Youths rue fiery end to business venture
KUCHING: Youths who had returned to the city to set up business were among the worse hit by the fire which destroyed several shophouses at a heritage building here last Friday. A DAP service team discovered their fate when they met with the fire victims on Tuesday. “The youths behind a coffee shop, operational for […]
From Grit to Glory
BY VALAR MATHI NADARAJA The power of hard work, perseverance “While starting a business may appear simple, enduring the challenges of a relentless industry proves to be a formidable journey for many.” Damith Senanayake, owner of Ceylonese Restaurant, reveals his arduous journey as a novice and foreigner in the local cuisine scene. Damith frankly explains […]
‘Kopi Sawah’ finds fame on social media, draws visitors
By Nurqalby Mohd Reda KUALA LUMPUR: Going viral on social media for the right reasons is the dream of any business owner. Perhaps, it is Kopi Sawah’s premium location in Sekinchan – dubbed the rice bowl of Selangor – which is about 100 kilometres from the capital city, that inspired its patrons to promote the […]
From drummer to leather goods business owner
BY NOR HIDAYYU ZAINAL KUALA LUMPUR: Having lost his source of income as a drummer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, life for Mohd Ashraf Mohd Amin, or better known by his stage name Acap Roseknight, would totally change in the next couple of years. Undeterred, the 30-year-old had the courage to plunge into a new […]
Join FAMA matching programme to expand, entrepreneurs urged
KUCHING: Entrepreneurs are encouraged to take part in the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) Festival’s matching programme with importers from Hong Kong, Thailand and Brunei. Sarawak FAMA deputy director of operations Ramli Mat Sani stated that Feb 24 and 25 would see the launch of a matching programme at Miri Bintang Megamall, where entrepreneurs could […]
Villagers attend entrepreneurship programme
MUKAH: The UiTM Sarawak Branch, Mukah Campus has established a Product Development, Marketing and Community Empowerment through ecotourism and Tellian area entrepreneurship programme in association with the Tellian Community Service Centre. This three-day programme aims to build eco-tourism and entrepreneurship initiatives, diversify rural entrepreneurs’ sources of income by enhancing their business knowledge, introduce them to […]
Full compliance in Mukah business premises
MUKAH: Business premises around Mukah town here are operating transparently. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Mukah branch yesterday conducted an inspection of business premises throughout the town and discovered no cases of non-compliance. According to the spokesperson of the ministry’s enforcement, the team have inspected premises that sell toys as well as […]
Satok residents excited with business assistance
KUCHING: Local residents of Satok constituency were truly excited and heaved a sigh of relief when receiving assistance to expand their home-based business. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune, a barber Jamal Belia, 31, said with the assistance of salon equipment, he hoped that he could improve more in his business. “With this I will also […]
Thumbs up to the business registration programme
By Lee Shaw Wei & Alverdtekoster Anyap SAMARAHAN: Five business owners here share their thoughts on how ‘Jum Regista Business Sarawakku Sayang’ programme at Dewan IAT, Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA) Samarahan has benefited them. Sharifah Nurnatasha Wan Badwie, 30, Food & Beverages (F&B) owner I joined the ‘Jum Regista Business’ programme looking forward to […]
Captain of my soul
Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. – William Jennings Bryan, former US Secretary of State Building a business from scratch, learning the ropes of what not to do after falling flat on your […]
