Swiftlet nest industry to boost income
MARUDI: The swiftlet nest industry can be a catalyst to raise the income of the people in Marudi constituency. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said this is due to the presence of bird nest operators who come from other areas such as Bintulu, Sibu, Kuching, Sabah and […]
Course on swiftlet farming attracts over 60 participants
BINTULU: The Department of Veterinary Services here organised a course on swiftlet farming that attracted over 60 participants. Persatuan Dayak Tatau (Perdata) or Tatau Dayak Association chairman Eju Giri described the programme as important in helping the rural community, especially those interested — and who are — in swiftlet farming. “Bird’s nest is a new […]
Swiftlet farming, mushroom cultivation lucrative
BINTULU: Rural folk in Selangau are urged to take advantage of the agriculture schemes provided by the state government to help increase their household incomes. Citing swiftlet farming and mushroom cultivation, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs), Datuk John Sikie Tayai said these two activities were capable of generating lucrative […]
