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RG Ais Krim: The pioneer of Gula Apong ice-cream

Many are familiar with RG Ais Krim — a popular ice cream joint located at the Open Air Market. Regularly frequented by ice cream lovers who crave the sweet and salty mix of Sarawak’s very own Gula Apong, RG Ais Krim is the pioneer who went to great lengths to create the distinct taste of […]

Ministry seeks to increase pepper prices

KUCHING: The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities has set its eyes on increasing pepper prices in the country. Its deputy minister Willie Mongin said the ministry was aiming to increase pepper prices up to RM10 per kg for black pepper. “We have our target, but commodities such as this depend on global prices, supplies, […]

Transformation of the terendak

DALAT: The Melanau terendak (big sunhat) has undergone a transformation from its traditional use as a headgear into various purposes. The transformation also helped in contributing to the economic development of the local handicraft industry. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said initially, it was only used as […]

Made in Sarawak body balm

BY NATASHA JEE & VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: Whenever one’s body aches, the common balm in mind would be the popular Tiger Balm, however, Sarawak too has its own locally produced balm called Meliponi Propolis Balm. The balm, containing all natural products, is produced by Kuching-based company Sophia Taha Holdings Sdn Bhd (STHSB). According to […]

We can help them

BUMIPUTERA ENTREPRENEURS BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG AND ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: The federal ministry of rural development (KPLB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Native Land and Regional Development, will improve the businesses of local bumiputera entrepreneurs in the state. Rural Development Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad said his ministry was focusing on marketing […]

Lazada campaigns offer amazing discounts

KUCHING: Lazada is having a ‘Buy Malaysia’ and ‘Penjana Shop Malaysia Online’ campaigns in partnership with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The initiatives are aimed at supporting local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and products as well as spur the nation’s digital-led economic recovery. The […]

Campaign to boost domestic spending: Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR: The Buy Malaysian Products Campaign is a consumer awareness initiative to boost domestic spending, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the campaign also aimed to strengthen the spirit of patriotism among consumers to help local entrepreneurs promote various types of locally made goods, products, and services. […]

State food firms synergising trade with Singapore

KUCHING: Sarawakian food production companies are keen to link up with Singaporean investors or partners, as seen during the ‘Sarawak Business Matching on Food Sourcing’ webinar jointly organised by Singapore Business Federation and Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (Statos) on Wednesday (June 24). At the event, seven Sarawakian food production companies delivered presentations on […]

‘Sayur midin’ geopolitics

KUCHING: Sarawak and Singapore can achieve their respective food-related goals by pooling their resources in joint ventures, said Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (Statos) chief executive officer, Chew Chang Guan. He pointed out that Sarawak was developing into a food basket for Malaysia while Singapore aimed to have 30 percent of its food requirements […]

Organic soap for sensitive skin

KUCHING: Due to skin sensitivity and difficulty in finding the best body care products, a local woman Teh Ik Pei had to start her own business producing organic handcrafted soap. Starting from scratch at home, Teh is now a successful soap maker and running her business called The Bare Soap. Teh said she has tried […]