KUCHING: A total of 41 housewives, youths, school leavers and village committee members from five villages in the Tabuan Jaya area were introduced to hydroponic farming and event management here.
It was one of Sarawak Skills’ initiatives to empower the Tabuan Jaya community through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) training programmes.
“Sarawak Skills plays a pivotal role in empowering communities, not only through skill development but also by ensuring they stay abreast of cutting-edge technologies that define the contemporary landscape,” said Sarawak Skills Executive Director Hallman Sabri during the closing of the programme.
He said the success of community training programmes aligns with Sarawak Skills’ dedication to cultivating skills that support sustainable livelihoods.
Kuching District Officer Sofhi Jebal emphasised the considerable benefits participants acquired from the training sessions.
“The programmes received positive responses from diverse participants, reflecting the community’s eagerness to enhance their capabilities in farming and event management,” he emphasised.
The Hydroponic Basic Farming programme aimed to provide both knowledge and hands-on skills in vegetable farming through hydroponic systems, with the objective of empowering the Tabuan Jaya community with innovative and sustainable farming practices.
The Event Management training programme sought to educate participants in essential aspects of orchestrating successful events.
Also present were Sarawak Skills Chief Strategy Officer for Strategic Engagement and Business Development, Mohamad Isham Fauzi, and village chief for Kampung Tabuan Jaya Tengah, Diana John.
