Two-week bazaar to kick off PPPMB's silver jubilee
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Federation's Trade Secretary Hj Emran

The Federation of Brunei Malay Entrepreneurs (PPPMB) will kick off its silver jubilee celebration with a multi-variety two-week bazaar starting Saturday.

The bazaar will take place at the car park area of Bangunan Delima Desa, Kg Serusop from Oct 11 to 25, commencing 10 am until 10 pm.

The federation's trade secretary, Hj Emran bin Hj Yahya said some 24 booths will display multi-variety products for sale to the public.

He said local small and medium entrepreneurs are welcome to participate in the two-week bazaar.

"Interested parties can call me at 8760680 or PPPMB's office at 2 339001," he said.

He said it would be a perfect opportunity especially for new entrepreneurs to practice their skills in business.

"Some successful SMEs began their humble entry to the business world at bazaars. Therefore, we also welcome such entrepreneurs to participate," he said.

He added that the public are welcome to visit the bazaar, especially those who are looking for products for Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, this coming end of November.

"Apart from being able to spend locally thus helping to promote the growth of local SMEs, consumers will also be keeping in check the outflow of funds.

"Products such as Hari Raya cakes and biscuits, clothes, bags, wallets, handicrafts, gifts, toys, houseware, decorative items, carpets and furniture will be made available at the bazaar.

"The objective is to be able to provide a comprehensive range of offers at the bazaar, so people have access to plenty of choices.

"By doing so there is no need for our people to go abroad for their shopping needs as they could get their hands on quality products here," he said, adding that the expo would be a perfect timing for festive season's home-decorators as they could save on travel, time and money by shopping here instead of overseas.

"Through the bazaar, local SMEs could also conduct a survey to explore and study consumers' needs and demands so they could rejuvenate their supplies of products."

Furthermore he said the bazaar would be a perfect opportunity for SMEs to introduce and advertise their products not only to the public but also to other successful entrepreneurs looking for local suppliers.

He said that through the bazaar the local SMEs could build up commercial network with local or foreign entrepreneurs who may attend the event.

"The bazaar is also meant to pool together local SMEs under one roof for two weeks so their products could be scrutinised by locals and foreign tourists," he added.

The federation's silver jubilee string of celebrations was launched September 26 at a leading hotel in the capital.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin