24^th August 2022, Kuching - The Minister of Modernization of Agriculture and Regional Development Sarawak (MANRED) and SALCRA Chairman, YB Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Anak Utom completed the Mini Closing Ceremony of the Innovative & Creative Circle (ICC) 2022 Ministry of Modernization of Agriculture and Regional Development Sarawak held at the Imperial Hotel, Kuching.

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The competing groups consist of departments or agencies under MANRED such as The Search group (Sarawak Department of Agriculture), Lab Rangers group (Sarawak Veterinary Services Department) and Seri-Fi group (SALCRA).

Seri-Fi with their loose fruit collector (Trapper X1) innovation won the MANRED Deputy Minister's Trophy (second place) behind The Search group from the Sarawak Department of Agriculture (DOA) crowned as the winner with their Dabai Shell Crusher (DaSher) and awarded the MANRED Minister's Trophy. While the Lab Rangers group from the Sarawak Veterinary Services Department received the MANRED Permanent Secretary's Trophy (third place).

YB Minister in his speech hopes that the organization of this kind of program will be able to encourage the officers and staff of MANRED and the agencies under it to continue to give commitment, improve productivity and produce high quality work.

Also present during the ceremony was the Deputy Minister of Agriculture Modernization and Regional Development of Sarawak (Agriculture Modernization), YB Datuk Dr Haji Abdul Rahman Haji Ismail; Sarawak Deputy Minister of Agricultural Modernization and Regional Development (Regional Development), YB Martin Ben; MANRED Permanent Secretary, YBhg Datu Edwin Abit, Sarawak Land Consolidation And Rehabilitation Authority General Manager, Mr. Joseph Blandoi, Sarawak Service Modernization Unit Director, Mr. Michael Ronnie Langgong; and Sarawak's Acting Director of Agriculture, Mr. Dominic Chunggat.

By Bennedict Emang Jok

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28 August 2022, Kuching - SALCRA Dart Vader participated in LANDAS Kuching Dart Double tournament organised by Land and Survey Department in Riverside Shopping Mall Kuching. 6 teams registered under SALCRA compete in the two (2) days tournament participated by 117 team all over Sarawak. All the 6 teams qualified to Second Chance Bracket top 32. In the finals of Winner Bracket between War’s 15 LANDAS and TSC C, LANDAS won the tournament by 4-1. Meanwhile in the Second Chance won by War’s 15 Snoopy by defeating LSDC KKC, 3-2. 

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Aktiviti Ekonomi Tambahan (AET) is a new programme which started in the 4th quarter of 10MP. It is funded by the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development to support economic activities that can create a strong rural economic development

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This program is specifically for SALCRA project participants in rural areas. Through the entrepreneurial activities of the rural communities, it is expected that the income gap between the urban and rural communities can be narrowed.

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The aim of the AET Programme being introduced is to support the economic activities and to create opportunity for rural economic development. Through AET, the rural communities will be able to reduce the cost of living and improve their household income.

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The implementation of this project is in-line with SALCRA Balanced Scorecard strategic theme and objectives which is to improve the rural community wellbeing.

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A total of 213 SALCRA project participants from Bau-Lundu, Serian, Sri Aman and Saratok Region have received the assistance in terms of agriculture product, livestock, goods and services. This includes stingless bee rearing (50 participants), duck rearing (32 participants), pineapple farming (83 participants), tailoring (200 participants) and bakery (28 participants). The projects expected to produce outcomes from year 2023 onwards.

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By Marcella Shareen Mos

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A Corporate Governance Awareness Training was held on 11^th August 2022 at Wisma SALCRA, with a total of thirty-two participants. The presenter, Mr Kubu Jenggi, Head of Internal Audit Department, started his training with a short introduction and welcoming remark. He continued the session by sharing the definition of what Corporate Governance is. Later, he explained about the 3-Lines of Defense Model with a diagram to ensure the participants had a better understanding. Mr. Kubu also shared some examples and photos of why values and control breakdown at the workplace.

The participants were divided into six (6) groups to analyse case studies. Each group required to identify its governance and / or control, followed by the root causes or why the case happened. Then, the group needed to think of its risks and implications and lastly the mitigating measures for the case. All group presented their outcomes followed by a question and answer session. The participants had a group photo before the training ended in the afternoon. Everyone enjoyed themselves and gained knowledge from the training.

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A blood donation drive was successfully held at Wisma SALCRA on 3 August 2022. The programme was conducted by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Transfusi & Bank Darah Hospital Umum Sarawak (HUS) together with Safety & Health Unit and Kelab Rekreasi SALCRA (KRES) HQ.

The objective of this campaign is to let the staff and public understand and raise awareness of the importance of blood donation. It also aims to aid the insufficient of blood reserve in the hospitals blood banks and at the same time to cultivate a caring and supportive environment among SALCRA staff.

There were some staff from other agencies came to donate blood. Mr. Kalana Bin Anai, and Mr. Mohd. Sukor Bin Abas, both from Institut Pendidikan Guru, Kampus Tun Abdul Razak knew about this programme from SALCRA’s invitation letter. Mr. Kalana hoped the programme can be held at their institution as there are many staff and students. Meanwhile, Mr. David Padong Anak Bakar, from FELCRA Berhad Sarawak, said that he was very excited as this was his first time to donate blood. Meanwhile, Mr. Unya Anak Kana (Enforcement) and Mr. Mohammad Suhadiman Bin Rahim (Engineering Section), both from Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP), were glad to have the opportunity to donate blood for the first time at SALCRA.

There were 74 donors registered for the blood donation. However, only 67 were successful. Those successful donors received some door gifts inclusive of 2kg cooking oil, 5kg rice, a packet of 500g nestum, a box of Lipton tea with 25 sachets and a packet of cracker.

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SALCRA’s 106^th Board Meeting was held on 14^th July 2022 at Wisma SALCRA and chaired by the new Chairman, Yang Berhormat Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Anak Utom, the Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development, Sarawak.

The Meeting was also attended by, amongst others, Yang Berbahagia Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Anak Jawong, Advisor in the Office of the Premier of Sarawak (Education), Yang Berhormat Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Yang Berhormat Datu Dr Penguang Manggil, Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government (Local Government) and Yang Berhormat Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh, Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment.

Nineteen (19) Agendas were tabled to the Board for deliberation and / or decisions. Mr. Joseph Blandoi, the General Manager of SALCRA reported on the progress achieved by the Authority for the period ended 30th April 2022 with the focus on the production and plantation development at the current and new areas.

The Board Members articulated at length on the future direction of SALCRA in particular to focus on SALCRA’s core business.

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By Marcella Shareen Mos

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Kuching, 3rd July 2022 – Majlis Kebajikan dan Anggota- anggota Kerajaan Sarawak (MAKSAK) had organised MAKSAK Sarawak Golf Game 2022 in Damai Golf and Country Club participated by 21 teams from various Government agencies. SALCRA participated in VIP category and Team Event.
SALCRA General Manager, Joseph Blandoi claimed 3rd place under VIP category out of 20 participations. For the team event, SALCRA Team 1 represented by Peter Manjan Seman, Sibat Kallang, Dabrin Peter Kini and Robert Ensali recorded 280 total nett score to claim the tournament champion leaving Yayasan Sarawak in the 2nd place by 286 total nett score. Meanwhile, SALCRA Team 2 represented by Sikin Sentok, Grover Peter Gani, Will Paul Bilun and Johny Karin registered 312 total nett score to secure 10th placing on that day.
This tournament was officiated by Dato Sri Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar Bin Marzuki, Acting State Secretary of Sarawak. 106 players involved in this tournament from MAKSAK Sarawak affiliate club.

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SALCRA under the Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development, Sarawak was invited to participate in the two (2) exhibitions with the theme “Post Covid Development Strategy” and International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2022. The exhibitions were held from 17 to 19 June 2022 and 21 to 23 June 2022 respectively. Both exhibitions were held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).

The events were officiated by the Right Honourable Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg.

Some of other agencies that participated in the exhibitions were Economic Planning Unit Sarawak, Sarawak Information System (SAINS), Sarawak Energy, Regional Corridor Development Authority, Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation, Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) and other Government Agencies.

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Title : Summary Of Training Programme 2022

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