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Daily Express
24-04-2025
- General
- Daily Express
60,000 saplings planted in Tuaran, 8,800 Liposus make MBR entry
Published on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Apr 24, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Huang (fight, left) with other guests at the event. Tuaran: Over 60,000 saplings were successfully planted across the district during the Tuaran Earth Day 2025 celebration, marking a significant environmental milestone, here, Tuesday. The event, officiated by Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii, highlighted strong community participation in achieving this green initiative. 'This celebration demonstrates our commitment to environmental awareness and aligns with the government's 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign (2021-2025),' said Huang during his keynote address at the Sabah Co-Curricular Centre in the Malangang Kiulu Camp. The programme engaged students from 88 Tuaran schools, fostering environmental stewardship among youths. Tuaran Member of Parliament cum Programme Chair Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau emphasised the event's practical impact. 'We are planting traditional species like Baccaurea lanceolata (Liposu) that combat soil erosion and reduce flood risks, growing hope for a sustainable future,' he said. The day made history with 8,800 Liposu saplings earning recognition in The Malaysia Book of Records, presented by Chief Executive Officer Christopher Wong to Tuaran District Education Office and Sabah Environment Department. The collaborative effort involved various government agencies, NGOs, educational institutions and local communities. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
88 Tuaran schools set tree-planting record for Earth Day
Published on: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Tiong (left) and Madius watering a Liposu sapling after planting it on the river bank of Sungai Tuaran in Kg Malanggang. Tuaran: A total of 88 secondary and primary schools across six zones in this district have received recognition from The Malaysia Book of Records. This follows approximately 29,000 students from these schools planting 'Baccaurea lanceolate' trees, locally known as Liposu among the Kadazandusun community, setting a record with over 8,800 trees planted. Tuaran Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau said that involving secondary and primary school students in this district is a continuous effort to raise awareness about environmental conservation. 'Beyond celebrating Earth Day, this programme also aims to highlight the importance of tree planting in preserving natural ecosystems while serving as sustainable and effective flood mitigation. 'Planting locations include riverbanks, erosion and landslide-prone areas, as well as school compounds,' he said, in his speech in conjunction with the Tuaran Earth Day Celebration held at the Malangang Kiulu Camp's Co-Curricular Centre, here, Tuesday. He said the simultaneous planting of Liposu saplings and other tree species began at 7am across all participating schools. The programme was organised in collaboration with the Tuaran District Education Office, the Department of Environment and various government and private agencies. Activities included sapling planting, poster-drawing competitions and environmental exhibitions. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Sri Huang Tiong Sii, who officiated the event, reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to strengthening environmental governance in Malaysia. He noted that under 2025 Budget tabled by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last October a total of RM160 million was allocated for Operating Expenditure under the Environmental Sub-sector, while RM3.20 billion was allocated for Development Expenditure in 2025. To support Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), a total of RM9.6 billion was allocated for SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), while RM5.2 billion was allocated for SDG 13 (Climate Action) in 2025. Additionally, the government emphasised environmental enforcement through strengthening the Department of Environment's enforcement capabilities, amendments to the Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974 with RM3.9 million allocated and the Environmental Quality (Amendment) Act 2024 enforced in July 7, 2024. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Tuaran schools set tree-planting record for Earth Day
Published on: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 22, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau (right) and Deputy Minister of NRES Dato' Sri Huang Tiong Sii planted Liposu trees along the Tuaran Riverbank in Kampung Malangang, Kiulu. - Pic by R Gonzales/Daily Express TUARAN: A total of 88 primary and secondary schools across six zones in Tuaran earned recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) after over 29,000 students planted more than 8,800 Liposu trees (Baccaurea Lanceolata), a species native to the Kadazandusun community, in conjunction with Earth Day today. Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau said the initiative aimed to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable flood and erosion prevention. The tree planting took place simultaneously from 7am at schools and riverside areas. The program, organized in collaboration with the Tuaran District Education Office, Department of Environment (JAS), and various government and private agencies, also featured poster drawing contests and environmental exhibitions. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), Dato' Sri Huang Tiong Sii, who officiated the event, reaffirmed the government's commitment to environmental management. Under Budget 2025, RM3.2 billion has been allocated for environmental development, including RM5.2 billion for climate action. The amended Environmental Quality Act 2024 came into effect on July 7, 2024. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
