Biz Trip For Single Mothers
By Norhayati Zalani

Kuala Belait - With a view to making single mothers self-reliant and economically independent, 13 members of the Kampong Lumut Satu Consultative Council here and a group of single mothers, recently visited the industrial areas in Kampong Mukah and Kampong Pulat in Miri, Sarawak, where they produced traditional dry foods.

Hj Shafiee Abroad, Head of Kampong Lumut Satu said the aim of the visit was to show the single mothers the economic benefits of setting up a business in local traditional delicacies.

"The reason for selecting Mukah and Pulat was because they are experts in making traditional sweets such as kueh bauhulu and kueh sapit. I believe the visit has given them the opportunity to learn more about making the traditional delicacies from their hosts," he said.

Kampong Lumut Satu has, since August last year, embarked on a project for single mothers whereby the women make and sell traditional snacks to supplement their income. Hj Shafiee said since the project started he has seen considerable improvement in the way single mothers were marketing their products. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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