Rosnanie’s honeycomb cookies in high demand for Aidilfitri
GUA MUSANG: The perseverance of an ice cream seller who switched to making kuih sarang tebuan, or honeycomb cookies, as an alternative to earning income during Ramadan proved worthwhile when she received orders for 10,000 pieces. Rosnanie Maliki, 37, said the delicious treat is made using rice flour, eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and oil, but the process can be rather challenging […]
High demand for flight tickets for Aidilfitri holidays
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 80 per cent of low-cost airline tickets have been sold out one week before Aidilfitri. AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer Riad Asmat said as of Thursday, the company had managed to sell about 82 per cent of the 11,400 additional seats for the period from April 19 until April 22. He […]
Develop in-demand skills for the future
By Datuk Asfarena Samion Mon In order to face today’s challenges, each of us must have at least one skill. In the past, the skill set was thought to be undervalued. With the passage of time, skill areas have grown in importance and gained a place and high demand in educational institutions, as well as […]
Cash crop for export
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will focus on the commercial cultivation of coconut, pineapple, banana, durian and jackfruit for export. Deputy Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development I (Modernisation of Agriculture) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said that the crops have great potential because of the high demand from abroad, including China. “In the […]
Miri turns to Kuching to solve chicken egg shortage
MIRI: The shortage of chicken eggs here will soon be resolved with the arrival of supplies from Kuching. The first batch, totalling 144,000 eggs, arrived in Miri early Wednesday (Jan 26), disclosed Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) Miri head Joe Azmi Jamil. “Another 156,000 eggs are scheduled to reach Miri on Thursday (Jan […]
Camel cloning — big business
Beauty pageants, races spur high demand DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Cloning is in high demand in the competitive world of camel beauty pageants, leaving scientists at a Dubai clinic working round the clock to produce carbon-copy beasts. Not every animal is blessed with sought-after drooping lips and a tall, elegant neck, but technology now allows […]
Firms brief minister on expansion plans
KUCHING: Four companies in the Sama Jaya High Tech Park today (Tuesday) briefed Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan on their expansion plans totaling RM6.31 billion. The companies were Taiyo Yuden (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, GST Malaysia Sdn Bhd, IMM Technology Sdn Bhd and LONGi Kuching Sdn Bhd. The virtual meetings were also […]
High demand for bamboo tubes
MUKAH: Hollowed bamboo tubes were in high demand here in the last few days as Muslims prepared to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The bamboo tubes were mainly used to cook lemang (glutinous rice laced with coconut milk and a bit of salt) over open fires. During Raya, lemang is usually eaten with chicken curry or […]
Trader believes his mutton soup has great potential
KUCHING: After exploring the food business for quite a while, local food trader Zainal Bojet has chosen his niche. With celebrity chef Ammar Ali as his idol, the 33-year-old Zainal has finally settled on selling mutton soup and has done so since the beginning of this year’s Ramadan month. His culinary choice may have raised […]
Producing quality boats
MUKAH: Kueh Brother Fibre Boat Manufacturer, located in Kampung Penakub Bazaar here, is no stranger to boat owners around Mukah. They are known for their meticulous and high quality work, which has prompted customers to keep coming back to them. Despite being closed for a month due to the Covid-19 pandemic, owner Kueh Tian Liang […]
