BARIO, Sept 30 2026: A total of 3,000 ikan tengadak fry were released into the Debpur River at Kampung Pa Umor here under the Tagang System Project, aimed at boosting fish populations and conserving the river ecosystem.
Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Gerawat Gala said the project is a fisheries resource conservation effort that actively involves the community in maintaining the river's sustainability.
"The Tagang System fosters a sense of shared responsibility among the community to ensure that fisheries resources remain preserved for the benefit of future generations," he said at the launchof the Tagang System Project at the Debpur River, Kampung Pa Umor, Bario, yesterday.
He expressed hope that the Kampung Pa Umor community and residents living along the Debpur River would remain committed to safeguarding the *Tagang* area, ensuring the continuity of these conservation efforts.
He also extended his appreciation to all parties involved—particularly the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and the Sarawak Department of Agriculture—for making the initiative a success.
Earlier, in his welcoming address, Sarawak Forestry Corporarion (SFC) general manager Abang Arabi Abang Aimran said Debpur River was selected due to its strategic location and the presence of deep pools suitable for fish breeding and the natural maintenance of aquatic population.
He added that the implementation of the Tagang System aligns with SFC projects under the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), specifically Focus 35.1: Implementation of Community-Based Economy Programmes.
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