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Broader Sarawak, bigger opportunities

KUCHING: As Sarawak is now regarded as a region, more opportunities will come, said Business Events Sarawak (Sarawak Convention Bureau) Chairman Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg. In light of this, he urged local business communities to step up the game by actively contributing to and accelerating the region’s economic development and growth, including […]

Budding interest, blooming business

Molly Robert Biren’s handcrafted floral beadwork had captured the attention of many passers-by here in 10th mile, Padawan. Its detailed workmanship allows the flower bouquet to resemble the original. This floral beadwork, made entirely of beads and acrylic materials, makes a great decorative ornament for those who adore flowers but are unable to commit to […]

Single mother ventures into ‘Bestie Wantan’

KUCHING: Nurismazila Jamadil’s interest in operating a business began when she started following her mother selling ‘kuih-muih’ or traditional cakes and run her grocery store. In due course, the 31-year-old single mother of five children from Kampung Semariang Batu, here got positive support from all her family members. According to Nurismazila, she ventured into business […]

Singer strikes right note in the kitchen

KUCHING: Twenty-nine-year-old Stephanie Jessy Jonny has been singing a different tune ever since the Covid-19 pandemic turned everything on its head. Truth be told, the Iban songstress from Engkilili has had little choice but to swap the microphone with kitchen tools, in particular, baking equipment, if only to keep earning a decent income. And to […]

Kindly sample suman lemantak, a unique gastronomy

KUCHING: ‘Suman Lemantak’, is a unique traditional food of the Malay community in Kabong. Suman is a traditional food that is quite popular among the local community in the Betong area, especially in the Spaoh, Pusa, and Saratok. Sarawak is one of the states quite famous for its traditional food due to the diversity of […]

Affordable, wallet-friendly sushi from RM1 in Kota Samarahan

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sushi, the Japanese dish is simply irresistible especially as the cheap price being offered makes people wanting to have more. Yes, located at Samarahan, is where 23-year-old Abdul Rahman Annuar is selling the Japanese dish for only RM1 each. He runs his Sushi Tungam・ stall in front of Lorong 5 in Taman Desa […]

A good living from making burgers

KUCHING: Customers from all walks of life are drawn to Hamidon Hamidi, 36, a local burger business owner who has been in operation since 2012. He says he runs this business to supplement the family’s daily income. “I run this giant burger operation and make patty burgers full-time.”“Our business hours are from 7 to 1 am.,” […]

Duo’s coconut shakes set to capture market

KUCHING: The COVID-19 pandemic that hit the country in 2020 seemed to have served as impetus (even a stepping stone) for two local youth, Didi Aryanto Solong, 29, and his friend Ibrahim Yusup, 27, to try their luck in business. According to Aryanto, at first they only sold “cucur pisang” or banana fritters by the […]

Bake It Till You Make It

With her cake shop, FR Bakes, young and ambitious Fiqa Razak hopes to achieve great success. Fiqa, who has faced and continues to face numerous challenges, does not know when to give up in her pursuit of achievement. A baker’s road to success As Fiqa Razak pursues her career as a baker, she has several […]

Businesswoman finds her niche in essential oils

KUCHING: Oilzania Borneo proprietor Dayang Saemah Abang Roselie, 42, makes no secret of her love for essential oils. “I fell in love with the beautiful and calming natural aromas. Initially, I started making homemade balms using pure essential oils in 2017 for treating fever, colds and cough among my family members. “That’s when I observed […]