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Borneo Post
16-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Locals urged to seize agricultural opportunities alongside industrial growth
Majang speaks during NTW 2025 closing ceremony at Rumah Panjang Mujah Atin, Mile 12, Bintulu-Miri Road, on Saturday. SAMALAJU (June 16): The local community has been urged not to rely solely on industrial job opportunities but to tap into the agricultural sector as an additional source of income. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Dato Majang Renggi pointed out that the growing workforce in the industrial zone would lead to an increased demand for food supplies, creating opportunities for locals to utilise their land for farming. 'As the demand for food rises with more workers entering this area, it presents an opportunity for landowners to farm and supply produce. 'We must be diligent in cultivating our land to meet this increasing demand,' he said in a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report. Majang, who is Samalaju assemblyman, said this during the National Training Week (NTW) 2025 closing ceremony at Rumah Panjang Mujah Atin, Mile 12, Bintulu-Miri Road, on Saturday. He described the NTW event as timely and strategic in supporting the development of the local workforce in line with the region's rapid industrial expansion. Majang said the NTW programme plays a crucial role in nurturing a highly skilled local workforce capable of meeting current development challenges. 'When investors come and factories are established in Sarawak, we certainly need manpower. Programmes like NTW are vital as they encourage the community to continue learning and acquiring knowledge, while preparing our children and grandchildren to meet the demands of industries in this region,' he said. Majang also witnessed the launch of the Rumah Panjang Mujah repair project, symbolising the government's commitment to strengthening rural infrastructure. The event also featured a traditional 'Ngiling Bidai' ceremony, marking the close of the Gawai Dayak festive season. agricultural sector industrial job opportunities lead Majang Renggi
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Sarawak Formulates Master Plan To Drive Strategic Port Development In The State
KUCHING, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development is currently formulating a comprehensive Sarawak Port Master Plan to provide strategic direction for port development across the state, in line with the cluster growth policy for the northern, central, and southern regions. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Majang Renggi, said a port advisor and a task force have been appointed to lead the development of the master plan, gathering input from key stakeholders and benchmarking against international best practices. Replying to a question from Johnny Pang Leong Ming (GPS-Tanjong Batu) at the Sarawak Assembly sitting here, today, Majang said the role of the port advisor and taskforce was also to ensure that the state ports are well-positioned to drive long-term economic development and enhance regional competitiveness. 'The master plan will outline strategic initiatives and development priorities upon its completion and will be aligned with the roles of the forthcoming Sarawak Port Authority. This aims to streamline port governance by consolidating the functions of existing port authorities under a single centralised entity," he said. He said the ministry will engage closely with key stakeholders, including state agencies, existing port authorities, terminal operators and industry players to ensure the master plan reflects the unique role and requirements of each port. He added that this engagement, along with data analysis and site assessment, will help tailor development strategies that are both locally responsive and regionally competitive. To a supplementary question from Pang, Majang said the proposed new Sarawak Port Authority (SARPA), established following the passing of the Sarawak Ports Authority Bill, 2024, will serve as the central regulatory body for all ports across the state, replacing the current individual port authorities. 'SARPA will have ownership of the Sarawak Port Master Plan and have responsibility for policy making, the regulation, and to harmonise development efforts, and ensure consistent governance, efficiency and align with Sarawak's long-term economic goals,' he added. -- BERNAMA
Borneo Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Ports master plan development underway in Sarawak, says deputy minister
Majang says the port advisor and task force will gather input from key stakeholders, benchmarking against international best practices, and ensure that Sarawak's ports are well-positioned to drive long-term economic development and enhance regional competitiveness.. – Photo from Sarawak Public Communications Unit KUCHING (May 20): A port advisor and task force have been appointed to lead the development of the Sarawak Ports Master Plan, said Deputy Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Dato Majang Renggi. He said the port advisor and task force will gather input from key stakeholders, benchmarking against international best practices, and ensure that Sarawak's ports are well-positioned to drive long-term economic development and enhance regional competitiveness. 'The ministry is in the process of formulating the comprehensive Sarawak Ports Master Plan aim at providing a strategic direction for port development across the state in line with the policy of clustered growth in the northern, central and southern regions. 'The master plan will outline strategic initiatives and development priorities upon its completion and will be aligned with the role of the forthcoming Sarawak Ports Authority (SarPA), which aims to streamline port governance by consolidating the functions of existing port authorities under a single, centralised entity,' he said during the question-and-answer session at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting here today. He was responding to a question by Johnny Pang Leong Ming (GPS-Tanjong Batu) who had asked for the ministry to provide an overview of the current port master plan being implemented by the Sarawak government. Majang said the ministry will be engaging closely with key stakeholders including state agencies, existing port authorities, terminal operators, and industry players to ensure that the master plan reflects the unique role and requirements of each port. 'These engagements, along with data analysis and site assessments, will help tailor development strategies that are both locally responsive and regionally competitive. To a supplementary question on the function of SarPA, Majang said the new authority will serve as the central regulatory body for all ports in Sarawak, replacing the current individual port authorities. 'SarPA will have ownership of the Sarawak Ports Master Plan, and have responsibility for policy making, regulations, harmonising development efforts, and ensuring consistent governance, efficiency, and alignment with Sarawak's long-term economic goals,' he said. lead Majang Renggi Sarawak Ports Master Plan
Borneo Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Multi-faith blessing marks milestone in Baram Delta channel dredging project
Majang (front, sixth left) in a photocall after the multi-faith blessing ceremony. MIRI (May 15): A multi-faith blessing ceremony was held in Kuala Baram today to commemorate the progress of the RM208.9-million Baram Delta Miri Access Channel dredging and deepening project. The event brought together religious leaders and community representatives in a gesture of unity, spiritual reflection, and shared aspirations for the project's success. The ceremony began with a 'doa selamat' led by Imam Ismawi Hashim of Masjid Nurul Iman, Kampung Masjid, followed by Christian prayers led by Reverend Dato Dr Justin Wan. An Iban 'miring' ritual, performed by Sulang Runtuh from Tatau, represented the indigenous community's cultural blessings. A Taoist prayer ceremony would be held at a later date. Sarawak Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi officiated the event on behalf of Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Also in attendance were residents of Kampung Masjid and Kampung Muhibbah, Miri Port Authority (MPA) officials led by general manager Serawa Budol, contractor representatives, community leaders, and MPA chairman Dato Paulus Palu Gumbang along with board members. In his speech delivered by Majang, Uggah underscored the importance of cultural and spiritual inclusivity, highlighting the ceremony as a reflection of Sarawak's diverse yet unified society. 'This diversity in prayer reflects not just the multicultural fabric of Sarawak, but also our shared beliefs in the power of faith – regardless of religion – to bless our work, strengthen unity, and guide us toward our goals,' he said. The dredging and deepening project, spearheaded by MPA, commenced in July last year and is currently ahead of schedule. Phase one is expected to be completed by March 2027. The initiative is part of the state government's long-term strategy to enhance port capacity, improve regional trade connectivity, and deliver socio-economic benefits to Miri and its surrounding areas. Baram Delta channel dredging Kuala Baram Majang Renggi multi-faith blessing
Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Ngerandang Jalai Gawai Dayak unites Bintulu in colourful celebration of harmony
BINTULU (May 10): The 'Ngerandang Jalai Gawai Dayak' celebration has been praised as a meaningful platform to strengthen unity among Sarawak's multi-ethnic communities. Sarawak Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, Dato Majang Renggi, said the event was not only part of the Gawai Dayak festivities but also a significant effort to foster communal harmony and mutual understanding. Majang, who is also Samalaju assemblyman, officiated the celebration at the Bintulu Civic Centre today. He expressed appreciation for the strong community turnout and the festive atmosphere, calling it 'a testament to the state's harmonious social fabric.' The highlight of the event was a colourful street parade that started and ended at the civic centre, covering a 3km route through town. More than 1,200 participants took part, including government officials, NGO representatives, community leaders, and local residents.
