S’wak deputy minister assures swiftlet farmers of help in registering operations with authorities

Andy (standing, third right) shows the applications for swiftlet farming operating licence to Michael (standing, second right).

SIBU (May 27): Deputy Minister II of Public Health, Local Government and Housing Michael Tiang has given his assurance that he would do what he can in helping swiftlet farmers get their operations registered with the relevant authorities.

According to him, about 99 per cent of the bird’s nests produced in Sarawak are meant for the export market.

However, only 10 per cent of the industry players are registered, making it difficult for the relevant authorities to monitor, regulate and assist those in the industry due to the lack of proper data of bird’s nest farmers in Sarawak.