(Lawas, 20th) The Anjung Usahawan Sundar (Sundar Entrepreneur Hub) has the potential to become a new tourist attraction and can help promote the development of ecotourism in the Sundar area.
Sarawak Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah, stated that this facility is not only a place for business transactions, but is also equipped with processing facilities and a food business space that meets quality standards, thus attracting not only local residents, but also tourists.
When officiating the opening ceremony of the Sundar Entrepreneur Hub on Sunday, he said: “The positioning of this entrepreneur hub is not just as a marketplace. With its orderly planning and comprehensive facilities, it has the potential to become a tourist attraction that aligns with the ecotourism development of this area.”
Awang Tengah added that the project reflects the state government's continuous commitment to strengthening the rural economy, by creating a more favorable and systematic business environment for micro and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially in the agriculture, livestock, and food processing sectors.
He pointed out that although the Sundar area does face challenges such as flooding during heavy rains and high tides, it also has significant advantages, including abundant natural resources, suitable for sustainable agricultural and livestock activities.
He also mentioned that the nearby Lepapa Lawas Hypermarket attracts customers from Brunei and Sabah, providing a good opportunity for local businesses to expand their market reach.
He said: “As long as the product quality meets the standards, the packaging is attractive, and relevant standards are met, local entrepreneurs can seize cross-border demand and further strengthen the rural economy.”
The opening of the Sundar Entrepreneur Hub is expected to spur entrepreneurial activities and at the same time position Sundar as a potential ecotourism destination in the Lawas district.
Sarawak Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah, stated that this facility is not only a place for business transactions, but is also equipped with processing facilities and a food business space that meets quality standards, thus attracting not only local residents, but also tourists.
When officiating the opening ceremony of the Sundar Entrepreneur Hub on Sunday, he said: “The positioning of this entrepreneur hub is not just as a marketplace. With its orderly planning and comprehensive facilities, it has the potential to become a tourist attraction that aligns with the ecotourism development of this area.”
He pointed out that although the Sundar area does face challenges such as flooding during heavy rains and high tides, it also has significant advantages, including abundant natural resources, suitable for sustainable agricultural and livestock activities.
He also mentioned that the nearby Lepapa Lawas Hypermarket attracts customers from Brunei and Sabah, providing a good opportunity for local businesses to expand their market reach.
He said: “As long as the product quality meets the standards, the packaging is attractive, and relevant standards are met, local entrepreneurs can seize cross-border demand and further strengthen the rural economy.”
The opening of the Sundar Entrepreneur Hub is expected to spur entrepreneurial activities and at the same time position Sundar as a potential ecotourism destination in the Lawas district.