Kindly sample suman lemantak, a unique gastronomy
KUCHING: ‘Suman Lemantak’, is a unique traditional food of the Malay community in Kabong. Suman is a traditional food that is quite popular among the local community in the Betong area, especially in the Spaoh, Pusa, and Saratok. Sarawak is one of the states quite famous for its traditional food due to the diversity of […]
Sovereign Fund great way to save: SUPP
KUCHING: Most Sarawakians will agree that the setting up of a Sovereign Wealth Future Fund is a great way of saving for the future generation, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan Chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “The initial set-up fund of RM8 billion is commendable (which is about RM3,300 per population of 2.4 mil) […]
64 pct of SMEs suffered losses during MCOs
KUCHING: The movement control orders (MCOs) imposed in Sarawak at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic affected 64.8 percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) which suffered losses. This was the conclusion of a survey conducted by the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment on the effects of COVID-19 on SMEs, which included micro-entrepreneurs, […]
Entrepreneurs get help via interest rate subsidies
KAPIT: The Sarawak government has provided interest rate subsidies for three and a half years for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the state. According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED) Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the subsidies, which are […]
10 Kapit SMEs receive digitalisation grants
KAPIT: The Ministry of International Trade & Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development (MINTRED) has been entrusted to implement the Go Digital Programme that offers a maximum grant of RM10,000. Its minister, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said so far, 600 entrepreneurs had received assistance worth RM6 million since its implementation in 2021. “This […]
Sarawak songket most sought-after product overseas
KUCHING: Exports by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contributed as much as 11.7 per cent to the country’s export revenue with a value of RM124.3 billion last year. And among the main contributors is the Sarawak songket which has a high commercial value. Caretaker Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta […]
Seize opportunities in franchise industry, Premier urges SMEs
KUCHING: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to seize opportunities in the franchise industry following the rapid development of the sector, says Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said the involvement of SMEs could double the sales value of the sector by 2025. “The national franchise industry is targeted to increase […]
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 […]
