Imported white rice price hike leads to increased demand for local rice
KUALA LUMPUR: The rising price of imported white rice will benefit the country’s rice and paddy industry as consumer demand for local white rice has increased. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) Agricultural Industry Development Division secretary Datuk Azman Mahmood said Padiberas Nasional Bhd’s (Bernas) price adjustment had led to consumer being more inclined […]
Rabayah Yahya: The Queen of Belacan
BINTULU: If you ever visit Bintulu town, don’t miss the chance to stop at Pasar Tamu and buy some ‘belacan’ (fermented shrimp paste). Belacan Bintulu, in particular, is renowned for its exceptional quality among all the ‘belacan’ available in Southeast Asia. Belacan Bintulu is made from pure bubok (shrimp) without any artificial additives or chemicals, […]
Sarawak products enjoy further exposure at Singapore event
SINGAPORE: Sarawak products have been further promoted to the world through The Food & Beverages (FHA) programme. The programme, held in Singapore from April 25 to 28, showcased 38 types of food and drinks products from Sarawak. Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (Statos) chief executive officer Chew Chang Guan said the programme was the […]
Rural products commercialised thanks to improved telco facilities
KUCHING: Katibas constituents are pleased with the efforts by the state government and federal government in equipping the constituency with an improved telecommunication network. Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan stated that there are many food products such as dabai fruit, empurau fish and tengadak fish in Song area that can be commercialised to the urban areas. […]
Local community told to promote their tourism products
PADAWAN: The local community in Puncak Borneo have been urged to play their role in promoting the tourism products of Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Malaysia Datuk Willie Mongin said Sarawak has so many things to offer, however, it was sad that locals were actually feeling ‘negative’ about the local products. “I […]
Go for local products
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Rural communities are urged to use local products to reduce the economic impact due to the expected increase in inflation. Deputy Speaker of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN), Datuk Idris Buang said rural people in Sarawak have this privilege because they can still get products such as agriculture and fisheries from their own […]
Cottage and village industries to get govt support
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government wants the cottage industry and village industry to be managed well so that they can continue to produce local products especially heritage products to meet demand. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as such the state government was going to support these industries in terms of […]
OKSHe to focus on generating work opportunities
KUCHING: Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKSHe) will continue working on creating employment opportunities for locals as well as protecting and preserving heritage products. “Our role is to build an integrated, sustainable and holistic ecosystem while maintaining, preserving and conserving the heritage of the local community,” said its chairwoman Datuk Sabariah Putit. “Through the strategic thrusts, […]
Sarawak Export Day in Aug for local enterprises
KUCHING: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) plans to organise a Sarawak Export Day tentatively in August this year to encourage more Sarawakian enterprises to delve into export business and also to provide the relevant information to support this. Matrade deputy chief executive officer (Exporters Development) Abu Bakar Yusof said this would be the corporation’s […]
Matrade looking to help increase Sarawak’s contribution to economy
KUCHING: Many of Sarawak’s products and services have vast export potential as the state has many iconic industries such as ship building and ship repairs. “This is another good industry for us to explore – how we can promote our ship building and ship repair services to the world. These services have good potential for […]
