“We hope this initiative will expose these young people to the corporate world while helping to strengthen their skills and instil confidence in facing future challenges and contributing to religion, race, and country, Insya-Allah,” he said.

Pengarah Perkeso negeri, Ismail Abi Hashim berkata, pemerhatian pihaknya mendapati Kumpulan peniaga tersebut tidak memanfaatkan peluang disediakan kerajaan yang membiayai caruman sebanyak 90 peratus iaitu RM290.50 setahun menerusi Skim Keselamatan Sosial Pekerjaan Sendiri (SKSPS)

Once its production ramps up, its founder and chief executive officer Bryan Loo said the company plans to export the pearls to other countries in the region, probably beginning with the Philippines.

"Berdasarkan momentum dan prestasi pelaburan yang memberangsangkan, kerajaan negeri yakin jumlah pelaburan yang diunjurkan akan mampu dicapai pada penghujung tahun 2023 kelak," katanya.

Berdasarkan jadual jelajah yang dikongsi program bermula di pasar pagi Sungai Buloh Jeram (19 November), pasar malam Sri Andalas (21 November), pasar malam Taman Perwira (22 November) dan pasar malam Bandar Batu Selayang (23 November).