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The Sun
07-07-2025
- 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
07-07-2025
- 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.
