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Daily Express
7 days ago
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Sabah always prioritises the environment: Liew
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 Text Size: Liew said environmental education is a dynamic process that builds awareness, knowledge and skills on environmental issues, ultimately driving behavioural and attitudinal changes that support conservation and sustainable management. Tuaran: Sabah has always prioritised the environment, recognising it as both an integral part and a strategic pillar of sustainable development, said State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew. In her speech, Liew emphasised the need for policies that incorporate environmental considerations and standards into all development activities to ensure both social and ecological sustainability. She said the ongoing implementation of the Action Plans under the Sabah State Policy on the Environment 2019, carried out by various government agencies, reflects the State's continued commitment to environmental stewardship. 'In 2017, the Sabah State Policy on the Environment was launched, serving as our guiding framework alongside the Environment Protection Enactment 2002,' she said at the World Environment Day 2025 celebration, here, Thursday. The text of her speech was delivered by the Ministry's Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mary Isidore Malangking. Liew said environmental education is a dynamic process that builds awareness, knowledge and skills on environmental issues, ultimately driving behavioural and attitudinal changes that support conservation and sustainable management. To address the complex challenges of environmental education in the State, Liew said the Sabah Environmental Education Policy was developed and officially launched in November 2009, as a vital platform to align stakeholder efforts in implementing comprehensive and effective environmental education initiatives. 'I am proud to say that Sabah is the first state in Malaysia to have an environmental education policy,' she said. Liew also highlighted several key milestones that have advanced environmental education in Sabah, including the launch of Sekolah Rakan Alam Sekitar (Serasi) in 2003 and the establishment of the Sabah Environmental Education Network in 2005. In a related development, she said the Environment Protection Department of Sabah recently conducted a study titled 'Development of Educational Materials and Best Practices Report on the Implementation of the Sabah Environmental Education Policy', which, among other outcomes, produced educational resources aimed at strengthening environmental education delivery. These resources include videos, learning modules, board games and a compilation of best practices tools designed to make environmental education more engaging, impactful and accessible to a wide range of target groups. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
Barnama
26-06-2025
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Sabah Prioritises Environment As Strategic Pillar Of Sustainable Development
REGION - SABAH > NEWS TUARAN, June 26 (Bernama) -- Sabah has always prioritised the environment, recognising it as both an integral part and a strategic pillar of sustainable development, said State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew. In her speech, Liew emphasised the need for policies that incorporate environmental considerations and standards into all development activities to ensure both social and ecological sustainability. She said the ongoing implementation of the Action Plans under the Sabah State Policy on the Environment 2019, carried out by various government agencies, reflects the state's continued commitment to environmental stewardship. bootstrap slideshow 'In 2017, the Sabah State Policy on the Environment was launched, serving as our guiding framework alongside the Environment Protection Enactment 2002,' she said at the World Environment Day 2025 celebration here today. The text of her speech was delivered by the ministry's Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mary Isidore Malangking. Liew said environmental education is a dynamic process that builds awareness, knowledge and skills on environmental issues, ultimately driving behavioural and attitudinal changes that support conservation and sustainable management. To address the complex challenges of environmental education in the state, Liew said the Sabah Environmental Education Policy was developed and officially launched in November 2009, as a vital platform to align stakeholder efforts in implementing comprehensive and effective environmental education initiatives. 'I am proud to say that Sabah is the first state in Malaysia to have an environmental education policy,' she said. Liew also highlighted several key milestones that have advanced environmental education in Sabah, including the launch of Sekolah Rakan Alam Sekitar (SERASI) in 2003 and the establishment of the Sabah Environmental Education Network in 2005.
The Sun
26-06-2025
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- The Sun
Sabah leads Malaysia in environmental policy for sustainable development
TUARAN: Sabah has consistently placed environmental conservation at the forefront of its sustainable development strategy, according to State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew. Speaking at the World Environment Day 2025 celebration, Liew stressed the importance of integrating environmental standards into all development plans to balance ecological and social sustainability. The state's commitment is reflected in the ongoing execution of Action Plans under the Sabah State Policy on the Environment 2019, implemented by multiple government agencies. 'In 2017, the Sabah State Policy on the Environment was introduced, complementing the Environment Protection Enactment 2002 as our guiding framework,' Liew said in a speech delivered by Deputy Permanent Secretary Mary Isidore Malangking. Environmental education remains a priority, fostering awareness and behavioural change to support conservation. Sabah made history as the first Malaysian state to adopt an Environmental Education Policy in 2009, consolidating stakeholder efforts for impactful initiatives. Key achievements include the 2003 launch of Sekolah Rakan Alam Sekitar (SERASI) and the 2005 formation of the Sabah Environmental Education Network. Additionally, the Environment Protection Department recently developed educational materials, including videos, modules, and board games, to enhance engagement and accessibility.
Daily Express
31-05-2025
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Council reminded of role on environment issues
Published on: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 31, 2025 Text Size: Liew (centre) chairing the first meeting of the MPASS for the year 2025. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Environment Protection Council (MPASS) was reminded about its important role in advising the Sabah Government on matters pertaining to the implementation of the Environment Protection Enactment 2002 as well as on matters related to environmental management in the State. MPASS Chairman Datuk Seri Christina Liew gave the reminder in her opening speech when the Council convened its first meeting for the current year on Tuesday at the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry's Conference Room. Liew, who is also State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, presided at the meeting, attended by members of the Council, comprising senior officers from both State and Federal Government agencies. 'The Council must take a serious view of environmental issues in line with our commitment to ensuring sustainable environmental governance in line with the Sabah State Environmental Policy 2017. This Policy outlines 83 strategies based on five key areas, namely land, air, water, biodiversity and social dimension,' she said. The Minister expressed appreciation for the views and inputs contributed by the Council members, emphasising the importance of continuous cooperation in ensuring Sabah's environment remains clean, healthy and safe. Liew raised concerns over environmental impacts from hillside clearing activities and the improper management of solid waste, among other relevant issues. 'These issues require close collaboration among regulatory agencies,' she asserted. Advertisement In this respect, the Council meeting agreed that follow-up discussions between technical departments/agencies should be held to discuss this matter further. Two discussion papers were presented by the Environment Protection Department (EPD) - the Study on Environmental Education Materials and Policy Implementation, and the Study on Water Quality Management Plan for the Sungai Inanam Catchment, Kota Kinabalu. Outputs of the studies, namely the environmental awareness modules, best practices of environmental education document and board games, will be distributed by EPD to stakeholders as reference and guidance. Additionally, it was decided that the recommendations from the water quality studies in Sungai Inanam will be adopted by relevant departments to prevent pollution and manage the water quality in that particular river. Among those present were the Ministry's Deputy Permanent Secretary I Mary Malangking, Secretary of Natural Resources Office Sernam Singh, Deputy Director of EPD Daisy Aloysius, Deputy Director of Drainage and Irrigation Department Miklin Ationg, and Deputy Director of Department of Environment (Sabah), Yaras Yurus. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
