Call to include initiatives in election manifesto

MIRI: The Chamber of Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs (DUBS) Miri has suggested six initiatives that should be in the federal government’s election manifesto for the coming 15th General Election. These initiatives, it said, would empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They are as follows: Putting a standard that needs to be followed in terms of the […]

Aussie firms eyeing Malaysia’s halal, B2B tie-ups

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s integrity in its economy and halal industry is attracting Australian companies to engage with Malaysian entrepreneurs, said Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC). Its chief commercial officer Adly Mohamed said several Australian companies have expressed their keen interest to work with the HDC in order to reach out to Malaysian small and medium […]

Innovate to get ahead, YB tells small traders

MATU: Traders should take the initiative to diversify their products, improve on packaging and branding to market their products more successfully. Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya wants such steps to be taken to boost the growth of local Small and Medium Industries (SMEs). Traders especially in the Matu area should be more creative in […]

Puncak Borneo identified among cocoa growing areas

KUCHING: Sarawak has identified Puncak Borneo, Samarahan, Julau, and Sarikei as potential cocoa growing regions. Deputy Minister of Plantations, Industries, and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said 150 hectares of land in Sarawak is currently being developed for this purpose. “Since it is a two-year plan, we will continue to develop those areas till next year, […]

40 cocoa farmers complete trainer course

KUCHING: Some 40 participants have completed the Super Cocoa Trainer (SME) course which was held for four days starting from Sept 19 to today. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said, the course aimed to channel the latest information related to the cocoa industry in a comprehensive, continuous and planned manner. […]

State keen on investment, trade ventures with China

KUCHING: More companies from China are welcome to explore investment and trade opportunities in Sarawak, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah, who is also Minister for International Trade and Investment (MINTRED), said China is a major trading partner with Sarawak, with total trade between Sarawak and China valued at RM27.045 […]

SME-focused term financing launched

KUCHING: Funding Societies, the largest SME digital financing platform in Malaysia and Southeast Asia has launched its latest SME-focused term financing BizFund. This latest enhanced product is aimed at providing support to creditworthy underserved Malaysian small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) returning to their full economic potential as markets recover following the outbreak of the Covid-19 […]

Momentum Commerce partners TikTok to offer low barrier entry to e-commerce for SMEs 

KUALA LUMPUR: Momentum Commerce Sdn Bhd, a global e-commerce enabler, has developed an e-commerce solution in partnership with TikTok to enable local small and medium enterprises (SME) and brands increase revenue amidst rising cost of business.  Momentum Commerce is an authorised TikTok Shop partner in Malaysia which helps local brands take advantage of the app’s user […]

Business awards avenue for SMEs to enhance visibility

KUCHING: Local businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak have been invited to participate in the Platinum Business Awards (PBA) 2022 which will be held on Nov 29. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the PBA 2022 is an excellent avenue for Sarawakian SMEs to get noticed on the domestic […]