New name for Rundi’s ministry
KUCHING: The Ministry for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development will be known by a new name soon. Minister Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi Utom revealed that the cabinet has agreed to the new name. “We are just waiting for the official announcement to be made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg,” […]
Onus on educators to shape the future
LIMBANG: The task of educators in shaping the future is crucial, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted the Deputy Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development as saying this is to meet the state’s needs in the years to come. “Not only is Singapore investing in Sarawak […]
Three projects for Kampung Limpaki next year
LIMBANG: Three more development projects for Kampung Limpaki here have been identified for next year. Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the project involved the upgrading of the Kampung Limpaki hall which would cost RM50,000; building of a concrete drain at Taman Gelagah Limpaki with an estimated […]
Scheme to boost Musang King durian farming
THE Sarawak government, through the Department of Agriculture (DOA), is committed to promoting Musang King durian farming with the introduction of a replanting scheme called ‘Skim Tanam Baru Durian’. Assistant Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the scheme would cover the whole of Sarawak. “The scheme […]
Sarawak to diversify buffalo-based products
THE state government is planning to diversify the making of buffalo-based products. Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail added the state government had identified potential products such as Mozarella cheese to be developed as one of the buffalo-based products. “A local company in Lawas has been identified […]
Sarawak respects Brunei’s stance
LIMBANG: The state government respects the stance taken by Brunei in imposing additional procedures on Sarawakians entering the country. Assistant Agriculture Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the additional procedures were imposed to ensure the safety and health of Bruneians against the spread of Covid-19 from Malaysia. “In the […]
RM96,300 spent on buying produce from farmers, fishermen
KUCHING: A total of 39 tonnes of fruits and vegetables worth RM90,000 has been bought from more than 30 farmers statewide as of Saturday. The excess farm produce was bought by Area Farmers’ Organisations (AFOs) and Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (Fama) who acted as wholesalers and will supply the produce to the market. At the […]