40yo man crushed to death by bulldozer in Long Seridan

MARUDI, Sept 14 2026: A worker, 40, was killed when a bulldozer crushed him in an accident in Long Seridan yesterday afternoon.

Caption: Firemen in the process of extricating the body of the worker pinned under the bulldozer

Marudi Fire and Rescue Department said it received an emergency call at 2.20pm calling for an assistance to extricate the body of the victim pinned under the heavy machinery.

It said the firemen, upon the arrival at the scene, confirmed that a victim was trapped beneath a bulldozer. 

"The victim had already been pronounced dead by a Medical Assistant (MA) from the Long Seridan Health Clinic prior to the Fire and Rescue team's arrival," it said.

It added the Operation Commander Erec Unyi then instructed the team to prepare rescue equipment, including a power unit for rescue tools and two airbags. 

After conducting a size-up assessment, the team's initial attempt to extricate the victim proved difficult due to the victim's position trapped beneath the bulldozer. 

Although the victim was successfully extricated, he was found to have sustained severe injuries to his abdomen and right leg and showed no signs of life. 

The victim was subsequently handed over to the auxiliary police for further action and transport to Marudi Hospital via a four-wheel-drive vehicle (Hilux) belonging to Shin Yang Company. 

Forest Department's Greening Sarawak Campaign recognised under ASEAN Creen Initiative 2026

KUCHING, Sept 14 2026: The state Forest Department, through its Greening Sarawak Campaign, has received recognition under the ASEAN Green Initiative (AGI) 2026 in the Large-Scale Tree Planting Initiative category. 

Caption:  Presentation of the ASEAN Green Initiative (AGI) 2026 recognition to Forest Department Sarawak.

The recognition was presented at the Second ASEAN Green Initiative Recognition Event held recently in Quezon City, Philippines.

The ASEAN Green Initiative is a regional recognition programme implemented by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) to recognise tree planting initiatives that contribute to increasing tree cover and restoring ecosystems across the ASEAN region. 

The initiative promotes the planting of native tree species to support biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration.

In a statement, the department said the recognition reflects its continued commitment to forest landscape restoration and greening efforts in Sarawak, particularly through the planting of indigenous tree species. 

It added a total of 290,846 trees from threatened species listed in the IUCN Red List were planted under the Greening Sarawak Campaign, comprising species classified as Endangered and Vulnerable, from 2021 to 2025.

Head of the Restoration and Industrial Forest Division (RIFD) Zarina Shebli received the recognition and subsequently shared Sarawak’s experience in implementing the Greening Sarawak Campaign during the Ecosystem Restoration Session of the ASEAN Heritage Parks Forum 2026, alongside other AGI awardees.

This ASEAN-level recognition further strengthens the department's commitment to advancing forest restoration, biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management in Sarawak. 

The department extends its sincere appreciation to all stakeholders and partners for their continuous support and contribution towards the successful implementation of the Greening Sarawak Campaign. 

This recognition reflects the collective commitment towards forest restoration, biodiversity conservation and the greening of Sarawak.