ASEAN's Women, Peace and Security agenda recognises women as leaders in climate adaptation and disaster risk management. Yet progress remains uneven. Regional plans are strong, but local women still need money, data and decision-making power to build truly safer communities.
Fair development means investing in neglected rural areas so people can access basic roads, water, electricity, jobs, land profits, banking, and digital services. It aims to reduce poverty and narrow the city-village gap, while admitting delays and still unfinished work.
Real accountability means complaints trigger binding deadlines, compensation, alerts, and public reports. Until agencies face real penalties and whistleblowers still stay protected, viral outrage will keep replacing ordinary service. The layman wants working systems, not only temporary appeasement after embarrassment.
Anugerah Lestari yang diterima oleh Jabatan Hutan Sarawak dalam kategori Kelestarian di Digital Economy Award 2024 (DEA2024) mengiktiraf kejayaan projek “Kempen Penghijauan Sarawak (Pemulihan Lanskap Hutan): Menjadikan Komitmen Sebagai Kanopi.” Projek ini memainkan peranan penting dalam menyokong Pelan Pembangunan Sarawak 2030 (PCDS 2030) melalui pemulihan hutan, pengurangan kesan perubahan iklim, serta pemeliharaan biodiversiti. Anugerah ini mencerminkan kejayaan kerajaan negeri dalam mengintegrasikan teknologi digital dan pendekatan inovatif dalam usaha pemulihan alam sekitar. Selain itu, penyertaan sektor swasta, institusi penyelidikan, dan komuniti tempatan dalam kempen ini mempercepatkan usaha ke arah pembangunan mampan. Penganugerahan ini mengukuhkan kedudukan Sarawak sebagai peneraju dalam kelestarian ekologi dan ekonomi, seiring dengan aspirasi PCDS 2030 untuk menjadikan negeri ini lebih berdaya saing, inklusif, dan mesra alam.
Inisiatif penanaman pokok melalui FLR yang dilaksanakan oleh JHS juga adalah selari dengan Program Penghijauan Malaysia di bawah kempen Penanaman 100 juta pokok di seluruh negara anjuran Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli Malaysia (KeTSA) bagi tempoh pelaksanaan RMK-12 (2021-2025) yang dilancarkan oleh Perdana Menteri pada 5 Januari 2021 yang lepas.
Sarawak's living heritage is at risk as youth grow distant from elders. While government support exists, a community-led model using simple micro-grants and monthly circles can revive traditions. This approach ensures heritage is lived daily, not just archived.
ASEAN's Women, Peace and Security agenda recognises women as leaders in climate adaptation and disaster risk management. Yet progress remains uneven. Regional plans are strong, but local women still need money, data and decision-making power to build truly safer communities.
Fair development means investing in neglected rural areas so people can access basic roads, water, electricity, jobs, land profits, banking, and digital services. It aims to reduce poverty and narrow the city-village gap, while admitting delays and still unfinished work.
Real accountability means complaints trigger binding deadlines, compensation, alerts, and public reports. Until agencies face real penalties and whistleblowers still stay protected, viral outrage will keep replacing ordinary service. The layman wants working systems, not only temporary appeasement after embarrassment.
The UNESCO inscription of Niah is a crucial first step, but the real prize for Sarawak will be economic diversification and community prosperity. Success hinges on translating this global validation into local livelihoods through sustainable tourism and infrastructure that benefits the people of Batu Niah.