SERIAN: A total of RM7.5 million has been allocated to develop the Tebedu District Office (RM5 million) and Ranchan Pool Recreation Park (RM2.5 million).
This was revealed yesterday by Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg during the opening ceremony of the fourth Pesta Birumuh 2017 at the mini-stadium here.
He said the projects were part of the state government’s plans to further develop Serian.
“Domestic businesses will prosper and fisheries and farmers will benefit from them.
“The objective is to create economic activities in Serian,” said Johari, who is also the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.
The Chief Minister also spoke about upgrading the existing infrastructure and creating new ones in the area, such as building a bridge for the lake in Serian and establishing a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system connecting Serian with Kuching and Samarahan.
“I feel it was appropriate when the late Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem upgraded Serian to a Division.
“It is a recognition of the contributions by the Bidayuh community and I feel that the future of Sarawak is bright.
“We will develop this area more as the Bidayuh community also plays an important role in developing the state,” he said.
In addition to that, Johari also allocated RM100,000 to the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA).
Earlier on, 30 contingents from various associations took part in the parade.
Among those present were Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Minister of Human Resources and Member of Parliament for Serian, Dato’ Sri Richard Riot Jaem, Minister of Youth, Sports and Solidarity, Dato Sri Michael Manyin, Minister of Public Utilities, Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi and State Secretary, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani.
