Malaysian woman saves thousands of ringgit making custom-made furniture

Firdaus feels that women can easily do building projects with the right knoweldge and skills. Photos: Firdaus Nejim Al-Asedi

Firdaus Nejim Al-Asedi, 33, never has to worry if she has a faulty cabinet door or a wobbly table at home. That’s because the public relations consultant has been to several DIY carpentry workshops and knows how to handle power tools – at least enough to make simple fixes to her home.

Three years ago, Firdaus signed up for her first DIY carpentry course taught by Aida Ihsani, a woman who holds carpentry workshops in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.