
KUCHING: The state government has nominated Bako National Park in the Kuching Division and Bukit Lambir National Park in the Miri Division as Asean Heritage Parks (AHP), said Deputy Premier Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan today. He said the Asean Centre for Biodiversity has conducted assessments on both parks. "The results of the assessments are expected to be announced by September this year," Awang Tengah, who is also the state Urban Development and Natural Resources Minister, said in his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly today. He added that the nomination of these two national parks followed the successful inscription of Niah National Park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site last year. Awang Tengah also said the state government is committed to obtaining UNESCO Global Geopark Site recognition for Sarawak Delta Geopark in 2026. "We are in the final stages of preparation for the UNESCO assessment scheduled for June 22 to 25 this year," he said, adding that this is to ensure all preparations run smoothly. Awang Tengah also informed the state assembly that the Sarawak government has gazetted 2.1 million hectares of totally protected areas (TPA), comprising 874,000 hectares of land and 1.2 million hectares of marine waters. He added that an additional 318,000 hectares of land has been approved for preliminary gazettement. He said Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), in strengthening forest conservation efforts, has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) for zoonotic disease studies, the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) for biodiversity technical cooperation, and the University of Malaya for genetic research. He added that SFC is also collaborating with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand, on the conservation of migratory shorebirds. "For the first quarter of 2025, the migratory shorebird tagging programme was implemented at the Bako-Buntal Bay East Asian–Australasian Flyway site," he said.
The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Bako, Bukit Lambir national parks nominated as ASEAN heritage parks
KUCHING: Bako National Park in Kuching and Bukit Lambir National Park in Miri have been nominated as ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) sites, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah, who is also the state Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development, said the nomination had been assessed by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB). 'The results of the assessment are expected to be announced in September this year,' he said during the winding-up session at the State Legislative Assembly sitting today. He added that the nomination of the two national parks followed the recognition of the Niah National Park cave complex in Miri as a World Archaeological Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) last year. Meanwhile, Awang Tengah said the Sarawak government has gazetted 2.1 million hectares of total protection areas (TPA), comprising 874,000 hectares of land and 1.2 million hectares of marine waters. 'To strengthen forest conservation efforts, the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) for zoonotic disease studies, the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) for technical cooperation on biodiversity, and the Universiti Malaya for genetic research,' he said.
The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Bako, Bukit Lambir parks nominated as ASEAN heritage
KUCHING: Bako National Park in Kuching and Bukit Lambir National Park in Miri have been nominated as ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) sites, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah, who is also the state Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development, said the nomination had been assessed by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB). 'The results of the assessment are expected to be announced in September this year,' he said during the winding-up session at the State Legislative Assembly sitting today. He added that the nomination of the two national parks followed the recognition of the Niah National Park cave complex in Miri as a World Archaeological Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) last year. Meanwhile, Awang Tengah said the Sarawak government has gazetted 2.1 million hectares of total protection areas (TPA), comprising 874,000 hectares of land and 1.2 million hectares of marine waters. 'To strengthen forest conservation efforts, the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) for zoonotic disease studies, the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) for technical cooperation on biodiversity, and the Universiti Malaya for genetic research,' he said.
Barnama
7 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Bako, Bukit Lambir National Parks Nominated As ASEAN Heritage Parks
KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bako National Park in Kuching and Bukit Lambir National Park in Miri have been nominated as ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) sites, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah, who is also the state Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development, said the nomination had been assessed by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB). 'The results of the assessment are expected to be announced in September this year,' he said during the winding-up session at the State Legislative Assembly sitting today.
Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Southwest Capital Bank Award $220K to Special Needs Affordable Housing Development
SOCORRO, New Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Southwest Capital Bank (Southwest Capital) attended a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday for Vista de Socorro Apartments. Completion was made possible in part by a $220,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant through FHLB Dallas member Southwest Capital. Investing in affordable housing is a meaningful way to strengthen communities, create stability for residents and build a bright future for New Mexico families. Share Vista de Socorro Apartments is a 32-unit complex in Socorro, New Mexico, with one- and two-bedroom housing for low-income individuals and families. It has seven units reserved for people with disabilities. 'This project meets the pressing need for both affordable housing for at-risk populations and special needs residents,' said Anthony Ortiz, controller and senior vice president at Southwest Capital. 'We are so pleased to be a part of this project.' AHP funds assist FHLB Dallas members in financing the purchase, construction and rehabilitation of owner-occupied, rental or transitional housing and housing for individuals. The funds must be used to benefit households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the median income for the area. 'Investing in affordable housing isn't just good business—it's a meaningful way to strengthen communities, create stability for residents and build a future for New Mexico families,' said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas. In 2024, FHLB Dallas awarded nearly $100 million in AHP grants for 4,833 units that support housing affordability in its District, which includes Arkansas. This year, $149.5 million has been allocated for the AHP, homeownership grants and voluntary programs, such as home repair assistance for military veterans and small business loans. Learn more about the FHLB Dallas Affordable Housing Program. About Southwest Capital Bank Southwest Capital Bank is a family-owned community bank in New Mexico, specializing in commercial lending and known for its focus on building relationships and supporting local businesses and communities. Their focus is on community banking, particularly commercial lending, with a strong emphasis on building relationships. Southwest Capital Bank was founded in 1890 and are headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $109.9 billion as of March 31, 2025, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 800 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit
