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Mindful traders ensure nothing goes to waste

BY GILLVEN MIXCOLLIN & IDA NADHIRAH KUCHING: Having surplus food at the end of each sales day is a grim reality for traders in bazaars across the state, if not the whole country. It means they have to reconcile with the math not adding up as leftover sales mean no financial returns from these items. […]

Malaysia’s trade surplus widens to RM25.81 bln

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade surplus widened by 11.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM25.81 billion in June 2023, marking the 38th consecutive month of trade surplus since May 2020, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The trade surplus for June 2023 was also the highest monthly value ever recorded for the month […]

Kenya a key destination for Malaysian palm oil exports

KUCHING: The Republic of Kenya holds great importance for the Malaysian palm oil industry, with trade between the two nations reaching USD1.19bil in 2022. According to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Kenya emerged as the fifth largest destination for Malaysian palm oil exports, with a volume exceeding 763,000 tonnes last year. “I believe […]

Calls for dedicated space to support young

SIBU: The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government has proposed the establishment of an entrepreneur corner specifically for young entrepreneurs. Tiang said that creating such a space would provide young entrepreneurs with more opportunities to develop their products. “I believe it’s important to find and create a dedicated area for local entrepreneurs […]

Trader duped in investment scam

SIBU: A trader lost more than RM320,000 after being lured by a promise of a 50 per cent profit from a share investment scheme. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said a report was filed by the victim, a 50-year-old individual, last Wednesday. Following investigations, it was discovered that the victim came across the advertisement […]

Premier: Continue capitalising on Borneo’s untapped potential

KUCHING: Sarawak must continue to capitalise on the untapped potential of Borneo and secure opportunities ahead of competitors in order to establish itself as Borneo’s trade capital. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said legacy impact is going to be more important than ever in establishing Sarawak as a leader […]

S’wak, Western Australia to increase trade and investments

KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) recently visited the Western Australian Chinese Chamber of Commerce (WACCC) in Perth to explore joint commercial activities. The Sarawakian entrepreneurs discussed opportunities for increased trade, investment, and business activities between Sarawak and Western Australia. The meeting between ACCCIS and WACCC was a step […]

Traders reject RM20 notes

KUCHING: A business establishment located in a popular shopping mall in Kuching has recently put up signage stating that it does not accept RM20 notes. When asked about the reason behind this decision, the cashier on duty, who wished to remain anonymous, explained that it was a precautionary measure taken to prevent the circulation of […]

Medan Saberkas traders give thumbs-up to piped gas

MIRI: A pilot initiative between Miri City Council (MCC) and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) in supplying piped gas to Medan Saberkas Miri has given 67 food and fruit traders a huge relief. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who presented Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, officiated at the launching ceremony […]

Allow more traders to import pork

KUCHING: The proposal to set ceiling price for pork to stabilise and prevent further price hikes can only resolve the issue temporarily. Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen said in order to resolve the price hike, which was due primarily to supply shortage; the state government should allow more traders to import pork. “The price […]