By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 7: Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan is currently leading a Sarawak delegation on a technical study visit to British Columbia, Canada, to explore the mining industry.
According to a press release, the visit aims to benchmark Canada’s renowned sustainable mining practices, technological advancements, and robust regulatory frameworks.
During their visit, the delegation took a tour of Queen Elizabeth Park, a former quarry that has been transformed into a green space for recreation and education.
“This rehabilitation initiative is part of Vancouver’s green lung, which has created a variety of opportunities for the local community and as a tourist attraction,” the release said.
Among those in the delegation were Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Sarawak Datuk Len Talif Salleh and Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Syed Aman Ghazali.
Other members of the delegation are State Attorney-General Datu Saferi Ali, State Financial Secretary Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar, Economic Planning Unit director Datu Lester Matthew, and Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development permanent secretary Datu Abdullah Julaihi. — DayakDaily
