Rural folk can count on govt support: Uggah
SPAOH: Ample opportunities will continue to be given to rural folk to generate more income. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this included creating venues for them to engage in selling their products. “Rural folk must grab such opportunities to produce more so that they can sell more to earn more. “At the […]
UiTM lauded for community upliftment efforts
MUKAH: The Faculty of Management and Business at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Mukah Campus has initiated several programmes aimed at increasing the income of the Tellian community. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said that these efforts were designed to elevate the economic standards and quality of life for the local populace. “It is expected to boost […]
Andenson Dato clinches four awards at VEP Smart Vending Achiever’s Night 2024
JOHOR BAHRU: Andenson Dato has brought pride to Sarawak by clinching four awards at the VEP Smart Vending Achiever’s Night 2024. The event, held at a hotel here last night (Jan 20), saw the founder and managing director of Borneo MA Smart Vendors Sdn Bhd honoured with the Leaders of Leader award, Top Manager award, […]
Prepaid unity package helps target groups generate income
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s initiative to provide affordable internet access through the Unity Package Prepaid mobile internet plan can help the target groups to generate more income. Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association (MCCA) president Siraj Jalil said the initiative should not be looked at merely on the price offered as it is required as an effective […]
Continue with agricultural activities, villagers told
SERIAN: Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Martin Ben called on all residents of Kampung Mapu Kijabu to continue carrying out agricultural activities to increase their income. Martin, who is also Kedup assemblyman, said the area of Kampung Mapu Kijabu has suitable land for various commodity crops such as oil palm, […]
Swiftlet nest industry to boost income
MARUDI: The swiftlet nest industry can be a catalyst to raise the income of the people in Marudi constituency. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said this is due to the presence of bird nest operators who come from other areas such as Bintulu, Sibu, Kuching, Sabah and […]
New pineapple variety promises sweet deal for farmers
MIRI: Pineapple farming can be a sweet deal for farmers especially those residing in the rural area. Speaking at the unveiling of new variety of pineapple known as Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) or AC 16, Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said apart from generating lucrative income […]
Postpartum care services help women generate income
KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri hopes that more women will utilise MamaCare’s postpartum care services. She said the Sarawak programme was designed not only to help mothers recover after giving birth, but also to help women generate additional income. “This MamaCare programme was organised by Sarawak in 2014, and […]
Bazar MARA gives new impetus to local traders
By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Zaki SARIKEI: Bazar MARA here gives entrepreneurs more opportunity to generate income to improve the economy of their families. In addition to the attractive design of the building and being a new landmark for residents here, it is also located in a strategic area. It is expected to be a fully […]
Cultivate other crops as well, rep advises Opar folk
BAU: The agriculture sector will be the main focus to generate income for constituents in Opar, says its assemblyman Billy Sujang. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) on Friday (March 11), Billy said assistance and guidance from the Agriculture Department were needed for this purpose as well as grabbing the opportunities provided by the […]
