Umami welcomes applications for 2025 intake, deadline on Aug 13
MIRI (Aug 5): The Miri Food Entrepreneur Programme (Umami) is making a return this year, offering aspiring food entrepreneurs from underserved communities a chance to turn their culinary skills into sustainable business ventures.
Applications for the 2025 intake are now open, with the closing date set for Aug 13.
Speaking at a press conference here yesterday, mayor Adam Yii called on food entrepreneurs, especially Mirians, to seize this opportunity.
'Umami provides a platform that promotes dignity through work, culture and creativity.
'With well-structured programmes like this, we are nurturing talent, building confidence and shaping Miri into a city of opportunity, resilience and innovation,' said Yii, who is also Pujut assemblyman.
An initiative by the SAGO Group and supported by the Hong Leong Foundation, the 10-week food business incubator aims to equip participants with practical skills, mentorship, and exposure needed to thrive in the food and beverage industry.
SAGO Group director Arif Abdul Rahman said this year's intake builds on the success of last year's edition, where the first batch of six entrepreneurs collectively generated RM136,218 in revenue over six months.
'They also co-catered a Chinese New Year open house serving 3,500 guests, with each earning an average of RM8,000,' he said.
For more information or to apply, visit sagoinc.my. adam yii community culinary Miri Food Entrepreneur Programme
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