28-05-2025
Sarawak's online sellers record RM8 mln gross sales in Q1 2025
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KUCHING (May 28): Online sellers in Sarawak generated RM8 million in gross sales in the first quarter of 2025, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
The International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister said in March 2025, Miri's top online seller Cosfume by Cosmo Online Cosmetics (M) Sdn Bhd recorded over RM540,000 in monthly sales.
'Leading product categories included lifestyle, electronic gadgets, fashion, and collectibles,' he said in his ministerial winding up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) here today.
Awang Tengah also told the august House his ministry facilitates promotions through national and international expos.
'Our programme assisted over 1,200 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and generated more than RM34 million in revenue.
'These programmes are Showcase Usahawan Sarawak, Sabah International Food Expo, Satu Daerah Satu Industri, and FHA Food & Beverage 2025,' he said.
The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office in Singapore (Statos) had finalised six trade distribution agreements between Singapore and Sarawak, securing RM63.5 million in sales across services, food, and beverages, as well as RM7.5 million in agricultural investments.
'In October 2025, my ministry, in collaboration with Statos, will host the Sarawak Mega Fair 2025 in Singapore to support SMEs in expanding globally, leveraging Singapore strategic position as a regional trade hub.
'This event aims to promote international trade, investment and tourism between Sarawak, Singapore and beyond,' he said.
In addition, he said the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office in Brunei (Statob), which began operations in October 2024, has been actively collaborating with Brunei counterparts and beyond.
Other programmes organised by the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment include investment, trade grants and export compliance seminars in Kuching, Miri, Sibu, and Bintulu in collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), SME Corp Malaysia, and Shopee.
'These seminars tailored to each city's business sector, enhanced business networks, awareness of funding opportunities and strategic growth, which benefited over 260 participants in compliance and international expansion,' Awang Tengah added. Awang Tengah Ali Hasan lead online sellers
