Sarawak gov’t targets RM1 bln worth of shrimps per year by 2030
BINTULU: The Sarawak government through the Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Ministry (MANRED) aims to export up to RM1 billion worth of shrimps per year by 2030. Its minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said it was part of an effort to make the state an exporter of clean food products by 2030. […]
Kemena bridge to be completed next year, game changer in terms of local development says Dr Rundi
BINTULU: The bridge over Kemena River connecting Bintulu with Jepak will be completed next year. According to Agriculture Modernisation and Development Minister cum Kemena assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, the bridge will be a game changer as it will be a new landmark here. “Bintulu is now rapidly developing and has a brilliant […]
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,” […]
Farmers assured of government’s help
KUCHING: The Smart Farming method will enable farmers to increase their income and productivity so that they can penetrate the global market. Minister for Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the Sarawak government strongly support all the efforts of farmers, regardless of whether they are small or large -scale […]
Farmers assured of government’s help
KUCHING: The Smart Farming method will enable farmers to increase their income and productivity so that they can penetrate the global market. Minister for Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the Sarawak government strongly support all the efforts of farmers, regardless of whether they are small or large -scale […]
Modern agricultural technology adoption way forward
BINTULU: Farmers need to adopt modern agricultural technology to increase efficiency and productivity. “We need to be creative and innovative in our agriculture to get more yield and income,” Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom told farmers in the Kemena constituency. He was handing over Minor Rural […]
Sarawak aims to increase B40 household income through modern farming
KUCHING: Sarawak government is committed to increase the income of the B40 households to RM6,000 per month by 2030 through modern farming and other agricultural activities. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said Sarawak has rich resources, including a lot of land, for agriculture purposes. However, he said, […]
Thousands of pigs culled to curb ASF in Sarawak
KUCHING: Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has described the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Sarawak as a ‘disaster’ after thousands of pigs have been culled to curb the spread of the disease. He said he has instructed the state Veterinary Services Department (DVS) to look into […]
Poultry farmers may get additional help from state
KUCHING: The State government will consider providing additional subsidies to poultry farmers in the state, said Agriculture Modernisation and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi. “However, the quantum shall be determined once we get more details from the industry players. “In addition to this, we will also consider special electricity rates for the […]
Culling of pigs in Sibu follows standard protocol
KUCHING: The Sibu Veterinary Department and Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sibu have carried the standard protocol in determining the location of pig carcass disposal and the depth of burial. Minister of Modernised Farming and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was a follow-up action on the location in Sibu, […]
