MIRI: All state local authorities have been instructed to ensure trees planted in urban areas in Sarawak are of durable species. The incidents occurred as the planted trees were vulnerable to strong winds, he added. “ I want all local authorities to ensure trees planted in future are resilient to natural disasters such as strong winds. He acknowledged that there were local authorities which had planted trees that could stand any weather even during the current wet spell. “The SFC can recommend the most suitable trees that can weather strong winds and downpours,” said Len.

Source: New Strait Times October 13, 2017 23:26 UTC