Awg Yong's Factory Introduces New Method In Sago Processing
By Haji Mohd Zaida Haji Damit

Bandar Seri Begawan - Sago is a kind of food obtained from the Rumbia tree after processing.

The trees are mainly found in parts of Brunei's interior - Belait, Tutong and T emburong districts. They are also found in Mukah, Sarawak, which is one of the largest producers in food products from sago.

The Rumbia trees only grow well in wet areas beside the riverbank. In an effort to produce sago for the market in the Sultanate, Awg Yong Pin Chin, a 69-year-old resident from Kg Ukong, Tutong, who began his business in sago making since November 13, 1981, introduced the new method in sago processing by using machine. He bought the rumbia trees from others costing between B$15 and B$20 per tree. He said his sago factory has become a place of interest for students as well as tourists from Japan, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

"A kilo of sago will cost B$1:50 while worms from the rumbia (Limbatar) will cost B$20 per kilo from the factory," he added.

His business is brisk as sago is a popular ingredient for making "Ambuyat"and also for making biscuits and crackers. Awg Yong supplied his products to market as well as supermarkets throughout the Sultanate.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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