JOHOR BARU: Many consumers prefer sticking to the familiar taste of imported white rice despite the strain on their purse-strings.
Wong crafts leather items like wallets, handbags, and belts. She is defying norms in a field traditionally dominated by men. Photos: Ann WongWong grew up in her father’s tannery in Port Klang, Selangor, and used to help out in her dad’s factory from the time she was in primary school.
“To me, this is much more interesting than a desk job. Ironically, till today, my job still sees me doing costing every day,” she says. “In this day and age where everything moves very fast, leathercrafting has taught me to be patient and resilient; sort of like turning a leather sheet into a usable product ... it is a long but very rewarding process.”From tannery to artistry
Wong concedes that promoting local leather products for the global market has significant challenges. When people buy Malaysian-made products, it directly contributes to job creation and economic growth within the country.“For example, the Buy Malaysian Products campaign and tax incentives for manufacturers can help lower the cost of manufacturing.”
“Meanwhile, France and Pakistan export goat and sheep leather – thin and fine-grained – suitable for many types of small leather goods and garments.”
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