Most Puncak Borneo areas have undergone 4G upgrade
KUCHING: Most areas in Puncak Borneo near here have been upgraded with 4G (fourth-generation wireless), provided by Digi, Celcom and Maxis, says federal Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Willie Mongin. The Puncak Borneo MP said 27 additional telecommunication towers were approved last year through the National Digital Network Project (Jendela). “The project has […]
STIDC may work with board in forest plantation development, furniture design
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) is proposed to work with the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) to utilise the allocation obtained by MTIB, especially in forest plantation development and furniture design. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin today said MTIB, which is one of the agencies under the […]
MPOC, MSPO certification to increase global competitiveness
KUCHING: The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is funding promotional activities on the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) and Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, says Datuk Willie Mongin. The Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister said MPOC and MSPO certification by smallholders and millers would increase global competitiveness as well as sustainability of the […]
RM50 mln spent on palm oil R&D projects in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has spent approximately RM50 million on various research and development (R&D) projects in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said the R&D projects were implemented to enhance the development of the palm oil industry in the state. He revealed that the implementation of […]
Sarawak has 1.59 million hectares of oil palm plantations
KUCHING: Sarawak has a large acreage of oil palm plantations which is expected to contribute significantly to the state’s socio-economic progress in the future, said Datuk Willie Mongin. The Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities revealed that Sarawak had 1.59 million hectares of oil palm plantations or 27.3 percent of the overall 5.87million hectares […]
I am not a competitor: Bersatu MP
KUCHING: Plantations and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin said on Monday he could work with any state leaders and that he was not their competitor. “I am here to complement and work together with the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state ruling coalition for the people,” said the Bersatu MP. He said this when asked […]
Villagers to have easier access to their farms
PADAWAN: A total of RM1 million will be spent to upgrade a 2.5km long farm road at the Bengoh Resettlement Scheme (BRS) here. The first phase of the project costing RM500,000, was completed in November last year, and on Sunday (Mar 28) at the BRS Hall, Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin handed […]
Register for vaccination
KUCHING: The people have been called to play their role in helping the frontliners in the fight against Covid-19 by registering for the vaccination. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said that the people must not be afraid or reluctant to take the Covid-19 vaccine as it is needed for protection […]
Join cocoa board schemes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawakians with idle land in the Sara Cocoa Cluster areas are urged to seize the opportunity to join the schemes offered by the Malaysian Cocoa Board. In making the call, Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie Mongin said the federal government had approved programmes under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to assist […]
Go for high value-added cocoa products
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Turn cocoa beans into high value-added products like cocoa powder, chocolate powder and chocolate bars. Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie Mongin threw members of cooperatives in the state this challenge on Monday (Dec 21). He was speaking at a press conference after officiating at a Cocoa Quality Improvement Course at the […]
