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On the 28th day of November, 1996 DUN sitting, the Honourable Minister for Environment and Housing informed this DUN (see Hansard at page 94 on the 28th November, 1997) that the EIA report of the new site at Kemuyang has been approved this month and a consultant has been appointed to plan for the use of this new dumping site, when this new site is commissioned, the old site will no longer be used and will be closed”.

MR. SPEAKER, when the outbreak of Coxsackie B occurred in Sibu in particular and Sarawak in general, I have written to the Honourable Minister for Environment and Housing pertaining to the state of affairs of dumping site at Jalan Seng Ling, Oya Road, Sibu and query about the commission of new dumping site at Kemuyang, Sibu.

MR. SPEAKER, the Honourable Minister replied to our letters and thanks him, after the letter, the condition in the dump site has improved and satisfied and cover up with sand daily.

MR. SPEAKER, may the Honourable Minister make a statement in this House that when the new Kemuyang Dumping Site will be commissioned? This issue is of great concern to Sibu people. I trust your Ministry will do whatever possible in our effort to make Sibu, clean and healthy town with clean air and water and environment.

DAP SUPPORTS “SEE SARAWAK FIRST” CAMPAIGN

MR.SPEAKER,

The Finance Minister also pointed out in the Budget that undoubtedly the quality and diversity of the State’s tourism products has enabled Sarawak to emerge as one of the region’s premier tourist destinations. Recognition for the State’s sustainable managed tourism industry has further enhanced the State’s image in the area of culture, adventure and nature (CAN) tourism,

MR. SPEAKER,

The Government wants to launch a campaign “See Sarawak First” soon. I welcome this campaign as a lot of Malaysians do not realise how rich our cultural and biodiversity vested in Sarawak. I give just a few examples:

(a) Mulu National Park can accommodate 40 Jumbo Jets in Sarawak – the biggest and longest in the world;
(b) The World biggest flower (up to a meter across) Rafflesia plant in Gunung Gading National Park.
(c) The world smallest owl of only 6 inches tall.

(d) The best museum in South East Asia “Kuching Museum” which houses a superb ethnographic section and gives an outline of Sarawak history.

MR. SPEAKER, our cultural heritage should be widely advertised both locally and internationally. It is not surprised to hear from the urbanites that they do not know much about other races cultures. The Sarawak Tourism Board recently published a booklet namely “Golden Days in Sarawak – The Hidden Paradise of Borneo”. It is superbly designed and printed. It contains a wide variety of information both to local people and foreigners. I don’t know whether this booklet is distributed to both private and public sector especially schools, learning institutions, government departments etc.

If not, MR. SPEAKER – I suggest it should be distributed to all schools, higher learning institutions, government departments, tourist outlets etc.

MR. SPEAKER , one very important artery to attract the tourists both locally and internationally is the development of infrastructure to the tourist destinations. At present, the way to go to Mulu Cave is either by boats or planes. Have the Government constructed a road from Miri to Marudi and from Marudi to Mt. Mulu, I strongly believe there will be a lot of local people going to the caves and will bring economic development to the area and push to the higher level of economic development.

MR. SPEAKER, for international tourists perhaps, the State Government might consider to draw the support from the local overseas students to sell our tourism to the countries they studied during their holidays. This will help our tourism industry immensely and incentives should be given to the overseas students. I am sure this can be tried and if feasible can be adopted by the Ministry.