Locals urged to seize agricultural opportunities alongside industrial growth
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
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