Miri Health Department to conduct investigations
MIRI: The Miri Health Department will investigate allegations of them denying vaccination to farmers without the citizenship documents. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said he had contacted Miri divisional health officer Dr Raviwharmman Packierisamy to clarify the allegation reported in a news portal yesterday (June 18). “Dr Ravi denied […]
Eartheories calls on youths to participate in essential oil business
By Nur Khalidah Abdul Halim SHAH ALAM: Iskandar Exclusive Sdn Bhd, which produces aromatherapy essential oils under its brand, ‘Eartheories’, is urging for more youths to be involved in the essential oil business, especially in supplying raw materials. Co-founder Fazli Subari said the company had started producing aromatherapy essential oils in 2019, and is currently […]
MDEC seeks pledge from banks to microfinance agricultural technology-driven farmers
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) is working to get more banks to provide microfinancing for farmers in driving the country’s agriculture ecosystem based on agricultural technology (AgTech). Chairman Datuk Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff said CIMB Islamic Bank had pledged RM25 million earlier this month to encourage farmers to adopt the use of […]
Recent floods a nightmare for farmers
BY BARINA NANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The recent floods, which occurred almost all over the state, were indeed a nightmare for its victims. Admitting that the flood was one of the worst floods ever, Fanizam Ahmad said he had suffered a loss of thousands of ringgit after his watermelons sank due to the floods. “About 300 […]
Durian growers urged to diversify fruit species
BAU: Orchardists, fruit growers and farmers in general have been encouraged to plant several different species of durians instead of concentrating only on the most popular ones. “Don’t just plant Musang Kingonly,” said Deputy State Secretary (Rural Transformation) Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik. Ik Pahon, who is also Sarawak Durian Planters and Entrepreneurs Association (PPUDS) chairman, […]
Carry out income-generating activities
BETONG: Farmers should carry out activities that are easy to do and capable of producing results as well as generating income in a short span of time. This was suggested by Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu. This, he said, would be in addition to their primary activities. “Go for the low-hanging fruit species. This will […]
Collecting, processing and packaging centre for Tasik Biru
By Natasha Jee & Voon Yih Boon BAU: A collecting, processing and packaging centre (CPPC) will be set up in Tasik Biru constituency to allow crop growers particularly banana grower to sell their produce. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the centre would be developed next year after the Department of Agriculture […]
Enhance knowledge and skills, farmers told
MIRI: In order to be successful in farming, farmers need to enhance their knowledge and skills, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He said this while speaking at an Agriculture Community Outreach Programme (AgriCOP) on the cultivation of Musang King durian and oil palm held at Rumah Webster, Sungai Putih, Suai on […]
Kakus farmers seek assistance
SELANGAU: The Women’s Bureau of Rumah Garit here has called on the government through relevant agencies such as the Department of Agriculture and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) to resolve bureaucratic problems involving agriculture assistance applications in the Kakus state constituency. Its chairperson Semi Buda said, the applications, which have been sent by farmers […]
Symbol of recognition for farmers
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The various branches of the Area Farmers Associations (PPK) in Sarawak are thrilled that a new State Farmers Associations’ (PPNS) building worth RM20 million will be built in Kota Samarahan. To them it is a symbol of recognition for their community and as such is a source of their pride. […]
