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Barnama
23-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
13MP: Sarawak Needs Large Allocation To Boost Ruminant Industry
KUCHING, May 23 (Bernama) -- Sarawak needs a bigger allocation under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to strengthen the ruminant industry in the state, thereby achieving at least 50 per cent self-sufficiency for the local market. Serembu assemblyman, Miro Simuh said the ruminant industry needs to be given serious and comprehensive attention in the state's development planning so that Sarawak can be self-sufficient in meat supply, especially during festive seasons such as Hari Raya Aidiladha. 'I also propose that special attention be given to the Sarawak Ruminant Policy led by the Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (DVSS). 'There should be higher emphasis on matters such as improving genetic quality and focus on domestic breeding to attract small breeders or investments from larger and more modern private companies,' he said. He said this when debating the motion of thanks for the address of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar at the State Legislative Assembly sitting here today. Miro said output from the ruminant industry in Sarawak is extremely low, with the state's ruminant industry self-sufficiency rate still below 20 per cent. According to him, the development of the local livestock feed industry also deserves attention as an important supporting component in the livestock industry chain. He proposed that the state government introduce certain incentives to attract local investors to set up livestock feed factories, thus boosting the ruminant industry ecosystem sustainably and comprehensively. He also proposed that DVSS conduct more training and technical courses, technology transfer and farm management for those interested in venturing into the livestock industry.
Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Serembu rep urges bigger budget to boost Sarawak's ruminant industry to achieve 50 pct self-sufficiency
Miro reiterates the need for a substantial allocation in the upcoming 13MP to strengthen the industry and help Sarawak meet at least half of its local demand through domestic production. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 23): Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh has proposed a larger budget allocation to further enhance the ruminant industry in Sarawak under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) with the aim of achieving at least 50 per cent self-sufficiency in meeting local market demand. At the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today, he said the policy direction for the development of the ruminant industry in Sarawak should prioritise improving productivity, reducing dependency on imported meat, enhancing genetic management efficiency, and ultimately strengthening income generation for farmers involved. 'However, current productivity levels in the ruminant industry remain very low. We are still heavily reliant on imported meat to meet domestic needs. 'Based on available data, the self-sufficiency level of our ruminant industry in Sarawak has yet to reach even 20 per cent,' he revealed. As such, Miro reiterated the need for a substantial allocation in the upcoming 13MP to strengthen the industry and help Sarawak meet at least half of its local demand through domestic production. He also called for greater focus on the Sarawak Ruminant Policy, led by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS), which he said should prioritise three key areas. Firstly, the policy should emphasise genetic quality enhancement and increased domestic breeding. These efforts, he added, would help grow the number of livestock farmers in the state, including both smallholders and large-scale private sector investors operating modern farms. 'Only with financial assistance and government support can we afford to import diverse, high-quality breeds for breeding purposes in Sarawak, and thereby increase the number of cattle and goats available locally,' he said. Secondly, Miro underlined the importance of developing local animal feed production, describing it as a critical supporting industry within the livestock production cycle. 'The government could introduce specific incentives to encourage more local investors to venture into feed manufacturing. 'With the presence of local feed mills, the livestock and ruminant industries will be further stimulated in the years to come,' he said. Thirdly, he proposed that DVSS plan more courses and training programmes for those interested in joining the ruminant industry. 'Technical training, technology transfer, and sound farm management are essential to prepare and support aspiring livestock farmers,' he said. 13MP DUN Miro Simuh ruminant industry self sufficiency
