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 […]
Abang Johari: State’s prudent financial management ensures those affected by COVID-19 assisted
KUCHING: Sarawak is able to provide millions of ringgits in assistance to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to its prudent financial management. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state government under the various aid packages of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS), it […]
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 […]
Kudos to SMEs
By Alverdtekoster & Lee Shaw Wei SAMARAHAN: Small and medium entrepreneurs (SME) accounted for 95.8 per cent of the country’s economy. According to International Trade and Investment Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, the business community here played its role in providing various job opportunities, generating incomes as well as contributing to the economy. […]
Body calls on Chinese Consul General
KUCHING: The Kuching China Trades Importers and Exporters Association paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chinese Consul General in Kuching Xing Weiping. According to the association’s statement, the said visit was made on Tuesday (July 5) and was led by the association chairman Datuk Yii Ming Tang. “During the visit, we discussed our […]
Pushing batik production creates jobs
MIRI: The development of Sarawak’s textile industry is expected to provide new opportunities to push up output levels, create employment and help the tourism sector to grow. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who has expressed optimism in this, said Sarawak has achieved a breakthrough is the production of […]
