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Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Repok rep proposes TVET institution in Sarikei to boost skilled workforce
Huang says the initiative is crucial to producing a highly skilled workforce to support Sarawak's industrial growth, particularly in the central zone. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 22): Repok assemblyman Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii has proposed the development of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution on government land in Sungai Merudu, Sarikei. He said the initiative is crucial to producing a highly skilled workforce to support Sarawak's industrial growth, particularly in the central zone. Huang, who is also federal Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Sustainability, stressed the importance of creating alternative education pathways for youths and aligning them with current skills training needs. 'This area has great potential for the development of a fully equipped TVET institution or polytechnic,' he said, referring to the government land located at Lot 365, Block 59 in Sarikei Land District. 'I hope the proposal will receive the ministry's support to deliver long-term benefits for our younger generation,' said Huang in his Motion of Appreciation on the Speech by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. He also highlighted several pressing issues affecting his constituents, beginning with the growing demand for affordable housing in Sarikei. 'The need for affordable homes is increasingly urgent. We must ensure no group is left behind in accessing comfortable and reasonably priced home,' he said. He further raised concerns about insufficient street lighting in areas such as at Jalan Hua Ee and Sungai Pasi and called for improved lighting infrastructure to enhance public safety. On economic development, Huang proposed the establishment of a Mini Industrial Park in Sarikei to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and generate job opportunities for youths and residents. To meet the needs of the growing population, Huang called for the construction of a larger convention centre, noting that the current community hall can only accommodate about 1,000 people. 'This limits our ability to organise large-scale programmes that benefit the wider community,' he said. He also urged the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to expedite the SMART Rural Telecommunication Tower initiative to improve internet access in rural and remote areas. Lastly, he appealed for the provision of treated water to remote communities in Ulu Sungai Rusa, including eight longhouses and a church in Sungai Mawang and Sungai Kuap areas. 'Treated water supply is a basic right that should be available to all citizens regardless of their location,' he said. 'We hope the long-delayed project can proceed soon to uplift the quality of life in Sarikei'. DUN Huang Tiong Sii Sarikei TVET
Borneo Post
16-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Deputy minister highlights unity, sustainability at Sarikei Gawai dinner
Huang (centre) witnesses the 'miring' ritual performed by local community leaders. SARIKEI (May 17): Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Dato' Sri Huang Tiong Sii has stressed the importance of preserving cultural traditions, highlighting their role in uniting communities across Sarawak. Sarawak has always been a beacon of racial harmony, where diversity is celebrated as a strength rather than a divide, said the Sarikei MP during the 2025 Gawai Dayak dinner here on Thursday. 'Celebrations like Gawai Dayak are not merely symbolic – they are woven into the fabric of our identity and help nurture goodwill in our diverse society,' he said, describing the multicultural gathering as a testament to the state's unity. 'Our hope is that small efforts like this can bridge understanding across racial and cultural lines. Huang also advocated for environmental responsibility in his speech at the event, calling upon attendees to adopt sustainable habits such as keeping public spaces clean, avoiding food waste, and managing rubbish responsibly. 'These simple acts reflect both our civic maturity and our respect for the environment,' he emphasised. Gawai dinner Huang Tiong Sii lead sustainability unity
Borneo Post
04-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Northern Sarawak Journalists Association, volunteer divers conduct ghost nets cleanup operation
Divers displays the banner of the cleanup operation. MIRI (May 4): A group of media members and volunteer divers successfully conducted the 'Ghost Nets Cleanup Operation' on April 30. The programme, which was spearheaded by the Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA), was an effort to preserve the local marine ecosystem and promote responsible scuba diving practices. The initiative was supported by local divers and sponsored by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainability Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii. The divers, comprised of two NSJA members and 10 volunteer divers, conducted the cleanup at popular dive sites namely Anemone Garden, North Siwa, Sunday Reef and Batu Belais. These areas are known for their rich marine biodiversity within the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park and stunning coral reefs, yet constantly face threats from ghost nets that threaten marine habitats. Ghost nets refer to fishing nets that have been lost or discarded in the ocean. These often get caught on coral reefs and trap marine life unintentionally, causing injury and death. Thus, cleanup efforts help save marine life, restore diver site beauty and boost scuba tourism in the area. According to NSJA president Chai Chon Chin, the programme was initially slated for November 1 last year, but had to be postponed due to poor weather conditions. He added the association takes marine conservation seriously, emphasising that the ghost nets cleanup was an annual programme carried out consistently by them. 'This initiative not only aims to remove dangerous abandoned nets, but also raise public awareness about the negative impact of ghost nets on marine ecosystems and sea life.' Apart from cleaning up the ghost nets, the divers also installed a mooring line provided by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation. The mooring line was installed to enhance diver safety and protect the coral reefs. It helps avoid the use of traditional anchors that damage the seabed and coral ecosystems, and allows diver boats to anchor more safely and provide a more eco-friendly and comfortable diving experience for both local and international divers. NSJA also expressed its interest to continue working with relevant agencies and volunteer communities to organise more marine conservation programmes in the future, ensuring these marine treasurers are preserved for generations to come. Ghost Nets Cleanup Operation journalist lead miri NSJA
