KUCHING: Demand for second-hand goods has been increasing in recent times as people look for alternatives to reduce expenses following the rising cost of living. Nash Tasha Nanggai, who sells second-hand goods, says her customers are from all walks of life – from the low income to the high income.
KUCHING: Starting from an interest in daring to try new things, Kippi Dinny Nosin, 25, who hails from Kampung Giam Puncak Borneo began to be interested in couch decoration in 2015. He was active in simple couch decoration at relatives’ parties and over time he improved his skills and items
KUCHING: A 27-year-old enterprising youth from Kanowit started venturing into the business world in July 2021. Ting Tiew Lung went into the decant perfume business because of the responsibility that he needs to bear, which can help him provide extra income to his family. “In addition, the encouragement of a
KUCHING: The uniqueness of woven baskets lies in the fine art of embroidery, complete with contemporary motifs and up-to-date design, to negate any impression they are appropriate to be taken to the wet market. Beatrice Joy Awil, 40, and Acheh Budin, 50, started weaving rattan baskets as a hobby but
KUCHING: It is quite awkward to see a woman having a workshop and working as a mechanic, getting her hands dirty in engine oil, dirt, dust and so on in a field of work which is usually dominated by men. Throw in the stigma of women not having a deep
KUCHING: No matter the weather, it is not an obstacle for Petress Aing, 28, from Kampung Munggu Jabang – Jalan Batu Kaya, Lubok Antu, to polish cars for up to 10 hours a day to earn his livelihood. “I started the business at the end of 2022, specifically last December.
Quesadilla is known to many in the culinary world as a delicacy of Mexican origin. Petty trader Martha Rano, 29, from Kampung Sibenyis (Mile 15), started venturing into a small business in October 2022 known as Flipping Good with quesadilla as the main product. Her business received good response after
From helping her sister in selling chocolate drinks to owning the “Menoess” business. Diyana Abdul Hakim talks about her entrepreneurial journey and, on a side note, leaves you with a chocolatey taste in your mouth. A chocolate journey to entrepreneurship Lately, we often hear people complaining about the rising cost of
KUCHING: Love is already in the air as Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and an increase in orders of flowers for the special day is anticipated. Here people have already started ordering flowers in conjunction with the Day of Love which will be celebrated on Feb 14.
Aesthetically pleasing, Instagram-worthy, and far too pretty to eat. When I looked at Jane Ho Chui Pan’s cakes in their various patterns and designs, I was reminded of the cakes on the well-known cooking reality show MasterChef Australia. The 38-year-old of Chinese-Bidayuh Selako descent began dabbling in the world of
