Significant increase in halal certification applications among bumiputera entrepreneurs
KUCHING: Application for halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) has shown an increasing trend among Bumiputera entrepreneurs over the past three years, starting from 2021. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the statistics of applications from Bumiputera received by JAKIM recorded 1,500 applications […]
S’wak Bumiputera B40 products promoted in Japan
TOKYO: B40 Bumiputera entrepreneurs from Sarawak and their products are going international. A government agency, Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU) and its collaboration partner Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), have succeeded in penetrating new markets through an international trade mission to Japan to promote and market products produced by the Sarawak entrepreneurs. Among the products promoted […]
Chance for Bumiputera entrepreneurs to shine
KUCHING: Bumiputera entrepreneurs are called upon to take part in the Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneur Awards (AUBS) 2022. The sixth edition of the award will take place at Riverside Majestic Hotel on November 12, 2022. It is organised by the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED) in collaboration with the Sarawak Bumiputera Chamber of […]
Bumi chambers seek clarity on 30 per cent allocation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s bumiputera business chambers want to hear more about government plans to implement the 30 per cent allocation for bumiputeras in various sectors, especially infrastructure development “This is because we feel like we are still being left behind, there are things going on in our midst that we are unaware of,” said their Steering […]
Bumiputera youths urged to venture into business
BY NATASHA JEE & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: More Bumiputeras, particularly the youth have been urged to venture into the business sector. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said this is crucial for the Bumiputera community to improve their economic status. “Therefore, parents especially, should […]
Chamber wants meeting with state secretary
KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has written to the State Secretary to ask for a meeting to discuss bumiputera participation in various economic sectors. DCCI president Datuk Leonard Martin Uning said they were prepared to work with the state secretary, State Financial Secretary, and the director of the Sarawak Economic Planning […]
Take government aid seriously, natives told
KUCHING: The bumiputera community must take seriously the assistance given by the government to improve their economic standing. Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Willie Mongin said this to reporters during a press conference held after he officiated at the Pepper Board Service Awards and presentation of certificates at Imperial Hotel today. He said the bumiputera […]
Made in Sarawak body balm
BY NATASHA JEE & VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: Whenever one’s body aches, the common balm in mind would be the popular Tiger Balm, however, Sarawak too has its own locally produced balm called Meliponi Propolis Balm. The balm, containing all natural products, is produced by Kuching-based company Sophia Taha Holdings Sdn Bhd (STHSB). According to […]
Bumiputera entrepreneurs assured of help
BY NATASHA JEE AND VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: The Rural Development Ministry will find ways to further assist Bumiputera entrepreneurs in Sarawak to expand their businesses. Its minister, Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad said during his visit to a Kuching based manufacturing company, Sophia Taha Holdings Sdn Bhd (STHSB), the ministry had learnt about the […]
We can help them
BUMIPUTERA ENTREPRENEURS BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG AND ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: The federal ministry of rural development (KPLB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Native Land and Regional Development, will improve the businesses of local bumiputera entrepreneurs in the state. Rural Development Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad said his ministry was focusing on marketing […]
