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Minister Hannah Yeoh advocates for supporting local artisans in Kuala Lumpur

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Hannah Yeoh, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), spoke at the Malaysia International Craft Fair (MICF) 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. She stressed that supporting local entrepreneurs enables them to earn a living and sustain traditional craft skills. The fair featured 400 craft entrepreneurs, including 300 local participants and 100 international participants from countries such as China, Japan, and India.

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Yeoh noted that locally made crafts provide consumers with a reasonably priced alternative while empowering homegrown crafters. She highlighted that supporting these local artisans helps them earn an income, countering the trend of consumers increasingly turning to online shopping.

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  • Hannah YeohMinister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) who spoke at the fair
  • Kuala LumpurLocation of the Malaysia International Craft Fair

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