KUCHING，16 May: A 40-year-old single mother, Intan Baiduri Ibrahim, persevered in providing for her three school-going children while caring for her elderly mother in Kampung Sinjan.
Since losing her job at a hair salon during the COVID-19 pandemic, Intan turned to entrepreneurship to make ends meet.
She now runs a small stall in Matang here, selling religious calligraphy prints and handcrafted frames with unique designs.
Her dedication and creativity have attracted a steady stream of first-time homeowners as customers.
However, with an average monthly income of only RM800, life remains a constant struggle.
Intan’s children, aged between 11 and 17, are all still in school, but her two eldest daughters, aged 15 and 17, often help at the stall after their classes.
Intan supports her children’s education and cares for her mother, Timah, who lives next door.
Financial challenges remain a daily reality for Intan as she juggles the costs of raising her children, managing stall rental fees, and paying household bills.
However, she remains hopeful of returning to her former profession as a hairdresser, a field where she has eight years of experience and the confidence to succeed if given the opportunity.
Recognising her perseverance, local charity Hope Place Kuching (Persatuan Kebajikan Harapan Kuching) has extended its support by providing Intan and her children with basic food aid.
The non-governmental organisation (NGO) continues to appeal for public donations to help struggling families like Intan’s.
Those wishing to give their support can contact Hope Place at 082 505 987 or 013 567 2775.
Donations are welcome via Maybank account 5112 8900 1160, and receipts will be issued upon request.
Contributions can also be made through their Sarawak Pay or S Pay Global QR code available on their Facebook page.
Since losing her job at a hair salon during the COVID-19 pandemic, Intan turned to entrepreneurship to make ends meet.
She now runs a small stall in Matang here, selling religious calligraphy prints and handcrafted frames with unique designs.
Her dedication and creativity have attracted a steady stream of first-time homeowners as customers.
However, with an average monthly income of only RM800, life remains a constant struggle.
Intan’s children, aged between 11 and 17, are all still in school, but her two eldest daughters, aged 15 and 17, often help at the stall after their classes.
Intan supports her children’s education and cares for her mother, Timah, who lives next door.
Financial challenges remain a daily reality for Intan as she juggles the costs of raising her children, managing stall rental fees, and paying household bills.
However, she remains hopeful of returning to her former profession as a hairdresser, a field where she has eight years of experience and the confidence to succeed if given the opportunity.
Recognising her perseverance, local charity Hope Place Kuching (Persatuan Kebajikan Harapan Kuching) has extended its support by providing Intan and her children with basic food aid.
The non-governmental organisation (NGO) continues to appeal for public donations to help struggling families like Intan’s.
Those wishing to give their support can contact Hope Place at 082 505 987 or 013 567 2775.
Donations are welcome via Maybank account 5112 8900 1160, and receipts will be issued upon request.
Contributions can also be made through their Sarawak Pay or S Pay Global QR code available on their Facebook page.