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 […]
Public invited to business law workshop at Sibu Digital Innovation Hub
SIBU: Sibu Digital Innovation Hub (SDIH) invites the public to attend a basic business law workshop at its office in Jalan Kuda here. According to SDIH, the workshop would be held on Nov 4 (Friday) from 10am to 5pm. One of the aims of the workshop is to raise awareness among traders and entrepreneurs about […]
Traders from Indian community eligible for aid
KUCHING: Welfare aid recipients, specifically from the Indian community in Sarawak are encouraged to apply for the Launching Grant which is worth RM5,000. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said no entrepreneurs among the Indian community had apply for the aid so far which is eligible for those who […]
Young Nazira cashes in on kunafa crave
KUCHING: The ‘kunafa’ phenomenon that is sweeping the country is now also being felt in this city. Photos of people standing in long queues at several shops selling the mouth-watering Arabic dessert are increasingly being shared by social media users. In this city, kunafa traders also make big profits. Young entrepreneur, Dayangku Nazira Awang Hang […]
Change spending habits to mitigate rising prices
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Gabriel Lihan Prices of necessities and goods have shot up like nobody’s business lately – some by as much as 60 per cent – and among the reasons cited are the new minimum wage of RM1,500 and traders’ greed. The price hikes were met with lukewarm reception with some aware […]
Traders told to get ready for border opening
MIRI: Traders in Miri must prepare for Brunei Darussalam’s border opening on June 1 which will bring a lot of visitors here. This advice was given by Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak (DUBS) Miri chairman, Mohammad Hafidz Rohani, in his speech during the Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri and Pre -Gawai ceremony at De Tanjong Restaurant yesterday. […]
Ministry to continue family sales programme
KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Sales Programme which received an overwhelming response from consumers will carry on in the state. “The response from consumers and traders in Sarawak has been very encouraging,” said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry director Datuk Stanley Tan. “The latest Program Jualan Keluarga Malaysia was implemented in more than 46 […]
Plan to set up more hawker and trader stalls in Tasik Biru
BAU: Tasik Biru is set to see more hawker and trader stalls to boost the local economy. Its assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said Tasik Biru lacked such amenities for a place now considered a booming tourist hotspot. “Tasik Biru now receives a lot of visitors. As more comes in, more businesses are also coming […]
Take advantage of BKSS 8.0, traders told
MUKAH: Traders must not waste the opportunity provided by the Sarawak Government via the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 8.0. Tellian Assemblyman Royston Valentine, all groups including small and medium-sized industry (SME) traders must therefore be more creative and innovative in making business improvements. “BKSS 8.0 is to provide benefit to small and medium traders, […]
Traders keeping things real as CNY approaches
KUCHING: A sluggish economy is forcing many a trader here to take a pragmatic view of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. Yes, they have every intention to usher in the Year of the Tiger but, perhaps, minus the fanfare associated with the dawn of a new lunar year. A street poll at the busy […]
