Miri’s FAMA Fest in March to promote agro products
KUCHING: The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) will be hosting the FAMA Fest 2024 at Bintang Megamall Miri from March 1 to 4. Sarawak FAMA director Ramli Mat Sani stated that approximately 34 entrepreneurs are gearing up to cater to the needs of both domestic and international markets. “The purpose of this programme is to […]
Take local products to global markets
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) will aggressively promote Sarawak’s unique products for international markets. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that Sarawak possesses unique products unavailable in other Malaysian states. With an allocation of over RM200 million for last year, the ministry aims to support rural […]
Willie urges local entrepreneurs to adapt to change, be creative, optimistic to achieve goals
KUCHING: Local entrepreneurs producing local products should pursue business opportunities at the global level by exporting their products to international markets. Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Willie Mongin said promoting and marketing local products to the global market is important to increase business reach and to increase greater business opportunities. “Selling our products […]
MATRADE to ramp up efforts in promoting local products to new markets
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has been facilitating the inclusion of Malaysian companies in the global supply chain through its exporters’ development and export promotion programmes since 1993. Deputy chief executive officer (exporters development) Abu Bakar Yusof said that moving forward the corporation will ramp up its efforts for more Malaysian products […]
Paddy farmers to reap benefits
KUCHING: The research lab for Biris paddy in Simunjan is expected to increase crop produce as well as market its product locally once it is completed in the next three months, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Nancy, who is also Batang Sadong MP, said the state government […]
Malaysians can buy Sarawak products on Shopee
KUCHING: The Sarawak Digital Mall campaign on e-commerce platform Shopee aims to satisfy the Malaysian public’s craving for products from Sarawak. This initiative between the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), Economic Planning Unit (EPU) and Shopee has been ongoing since June 1. Among the products are kek lapis, mitai gula tarik, tebaloi, belacan, mi kolok, […]
Unique aroma of Pes Ayam Kuzy Gula Apong
KUCHING: Aiming to showcase authentic products from Sarawak, a businesswoman has come up with a new product, Pes Ayam Kuzy Gula Apong. According to Hamisah Dollah, the paste is not only for cooking Ayam Gula Apong but can also be used as a marinade for various dishes. Hamisah, who is also a kek lapis entrepreneur, […]
Raya hampers a way of promoting local products
KUCHING: Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) Commercial is committed to promoting Sarawakian products through various means, including in the form of hampers for the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Its general manager Mohamad Shahren Mohamad Yusri said the products included in these hampers could be found in all corners of Sarawak, adding that there […]
Fulfilling craving for curry puff
KUCHING: Karipap Nyaman Mak Kamek has no shortage of regular visitors at the Metrocity Youth Night Market in Jalan Matang here. With its crispy skin and generous filling, customers will definitely come back to buy the curry puffs again and again. However, since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) following the Covid-19 pandemic […]
Made-in-Sarawak chocolates, anyone?
BY ISABELLA INCHANG In a previous interview, Regina Lambor told us about her various fish products. This week, she talks about her chocolate products, branded as Borco. The Lubok Antu-born entrepreneur started her chocolate business in 2018 after she saw a boy, about four to five years old, enjoying the taste of Milo powder. From […]
