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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
KL gears up for 58th Asean Ministerial Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: The metropolis is gearing up to impress as Asean foreign ministers descend on the country's capital. Kuala Lumpur is rolling out the red carpet as it prepares to host Asean foreign ministers from July 8 to 11 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with the city aiming to project a polished image as Malaysia holds this year's Asean chairmanship. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said KL City Hall is spearheading logistics and city preparations for the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting – from safety to street-level cleanliness. 'We're not just welcoming high-level delegates, we're showcasing Kuala Lumpur to the region. 'City Hall is working closely with multiple agencies to ensure everything runs smoothly, and that the city leaves a strong impression,' Zaliha told reporters after presenting keys to 10 Dapur Digital (cloud kitchen) entrepreneurs at Menara DBKL yesterday. Efforts to spruce up the city are already in full swing, but the minister stressed that maintaining cleanliness is not just the job of local authorities. 'We've launched several initiatives involving City Hall, local communities, NGOs, hotels and student volunteers. Cleanliness is a shared responsibility – it's not just up to the council.' The 58th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) will see foreign ministers from 10 member states – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – gather in Kuala Lumpur. Timor-Leste's foreign minister will also attend as the country pushes for full Asean membership. On the Dapur Digital initiative, the minister said the five pilot digital kitchens launched last year had shown strong results. As of end-May, the combined sales of digital kitchens at the People's Housing Projects in five sites – Intan Baiduri, Wangsa Sari, Kerinchi, Kampung Limau and Setapak Jaya – had surpassed RM1.08 million. 'This is clear proof that when given the opportunity, our people can thrive. 'Building on this success, Budget 2025 has allocated RM5 million to roll out 25 more digital kitchens nationwide. Ten of these will be in KL, positioning the Federal Territory as the frontrunner in this initiative,' said Zaliha. The 10 KL sites are: Seri Semarak, Hiliran Ampang, Seri Alam, Raya Permai, Kampung Muhibbah, Taman Mulia, Beringin, Pangsapuri Sentul Utara, PA Sri Kedah and PA Seri Perlis II. The Dapur Digital initiative serves, not only as modern community kitchens, but also as food processing hubs, e-commerce spaces, skills training centres and venues for community activities.
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
10 more cloud kitchen participants in KL receive keys
Dr Zaliha (third from left) presenting one of the Dapur Digital participants with a mock key. — Courtesy photo TEN additional Dapur Digital (cloud kitchens) have been officially set up in Kuala Lumpur. Their number now stands at 15 as five were initially established at People's Housing Projects in February last year. Dapur Digital operates as a food preparation facility and economic hub, enabling micro-entrepreneurs to leverage technology to expand their market reach through digital platforms. Under Budget 2025, the government announced the setting up of 30 cloud kitchens to help lower income groups. Social enterprise Pepper Labs introduced the initiative jointly with the Prime Minister's Department, Finance Ministry, Yayasan Hasanah under Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). Pepper Labs managing director Thanaselan Rajendran said the 10 new cloud kitchens were part of Phase I of the expansion plan. 'All 15 kitchens have started functioning,' he said at a handover ceremony at Menara DBKL 1. Thanaselan added that the five cloud kitchens established last year had successfully earned more than RM1.2mil in sales. 'This is the result of the firm collaboration between government agencies and entrepreneurs running the kitchens. 'We hope for more allocation to be given to this initiative in Budget 2026 to enable more kitchens to be set up. 'There are many PPRs in Kuala Lumpur and 15 kitchens are insufficient.' At the event, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa presented mock keys to the 10 new Dapur Digital participants. In her speech, Dr Zaliha asked Pepper Labs to help cloud kitchen entrepreneurs obtain halal certification from Malaysia Islamic Development Department. 'The halal industry has a big potential, given that it is projected to contribute up to 8.1% of Malaysia's gross domestic product this year,' she said. The export revenue of halal products is also expected to reach RM56bil this year. 'On a global level, it is also projected that the halal industry would expand to RM22.34 trillion by 2030. 'Hence, obtaining halal certification can really help these entrepreneurs expand their business,' she said.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Dapur Digital expands to 10 more PPR areas to uplift B40 communities
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dapur Digital programme has expanded to 10 additional People's Housing Projects (PPR) and Public Housing (PA) areas in the Federal Territories, reinforcing its mission to uplift the B40 community. The initiative, now in its second year, has already demonstrated significant impact, with the first phase generating over RM1 million in sales across five PPR locations. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa highlighted the programme's success, noting its role in strengthening the local economy through public-private partnerships. Key collaborators include industry players, NGOs, and Pepper Labs, with additional backing from private firms and media partners. The newly added locations are PPR Seri Semarak, PPR Hiliran Ampang, PPR Seri Alam, PPR Raya Permai, PPR Kampung Muhibbah, PPR Taman Mulia, PPR Beringin, Pangsapuri Sentul Utama, PA Sri Kedah, and PA Seri Perlis II. 'This initiative under Usaha Jaya Insan not only offers culinary training but also equips participants with digital marketing and financial management skills,' Zaliha said during the 2025 Dapur Digital key presentation ceremony at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). The programme provides modern kitchen facilities, a food processing centre, an e-commerce hub, and lifelong learning opportunities. Additionally, it assists participants in securing essential certifications such as Halal approval from JAKIM, home-based food permits, and BeSS certification from the Ministry of Health. 'I've asked Pepper Labs to help participants obtain these certifications to expand their market reach,' Zaliha added. Latiff Abu Hassan, chairman of the PA Seri Perlis 2 Residents' Association, praised the initiative for creating income opportunities, particularly for single mothers and senior citizens. Dapur Digital, Malaysia's first public-private-philanthropic partnership of its kind, is supported by the Ministry of Finance, the Federal Territories Department, DBKL, and Yayasan Hasanah. – Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Dapur Digital Programme Expands To Empower More B40 Communities
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa speaking at the 2025 Dapur Digital key presentation ceremony at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) today. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa (middle) at the 2025 Dapur Digital key presentation ceremony at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) today. KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) – The Dapur Digital programme has been expanded to another 10 People's Housing Projects (PPR) and Public Housing (PA) areas in the Federal Territories, following its positive impact in empowering the B40 community as the initiative enters its second year. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the first phase of the initiative, implemented across five PPR areas, recorded over RM1 million in total sales last year. The new locations include PPR Seri Semarak, PPR Hiliran Ampang, PPR Seri Alam, PPR Raya Permai, PPR Kampung Muhibbah, PPR Taman Mulia, PPR Beringin, Pangsapuri Sentul Utara, PA Sri Kedah and PA Seri Perlis II. 'The initiative, under the Usaha Jaya Insan programme, is aimed at strengthening the local economy. It adopts a public-private partnership model involving industry players, non-governmental organisations and key implementation partner Pepper Labs, alongside support from private companies, media and others. 'This entrepreneurship platform not only provides culinary training but also equips participants with digital marketing and financial management skills. 'All training is conducted near the respective PPR communities,' she said after the 2025 Dapur Digital key presentation ceremony at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) today. Earlier in her speech, Zaliha said that in addition to modern kitchen facilities, the programme also provides a food processing centre, e-commerce hub, lifelong learning and skills training centre, as well as a platform for community activities. She added that the programme also guides participants in obtaining key certifications, including Halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), the 'home-based food' certificate, and the BeSS certification from the Ministry of Health. 'I've asked Pepper Labs to assist participants in securing these certifications so they can grow their market presence and remain competitive,' she said.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Digital Kitchen initiative expands to 10 more PPRs in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dapur Digital initiative is entering its second year by expanding to 10 more People's Housing Projects (PPRs) in the city, following strong sales and growing community engagement. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa highlighted the government's support for community-based social enterprises as Dapur Digital received a RM5 million boost from the Finance Ministry in the 2025 Budget to establish 25 additional locations nationwide. Spearheaded by Pepper Labs, the initiative has surpassed RM1.08 million in total sales since its 2024 launch, with five pilot kitchens empowering B40 communities in KL to generate income through cooking and e-commerce. "So far, the entrepreneurs involved come from five People Housing Projects (PPRs), with around 10 people per PPR. There may be more once their local communities become more engaged," Zaliha told a press conference after the KL Dapur Digital 2025 Keys Handover today. "Ultimately, what we want is for this social entrepreneurship model to be extended to more communities so that in the Federal Territory, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, we are not only talking about physical development but also about human and community development." She said the participants of the programme, which is based on a public-private partnership model, are not only trained in food preparation but also in digital marketing and financial management. The training is also conducted near participants' homes, Zaliha added, enabling convenient access and allowing the kitchens to evolve into community hubs. Dapur Digital is part of the Federal Territories Department's broader strategy to eradicate hardcore poverty under Program Usaha Jaya Insan (PUJI) action plan. In addition to support from government agencies, the initiative sees cooperation from private partners such as Media Prima, Maxis, Brahim's, PPB Group, Shopee, TikTok and Grab Malaysia.
