Belacan Sibuti, Timun Dayak Sarawak now registered under GI

KUCHING, August 30, 2014:  Thirteen  local products from Sarawak, mostly from Sibuti, have recently been registered under the Geographical Indications (GI) by the Intellectual Property  Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO).

Nancy (right) with some of the women guests attending the Hari Raya gathering in Gedong.

They are Belacan Sibuti, Kelupis Sibuti, Timun Dayak Sarawak, Durian Ukak Sibuti, Kuih Celorot, Durian Isu Sibuti, Kayu Hujan Panas Sarawak, Daun Sabong Sibuti, Buah Tarap Sibuti, Daun Silat Sibuti, Daun Nyirik Sibuti, Kuih Jala Sibuti dan Jeruk Mempelam Sibuti.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri said she understood that the number of registration for local products had increased to 20 this year when compared to the previous year.

"I urge those who have unique products to approach MyIPO officers on how to register their products," she said at an Hari Raya  gathering organised by MyIPO in Gedong last night.

"With the registration under GI, local products are protected under the Intellectual Property Act," she said.

One for the album: Nancy (seated, centre) and the VIPs posing for photograph at the Hari Raya gathering, organised by MyIPO, in Gedong.

This, she said, indirectly increased the  value of the products and a boost to the tourism industry of the country.

"I am confident that the tourism industry will develop positively with new and unique local products in the market," Nancy said.