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Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Tebedu rep urges swift factory approval to boost local economy, flags key infrastructure gaps
Simon says Tebedu Industrial Area has been earmarked as a manufacturing hub for the Serian Division under the Serian Master Plan 2020–2030 and is strategically positioned to facilitate cross-border trade with Indonesia. KUCHING (May 22): Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada has urged the relevant authorities to expedite the approval process for a proposed factory in the Tebedu Industrial Area, highlighting its potential to stimulate the local economy and create employment opportunities. He said the Tebedu Industrial Area has been earmarked as a manufacturing hub for the Serian Division under the Serian Master Plan 2020–2030 and is strategically positioned to facilitate cross-border trade with Indonesia. 'To date, we have received two investment proposals for the area. We are excited about these investment plans and hope both can begin operations soon as they will generate and stimulate local economic activity and open up employment opportunities, especially for the people of Tebedu and Sarawak in general. 'I urge that approval to establish a factory in the Tebedu Industrial Area be given due consideration by the relevant authorities,' he said during his Motion of Appreciation on the Yang di-Pertua Negeri's Speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. Highlighting infrastructure issues, Simon also raised concerns about the inconsistent electricity supply in the area. He stressed that stable and sufficient power is crucial for the planned industrial operations, and called on the relevant authorities to take immediate steps to improve the electricity infrastructure to meet the needs of incoming investments. He also highlighted the poor condition of roads in his constituency and urged the authorities to expedite the resurfacing of damaged village roads. He called for faster implementation of the Serian-Tebedu road project, along with the RM180 million project to connect Temong, Darul Iman, Darul Fallah, Darul Huda, and Tepoi. Simon also pointed out ongoing water supply issues affecting several villages, including Kampung Kakeng, Kampung Taee, Kampung Jenan, Kampung Lanchang, and Kampung Plaman Nyabet. These areas frequently experience disruptions due to low pressure and pipe bursts, and he urged the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) to investigate the root causes and implement long-term solutions. Additionally, he reported frequent power outages in Tebedu, which he said disrupt daily life, affect internet connectivity, and hamper the operation of water pump boosters. He called for the fast-tracking of applications from Tebedu under the Additional Late Applicant Fund (Alaf). Internet connectivity also remains unsatisfactory in the area, with frequent disruptions caused by cable theft, vandalism, and broken optical cables. He requested that the State Ministry of Utility and relevant agencies ensure proper maintenance of fibre optic cables, especially along the Tebedu-Mongkos road, adding that the telecommunications tower at Kampung Daha Seroban should be made operational immediately to address connectivity needs. Simon also urged the Health Ministry to expedite the construction of a new Type 3 Health Clinic in Tebedu, noting that the existing facility is in poor condition and inadequate to serve the community's growing needs. On solid waste management, he raised concern over the current landfill site, which is nearing capacity. Managed by the Serian District Council, the site requires urgent replacement. He also appealed for uninterrupted waste collection services during festive seasons such as Gawai to prevent overflowing trash bins in villages. He further called for stronger measures to monitor substance abuse and social problems among school-age children in Tebedu, citing it as a pressing community issue. On another note, Simon reported that recent heavy and continuous rainfall had triggered landslides in multiple areas, including Kampung Krusen Kranji, Jalan Mongkos, Kampung Tema, Kampung Daha Seroban, Kampung Tubih Mawang, Jalan Kampung Tepoi, and Kampung Entubuh. He appealed to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee to recognise these incidents and allocate the necessary funds for repairs and mitigation to ensure public safety. On land matters, he said that under the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) initiative, documentation for traditional village and agricultural land lots has been completed in several villages within his constituency. He urged the Land and Survey Department to expedite surveying under Section 18 and issue individual land titles to the rightful owners without further delay. Dr Simon Sinang Bada DUN Tebedu
Borneo Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Tebedu rep: Amendments to biodiversity ordinance can end biopiracy
KUCHING (May 21): Biopiracy can be prevented and stopped following the amendments to the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre Ordinance, said Dr Simon Sinang Bada (GPS-Tebedu). He said the amendment to Section 6 of the Ordinance opens the door for the Sarawak Biodiversity Council (SBC) to create, develop, apply and own intellectual property rights for all its research and development (R&D) work. '(This) will protect the Council from the threat of potential biopiracy),' he said in his debate supporting the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (Amendment) Bill 2025 at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) yesterday. He also cited the insertion of Section 6A in the amended Ordinance would allow the SBC to incorporate a company to commercialise its research findings. He said this would attract both local and foreign investors to invest in Sarawak, and would greatly contribute and improve Sarawak's socio-economic standing in line with its Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. 'The groundbreaking research and development leveraging our abundant hydropower resources to support The Net Zero and Carbon Plan, and the SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) developed from microalgae is a classic example that requires this Sarawak Biodiversity Centre Bill to be amended accordingly to meet the current needs and requirements. 'The findings from the research could be commercialised to monetise their findings—R&D is an expensive investment. It is right that this investment can be recouped, recovered and for the council to profit from their R&D. The partnering and collaborations with Mitsubishi Corporation had unlocked the full potential of outdoor algae cultivation,' he said. Meanwhile, Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor (GPS – Lingga) said the amended Ordinance is a critical enabler that empowers the SBC to build upon its existing achievements, effectively pursue its mission, and realise its ambitious vision for the future of biodiversity management in Sarawak. She explained this Bill strengthens the SBC's role as a leading force in conservation and sustainable development, by aligning its capabilities with Sarawak's broader economic and environmental goals. 'For example, imagine the SBC successfully isolated a compound with medicinal properties. This amendment would allow them to patent the compound, license it to a pharmaceutical company, and use the royalties to fund further research into other promising natural resources,' she said in her debate in support of the Bill.
Borneo Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Amendments to biodiversity ordinance can end biopiracy
Dr Simon Sinang Bada KUCHING (May 21): Biopiracy can be prevented and stopped following the amendments to the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre Ordinance, said Dr Simon Sinang Bada (GPS – Tebedu). He said the amendment to Section 6 of the Ordinance opens the door for the Sarawak Biodiversity Council (SBC) to create, develop, apply and own intellectual property rights for all its research and development (R&D) work. '(This) will protect the Council from the threat of potential biopiracy),' he said in his debate supporting the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (Amendment) Bill 2025 at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) yesterday. He also cited the insertion of Section 6A in the amended Ordinance would allow the SBC to incorporate a company to commercialise its research findings. He said this would attract both local and foreign investors to invest in Sarawak, and would greatly contribute and improve Sarawak's socio-economic standing in line with its Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. 'The groundbreaking research and development leveraging our abundant hydropower resources to support The Net Zero and Carbon Plan, and the SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) developed from microalgae is a classic example that requires this Sarawak Biodiversity Centre Bill to be amended accordingly to meet the current needs and requirements. 'The findings from the research could be commercialised to monetise their findings—R&D is an expensive investment. It is right that this investment can be recouped, recovered and for the council to profit from their R&D. The partnering and collaborations with Mitsubishi Corporation had unlocked the full potential of outdoor algae cultivation,' he said. Meanwhile, Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor (GPS – Lingga) said the amended Ordinance is a critical enabler that empowers the SBC to build upon its existing achievements, effectively pursue its mission, and realise its ambitious vision for the future of biodiversity management in Sarawak. She explained this Bill strengthens the SBC's role as a leading force in conservation and sustainable development, by aligning its capabilities with Sarawak's broader economic and environmental goals. 'For example, imagine the SBC successfully isolated a compound with medicinal properties. This amendment would allow them to patent the compound, license it to a pharmaceutical company, and use the royalties to fund further research into other promising natural resources,' she said in her debate in support of the Bill.
