Housewife finds money in hobby

SIBU: It all started as a hobby, but soon Karmila Galau, 43, realised that her pastime of creating attractive souvenirs using ceramic beads was bringing her a decent monthly income. The Sibu-based housewife turned entrepreneur, said her keen interest in beads prompted her to take her hobby seriously. She began learning the intricacies of creating […]

Sarawakian products launched for Nordic market

KUCHING: Stepping into the new year, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has featured Sarawak to the world during the Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2020, launching three of its key tourism products catered for the Nordic market. The travel fair is being held from January 16 to 19 at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre, Finland. The […]

Local spice cube maker eyes overseas markets

JOHOR BAHRU: When Siti Rahayu Abd Rashid was staying abroad, friends would ask her if there were easier ways to prepare traditional Malaysian food. That was how the 41-yearold got the idea to start a spice cube business in 2016, creating the Aydeen cube brand together with her husband Ahyaludin Ab Wahab, 49. Her firm, […]