From grandma's doilies to the runway, crochet has found its cool
Some of the biggest luxury fashion houses have been using this handicraft technique to put a new spin on their most emblematic pieces.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Man turns discarded coconut shells into new source of income
Yusran Hamat has turn discarded coconut shells into handicrafts in order to generate extra income for his family.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Tunku Azizah Handmade Market online helps craft entrepreneurs promote products
It is a path for the handicraft manufacturing industry to move forward, be competitive and have the potential to penetrate global market.
Tue Mar 02 2021
More retail shops allowed to operate, dine-ins at restaurants to begin Wednesday
The National Security Council (MKN) has agreed to allow more retail shops to operate and for dine-ins to be allowed at restaurants from Wednesday.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Budget 2021: Batik manufacturer to use incentives to weather COVID-19 storm
The incentives provided by Terengganu branch of Malaysia Handicraft to help entrepreneurs explore digital markets have been very positive.
Mon Nov 09 2020
IKN plans to develop e-market system to promote Malaysian handicraft products
The e-market system is vital to enable the Malaysian handicraft to compete with other handicraft products in the market.
Sat Jun 13 2020
Buy Ramadan, festive needs using new e-commerce platforms
My E. G. Services Berhad (MYEG) had introduced the platform 'Nak Makan' under the Ramadan Bazaar concept via online to help food vendors and entrepreneurs to market their food and products.
Wed Apr 15 2020
Ceritalah ASEAN - Beyond red and yellow in Chiang Mai
Shinawatra Silk is a household brand, having pioneered the transformation of the fabric from a local handicraft to a regional industry.
Sat Dec 23 2017
Use technology to reduce dependence on foreign workers - MBAM
Industry players in the construction and handicraft sectors are recommended to optimise the use of the technology to reduce dependence on foreign workers.
Sun Sep 25 2016
Sarawak entrepreneurs urged to market products outside state
IKHLAS says handicraft products sold for RM10 in Sarawak were marketed at RM100 outside the state by middle-men.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Handicraft sales from January to November surpassed target - Mas Ermieyati
The sales of handicraft from January to November this year has surpassed the RM460 million target as sales reached RM489.50 million.
Sat Dec 26 2015
Sabah PKKM organises Hari Raya craft promotion from July 25
The Sabah branch of the Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation (PKKM) is organising an Aidil Fitri Craft Promotion 2013 at 1Borneo Hypermall, Likas, near here, for 11 days from July 25, 2013.
Sun Jul 21 2013
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024