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 […]
Tasik Biru fest generates income for entrepreneurs
BAU: Tasik Biru Festival 2022 will benefit Bau residents, especially local entrepreneurs in various fields including food, handicrafts, and agriculture says Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Sarawak Deputy Minister of Transport, who is also the Tasik Biru assemblyman, said that the festival was organised for the first time in a long period of 11 days […]
Leverage on fertile land and take up agriculture to improve local socieconomy, Mambong folk told
KUCHING: Residents in the Padawan, including those in Mambong, have been urged to be active in agriculture to improve their socioeconomic status. Deputy Minister for Transport, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said this was important so that Padawan could continue becoming a food basket in Kuching Division. “Currently, many agricultural produce from Padawan such as ginger, […]
Potentially income-generating crop
PANTU: The ‘Sacha Inchi’ herb crop has a great potential to increase the household income by 2026, said Deputy Health Minister II Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. According to the statement by UKAS, he stated that the plant can produce various products such as Black Sacha oil which contains Omega 6, an item good for health. […]
Kemas courses aim at improving family economy
DEBAK: Youths, housewives, single mothers and practically anyone else who is interested can attend skills classes organised by the Community Development Department (Kemas) to generate income and improve the family economy. Deputy Minister of Rural Development II Datuk Hasbi Habibollah praised the initiative of Kemas to run skills classes in villages. “Therefore, with the cheap […]
Uggah to focus on development
SPAOH: Bukit Saban state assemblyman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah is focusing on development in his constituency. Speaking at the Kampung Spaoh Hari Raya gathering here today, the focus would be on income generating economic activities and education. “I am also banking on inputs from Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat to assist me,” he said. […]
Dr Jerip brews new income source for Mambong folk
KUCHING: Work is progressing on making the Mambong constituency into a coffee area. And its assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil who is spearheading the effort wants local residents to come on board and see to its success over the next few years. “This is a long term plan to increase the income of local residents […]
How housewife boosts family income
Trick is to focus on more than one business KUCHING: By focusing on more than one business (food, clothing and mobile spa services), 39-year-old housewife Massilawati Suhai Melian has been able to supplement her family’s income. “I started the business in 2018 as I am a full-time housewife,” she said when contacted recently. According to […]
Cheese tart: From hobby to income
KUCHING: Juvina Grace Dirom first ventured into the world of Cheese Tart making during the implementation of movement control order (MCO) last year. Now, it has become a source of income for her. Her business started when she began to upload pictures of her cheese tarts on the social media. “In the beginning, I only […]
Income from ‘nasi lemak ayam berempah’ during pandemic
KUCHING: Earning an income from selling nasi lemak ayam berempah (coconut milk rice with spiced chicken) during the pandemic is a source of pride for Bibi Rana Abdul Rahim, 29. The business that she runs with her sister Umi Halida has the strong support of family members. “We started the business in 2019, using the […]
