Agro-business seminar for Orang Ulu community this March 18-19

MIRI: A group of Orang Ulu professionals is organising a seminar on agriculture-based businesses, scheduled to run from this March 18 to 19 at the Maranatha Hall in Merdeka Mall here.

Spokesperson Francis Nyurang said the seminar on ‘Economic Empowerment Agri-Business’ was an idea mooted by these professionals led by a prominent Orang Ulu businessman Dr Francis Jana – all of whom very keen in helping and assisting their fellow members of the community in undertaking short-term cash crop ventures such as ginger, pineapple and pepper planting.

“The two-day seminar will also involve speakers from various government departments such as the Pineapple Industry Board and Agriculture Department,” Francis Nyurang said.

The organisers have targeted a turnout of participants between 200 and 250 people.

“This is the first time that we organise such seminar; therefore space is limited. The hall can only accommodate up to 250 people,” said Francis Nyurang.

The seminar is open to all members of the Orang Ulu community.

“However, only those who are serious in venturing into short-term crop cultivations are encouraged to attend,” said Francis Nyurang.

Entry fee is RM100 per person and closing date for registration is Feb 17.

Those interested to join can contact Dr Francis Jana at 019-8251511, Francis Nyurang at 019-8848002, or Jeffery Wei at 019-8859315.

The two-day seminar will also involve speakers from various government departments such as the Pineapple Industry Board and Agriculture Department. — Francis Nyurang, spokesperson