Emphasis on empowering food industry
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is limiting its land use for oil palm planting in order to focus more on empowering the food industry. Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom noted that over 1.6 million hectares have been planted with oil palm in the state. “And this is […]
Get slaughter exemptions for Aidiladha ritual
KUCHING: Slaughtering of animals on religious occasions is allowed provided exemption of licence or permit is obtained beforehand in the state. In giving the reminder, Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said many mosques, surau and villagers are expected to perform the sacrificing ritual in conjunction with Hari […]
Pork safe to eat, enough supply for Gawai
KUCHING: Pork in the market is safe to eat and there is enough for the upcoming Gawai festival, assured Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Since the closure of the abattoir in Krokop, Miri, the Miri Veterinary Services Department has received several complaints about the slaughter of pigs […]