Roadside stall operators urged to follow health guidelines and traffic laws
KUCHING: Small businesses and traders intending to sell food and beverages outside their homes or by the roadside must adhere to guidelines from the Ministry of Health and traffic laws. Deputy Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi addressed concerns raised by small businesses and traders regarding the possibility of organising a smaller […]
Lukanisman: 94.8 pct of eateries comply with hygiene requirements
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 43,107 or 94.8 per cent of the 45,467 premises inspected nationwide from January to August this year complied with the hygiene requirements set for food handling. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said during the same period, a total of 1,097 eateries were ordered to close for failing to meet the […]
Retail sector growth expected to continue until year-end
KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic retail sector is expected to maintain its growth trajectory throughout the rest of this year, said MIDF Research. In a note today, the investment bank said the growth will be underpinned by sustained demand for essential items, the resurgence of out-of-home consumption, and the uptick in tourist arrivals. “This is expected […]
Setting goals
“Never give up” is Gregory Wong’s mantra for surviving the harsh challenges of the kitchen. Through his battles between passion and patience, he reveals more about his life as a cook. Perseverance — a chef’s secret recipe for success Despite many hardships and challenges, Chef Gregory Wong’s determination to succeed does not waver. He kept in mind that […]
Farm Fresh announces F&B expansion under Jom Cha
KUCHING: Farm Fresh Berhad officially launched its new venture in the food and beverage (F&B) space with ‘Jom Cha by Farm Fresh’ at its outlet in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya. Jom Cha made its debut in the market in August last year with its first outlet in 1 Utama, Kalang Valley and it has expanded […]
More Dayaks encouraged in forming enterprises
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Chairman of the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS), Datuk Peter Minos, is encouraging more Dayaks to establish enterprises other than food and beverages in Kota Samarahan. Despite the hurdles ahead, he urged Dayak entrepreneurs to remain determined and ambitious in their careers. “Many of the large and successful Chinese business groups began small […]
Take a pau break!
When it comes to local delicacies, pau (steamed buns) are rarely mentioned in tourist pamphlets, but that hasn’t stopped the tasty dough from making waves in the food and beverage scene. The fillings of the tasty pau are usually lotus paste, minced pork, prawn or chicken meat, red bean, and vegetables, and they are sold […]
F&B firms to take part in FOODEX Japan 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Fifteen Malaysian food and beverages (F&B) companies and three government agencies will be participating in FOODEX Japan 2022 from March 8-11 2022 under the Malaysia Pavilion, spearheaded by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). In a statement, MATRADE said the participation in Asia’s largest annual F&B trade show — which will be […]
Rempeyek entrepreneur praises government for aid
KUCHING: A well-known rempeyek businesswoman in Tatau, Normala Akeri has praised the government’s efforts in aiding small-scale traders like her. She claims that as a result of the government’s assistance in equipping her with machinery, her rempeyek sales have increased. “I am both grateful and thankful to the Department of Agriculture (DoA) Sarawak for the […]
Eateries, other food businesses can operate but only for takeaways
KUCHING: More food and beverage (F&B) businesses in Sarawak will be allowed to operate during the movement control order (MCO). This is among the latest standard operating procedures (SOPs) announced last night (May 31) by the Sarawak National Security Council (NSC). Among the permitted food businesses are food trucks, pawn shop, roadside hawkers, circulating hawkers, […]
