Sarawak Heritage Kitchen serves as networking venue for entrepreneurs

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KUCHING: The Sarawak Heritage Kitchen 2023 programme held yesterday can be a pivotal event as a venue for entrepreneurs to interact with each other, said Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Dr Ripin Lamat.

Stating this during his speech at the Sarawak Heritage Kitchen 2023 closing ceremony at the Garden House, Old Museum here, he said, at the same time, it allowed entrepreneurs to market their products to the general public and introduce their products or businesses to a wider market.

“Through such activities, they can also showcase their company’s products to entrepreneurs that are starting or heading towards larger ventures.

“There is no easy path to success, especially for those venturing into entrepreneurship. I am aware that many among us have been dedicating decades to developing products and working tirelessly,” he said.

He added that the effort could be witnessed through continuous progress in the respective businesses, and the government, especially Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, was deeply attentive regarding the development of the business community in Sarawak.

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“Therefore, in the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, the development of entrepreneurs, both existing and new comers, is a major focus.

“Additionally, the government has implemented various policies to assist entrepreneurs in further developing their businesses and the entrepreneurial community.

“Entrepreneurs in this state need to be aware of the programmes and assistance provided by the government and private sector,” he said.

He added that through grant applications and training, they could expand their businesses and market their products to a wider audience besides advising them to constantly strive and be resourceful in seeking entrepreneurial assistance and training.

He also mentioned that entrepreneurs could adapt their businesses to the current digital technology trends.

“We hope entrepreneurs will embrace these technological changes in their businesses, including payment methods, as it will drive business trends today and in the future,” he said.

The Sarawak Heritage Kitchen programme is held in conjunction with the International Museum Day 2023 which ran from July 31 to yesterday, themed ‘Museum, Sustainability and Well-Being’.

See also KAPIT: A primary school here, SK Kampung Baru yesterday held a special assembly at the school to bid farewell to a a female teacher Lau King Hoon who retired at the age of 56. Lau has opted for early retirement at that age to follow her family members who reside in Kuching. In her farewell remark Lau went down the memory lane about her 29 years in service and that her posting at SK Kampung Baru was full of sweet memories that she said would cherish for the rest of her life. “I started my teaching career after attending the Diploma of Education at Rajang Teachers’ Training College in 1989.Throughout my teaching career, I taught at four schools namely at SK Ulu Manding, Julau where I served from 1989 to 1990 then transferred to SJKC Yong Kwong, Bintangor from 1991 to 1992 and later posted to SJKC Hock Lam from 1993 to 2011. In 2012 I was posted to SK Kampung Baru until today. “Today is my last day at SK Kampong Baru. As I look back, the last 29 years of teaching career, I have lots of challenging memories. But only at SK Kampung Baru, I have the sweet and fond memories. This is because here I feel very comfortable and pleasant because of the very conducive environment. In addition my colleagues are all very friendly and passionate and the pupils are polite and well mannered. These sweet memories shall be my greatest treasure to cherish in my life. “I have not much to say because I feel sad to leave all of you. But I wish all of you good health and happy teaching,” said Lau Meanwhile the school headmistress Seniah Othman who spoke earlier on thanked Lau for her services at the school. She wished her happy retirement and advised her to look after her health. In the evening the school feted Lau to a farewell dinner that was attended by the Senior Assistants Sng Sioh Yiang, Johan Annuar, Julius Ata and Catherine Bayak, the chairman of Parents-Teachers Association Mohd Matan Yok, teachers and parents.