SIBU: Effort by Amcorp, the master developer for Sibu Jaya to create a sea of green right in the heart of Sibu Jaya got off to a great start recently.
Chairman of Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), Sempurai Petrus Ngelai planted the first stalk of paddy at an area earmarked as Sibu Jaya’s ‘Green Lung’ during the simple launching ceremony.
The sprawling 14-acre site – inclusive of a ‘green belt’ – was conceived by the Premier of Sarawak, when he was the Minister for Housing.
The project was specifically meant for the benefit of the people and it was one of many measures in place to ensure Sibu Jaya retains its verdant nature.
“We were given this wonderful idea by the developer to create a sea of green, by getting locals in Sibu Jaya to plant paddy,” Sempurai said.
Expressing delight with the out-of-the-box thinking, the chairman said he threw his full support into the project.
“Amcorp was true to its word and shouldered the heavy responsibilities in clearing the land and managed the project by bringing in the right people for the paddy planting,” he added.
Calling on the private sector to emulate the passion and commitment which Amcorp has shown in developing Sibu Jaya, Sempurai said it would benefit the people at large.
“If all of us could just put our heart into what we are doing, we can begin to come up with many brilliant ideas for the people’s benefit,” he said.
The sea of green project would put the land to better use, while awaiting the authorities funding for the creation of a massive park.
It would also beautify the area with is green lush paddy stalks while growing and create a canopy of gold when it ripens, Sempurai said.
“Other than the aesthetic values it would bring to Sibu Jaya, this sea of green project would also help to supplement the income of those involved as the paddy could be sold to everyone,” he enthused.
Sempurai promised to return when the paddy has ripened and lead in its harvesting.
