Businesswomen eager for funds to expand their ventures


Suriati (left) and Noorasikin are keen to expand their business and helping more of their fellow residents at their flats. — Photo: LOW LAY PHON/The Star

AS past recipients of a government grant, entrepreneurs Noorasikin Jailani and Suriati Sudin, both 30, welcome any additional aid to keep their businesses afloat.

The two, who run stalls selling homemade products from their fellow residents at the Damansara Bistari flats, are keen to apply for aid under the People and Economic Strategic Empowerment Programme (Pemerkasa) stimulus package in hopes of expanding their business besides helping their community.

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