Sarawak seeks RM1bil from the Federal Government for rice irrigation, says Abang Johari

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (second right) looking at local food products at an exhibition booth at the regional conference on agrobiodiversity conservation in Kuching. At right is state Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak is seeking financial assistance from the Federal Government for rice irrigation in the Stumbin, Lingga, and Tanjung Bijat areas, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

The Premier said about RM1bil was needed to irrigate 10,000 hectares of rice production, which Sarawak was developing in the area.