By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Oct 2: Serian District Council (MDS) is speeding up development in the division, including tourism and agriculture initiatives, to create a “mini New Zealand” that benefits local communities.
Speaking at a special meeting with community leaders of the Bidayuh community, MDS chairman Dato Peter Minos urged the Temenggong, Pemanca, Penghulu and village chiefs to work closely with MDS to improve Serian Division and ensure projects meet community needs.
“Be the ears and eyes for MDS. Report what is happening on the ground, such as the road conditions, scavenging, grass cutting, drain cleaning, and inform village chiefs about local issues.
“MDS needs your help here. If you remain silent or indifferent, we will not know the village problems and cannot help,” he said in a statement today.
Highlighting tourism development, Minos reminded leaders of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s vision of creating a “New Zealand” in Serian.
“MDS is developing projects such as Pancor Dayak Hot Spring, Pesang River, Rancang Pool Waterfall, Riih Daso Lake, Bung Sadong Hill, Silabur Cave, and Geddes Gallery at Kampung Mentu Tapu.
“Funding is provided by the government through the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency, and we are speeding up implementation,” he emphasised.
On agriculture, Minos noted that the Agriculture Department is working with the private sector to further boost local farming initiatives. “Together, we can create a mini New Zealand here,” he said.
Minos also praised the Sarawak government’s ambitious infrastructure plans, including a new airport, a major port, a new airline, coastal highways and bridges, and the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system.
“Sarawak is becoming known and appreciated by the whole world. We must all take part, in whatever capacity we can, and not leave everything to the government,” he added.
He concluded by emphasising the importance of regular dialogue at least once a year to exchange ideas and provide ground inputs. — DayakDaily
