Homemaker turns passion in making rattan handicrafts into profit
MARANG: A homemaker from Bukit Payong here has turned her passion for producing rattan handicrafts into a lucrative money-making endeavour. Nur Fitrah Mohd Azizi, 32, an Alor Gajah, Melaka native, said she had been exposed to the world of handicrafts since childhood as her mother, Malati Baharom, 54, and late grandmother were both involved in […]
Seni Kita closes its chapter
By Elisa Racheal Brayon The 5th Seni Kita weekend showcase was held from December 17 to December 18 at Kuching Old Courthouse, attracting many visitors both local and foreigners with unique handicrafts, vendors offering delicious foods and drinks, live performances of traditional music, film screenings, and others. I had the opportunity to attend the showcase […]
Handicraft makers get cash incentives
SIMUNJAN: Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri today handed over a total of RM39,000 cash incentives to 1,097 handicraft practitioners in Sarawak with each receiving RM1,500. “The government has allocated RM9 million to 6,000 handicraft makers in the country. “Out of that total sum, we are handing a total sum of […]
First, it was just a hobby
Traditional accessory business is one of Sarawak’s most successful industries. Usun Collection owner Luciana Usun Lenjau, a mother of two and a full-time government employee, has been selling her unique accessories since 2017 and has shown no signs of slowing down. Turning hobby into a successful business The Land of the Hornbills is well recognised […]
Rep wants tourist attractions in Betong to get more promotion
By Gabriel Lihan BETONG: The tourism industry in Betong has not reached its full potential, opines Betong assemblyman Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat. “Many tourist attractions here need to be promoted more, such as Bukit Sadok, the fortress of legendary Iban warrior Rentap, who fought against the (Rajah) Brooke administration,” he said when officiating at the […]
Penans wait on the wings of Mulu resurgence
MULU: Once abuzz with local and foreign tourists purchasing authentic Penan handicrafts to bring home as souvenirs, the Batu Bungan Craft Market here has been rather quiet since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Rows of rattan and plastic woven bags, keychains, bracelets and necklaces made of beads among other things remain on display awaiting potential buyers. […]
Sarawak’s community-based tourism to be intensified
BY LUCIA TEREY JOHN KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to strengthen community-based tourism (CBT) in Sarawak will be further intensified through commercialisation and craft development programmes, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Nancy, who is also Batang Sadong Member of Parliament said apart from enjoying the beauty of Sarawak’s flora and fauna, tourists […]
Woman achieves dream via social media tutorials
Nur Atiqah learns to make handicrafts by learning from YouTube, Pinterest and other social media sites KOTA SAMARAHAN: Handicraft skills learnt through tutorials on social sites have enabled a woman from Kota Samarahan to start a cottage industry. Nur Atiqah Ahmad, 30, said she has been interested in handicrafts since young, but never had any […]
Ministry committed to developing eco-tourism
LIMBANG: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is committed to developing local eco-tourism. Malaysia is seen as having high potential to become the best eco-tourism hub in the world, said its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Just like in Kuala Santaba Patiambun, she said the atmosphere is the same as in Vietnam but […]
Beads of hard work
Orang Ulu crafter Faridah Lit started working with beads when she was a teenager. The pastime quickly turned into a serious business, and has been going strong for the past four decades. Today, she supplies bead products to local craft stores and outsources beading works to housewives in the community to help them earn. Different […]
